USE AND CARE TIPS OF STAINLESS STEEL FRY PANS

Stainless steel fry pans are a very good option when looking to cook avoiding plastic and toxins. Teflon-free, they are long-lasting and multi-use. You can use them to roast as well as to fry or even to cook more saucy dishes, such as vegetable ratatouille. Below, we give you some tips about how best to … Continue reading “USE AND CARE TIPS OF STAINLESS STEEL FRY PANS”

USE TIPS FOR BEESWAX REUSABLE FOOD WRAPS

One of the best alternative to plastic food wrap is named beeswax food wraps. They are made of cotton coated with bee wax ( or vegetal wax in its vegan version) that can be used as a reusable, healthy and zero-waste alternative to plastic wraps and to aluminium foil . You can use it directly on a … Continue reading “USE TIPS FOR BEESWAX REUSABLE FOOD WRAPS”

HOW TO USE YOUR BINCHOTAN WATER FILTER

The Binchotan charcoal filter offers the most effective and environmentally friendly way to purify and mineralise water. Here are a few tips on how to use it.: Before first use: Wash the Binchotan charcoal under the tap, brushing it gently to remove any leftover dust, ash or soot. Boil the charcoal in a saucepan of … Continue reading “HOW TO USE YOUR BINCHOTAN WATER FILTER”

TIPS FOR LOOKING AFTER WASHABLE CLOTH PADS

Cloth sanitary pads are a very good option when looking for a zero waste alternative to disposable pads. They are more environmentally friendly and in addition economical as you can reuse them for years. They are a healthier option too, as they help to reduce the risk of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). However, in order … Continue reading “TIPS FOR LOOKING AFTER WASHABLE CLOTH PADS”

HOW TO MAKE HOME-MADE YOGHURT WITHOUT A YOGHURT MAKER!

At Sinplastico we try to offer alternatives and advice for those looking to live a zero waste lifestyle. Today we are sharing our recipe for how to make yoghurt without a yoghurt maker. What is yoghurt? Yoghurt is a dairy product made via the bacterial fermentation of milk. Fermentation of lactose (the sugar present in … Continue reading “HOW TO MAKE HOME-MADE YOGHURT WITHOUT A YOGHURT MAKER!”

6 WAYS TO USE MARSEILLE SOAP

Soap from Marseille is one of our favourite zero waste products. Despite its simple formula, this is a multi-use product. Be selective when choosing Marseille soap There are many Marseille soap imitations. Therefore, it is very important to know exactly what it is and how to make an informed choice. There are only 4 companies … Continue reading “6 WAYS TO USE MARSEILLE SOAP”

HOW TO MAKE NUT MILK WITH A NUT MILK BAG

What are plant-based drinks? These are juices or shakes made from plant-based products (cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds). There is a great variety of plant-based drinks that can be made from soy, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, quinoa, rice, sunflower seeds, oats, hazelnuts, chufa… Plant-based drinks are much sweeter and more liquid than dairy milk, and … Continue reading “HOW TO MAKE NUT MILK WITH A NUT MILK BAG”

ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC SCOURERS

Scourers are one of those daily items that are now being made from plastic. This type of scourer poses 3 significant problems for the environment: Firstly, they come over-packaged in plastic; secondly, when it is time to change them, they are not recyclable and they turn into waste that ends up in an incinerator or … Continue reading “ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC SCOURERS”