Introduction You’re standing in your kitchen, staring at half a lemon that needs wrapping. In one drawer sits a roll of familiar plastic cling film from Tesco. In the other, a box of compostable film you bought online last month. Which one do you reach for? This isn’t just about saving leftovers. It’s about whether[…]
TLDR: Why “most eco-friendly phone case” is the wrong question Search for “what is the most eco-friendly phone case”, and the results look bold and confident.Biodegradable, compostable, ocean plastic, carbon neutral. Reality is less neat. Phones sit inside UK rules for waste electrical and electronic equipment, which push reuse and recycling over disposal. GOV.UKDEFRA’s waste[…]
TL;DR Compostable cling film is safe for fridge, freezer and microwave use in the UK when you follow the product label, keep your fridge at 0–5°C and freezer around −18°C, avoid direct contact with hot heating elements, and treat the film as a cover over suitable containers rather than as cookware. Introduction You want plastic-free[…]
TL;DR You use compostable cling film in the kitchen by cooling food within one to two hours, wrapping it tightly over a clean dish or plate, then storing it in the fridge or freezer and sending the used film to the right compost or food waste stream. Introduction If you try to run a zero-waste[…]
TL;DR: Compostable ziplock bags are made from renewable plant-based materials and break down into safe, natural elements in compost. Biodegradable bags degrade faster than plastic, but often leave residue or need industrial processing. For UK households, compostable bags are the cleaner, more sustainable choice. Boring Basics and the Push for Greener Storage For UK households[…]
Making the switch to a compostable phone case is an excellent step towards reducing plastic waste, but knowing how to dispose of it correctly is just as important as choosing an eco-friendly option in the first place. Unlike traditional plastic cases that can persist in landfills for centuries, compostable phone cases made from materials like[…]
Introduction Cling film, also known as plastic wrap, has long been a household staple for keeping leftovers fresh and wrapping food on the go. The problem? Traditional cling film is made from petroleum-based plastics, which take hundreds of years to break down and often end up in oceans and landfills, contributing to the growing microplastic[…]
Have you ever noticed how often brands use the words biodegradable and compostable on their products? From coffee cups to shopping bags, these eco-friendly buzzwords are everywhere.
Eco-friendly. Sustainable. Green. These words are everywhere now, especially in UK shops and online stores. But what do they actually mean? And how can you tell if a product is truly eco-friendly and not just clever marketing?