You want to reduce your waste and you make the effort to bring your own containers and bags for refilling. Maybe you want to know that the places you shop at are doing all they can to avoid waste too. We really care about this stuff! Just recently we submitted an application to the Waste Continue reading
We need you to let us know what we do well and what we don’t so that we can continue to improve and serve you best. Please let us know what you think on our (approximately 8-minute) survey and you could be lucky enough to be randomly drawn as the winner of a $100 gift Continue reading
How to Read Our Labels We know that there is much variation in what gets put on labels at bulk food stores. We thought we’d make life easier for you by showing you exactly what we put on ours! Helpful or not? Let us know!
Absolutely, YES! I hear the same thing over and over. “What I do doesn’t make a difference, there are so many people/government bodies/businesses/others that waste more than me, so why bother?” And then I hear the reply, “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. It’s not enough to want a better planet Continue reading
You really want to try bringing your own containers and produce bags when shopping. But it seems scary at first? Not to worry, we have a little video of how we do it at Wasteless Pantry to get you on track!
We love Easter and especially the traditional Hot Cross Bun! Ingredients 4 cups plain flour 14g dried yeast 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups currants 40g butter 300ml milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten Flour paste 1/2 cup plain flour 4 to 5 tablespoons water Glaze 1/3 Continue reading
Aiming toward a zero waste Easter this year? This time of year is for celebrating and unfortunately also seems to be about generating waste. An article by Pre-Waste on 6 April 2012 indicates: Since their development in early 19th century France and Germany, chocolate Easter eggs have quickly become seasonal bestsellers. In Italy, 40 million Continue reading
How do you make others change their ways to less wasteful living? The simple answer is: You can’t. You can’t make others change their ways. You can encourage, guide, support, educate but you can’t force sustainable change on others. We all come to these ideas with our own baggage of previous experiences, beliefs, levels and sources of Continue reading
Wow who knew lamingtons were that easy to make! I saw three steps and freaked but it was simple and fun to make. Really looking forward to eating these with family later today with a smooth cup of coffee. Wasteless Pantry ingredients: 500g (3.5 cups) Utility Cake Mix 400g (2 cups) icing sugar 20g (1/4 Continue reading
Eco Christmas – Green Christmas – Earth Friendly Celebrating – Zero Waste Gifts Do those words strike fear? Do they conjure ideas of deprivation and judgement? Do they sound like an impossible ideal? We are here to inspire you and encourage a little less waste, without compromising the joy and jubilation of the season. We’ve Continue reading
Thanks, Lori! Always good to get such feedback
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