Why buying second hand clothing is a good idea
I was shocked to learn that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. In the USA alone, the average person throws away 37 kg of clothes every year, 85% of which is dumped into landfills or burnt. According to Ocean Clean Wash more than 60% of our clothes consist […]
Vegan cookies: Almond butter cookies
These almond butter cookies are crumbly and delicious. They are perfect for a quick Saturday morning bake. Put the kettle on – you’ll will want a cup of coffee or tea with them. You will need: 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (Bicarb) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder […]
Synthetic sponges – friend or foe?
I recently read an article that recommends you replace your synthetic kitchen sponge every week to avoid spreading harmful bacteria growing in the pores of the sponge. Should one follow this advice that means 48 disposable sponges, that take roughly 58 years each to decompose, end up in landfill sites every year. It seems to […]
Vegan cookies: Cinnamon-bites
These bite sized treats are not only vegan and super easy to make, but also something fun to make with the kids. You will need: 1/2 cup of your favourite nut butter 1/3 cup & 1 Tablespoon of Almond flour 2 Tablespoons of coconut sugar 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 […]
My favourite homemade cleaning products
Although making your own cleaning products might be a little more time consuming than simply going to the store, it is worth the extra effort. Here’s why: Better for your health Our biggest mistake as consumers is to assume that just because cleaning products are readily available at most stores they are safe to use. […]
Vegan meringues
Aquafaba – this blows my mind! A few years ago, some genius discovered that the water (brine) from a can of chickpeas acted pretty much exactly like egg whites when whipped. And then someone named it aquafaba! Basically, the protein from the beans leaches out into the water and makes the water remarkably similar to […]
