Easy ways to reduce your food waste and save
How to start your own home compost or worm farm
Once in landfill food scraps and organic waste release methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. The emissions from landfill make up about 3% of Australia’s total greenhouse gases, as much as the entire airline industry created (2019 levels). Imagine what a difference we could make if we all started composting our food scraps and green waste!
Zero waste kitchen essentials
Get closer to your zero waste kitchen goals with natural dish brushes, dish soap and compostable sponges. There are great options which are good for the environment, hygienic and convenient!⠀Here are some simple switches to reduce your plastic use and help you reach your plastic free kitchen goals! ⠀ Replace a worn out plastic brush with a bamboo, coconut or sisal brush made from plant fibers. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial and the stiff bristles are great for cleaning there are also options which have a replaceable head which you can compost once worn out. Replace your synthetic sponge with a...
DIY Vegan Wax Wraps Recipe
We love reusable food wraps because they are flexible, adhesive and plastic free. They are a great eco friendly alternative to single use plastic wrap and keep your foods fresh for longer. Using a food wrap can help to maximise the flavour of your food and reduce food waste. Vegan wax wraps are perfect for: storing cut vegetables, fruit, wrapping up sandwiches or snacks in a lunch box or for a picnic replacing plastic wrap to cover bowls, jars, mugs DIY wax wraps are a fun activity to do at home with the family, you can let the kids pick their own fabric....
How to grow seedlings in egg shells
Did you know you can use your left over egg shells to plant seedlings? Channel your inner green thumb and give this a try this weekend! Rinse your empty egg shells and place them in your old egg carton Using a spoon, fill your shells with moistened seedling mix and place a couple of seeds in each shell (follow the seed packed instructions) Leave the egg carton in a sunny window, ideally facing south and in the warmest room in your house Keep your seedling mix moist use a spray bottle to mist every few days, be careful not to...
How to use a safety razor
Spring is here ! As the weather warms up it's time to treat those legs and underarms to some tender loving care. Here are some tips for getting your skin ready for the warmer months when using a safety razor: Use on cleansed skin lathered with soap Hold the razor at 30° to allow the blade to work most effectively. Use short strokes of 1-3cm Shave with the grain in the direction of hair growth will minimise irritation. Apply gentle pressure and the weight of the razor do most of the work. After shaving apply a moisturiser or oil to...