Pulses are the dried edible seeds of plants in the legume family. They include peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. Pulses have been eaten for around 10,000 years and are one of the most widely used foods in the world1. They are cheap, nutritious and versatile, so it’s no surprise that campaigns like ‘Beans is How’Continue reading “Why pulses are good for you and the planet?”
Category Archives: climate change
Changing Plates with One Planet Abingdon
Post by Gina Davis on behalf of Replenish My Vegan Journey I have been involved in One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre from its opening on 25th September 2021. I can’t remember when I became mostly vegan but it must be at least five years ago now. I still eat the occasional bit of dairy,Continue reading “Changing Plates with One Planet Abingdon”
Save your spuds (and save the planet)
Fresh potatoes are the most wasted food in UK homes. Our food waste feeds climate change. If we stopped wasting potatoes in UK homes, it would prevent 1.7 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.1 If you’re wondering how binning the odd limp lettuce or mouldy carrot is linked to climate change, find out here. HowContinue reading “Save your spuds (and save the planet)”
Which 3 foods do we waste the most at home?
With thanks to Love Food Hate Waste for providing us with inspiration and practical tips. 3 easy wins… In this post we share the 3 foods that get binned in the greatest quantities at home, and our top tips for making the most of these foods – so that we can feed bellies, not bins!Continue reading “Which 3 foods do we waste the most at home?”
How many banana peels does it take to charge a mobile?
Why shouldn’t food go in the general waste bin? What happens to food that gets recycled? We share the answers to common questions about food recycling… How well is Oxfordshire doing in terms of recycling? Oxfordshire has the highest recycling and composting rate in the country, with almost 60% of household waste getting recycled orContinue reading “How many banana peels does it take to charge a mobile?”
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