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31 May

Low waste kitchen : Easy swaps I’ve made

31/05/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
environment, low waste, tips, zero waste, οικολογια
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Have you ever wondered if our habits in the kitchen can become low waste? Of course they can! In this article I show you how I do it, but also how to do it yourself. From paper towels to cleaning equipment, the kitchen is one of the largest sources of waste in most homes. But who said that should be the rule? By redefining our habits, we can very easily swap conventional convenience products with more sustainable options. Swapping may cost a little more at first, but repeated use of viable options will save you time and money in the long...

21 Jan

ECOLOGY, LOW WASTE

DIY Beeswax Food Wraps

There is a way to replace plastic wrap once and for all : Beeswax Food Wraps. And it's super easy to make them yourself! What are Beeswax Wraps? First of all, it's a perfect solution to get rid of plastic wraps. They are made from fabric and beeswax, plus other vegetable oils. You can shape them easily by using the warmth of your hands and use them to cover a utensil or wrap a snack. Once cold, they stay firm and protect our food. You can wash them with cold water and keep on using them again and again! Why Beeswax...

13 Jan

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Let’s make our own oat milk at home!

In this article is an open invitation for you to learn exactly what the title says : Let's make our own oat milk at home!. Enough with preservatives and sweeteners! Enough with the Tetra Pak packaging! With this easy and cheap recipe that will accompany your coffee in the morning, or your porridge at noon, you will have control over what you put in your body and you will save money too! Plus, you won't even create a piece of trash! Cool, huh? Hitting...three birds with one stone. The backstory : I started making my own oat milk at home because it's...

08 Jan

CRAFTS, DECOR, UPCYCLE

Flower vase made from a plastic water bottle

08/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, reuse, upcycle, zero waste, διακόσμηση, δωρο, λουλούδια
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I was thinking : Do you know what can transform from a single-use petrochemical product to a gorgeous decorative flower vase?The plastic water bottle that we used for 10 minutes and are already trying to throw out! Greece takes last place in the European Waste Recycling rankings. Since the know-how and infrastructure are missing from the equation, it doesn't matter how much effort citizens put into recycling. Which is very upsetting, if you ask me. I hope that this is only temporary and in a few years we will be able to recycle, knowing that what we throw...