Eco Mythbusting

I wanted to address some of the myths and false info I have seen circulating media streams recently. Hopefully this might give those who cannot see the reason behind this plastic-free drive a  new perspective and the motivation to make changes for the better. Everything I put in my recycling bin gets recycled MYTH You …

Why Shop Zero Waste?

Zero waste shops are popping up all over the UK, and there's a good reason for it. Shopping zero waste is infinitely better both for the environment and your back pocket. Reducing Food Waste There is currently a huge problem with food waste levels across the world. At every stage of the supply chain, there …

Balloon Releases Are Totally Not Worth It

We've all seen them in the news, or maybe even participated in one. A heartbreaking tragedy, or a wonderful event - something to be commemorated by a wondrous display of solidarity and hope. They are pretty to look at. But have you considered where the balloons end up? They don't float up and away forever. …

Recycling Symbols Explained

I remember having primary school lessons around what recycling is and how to tell if an item is recyclable. The problem with this is not only have times changed, but even if they hadn't, I haven't thought to refresh my memory in the many years since I left primary school. This means a lot of …

The Clean Kilo Has Opened Its Doors

Today The Clean Kilo in Digbeth, Birmingham finally opened its doors to a significant queue of eager patrons ready to explore 'the UK's first zero waste supermarket'. We arrived at about 12.40pm (figuring the initial rush would have dissipated) and were surprised to still see a queue out the door, but we joined it nonetheless. …

#BeatPlasticPollution – 5 Tips to Reduce Your Plastic Waste

Happy (belated) World Environment Day! I am 10 days behind the rest of the world but I thought this would be a good start to my brand new blog. Welcome, make yourself at home, and stick around while I get to grips with a new platform for getting my voice out there! Here are 5 …