This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Waste Not?
I have an aversion (it might reflect my background and age) to wasting food. A study has suggested that, with better planning, the using up of 'left-overs' and putting food in the freezer, the average family in the UK can reduce their annual food waste by 76% (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/13/households-could-save-858-a-year-by-cutting-food-waste-trial-suggests). This would be a financial saving of almost £860 per year per household, money that could be spent of other things (like house insulation?). More importantly, it would reduce the carbon footprint of these households and, perhaps, leave scope to getting more food to impoverished communities. It's really not that hard to do!
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Wooden Tops 17. Hazel
Hazel is used for woven baskets, fence 'hurdles' and walking sticks. The thinner sticks are used to support beans and other garden ...
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Greater spearwort ( Ranunculus lingua ) has been used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and digestive problems.
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Green buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tartaricum ) is also called 'Tartar buckwheat'. It's a domesticated food plant, producing kernels. ...
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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