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Don’t Waste it, Compost it

It might surprise you to learn that food waste and garden clippings contribute to global warming. When they end up in landfill they produce methane gas, which is 25 times stronger than carbon dioxide. One council survey showed that around 33% of our household waste is food, including peelings, and 10% is vegetation from the garden. Turning waste into compost is a win-win solution. Composting benefits our air and soil, which means it is also good for us too.

Empty garden pots in piles on a rustic outdoor chair

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How to eat without added sugar

In this post, I share my experiences from my week without added sugar.

As mentioned in my earlier post, I wasn’t expecting the week to be too difficult.

Even though I usually choose foods and drinks without added sugar, I learned a few things about food and myself. These revelations might help you too.

Basket of fruit and vegetables

Image credit: Leonie Wise, Unsplash Photos

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