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Hugh’s War on Waste (The River Cottage Guy) #wastenot

Hugh’s War on Waste (The River Cottage Guy) #wastenot

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Hugh’s War on Waste (The River Cottage Guy) Hughs War on Waste Episode 1 of 2 Hughs War On Waste (S1E1) by watchtvshow2 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is on a mission to change the way we think about waste, by challenging supermarkets and the fast food industry to drastically reduce the amount of waste they generate. We live in a country where one third of the food we produce never gets eaten, and the average family bins £700-worth of food a year….

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Edible Weeds Forage Walk with Sparkles of Odd Fodder Cook Book 06/06/16

Edible Weeds Forage Walk with Sparkles of Odd Fodder Cook Book 06/06/16

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Edible Weeds Forage Walk with Sparkles of Odd Fodder Cook Book 6th June 2016 See the trek here Notes:– WARNING: Please do your own research as I will be doing on each plant as I was taking as many notes, in the short time, as I could. – Please also read this article on why weeds are not bad, very nutritious and good for our soil – 3 Important Things I Have Learned About Weeds – Sparkles gave us a card…

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Mindarie Regional Council Earth Carers Training Program March 2016

Mindarie Regional Council Earth Carers Training Program March 2016

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Special thanks to Charles of Terra Perma Design for sharing this. Since I prefer summaries I’ll highlight the important bits in green and underline them. I’m going to do my best to include as many resources and other good stuff. All in all I’ve had a lot of hope restored as I thought nobody else cared to make that extra effort but there are good people out there and lots of good things happening. Keep an eye out on their…

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The Dating Game: What Use By, Sell By and Best Before Really Mean

The Dating Game: What Use By, Sell By and Best Before Really Mean

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The Expiration Date MythHere’s a superbly-kept secret: All those dates on food products—sell by, use by, best before—almost none of those dates indicate the safety of food, and generally speaking, they’re not regulated in the way many people believe. The current system of expiration dates misleads consumers to believe they must discard food in order to protect their own safety. In fact, the dates are only suggestions by the manufacturer for when the food is at its peak quality, not…

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In Transition 2.0: a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times

In Transition 2.0: a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times

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In Transition 2.0: a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times“In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. You’ll hear about communities printing their own money, growing food, localising their economies and setting up community power stations. It’s an idea that has gone viral, a social experiment that is about responding to uncertain times with solutions and optimism. In a world of increasing uncertainty,…

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Create A Food Rescue Program in Your Community by BFR (Boulder Food Rescue)

Create A Food Rescue Program in Your Community by BFR (Boulder Food Rescue)

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One of the most uplifting things I’ve read in a while. These guys set up a food rescue program where the community works together. The systems they use are beautiful. Volunteers cycle around (even in winter) to rescue the food and have included a blueprint of how to set one up in your community. Just that much needs to be digested … bike means active transport and health, food rescue means less heat generated in the rubbish tips and they…

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