Tag: waste

Every Bite Bay of Plenty: Programme teaches how to cut household food waste

Cousar said the growing programme was being delivered through 11 hubs nationally. Envirohub BOP project co-ordinator Hannah Cousar said the Every Bite programme was about inspiring people to be more sustainable with food and save money doing so. Photo / Supplied She said reducing household food waste would save money, lower emissions and reduce pressure […]

EU sues France for telling people how to recycle – POLITICO

Under French law, producers of goods like packaging, textiles, phones or even gardening equipment must include a sorting label — known in France as the “Triman” logo or “Info-tri” label — on their products, so citizens can be informed about how to dispose of them properly. Introduced in 2022, the labels use symbols to explain […]

How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Schools and Small Businesses

On this page: E-cigarettes go by many names and have many designs E-cigarettes are sometimes called e-cigs, vapes, vape pens, e-hookahs, and electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS. Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and other everyday items. E-cigarettes contain lithium batteries and nicotine A […]

How to keep bread fresher for longer

Use a bread box A bread box provides an ideal environment for storing bread. It helps control humidity, allowing the bread to retain its moisture without becoming too soggy or too dry. Bread boxes also protect the bread from direct sunlight and excessive air exposure, both of which can accelerate staling. Freeze for long-term storage […]

How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet

As summers get hotter across the world — and Japan potentially faces its hottest summer on record — we’re met with a paradox: To stay cool, it seems we’re compelled to consume more. We consume more energy to cool our houses, and buy more stuff to try and combat the heat. That’s especially true in […]