We take an in depth look at the use of corn for low-carbon and compostable bioplastics. Including how much land is used to grow it. And how a corn crop can be used for both materials and feed simultaneously. We also look at some important threats to food security.
We’re excited to introduce a very cool new product, perfect for the fast approaching summer season. This nifty solution is perfect for crunchy toppings, fresh berries, sauces and dressings that are best added just before eating. It allows you to keep ingredients crisp and crunchy, serving up fresh, flavourful food.
We’re all over-familiar with conventional plastic. But what about bioplastic? If you’re at all fuzzy, fear not. We explain what that little ‘bio’ prefix is all about in this post…
There’s been a big fuss about plastic straws in recent years. And rightly so. They’re small, lightweight and easily travel to where they don’t belong in massive numbers, through the action of wind and rain. Straws are used briefly and then tossed, but continue to pollute environments for hundreds of years or more, with well…
This winter we are focusing our attention on “Putting a Freeze on Plastics” that’s why we partnered with the fabulous Sidewalk Cafe for our new winter warmer shoot (aren’t our pics great?). It was a wonderful day, filled with excellent coffee, delicious food and plenty of laughs. The Sidewalk Cafe are in the process of…
Do you choose to refuse? With an ever-growing number of people saying no to single-use plastic straws, the global movement to ban them is accelerating. At GREEN HOME, we’re in full support – either use a sustainable straw, or nothing! There are many times when straws are simply not necessary and completely wasteful. Most people…
