Eating seasonally puts us back in connection with the natural rhythm of the seasons. It’s also much better for the planet, as it doesn’t involve importing food from the other side of the world. Seasonal food also tastes better, as it’s fresher and hasn’t been artificially preserved for a long time. Seasonal eating encourages us […]
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The short answer is: No, you can’t buy raw milk in UK supermarkets in 2019. Raw milk is a controversial substance these days, and even an illegal one in many parts of the world. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, raw milk is available to buy directly from the producer, but is not allowed to
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Many of us own and use electric toothbrushes and lots of us have old and broken ones we just don’t know what to do with. Since plastic waste is such as huge and growing problem, just binning old brushes doesn’t seem right. But can you recycle electric toothbrushes in the UK? Thankfully, the answer is
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Phthalates are chemicals found in plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. They are used in a range of everyday items including personal-care products and cosmetics, shampoos, clothes, garden toys, and detergents. The use of some plastics containing phthalates to make children’s toys have now been banned because of their harmful effects. These chemicals are
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When it comes to grocery shopping, especially in your local supermarket, there is a heck of a lot of packaging involved. The UK creates tonnes of waste and considering we’re such a small country, it’s pretty crazy when you consider how much: The average UK household produces more than a tonne of waste every year!
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BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical often found in plastics, but lesser known is the fact that it can be found in a range of other objects, including tin cans. Widely used in plastic food packaging, BPA, also known as bisphenol-A, is also used in food and drinks cans as a sealant. Metal cans may corrode
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