Daily tip 2 of 7 for WRAP'S Food Waste Action Week 2021...Lemons! A handy guide to the best and easiest uses for old lemons and lemon peel to help you reduce your food waste, and also to give you natural, chemical-free cleaning hacks for the around the house! #FoodWasteActionWeek and tag @lfhw_uk to get involved!
Daily tip 1 of 7 for WRAP'S Food Waste Action Week 2021...A collection of uses for your used coffee grounds to avoid waste! Tips include how to use them on your plants to repel slugs, how to use them on your skin and even how to use them in the kitchen. Take a look at our Eco Hints and Tips page throughout this week to see daily advice for reducing your food waste. Make sure you are using #FoodWasteActionWeek and tagging @lfhw_uk in your social media posts to help spread the word and also any useful tips you have come up with to reduce your food waste!
Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Ever wondered which vegetables grow in autumn and which in spring? This is the ultimate guide to buying seasonally. A list of which vegetables are grown month by month throughout the year in the UK, so that you can buy by the season and when your food is most sustainably sourced!
Who knew banana peel has so many uses? Turns out it does! Here are a few tips on how to use your banana skins instead of throwing them away, including the benefits banana peel on your skin to reduce wrinkles and even acne!
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