In German we have a saying that, literally translated, would go roughly like this: Eat breakfast like an emperor, have lunch like a king, and dine like a beggar.German saying Whether you're in the emperor's empire or in the beggar's corner when it comes to your breakfast routine, it's worth thinking about how you can… Continue reading 12 zero waste breakfast ideas
As promised, I'm showing a typical zero waste meal plan and shopping list for a week in August, including costs. I hope this gives you some ideas of how to plan meals and a weekly shop, avoiding waste. As always, this plan follows my 'how to' guide on zero waste meal planning. I've also linked… Continue reading August weekly zero waste meal plan and shop
"Failing to plan is planning to fail" - this quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin might sound a bit drastic in a zero waste context, it is however somewhat true for attempting a zero waste lifestyle. Now before you throw the towel because you hate planning, let me assure you that creating a weekly meal… Continue reading How to create a weekly meal plan for a zero waste shop
Reyousable, The Hippy Hare Company and Gill's Honey and Hive Products join Warwickshire's active zero waste community Leamington's inaugural Ecofest 2019 at the Pump Room Gardens They may not be newbies to everyone, but I hadn't met these three Warwickshire-based zero waste start-ups before, so I'm glad my visit to Leamington's Ecofest at the weekend… Continue reading 3 new zero waste heroes discovered @ Leamington Ecofest
Warwick is a near-perfect place for zero waste shopping - count yourself lucky if you live near here. That's because we have a regular weekly market and a number of independent grocery shops and specialist retailers that will happily support your endeavour to avoid packaging when food shopping. I've started my attempt at avoiding waste… Continue reading My weekly zero waste shop in Warwick
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