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Low-Waste Picnic Kit. in a field of wild flowers, featuring a variety of plastic free and sustainable cutlery, crockery and utensils.
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🌿 Low-Waste Picnic Kit

Simple Swaps for a Greener Outdoor Adventure

Earth Month Guide • Outdoors • Zero Waste Picnic

A low-waste picnic isn’t about perfection — it’s about packing with intention, choosing reusables over disposables, and celebrating the outdoors without leaving a trace. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the park, or your favourite coastal nook, a thoughtfully curated picnic kit makes sustainable living feel effortless.

This guide walks you through the essentials of a zero waste picnic, featuring some of the beautiful, ethically made pieces from Jungle Culture, whose artisan-crafted, plastic-free products align perfectly with the Zero Waste Llama ethos, amongst other Zero-Waste items of interest.

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April 11, 2026
Read more about the article How to Make Delicious Soya Milk
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How to Make Delicious Soya Milk

A fantastic recipe from our new local Noodle bar: Noodle Nana, in Northwich, Cheshire.

“For anyone who is into soya milk or thinking about going dairy free, give it a try and you would be surprised how good it tastes. It is incredibly easy to make too.’

Noodle Nana

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

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May 19, 2022
Jungle Culture Coconut Shell Bowls
Jungle Culture Coconut Shell Bowls
Brand Reviews

Product Review: Jungle Culture Coconut Shell Bowls

Jungle Culture coconut shell bowls have become hugely popular in the zero‑waste and eco‑living space — and for good reason. Made from reclaimed coconut shells that would otherwise be discarded, these bowls are a beautiful example of turning waste into something genuinely useful.

As someone always on the lookout for plastic‑free, low‑impact alternatives, I wanted to see whether these bowls live up to the hype. In this review, I’ll cover the sustainability credentials, build quality, practical everyday use, and whether coconut bowls are actually worth investing in for an eco‑conscious home.

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

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May 14, 2022
Read more about the article Food Wraps that Won’t Cost the Earth
Brand Reviews / Ethical Living

Food Wraps that Won’t Cost the Earth

Reusable wraps made with bees wax or (vegan) soy, which just required a quick wash with cool, soapy water after use.

Why swap plastic wrap for reusable food wraps?

Plastic cling film is single-use, petroleum-based, and rarely recyclable. It’s used for minutes but can persist in the environment for hundreds of years. Reusable food wraps offer a practical alternative that fits easily into everyday life, helping to reduce household plastic waste without sacrificing convenience.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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December 17, 2018