Reusable tea bags are simple to use. To make the perfect pot of black tea, boil fresh cold water, then pour some into your teapot and swirl it around to warm up and empty the pot. Add 1 teaspoon per person of tea leaves, then pour over the boiled water and steep for a few minutes. …
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Alternatives to Disposable Kitchen Roll
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…
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
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 if you don’t…
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…