It's no secret that the 'War on Waste' is a hot topic at the moment, but have you really considered just how much UNNECESSARY plastic we really do come across every day?! Mind-blowing. Next time you're walking through the aisles of Woolworths or Coles, take a closer look at the fruit and vegetables that are … Continue reading 4 ways YOU can free your food, and #ditchtheplastic for good
We all know that plastic packaging, along with other forms of plastic, is contributing to large amounts of plastic waste that is resulting in heavily polluted oceans and overflowing landfills. But exactly how much plastic do us Australians use and waste every year? Here are some statistics that will truly shock you. Australia is one … Continue reading How much plastic waste is Australia actually producing?
12 billion tonnes. That's the amount of plastic waste that is predicted to end up in landfill by 2050. Actually, that date sounds familiar... maybe because that's when it's predicted there will be more plastic than fish in the sea. Green movements are picking up. We now understand the damage and impact of single use … Continue reading We are creating our own wasteland
Recently, a research team composed of scientists from many countries released a report saying that at least 268,000 tons of plastic waste floated on the sea level. The global production of plastics is 288 million tons per year, slightly higher than the annual output of global vegetable crops. But with current technology, plastics found in … Continue reading Plastic garbages: Neglected ecological killer
If you've read some of our posts before, you know we're harsh critics of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, particularly when it comes to the plastic packaging on their fresh produce that is simply perfect without additional plastics around them. All the publicity surrounding the decision to ban single use plastic bags by both of these … Continue reading Aldi, a bigger offender than you first realise
It's no secret that the war on plastic has gained serious momentum over the last couple of years, and for good reason! We've seen some advances from supermarket giants such as Coles and Woolworths in their business practices, but environment advocates are still asking for more - and that includes us! With single use plastic … Continue reading Will Coles and Woolworths stick to their word and ban plastic packaging on fresh produce?
Here at Nude Food, we're all about doing our part in advocating a plastic-free environment and opting for the 'nude' options, particularly when it comes to visits to the supermarket. Seeing all the fruit and vegetables individually wrapped in plastic can spark anger and other emotions in some, because we see how pointless these types … Continue reading Why we love the ‘Plastic Free Mermaid’
It's hard to cut plastic out of your weekly shop when there are so many products placed in single use packaging. Here are 3 tips you can use at the supermarket to make your trip a little kinder to Mother Earth! 1. Bring your bags The easiest way you can cut down on plastic during … Continue reading 3 tips for shopping plastic free
There’s no denying that a large amount of Australians are starting to say no to plastic. We are starting to really understand the damaging impact that plastic waste can have on the environment and therefore Australians are becoming more inspired to reduce their use of plastic. This push towards reducing plastic waste has started with … Continue reading How Harris Farm Markets have made the Transition to Plastic Free Organic Produce
Woolworths currently have a campaign called ‘Odd Bunch’ in which they embrace their visually imperfect and cosmetically damaged fruit and veg by selling them at a discounted price. This is a great initiative as it is aiming to reduce food waste and the energy, water, fuel and effort it takes to grow and transport this … Continue reading Woolworths using plastic packaging to hide their ‘ugly’ fruit and veg
What kind of lunch is best for busy office workers and children who have lunch at school? Japanese bento (literally lunch box)might be the most suitable choice for you. Now let’s learn how to make a nude food bento. Before we start, here are some basic rules for making a bento: Proportional food A balanced … Continue reading How to make a nude food lunch box?
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