ADELE’S TIPS FOR LIVING A ZERO-WASTE LIFE

BAGS

Ditch plastic bags and instead use cotton or canvas tote bags, which can be bought for as little as £3.

COMPOST FOOD WASTE

“Green waste” (ie, no meat or fish products) can be used as natural fertiliser for your garden.

STRAWS AND COFFEE CUPS

Swap the disposable coffee cup for a reusable bamboo cup and if you must use a straw, buy glass, paper, bamboo, silicone or stainless steel alternatives.

FOOD CONTAINERS

Charity shops are a great place to pick up jam jars and bottles to use instead of plastic containers.

WATER BOTTLES

Ditch plastic in favour of stainless steel.

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Distilled white vinegar infused with an orange peel can be used instead of store-bought sprays and swap sponges for washable cotton scourers.

SHOP LOCAL

Ditch packaging by rediscovering your local greengrocer and butcher.

MILK

Many areas still offer milk in recyclable glass bottles.

SOAP AND SHAMPOO

Switch from plastic bottled products to bars of soap and shampoo.

TOOTHBRUSHES

No need for plastic, bamboo alternatives may be found in health shops.