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Tips for Plastic Free July

Mr Verdant thought I was on a personal crusade this month when I mentioned we were going Plastic Free this July. But no it’s a real thing that others are also doing, not just me. So to celebrate Plastic Free July, I thought I would share what we have done so far in the Verdant…

Plastic Free July

Stuck for ideas on how to go Plastic Free this July? Here is Plastic Free Julys newsletter with some ideas on reducing your plastic in the kitchen. The only thing I would avoid is tinfoil for your frozen meat. Go straight to reusable glass instead. Pyrex do some great glass containers with lids that can…

Down the power for an hour

This Saturday the 25th March 2017 at 8.30pm is Earth Hour for NZ. So Down the Power for an Hour. Around the world people switch off their lights and electronics for an hour once a year, to celebrate and be a wee bit gentle on our planet. Coincidentally Earth Hour is the same day as…

Choose Recycled over Recyclable

Choose recycled over recyclable. What’s the difference you may ask? Well a lot when you think about it. In simple terms, something that is made from recycled materials means the materials have been reused and have already has a previous life. Something that is recyclable means it could go on to have a new life after…

Welcome to my new blog

Welcome to my new blog. Where I attempt to provide simple tips for ecological, sustainable and green living. Along with some simple but hopefully inspiring photos to match. All the tips are things that my family and I do, they may be ideas that I have yet to put into practice, or they might be…

New fabrics by Caitlin at Ink & Spindle.

I just love new fabrics. These gorgeous organic fabrics have just arrived from Ink and Spindle. Caitlin has come on board this year to join Lara and most of these are Caitlin’s creations.