Not everyone needs a hair conditioner (and if your hair is really tangled and over-processed, it’s likely better to just chop your locks off, and start again). But if you do use one, avoid ones made with chemicals and sold in plastic bottles. There are better options that are also biodegradable, once rinsed down the…
zero waste (biodegradable) dry shampoos
Dry shampoos sell well across England and beyond. They are good for people who are unable to wash their hair (due to illness or disability) so good also for carers. They are also good for people with no access to a shower (like those in crowded shared accommodation or campers). Others with fine hair find…
how to make your own veggie stock or broth
Stock and gravy cubes are sold in their millions, but it’s pretty easy to make your own, and often from leftover veggies, so zero waste too. This homemade vegetable broth (Heartful Table) is a simple mix of onion, garlic, carrot, celery stick, fresh herbs, peppercorns, parsnip, miso and seaweed (not for thyroid issues). Keep stocks…
homemade vegan fruit & cheezy scones
Fruity Vegan Scones (The Veg Space) are made from orange-juice-soaked dried fruits, for a National-Trust worthy cream tea. Serve with vegan clotted cream (jam first for Cornwall, cream first for Devon!) Read up on keeping people & pets safe in the kitchen (many ingredients including fresh dough, dried fruit and chives are unsafe near animal…