Entries by Liz Jarvis

Easy and budget friendly party tips

If you’re hosting a house or garden party it’s important to ensure your guests have a great time. Once you’ve factored in decorations, food and drink, the costs can soon add up, but celebrations don’t have to be costly! With a bit of planning, you can host a night to remember, and your bank balance […]

12 ways to reuse old pillows

12 Ways To Reuse Old Pillows If your pillows are looking a bit flat and tired, don’t retire them just yet! Firstly, try refreshing them in the washing machine It’s recommended to wash pillows every 6 months. You can wash them using your usual laundry detergent and either air dry them or pop them in […]

Big Energy Saving Week 2024

Are you struggling with your energy costs? Are your fuel bills leaving you cold? Now is the time to take control! Big Energy Saving Week 2024 (January 17-23) is here to help reduce energy waste, make houses more energy efficient and ensure we are getting the best deals from suppliers. Saving energy at home not […]

Energy Saving Week

Are you a huge air fryer fan? It seems everyone is raving about them, and the estimated nine million households in Britain who own an air fryer can’t be wrong. Or can they? Air fryers are certainly a healthier alternative, but claims they are cheaper to use than other electric cooking methods have been disputed. […]

Blister Pack Recycling

Blister packs are commonly used for medication and contraceptive pills. They portion the correct dosage, ensure freshness and the enclosed space minimises movement (and therefore damage) during transit. Research by Buscopan and Dulcolax found that 65% of adults use medicines in blister packs at least once a week. Empty blister packs are difficult to recycle […]

Taking care of your clothes

Taking care of your clothes Every year an estimated 336,000 tonnes of used clothing is thrown away in the UK. Extending the life of our clothes is one way we can reduce waste and save money. If clothes stayed in active use for nine months longer (extending their average life to around three years), this […]

CAG Storytelling – Sustainable Crediton

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty-four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can be […]

CAG Storytelling – Blackdown Hills Eco Hub

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty-four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can be […]

CAG Storytelling – Ashburton Community Fridge

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty-four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can be […]

CAG storytelling – Uffculme Green Team

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty-four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can be […]

CAG storytelling – Sustainable Tiverton

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty-four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can be […]

CAG Storytelling – Dawlish Against Plastic

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can […]

CAG storytelling – Sidmouth Repair Café

The Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon project supports twenty-four groups located in Mid Devon and Teignbridge, operating various projects such as community fridges, repair cafés, and beach cleans. The project’s aim is to create a more sustainable future by empowering community groups to take action. The economic and environmental impact of these groups can be […]

Reusable period products

Wash, wear and save! A guide to better periods…. Did you know that if you have periods, it will cost you around £5,000 over your lifetime? Periods can be costly, and not just for our budgets. On average, 22 items of period products are used per cycle, totalling 4.3 billion EACH YEAR in the UK. […]

Have a magical Christmas, without breaking the bank!

Have a magical Christmas, without breaking the bank! Many of us love splashing out over the festive period and we’re looking forward to treating ourselves, family and friends. Whether it’s luxury food, fancy gifts or decorating the house, the cost of Christmas with all the trimmings can be a worry, but it doesn’t have to […]

Zero-waste Picnics

Picnics are a great way to enjoy time outdoors with friends and family. Whether you’re on a beach, in a park or even in your own back garden, there’s something fun about eating al fresco. We all know how important it is to clean up afterwards and dispose of litter properly, but did you know […]

How Eco are Plastic Bag Alternatives?

Sales of single-use plastic carrier bags in the UK have dropped by more than a whopping 95% since charging was introduced in October 2015. The average person now buys just 4 single use plastic bags a year from the main supermarket retailers, compared with 140 in 2014. In fact, many supermarkets have stopped selling them […]

Plastic Free Beauty Day

#PlasticFreeBeautyDay is a great opportunity to consider eco-friendly alternatives when you’ve used up your current lotions and potions. There are so many options available on the high street, online or you can even make your own! Try out these sustainable swaps: Shampoo Bar Shampoo bars look like soap and are usually packaged in paper or […]

It’s National Smile month!

Smile!  It’s National Smile month! Keeping our teeth clean and gums healthy isn’t new. Basic toothbrushes have been around for centuries, but it wasn’t until the early 20th century that manufacturers started using nylon and other plastics in the design. Since then, plastic toothbrushes have become a household staple with the average person using 300 […]

Jacqui Winterburn – Devon Area Resale Coordinator

If you’re a regular visitor to your local Recycling Centre’s resale shop, you may already know Jacqui Winterburn. Jacqui’s role is to increase reuse at resale shops which are on site at 17 out of 18 Devon County Council Recycling Centres across the county, operated by Suez. As well as being her job, reuse is […]