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Why do we want to plant trees?

You may have noticed when flicking through people’s stories on Instagram that everyone has been sharing photos of their pets with a sticker saying ‘we’ll plant 1 tree for every pet picture’. So where did this trend come from and what is it about? And, what about the wider trend of planting trees as aContinue reading “Why do we want to plant trees?”

Courgette and spinach pasta

Hello! Long time no see. It’s still (somehow) summer, even though it doesn’t feel like it. So, how about a final summer recipe? This uses spinach and courgette, which are both in season in summer. This recipe serves two, but if you want more or less, have more or less! Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 handfuls ofContinue reading “Courgette and spinach pasta”

How About…Offsetting?

Ah yes, a word we’re all growing more familiar with. Offsetting has become a bit of a buzzword when it comes to sustainability, with more and more people, organisations and governments using it as a tactic for reaching net zero. Sounds great right? Well, this week I’ll be discussing the two sides of offsetting toContinue reading “How About…Offsetting?”

The Label Series: An Introduction

Hello, and welcome to the Label Series. This series of blogs will look at what labels actually mean, what labels to look for if you’re trying to be sustainable, and which ones to avoid. This will include both ingredients and packaging of products, and will be focused on UK labels. So today, I will beContinue reading “The Label Series: An Introduction”

How About… Coal?

As the vote last week on my Instagram (@wastemakeswaste) was to talk about bees, this week I’ll be discussing the other topic, which is coal. Although we are moving towards the end of the coal industry, coal is still an issue in many countries around the world, and it is still important to understand whyContinue reading “How About… Coal?”