Tag Archives: zero waste

Well hello! What a load of rubbish (not)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

Good morning to you. And yes, randomly, I’m here again. Of course, I’ve always been here. Just not in this online space. I’m spending more time on Instagram these days, and I can see why so many people have migrated … Continue reading →

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Making change – reducing landfill waste (plastic)

Posted on May 24, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

There are so many things I’m doing now that once felt daunting and are now just part of everyday ordinary. Malcolm and I have dramatically reduced the amount of household waste we send to landfill, as well as the waste … Continue reading →

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My week in food (w/c 18.1.21)

Posted on January 27, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

Although I wasn’t really thinking about it, looking back I see I did all sorts of things that fitted with the theme. Some habits are now so ingrained and just normal that I have to think hard about it to … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 15

Posted on April 6, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Hello Monday again. Today began with a family zoom call postponed from yesterday.  So nice to all be (virtually) together.  Sharing notes on events of the weekend.  Which in the case of the farmers, included planting a massive number of … Continue reading →

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How did it go? – reduce single use stuff

Posted on January 22, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

First things first Over the past few years I have made a number of changes in how I do things that have reduced my use of single-use stuff (whether it’s plastic, paper or whatever).  What I’ve found with each of … Continue reading →

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Zero waste: so you think you don’t like turnips?

Posted on July 23, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

My friend gets a weekly veg box delivered, which includes whatever the farm has ready at the time.  She and her husband really don’t like turnips, which is how two lots of turnips found their way to me.  I tolerate … Continue reading →

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2019 goals: half year stock take

Posted on July 18, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

My mum’s birthday is exactly half way through the year.  This year we marked it by visiting the bench we had placed in her memory, with flasks and home-made shortbreads.  It was a beautiful day, and the end of a … Continue reading →

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2019 goals: reduce single use waste – small steps!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

That’s all it takes: small steps from each of us, followed by another small step, and another, and yet another.  Before you know, you’re walking then running. BUT.  I have a real problem with books and articles and websites that … Continue reading →

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2019 goals: use less single-use plastic

Posted on June 19, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

If like me you’ve watched the first two BBC1 programmes on the prevalence of and environmental impact of single-use plastic, you’ll be wondering what more you can do to reduce your own part in this horror.  (If you haven’t already … Continue reading →

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Taking stock

Posted on February 13, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

It’s all too easy to stay on repeat and just grow the same things and make the same jams and preserves year after year.  But a minor mishap meant I needed to clear off the garage shelf where I keep … Continue reading →

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