Ways to use up excess strawberries A strawberry picked and eaten straight from the plant is an absolute treat. And generally my preference is to eat strawberries fresh. But at the peak of the strawberry season, when they’re at their cheapest I’ll dig out...
What do the plastic numbers mean? You may have noticed numbers like this with a triangle on the bottom of plastic containers and bottles. Being a waste educator, I’m often asked “What do these recycling numbers mean?” People sometimes misinterpret it, and ask “which...
Veggie fritters are an easy standby meal When it comes to avoiding food waste, if you have quick, no fuss, flexible recipes, it makes life much easier. Fritters from leftover veggies are one of the easiest things you can make with food which may have otherwise gone to...
How to use the whole pumpkin Pumpkin is a vegetable you can eat every part of. But people often throw out pumpkin seeds and pumpkin skins. I hope this post will change they way you use pumpkin, because pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack and pumpkin skin chips are...
What to do with leftover bread By repurposing stale or leftover bread, you can create some winning meals or desserts. But don’t worry, if you often throw out excess bread, you’ll be surprised at how many great dishes can be made using old bread. Having done food waste...
What can you use instead of plastic wrap? A question that keeps coming up is, what are plastic cling wrap alternatives? And how do you pack lunches or store food without plastic wraps? The good news is, there are many eco-friendly and zero waste alternatives to...
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