Hello! This week, I have a simple drink recipe for you. It’s really refreshing and the majority of the ingredients are around this time of year. Mint and cucumbers can both be harvested in summer. You can also make this drink as a gin and tonic if you like. Hopefully, you’ll have some lovely warmContinue reading “Cucumber and Mint Drink”
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My New Job
So, I haven’t been posting as regularly as I normally do (sorry) because I have a new job! I thought that I’d use this opportunity to explain my new job to you and let you know what I’m getting up to. Who am I working for? I’m doing an internship with a company called Project:Continue reading “My New Job”
DIY Air freshener
Have you ever wondered whether you can make your own air freshener? Well the answer is, yes you can. Air fresheners are one source of plastic that we often ignore – if you only buy a few a year it won’t make much difference will it? Well unfortunately it is part of the 8 millionContinue reading “DIY Air freshener”
Seasonal Pesto
It’s time for another seasonal recipe! This time, it’s homemade pesto. I love pesto, I could eat it every day (and I pretty much did when I was at uni). Fresh pesto is really tasty, particularly when it’s getting warmer outside! I like to use this pesto for hot pasta dishes, pasta salads and toContinue reading “Seasonal Pesto”
Rhubarb Crumble
The first seasonal recipe for spring is a rhubarb crumble! I love rhubarb, and it’s one of the only fruits that grows in the UK at this time of year that is relatively easy to get. It’s great for jams, chutneys and pies, but I chose a crumble because crumbles are super easy to makeContinue reading “Rhubarb Crumble”
Do Individual Actions Make a Difference to Climate Change?
One of the questions I get asked the most is whether small things like eating less meat, using a bamboo toothbrush or composting your veg scraps make any real difference in the grand scheme of things. This is a really difficult question to answer, so I thought I’d talk about both sides of the argument.Continue reading “Do Individual Actions Make a Difference to Climate Change?”
The Pill and the Environment
Recently, we’ve heard a lot about the Covid vaccine and potential risks of blood clots. In response, people have been talking about the blood clot risk related to the contraceptive pill and how this isn’t talked about very much. Something that is talked about even less than this is the environmental impact of the pill,Continue reading “The Pill and the Environment”
Homemade Peanut Butter
One of my newest favourite foods, peanut butter is so delicious. But, it virtually always has palm oil (sometimes sustainable) in the ingredients list, and every time I buy it I acquire a new jar (which we all know I don’t need). So, I decided to try making my own. Now, I like chunky peanutContinue reading “Homemade Peanut Butter”
New Year’s Resolutions
Even after the car crash that was 2020, people are still excited for 2021. As per tradition, people are starting to talk about their New Year’s Resolutions. Those of us who make resolutions tend not to keep them, with only a quarter of us keeping all of them. We know the usual ones – loseContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
Should Black Friday be Green Friday?
So, we’re approaching one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year, which is great because all the businesses affected by Covid-19 will be really grateful for our custom, right? Well yes, I’m sure they will be. But this isn’t necessarily good for the planet. Black Friday originated in the United States of America, andContinue reading “Should Black Friday be Green Friday?”
Waste Makes Waste 