
Reducing food waste – storing fruit and veg
Fruit and veg can be expensive and often you don’t get to use them before they become limp, soft or frankly smelly! Learn how to store them to extend their shelf life and save money.
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Fruit and veg can be expensive and often you don’t get to use them before they become limp, soft or frankly smelly! Learn how to store them to extend their shelf life and save money.
There is now undisputed evidence that the accelerated pace of global warming is directly related to human activity. Changes in the climate that should have taken centuries are now happening over mere decades.
It is easy and economical to cook your own beans. You can then refrigerate or freeze them to use later.
Compliance with the minimal Codes for animal welfare in farming is only monitored intermittently, and often only in response to a complaint. Ag Gag laws will prevent complaints being made and cruelty will continue unabated.
The amount of food waste in affluent countries is quite staggering. We usually don’t consider the money we spend on the food we throw away, or the cost to the environment associated with the production and transport of food.
Much of the plastic ending up in the ocean is actually thrown away on the beach and is eventually blown or washed into the ocean. As individuals, we can do something about that
Recycling is an important strategy to reduce waste in landfill, but needs to be part of an overall waste reduction plan.
It can be hard to know exactly what can and can’t be recycled, but with a bit of research you can find out the things to avoid and start looking for more sustainable alternatives.
The live export industry in New Zealand are unhappy with the ban and no doubt will try to overturn the decision. The fact that they will have two years to do so makes this a distinct possibility
Single-use plastics account for 40 percent of the plastic produced every year. Many of these products, such as plastic bags and food wrappers, have a lifespan of mere minutes to hours, yet they may persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
Veganism promotes environmental protection and animal rights. It is also a more sustainable way to feed the growing population
Reducing plastic waste can be very hard to do. Everything we buy seems to be over packaged these days. Even a cucumber or lettuce comes
An eggless, almost fatless, milkless cake, very aptly named. It was popular during wartime shortages. This version is a bit more indulgent than the cake would have been and is healthy but also delicious!
This hearty plant based soup is a winner every time. So easy to make with just a few ingredients. It punches way above its weight!
This salad is full of flavour, and you can add different ingredients every time you make it. Just use what you have on hand
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There is a huge amount of information out there on transitioning to a plant-based diet and lifestyle but it can be overwhelming and time consuming to get to the essential facts.
I hope you will find the information in this book easy to understand and to put into action. I have included everything you need to know to get started, and to maintain a healthy vegan diet.
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