by josephine | May 31, 2018 | Blog, Other Stuff
The amount of plastic that we mindlessly use and throw away is staggering. The world produces 300 million tonnes of plastic, and every year about 10 million tonnes of that plastic winds up in our oceans and ultimately in the food chain. The European Commission is...
by josephine | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog, Other Stuff
The recent ABC series ‘War on Waste’ (see Nutrimatters May 2017) seems to have made an impact on viewers with many realising that most take-away coffee cups are not recyclable. More environmentally friendly versions have become the latest trend....
by josephine | May 22, 2017 | Blog, Other Stuff
In July 2017, a container deposit scheme (CDS) for plastic and glass drink bottles and aluminium cans will be introduced in NSW as a way to reduce litter and encourage recycling. South Australia has had a scheme since 1977 and the NT since 2011. Queensland and the ACT...
by josephine | May 22, 2017 | Blog, Other Stuff
Are you looking for a lunch box that is neither plastic or glass? Then look no further. ‘LunchBots’ make a range of food grade stainless steel lunch boxes, ’rounds’ (great for liquids, yoghurt), and thermal containers.These lunch boxes tick all...
by josephine | Jun 8, 2014 | Blog, Other Stuff
Poached eggs are a popular breakfast in my household. So when I saw these Wiltshire Poachies on the shelf, I was intrigued and knew I had to try them. How they work The Poachies are 2 egg shaped pieces of paper, placed one on top of another. One end is sealed for the...
by josephine | Jun 8, 2014 | Blog, Other Stuff
An Australian company, Guala Closures Australia, together with glass manufacturer O-I, have come up with an innovative way to cap sparkling wines: a screw-cap. The screw-cap, named Viiva, has replaced the traditional cork top, in the Trevi range and Willowglen...
