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Creative Ways to Reuse Silica Gel Sachets

Amy French

7 min read

Zerowaste

Creative Ways to Reuse Silica Gel Sachets

Don't throw out those desiccant packets! Silica gel sachets can be reused and re-purposed in so many ways and I bet you can find at leas

Amy French

3 min read

Green Cleaning

How to Make Carpet Deodorising Powder

This DIY Carpet Deodorizer is a great example of simple non-toxic solution using Bicarb Soda and Essential Oils. Kid safe, pet safe and ecof

Zero Waste Baking: How to have your cake, and eat it too

Amy French

4 min read

Zerowaste

Zero Waste Baking: How to have your cake, and eat it too

Baking at home is a must to avoid plastic packaging and for healthier eating. In a low or zero waste kitchen, you CAN bake without baking pa

Amy French

9 min read

Food Waste

How to Reduce Your Household Food Waste

I hate the guilt that comes from throwing away food, and prevention can be a challenge if you don’t know where to start. It’s possible to av

How to REALLY Stop Junk Mail - Zero Waste Letterbox

Amy French

11 min read

Zerowaste

How to REALLY Stop Junk Mail - Zero Waste Letterbox

Want to know how to stop Junk Mail once and for all? Here are the key steps to take to prevent piles of unwanted junk mail, including those

How to Dry Fresh Lavender and Uses Around The Home

Amy French

4 min read

Gardening and Outdoors

How to Dry Fresh Lavender and Uses Around The Home

If you are lucky enough to be growing lavender in your garden, then you need to know how to dry your own fresh lavender, and how to make the

Is it possible to really live a Zero Waste Life? Our experience so far ...

Bonnie and Shane (9 Degrees Celsius)

7 min read

Zerowaste

Is it possible to really live a Zero Waste Life? Our experience so far ...

We love the sound of a zero waste life – no rubbish, no waste, no personal contribution to landfill, and of course the obligatory photo of a

Amy French

3 min read

Zerowaste

8 Tips for a Zero Waste Pantry

8 Quick tips for creating your own zero waste pantry of bulk foods, that won't break the budget and will help you organise your food sto

Amy French

4 min read

Zerowaste

Guide to Waste & Recycling Australia

Knowing what and how to recycle in Australia will reduce what you send to landfill each week and may even get you started on a zero waste li

Amy French

3 min read

Green Cleaning

DIY All Purpose Bathroom Cleaning Spray

Making your own All-Purpose Green Cleaning Spray for the bathroom is super easy. It's non-toxic, kid-safe and can be used to effectivel

Amy French

2 min read

Green Cleaning

Green Clean Your Microwave

It is so simple to green clean your microwave oven without any toxic chemicals or expensive gadgets. Here's a natural eco-friendly chemi

Amy French

2 min read

Green Cleaning

Toilet Bomb Fail

Yes, I actually FAILED at toilet bombs! Having attended a workshop recently, I learnt Toilet Bombs are a great way to clean with very littl

The Good Life

with Amy French