This Mixed Berry Yoghurt Smoothie (The Simple Veganista) is a wonderful way to start your day. You literally only need a few ingredients. A room-temperature banana (no need to freeze like most smoothies), some plain or vanilla plant yoghurt, your favourite non-dairy milk and optional toppings like a dollop of nut butter for protein. Just…
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Vodka Sodas (that help to remove ocean plastic)
If you like a tipple, look for Arrowtown Drinks (vodka sodas in easy-to-recycle cans). These are kind of like ‘hard seltzers’ with around 5% alcohol, so the same as beer but far lower in calories. Healthier than a gin and tonic, but less puritanical than drinking a glass of water! They are also sold in…
Chunky Tumblers Made from Recycled Glass
It’s always good to buy local, but also good to support innovative artisans, who are helping the planet abroad. This company Milagros sells chunky tumblers made from recycled glass, which are sold both online and at markets in London and Bristol. Recycling two glass bottles saves the same as boiling 5 cups of water, to help…
A Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Switching to a reusable water bottle is great for the planet, as most disposable water bottles are made from plastic, which breaks down into microplastics and pollutes our oceans. Also choosing a plastic-free water bottle is good for your own health. Choosing a reusable water bottle also means that you can fill it with filtered…