by David | August 11, 2009 | In Food, Saving Energy | No Comments (Yet!)
When you cook on the hob a massive amount of energy is wasted through the top of the pan if you cook with the lid off. Read the rest of this tip…
by David | July 21, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
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If I had a pound for every time I’d used the phrase “Best thing since sliced bread”, I’d be a very rich man now. Similarly, If I had a pound for every slice of bread I had thrown in the bin because it had gone off, then I’d also be very rich. Thankfully, I have now got into a habit of freezing my sliced bread loaves.
by David | July 1, 2009 | In Food, Great Outdoors, Travel | No Comments (Yet!)
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Why don’t we use regular mugs and plates for picnics? Well it’s largely because we are scared of them getting smashed. So what do we do? We buy plastic ones instead!
The main reason the supermarkets feed us a mono-diet of fruit and vegetables (especially in the UK) is because we let them. Our buying habits are often a source of routine. Banana’s. Check. Granny Smith Apples. Check. Boring Potatoes. Check. Boring Carrots. Check. Read the rest of this tip…
by David | May 28, 2009 | In Food, Great Outdoors | 2 Comments
Few people realise the importance of bumblebees in agriculture and food production. Due to monocropping on a humongous scale, bee’s immune systems are taking a battering and population numbers are dwindling. Well how would you feel if the only food within 100 km was corn pollen? Read the rest of this tip…
by David | May 27, 2009 | In Food | 4 Comments
UHT Milk is good for the environment
I went to Madrid recently with my girlfriend to stay with her sister. Not only did I go on a footballing pilgrimage to The Santiago Bernabeu but I also thought the milk tasted a little bit funny. Not horrible, just different. Read the rest of this tip…
by David | May 20, 2009 | In Food, Home, Saving Energy | No Comments (Yet!)
As you know, I normally have a picture on my posts, but limescale is so unsightly, I thought “No way!” Read the rest of this tip…
by David | May 7, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
Haybox cooking is a technique that has been steadily lost over the years. Now is the time to revive it, and DailyEcoTips.com can show you how… Read the rest of this tip…
What do you do when your bottles of herbs bought from the supermarket run empty? Read the rest of this tip…
by David | April 21, 2009 | In Food, Health | 3 Comments
The UN has suggested that we should all eat less meat to save the environment and halt the “Western Obesity Epidemic”. Read the rest of this tip…
by David | March 9, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
If you want some eco-friendly food bowls, then these eco-friendly bamboo bowls are fantastic. The bowls are made from 100% organically-grown bamboo, glued with a non-toxic water-based adhesive, coated in a natural lacquer (derived from the cashew nut tree), and lined with food-safe polyurethane.
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by David | March 6, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
You’ve probably heard that free-range chickens are kept in much better conditions compared to battery hens or closed-range farmed chickens. However, did you know that the egg produced by free-range chickens is actually much healthier too?
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by David | March 2, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
If you want to be more eco-friendly when it comes to your food, try reducing your food miles. For example, if you live in the UK, eat more cauliflower!
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by David | February 17, 2009 | In Food, Recycling, Reuse | 6 Comments
Yoghurt pots are notoriously difficult to recycle. Yoghurt pots are made from polystyrene, which is a plastic that is not typically recycled. Since you can’t recycle yoghurt pots, here are some suggestions on how you can reuse them.
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by David | February 16, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
Did you know that there is evidence to suggest that plastic wrap (cling film) is carcinogenic? PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a significant constituent of clear plastic films, and PVC happens to be one of the most toxic forms of plastic. A type of chemical called plasticisers are added to cling film to make it flexible and transparent. Some of these chemicals have been found to cause cancer in laboratory animals.
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by David | February 12, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
To save energy whilst cooking, turn off your cooker hob or oven several minutes before the food has finished cooking.
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by David | February 5, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
There’s no doubt that choosing eco-friendly food is a bit of a minefield these days. The Green Food Bible offers information and advice on a range of food issues, such as advertising hype and jargon, how supermarkets address the demand of green-food, and what to look for when purchasing your food.
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by David | January 20, 2009 | In Food, Home | No Comments (Yet!)
Here’s a simple tip for the kitchen. Don’t open the oven door to check on how things are cooking! Use the oven light!
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Getting ready for your New Year’s party? Or in fact any party? Why not buy organic wine? Organic wines are made from grapes which are cultivated without reliance on synthetic fungicides, herbicides or fertilizers.
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by David | December 30, 2008 | In Food, Home | No Comments (Yet!)
If you are not using your microwave, ensure it’s completely switched off. Simply powering the clock can use more energy than heating your food! It’s another example of one of those standby energy guzzlers!
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