While I recycle, compost and try to rehome stuff I definitely know that I couldn’t live a whole year without generating any rubbish.

That’s why I think these guys are amazing! They managed to live a whole year without generating any rubbish – well just one super market shopping bag of rubbish.

The Christchurch (New Zealand) based couple Matthew and Waveney consider themselves a normal couple. Matthew works 30 hours a week, and Waveney works part-time and studies. They have no kids, own a car (but bike a lot) and eat meat (although not every day). They also live with their dog and two chickens.

However, their rubbish free year puts them more in the category of ’super’ rather than ‘normal’ couple. (more…)

The other day I ran out of dishwashing powder so I decided to make some. It was really easy and did an incredible job – especially on our wine glasses. It uses natural ingredients that are cheap to buy so it’s affordable and environmentally friendly.

All I used was one lemon, some cheap white vinegar and soda bicarbonate.

If you would like to try this recipe, here’s what you do. (more…)