Millions of households have kitchen roll, made from absorbent paper to wipe up spills. Of course you could always sub with an old tea towel, but these ideas are even better. Mostly made from absorbent waffle cotton, they can be washed again and again after use with biodegradable laundry detergent (avoid fabric conditioner, as this…
Tips for a Greener Fridge & Freezer
Most people own a fridge, and quite a lot of people own a freezer. Years ago, the CFC gases were removed from freezers, to help repair the hole in the ozone layer. But what can we all do collectively to make our fridges and freezers a little more eco-friendly. Let’s find out! Koolatron Retro Portable Mini…
Switch to Zero Waste Coffee Filters
If you like ‘proper coffee’, then it’s likely you use ground beans and a coffee machine. Often these are also offered in hair salons and restaurants etc. However, conventional coffee filters are usually disposable and made of bags that use chlorine bleach to make them white. So you can help the planet by offering other…
Zero Waste Ways to Chop Vegetables
Konk! Chopping Boards These zero waste ways to chop vegetables, can hopefully make it easier for anyone who feels a bit terrified by the giant purple cauliflower that lands in your veg box. Often many of us would love to cook things from scratch or buy that nice home-baked loaf from the real baker. But…
How to Filter Water (without a plastic jug)
Infused Water (EleVegan) Tap water is pretty safe in England (only from kitchen taps, don’t drink water from your bathroom), compared to many other areas around the world. However, some people prefer to filter it, to remove various impurities and to make the water taste nicer, especially if your local authority treats the water with…