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Environment

Zero Waste Week: Rethinking What We Throw Away

Happy Zero Waste Week! Now, regular readers will know I’m all about making small changes that add up to a big difference for our beautiful planet. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being thoughtful. And this week is the perfect time to get our thinking caps on about a topic that affects us all: waste. Specifically, food waste.

We’ve all been there, haven’t we? That sad-looking bag of lettuce at the back of the fridge, or the bananas that have gone from yellow to a speckled brown overnight. It’s a bit of a heart sinker, isn’t it? But did you know that the waste we see in our own kitchens is only a tiny part of the story? A staggering amount of food is wasted before it even gets to our plates.

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Environment, Sustainable Travel

From Floppy to Fabulous: Simple Tricks to Keep Your Veggies and Fruit Fresh Longer

Do you ever feel like you’re in a race against time with your groceries? You bring home a beautiful haul of fresh fruit and veggies, only to find them wilting or going soft a few days later or your two-weekly fruit and vegetable box is delivered, and week two, that lettuce is looking a little sad! It’s a waste of food and money, and nobody likes that especially our planet!

Luckily, with a few simple tricks, you can stretch the life of your produce and make your fridge work harder for you.

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