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Tag Archives: Zero Waste

Why I don’t like Biodegradable / Compostable Plastics 2025

Why compostable and biodegradable plastics aren’t a silver bullet for our wasteful ways

Posted byElaine ButlerJanuary 19, 2018June 3, 2025Posted inDeep DiveTags:compost, packaging, plastic, recycling, waste, Zero Waste5 Comments on Why I don’t like Biodegradable / Compostable Plastics 2025

Review of 2017

A review of my life living more sustainably in 2017

Posted byElaine ButlerJanuary 5, 2018May 18, 2023Posted inMy LifeTags:goals, homemade, recipes, Zero Waste6 Comments on Review of 2017

Do Shampoo Bars Really Work?

My experience of shampoo bars and a list of makers in Ireland

Posted byElaine ButlerNovember 10, 2017September 13, 2025Posted inBodycareTags:shampoo, Zero Waste13 Comments on Do Shampoo Bars Really Work?

Easy Peasy Homemade Rough Puff Pastry

An easy recipe for homemade rough puff pastry

Posted byElaine ButlerSeptember 29, 2017June 13, 2023Posted inFoodTags:canopes, pastry, pies, Zero Waste1 Comment on Easy Peasy Homemade Rough Puff Pastry

Baby Buying – What you DON’T need

The truth about what you don’t need to buy for baby!

Posted byElaine ButlerJuly 14, 2017June 13, 2023Posted inKidsTags:baby, frugal living, maternity, newborn, nursery, Zero Waste4 Comments on Baby Buying – What you DON’T need

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