Making a Plan and Getting Started: When it comes to sustainable living, you may find that it helps to make a plan for changing your lifestyle. You may be satisfied with choosing a few simple tips that can make the planet a little healthier, but for some people that’s not enough. Set a Goal Before… Read More »
Making the move towards green food is an simple step to take. Read how we have transitioned to a healthier eating plan, for ourselves and our environment. I think the way I can judge how green our eating has become is by looking at my waste bin that is put out each Wednesday. 18 months… Read More »
It is always a good idea when you are stockpiling food or choosing to live a simpler life to have a well stocked pantry. Flours and grains – whole wheat, white bread and cake flour, oats, oat bran, rice (brown and basmati), Pearled Barley, Popcorn. High nutritional grains: amaranth, quinoa, spelt. Why? A couple of reasons: ~You… Read More »
If like me you hate to let things go to waste and just love the prospect of upcycling a tired old roller blind, this great infographic will help you with easy to understand step-by-step instructions to guide your through the process. This will not only provide a fresh new look for your windows but will… Read More »
When there’s a grocery store on every corner, it may seem like a foreign idea to produce your own food. But by growing your own food you can avoid some of the pitfalls that plague supermarket food. Transportation Costs Supermarket food is often transported many hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away from where… Read More »
If you run a small business, you might be looking for ways to reduce your outgoings this winter. Of course, arranging boiler cover and turning off the lights can certainly help, but what other green initiatives could your implement? Here are five energy-saving ideas that will get you through the cold spell without breaking the bank. Use… Read More »