Zero Waste Christmas

Zero Waste Christmas second hand cup, teddy, crackers and star all wrapped up

There are 3 main reasons to strive for a Zero Waste Christmas: Reduce what is going to landfill Stop rubbish affecting wildlife and Because people cannot afford to keep spending things they do not need Ways to Achieve Zero Waste this Christmas Cut back on your food waste Christmas is often seen as the time … Read more

Zero Waste Week – Rethink Your Rubbish!

Zero Waste Week Trashless Tuesday

Today’s Zero Waste Week theme is #TrashlessTuesday. This is a challenge for people to have a ZERO WASTE day of your own. Anything you cannot think how to recycle then carry around in a clear plastic bag (well that’s optional). But think about what the trash is that you are producing? Is there no way … Read more

Zero Waste Week 2017

Zero Waste Week 2017

I first took part in Zero Waste Week when I had 2 children in nappies. With 6 of us at home and I think no recycling (before the days of collections) I was really proud of our half a carrier bag full of rubbish at the end of the week. Fast forward to now and … Read more

Zero Waste help 2014

Zero waste week one more thing

So here it is National Zero Waste Week. This year the theme is One More thing. Well I already reuse my bags at the supermarket, compost , own a Mooncup, used real nappies, breastfed, have a soda stream machine; Last year I looked at my recycling habits and this year I am shopping naked! That is that  have pledged to do … Read more

Zero Waste Week Pledge 2014

shop naked packaging zero waste

This year I am an ambassador for Zero Waste Week – which is all about trying to prevent the amount of things that end up in Landfill. All you have to do is make a pledge to reduce landfill in some shape or form for just for one week (Monday 1st – Monday 8th September 2014) to your … Read more

Zero Waste Week 2012 – Ladies Do try the Mooncup

Anyone who has met me has most likely heard me bang on about how wonderful the Mooncup is! (especially if I’ve had a drink!!). You can read about my first experiences of one here. With National Zero Waste Week coming up it’s a simple way you could make a change that I’m sure you wont regret! … Read more

How to Avoid Food Waste

fresh produce

One of the easiest places to start to reduce what you send to landfill is to start with your food. Reducing food waste isn’t just good for the environment but it is good for our pockets too. The Bacofoil Zipper Bag Challenge is a great way to really think about how you can cut down … Read more

Tips for Saving Money on Clothes

saving money on clothes by buying second hand

With the costing of living crisis most of us are having to tighten our belts. Therefore, we thought it was a good idea to look at where our money went. From this I have had a really good think about how we could be saving money on spending and generated these tips for saving money … Read more

Designer Gifts Ideas for Men this Christmas for Under £25

This post contains gifted items. When it comes to Christmas Shopping for Men it can be a tad bit difficult. In my experience they either have all they want already, or they want things that are really expensive. There are many practical things they always need and by buying designer it turns kitting them out … Read more