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with Amy French
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Find simple and practical ways to reduce waste and live a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These healthy, delicious chocolate muffins with zucchini are easy to bake and a perfect indulgent snack or zero waste lunchbox treat.
Amy French
4 min read
How To Go Zero Waste at McDonald's
Want to make your next McDonald's visit more zero waste and free from single-use plastic? You CAN do it and here's a few ways you ca
Amy French
7 min read
Should I Still Put My Bin Out for Collection When It Is Almost Empty?
It's an ongoing debate in our house as to if we should still put out an almost empty bin for weekly collection. I feel we should only put...
Amy French
3 min read
Zero Waste, Eco-Friendly and Sustainability Books for Kids and Teens
Sustainable, eco-friendly and green focussed books for kids and teens need to be interesting and relevant to our current challenges. It'
Amy French
8 min read
Ecofriendly Valentine's Day: Yarn Love Heart
Simple ecofriendly Valentine's Day love hearts made from yarn or twine can be a cute gift or decoration that is budget friendly. Follow...
Amy French
2 min read
What You Can Do About China's Recycling Ban
With the current recycling crisis due to China's ban on recyclables, Australia is underprepared, but we can take action at an individual
Amy French
8 min read
Everything You NEED to Know About Reusable Cloth Pads (It's My Favourite Zero Waste Swap...and I
Here is absolutely EVERYTHING you NEED to know about switching to reusable menstrual pads, including how they work, what to expect, washing
Amy French
9 min read
6 Things That Can Make You Feel Like a Zero Waste Failure.....and why you shouldn't let it!
These 6 key things can make anyone feel like a zero waste failure. Going zero or low waste takes effort, and you don't need to let thes
Amy French
3 min read
10 Essential Bin Labels for Your Home Recycling, Composting and more
You can print out these free bin labels at home to make sorting and separating your rubbish so much easier (and reduce your landfill). These
Amy French
5 min read
Chamomile and Lemon Balm Tea: Fresh From the Garden
There's nothing quite like picking beautifully fresh ingredients like Chamomile Flowers and Lemon Balm from the garden at the exact time
Amy French
2 min read
12 Alternatives to Replace Cling Wrap
Having trouble giving up Cling Wrap? or attempting Plastic-Free July? Check out this list of 12 alternatives to single-use plastic food wrap
Amy French
5 min read
How To Do A Waste Audit at Home
Doing a simple waste audit and tracking your weekly trash at home can help reduce your landfill and recycling.
Here's a simple templat
Amy French
5 min read
Food Wrap Hack using IKEA Reusable Freezer Bags
I can't afford beeswax wraps and haven't had time to make my own yet, I'm starting to think I never will(First world problems he
Amy French
3 min read
How to Remove Labels and Glue From Glass Jars
This is the easiest, quickest way to remove labels from glass jars along, with that stubborn sticky glue residue.
For anyone aiming to repu
Amy French
3 min read
How to Make a Daily Face Moisturizer
This simple DIY daily face moisturizer recipe is suitable for every day use and help you avoid packaged beauty products. It's gentle, no
Amy French
5 min read
12 Sustainable Goals for New Year Resolutions
A simple list of 12 sustainable goal ideas for your New Year's Resolutions. Whether you are wanting to live a little greener, ecofriendl
Amy French
5 min read
How to Make T-shirt Yarn From Worn Out Clothing
Making yarn out of old t-shirts or clothes is a great way to repurpose and give a new life to what would otherwise end up in landfill.
I co
Amy French
2 min read
Banana Ice-cream Recipe Cheat (Zero Waste too!)
If you're looking for simple zero waste snacks, then you can't go past this banana ice-cream cheat. All you need is a freezer and ba
Amy French
2 min read
Simple Zero Waste Party Swap: Reusable Cups
Making a swap from disposable cups to reusable party cups is super easy and helps make your party more zero waste. It's a one-time setup
Amy French
3 min read
Example of a Low Waste Supermarket Shop - My Imperfect Trolley
Not everyone has access to wholefoods and bulk shops, and for those that do, it usually involves some time and travel. So how can you minimi
Amy French
5 min read
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