Bob Roland: Message from the front, sir. Rufus T. Firefly: Oh, I’m sick of messages from the front. Don’t we ever get a message from the side? – What is it? Bob Roland: General Smith reports a gas attack. He wants to know what to do. Rufus T. Firefly: Tell him to take a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda and …
Citric acid works better than kettle descaler – Plastic Free July Day 12 #pfjuk
This week in Plastic Free July I swapped my sachets of descaler for citric acid, which works better and comes in a cardboard box. If this was a site without ethics the title would be ‘she added citric acid to her kettle and you will never guess what happened next.” Guess what? The limescale just flaked off and I could …
Plastic Free July Week 1 – What is in the bin? #pfjuk
The first week of Plastic Free July was for me to look at what plastic we use at the moment. I made a few changes as they came up but I didn’t go cold turkey on the plastic. If I end this month with just a few ways we can reduce our plastic use I’ll be very happy. There is …
White vinegar is better than toilet cleaner – Plastic Free July #pfjuk
In a nutshell – it is day 8 of plastic free July. On day 4 I ran out of toilet duck so I tried to find a plastic free alternative. White vinegar came to the rescue and it is better than toilet cleaners! My goal for Plastic Free July is to find solutions to plasticy problems that are easy …
5 Things you need to buy to reduce your family’s plastic consumption #pfjuk
Plastic Free July Themed guest post by Arabella from Exeter Baby Activities. Arabella writes about crafts with kids, cooking, growing and other eco-friendly things that are useful to people outside of Exeter too – check out her Mummy Musings. Spending to save money Treading lightly is all about reducing the number of things we buy. Decluttering gently to minimise the …
Reduced price food: my plastic free nemesis #pfjuk
Plastic Free July Week 1 Day 4. The first week of Plastic Free July is for me to notice what plastic I buy. I’m trying to act normally and do what I usually do. Next week I can start to think about changes. Last night, with a spare 10 minutes before I collected my son, I nipped into Tescos to …
Plastic use so far in July Week 1 Day 3, everything is packaged in plastic! #pfjuk
It is Monday 3rd July. Day 3 of the plastic free month challenge. I’m noticing how much plastic comes into my life without me having any control over it and I’m noticing that I don’t recycle when I’m tired. On Saturday I got a delivery of a cone of shame for my little cat who needs to stop licking a …
Plastic Free July Week 1 Day 1 #pfjuk
In a nutshell – For the first week of Plastic Free July I’ll be monitoring what I plastic I use daily. From toast made from plastic wrapped bread in the morning to brushing my teeth with toothpaste from a plastic tube before bedtime, I’m going to start taking notice of the things I take for granted and I’m going to …
Plastic Free July when money and time is tight #pfjuk
In a nutshell – I’ve been trying to cut down my plastic consumption for a while now. Plastic Free July is a chance to ramp it up a notch and try even harder. I’ll be doing it my way, I’m short on time and money is tight. Follow on social media with #pfjuk July is not an ideal month for …
How to set up a local crafting or upcycling group
In a nutshell – it is incredibly rewarding getting together with a group of people to make something out of nothing. Here are some hints and tips to help you set up a local crafting or upcycling group. I fell in love with the idea of making Morsbags last month. They are sturdy fabric bags made by volunteers from scrap …
What is the most eco friendly shopping bag money can’t buy? A Morsbag!
In a nutshell – since the plastic bag ban in shops we are all on the lookout for reusable alternatives. Morsbags make and give away bags made from old fabric. This makes them even more eco friendly and they are free! It is pretty clear that a fabric bag is better for the environment than a plastic bag. Plastic never …
Live Lagom project 6 months on, did it make a difference?
In a nutshell – 6 months ago Ikea gave me £300 to live lagom which is a Swedish word for ‘living just right’. The project and opportunity had a huge impact on the way we live. It seems like a very long time ago I got a ‘congratulations’ email from Ikea. I’m so glad I actually opened and read it. …