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with Amy French
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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
7 min read
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
Amy French
3 min read
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
4 min read
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
Amy French
9 min read
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
Amy French
11 min read
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
Amy French
4 min read
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
Bonnie and Shane (9 Degrees Celsius)
7 min read
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
3 min read
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
4 min read
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
3 min read
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
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
Amy French
2 min read
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