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How to make your own worm farm

Posted on 05 March 2010 by Rebecca

About 48% of our domestic waste could be used on our gardens. One way to do this is by using a worm farm. Composting worms are one of nature’s most efficient recyclers.

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Make your own insect repellent drawer liners

Posted on 28 February 2010 by Wendy

Drawer liners are way too expensive to buy and wear out fast.  But they are a great insect repellent and will discourage egg laying in silverfish and moths if you have lavender or cedar in the perfume. Don’t put real perfume in there as it goes stale quite fast and you will smell like an old aunty! Continue Reading

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Best homemade dips

Posted on 26 February 2010 by Wendy

There’s nothing like having a few yummy dips in the fridge for emergencies.  If you make these from low fat cheese and use natural herbs and not resort to the old French Onion soup packet you will notice a huge difference in their healthiness and tastiness alike.  They are so much cheaper than the bought ones too and you won’t be wasting a container.  Get’s a big green tick for those reasons. Continue Reading

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5 Practical ways to go green now!

Posted on 18 February 2010 by Rebecca

Here are 5 very practical ways you can go green today. Continue Reading

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My update on the paperless toilet

Posted on 07 February 2010 by Wendy

Around a week ago, my dear husband installed a Shattafa.  This is a hand-held bidet, a hose connected to the cistern inlet pipe pumping fresh water, when you need it, to perform the task of toilet paper, to clean your bits after a toilet visit.  You then just use a sheet or two of paper to dry off your sparkling rear end!  The spray also can be used to purge baby nappies before you drop them into the soaking/sterilising bucket. Continue Reading

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The paperless Kitchen

Posted on 05 February 2010 by Rebecca

Going paper free in the kitchen is a relatively easy process – even if you have toddlers! Continue Reading

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Low toxic recipes for household cleaners

Posted on 04 February 2010 by Wendy

We’ve talked a lot about greening your life so here are some actual recipes and methods for household cleaners – a quick reference for readers. Continue Reading

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Don’t throw out that cloudy crystal

Posted on 02 February 2010 by Wendy

Crystal is very delicate, owing to the lead oxides used to make it dense and sparkly. The very lead oxide that makes your crystal reflective, causes the glass to be softer, and prone to scratches. Continue Reading

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The paperless toilet wipes out the competition.

Posted on 13 January 2010 by Wendy

Paper usage in the toilet is one of the last frontiers of conservation. 40% of all toilet rolls sold in the UK – and 98% in America – are made from paper derived from virgin forests.  Continue Reading

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The Rainforest Alliance

Posted on 02 January 2010 by Wendy

Have you ever wondered who these people are and what this sticker on a product actually does for the world? Continue Reading

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