In our quest to reduce as much waste in our lives as we can, we’re starting a worm farm. Check out our composting tips to keep your worms happy.
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Food waste is still a huge problem across Australia, increasing landfill waste and contributing to climate change. Luckily, there are some simple ways to help combat waste that all of (...)
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Jean Crothers says:Why dont Hello Fresh re cycle or re use boxes etc that come with weekly deliveries. Couldnt we put them out weekly to be collected when our deliveries are dropped off to be picked up. Seems such a waste each week putting boxes etc in our bins.
From Kents to Butternut squashes, there’s a wonderful glut of these orange delights around at the moment. In honour of that plentiful bounty here’s how to cook pumpkin in four completely different ways!
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sylvie says:Yum!!!! thank you.
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Who knew something so delicious could actually be good for you! Discover HelloFresh chicken recipes! Save money and time on your meals with our meal kits.
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Cheri Williams says:Here is an idea to recycle insulation from the box – I joined 4 panels using zigzag stitch on my sewing machine and used the insulation as wadding for a quilted picnic rug. This rug has been washed and held its shape/structure. People who sew might like to know this, or even contact a local quilters group who make quilts for charity – they might be interested in upcyclng the insulation as wadding. (I tried to post a picture but your comment box wouldn’t allow it).
We all like to do our bit to save the planet, and at HelloFresh, reducing our environmental impact is an important part of what we do. But we are not alone.
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Anne Barcicki says:I would like to know if the white padding material inside the boxes is able to be used for recycle projects like Easter and Christmas. Is it made of harmless material? Also with the freezer bag contents – can it be put onto gardens as a water saver mix or is it harmful to plants ?
Patricia says:I would like to give back the cardboard boxes -is this an option
Rachel says:I’ve just started trying out hello fresh and the biggest thing holding me back from continuing is all the single use packaging that comes with the order! Could be much more eco-friendly.
I think you should pick up last weeks box, packaging and ice packs when the next box is delivered and reuse them till they become too worn out or at least have a company up-cycle it efficiently.
Would your food walked 500 miles and your food walk 500 more? How does fruit and veg delivery help cut down on food miles? And just what are they? HelloFresh takes a closer look…
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Happy Halloween! We’ve got a super simple basket for your trick or treat goodies, and a delicious Halloween cocktail for grownups not heading out door to door.
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In part 2 of our DIY Halloween series, we’re teaching you how to make your own witch’s hat. This way, my pretties!
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Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re anything like us here at HelloFresh HQ, you’ll be starting to get costumed up for the night (when you’re not planning ghoulish finger food).
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I left some of the wool liner on our verandah. The birds are now coming every day to take it to make nests for the spring. How cool is that?!
This made our day Dorothy! Very cool indeed.
I have left some out for a magpie pair because I saw them pulling out the coconut coir from my hanging baskets. Hope they make use of it.
Hi I have been using my wool liner as a garden weed mat it seems to work well and degrades at the same rate as the bark I put on top.
Also want to comment that i am generally not happy about the recycling of Hello fresh packaging. Previously we were able to recycle the boxes and freezer packs. Happy to use the wool in the garden but there is only a limited amount you can use. I think you need to relook at your packaging.
The wool insulation makes a great top layer on my worm farm. It retains plenty of moisture so keeps the worms damp and insulated from temperature extremes. I will be interested to see if, when it rots down, the worms use it.
Another use for the wool insulation is to line wire hanging baskets.Works a treat.
Love the comments about the wool liners.
My experience with a kitchen compost bin is to ensure it is enamelled. This seems to prevent odours for some reason. We use a repurposed kitchen fat collector.
I haven’t done it yet but I’m going to use the wool liner to put strawberry plants in – sure beats the black plastic I see commercial growers using!
Did you know that other natural fibres can be composted? Cotton, wool, silk, bamboo etc. I always put my old cotton undies and hubby’s work shorts in the worm farm. All that is left behind are the synthetic parts i.e. elastic, stitching (fully intact), zips, buttons etc. I put them in whole, but if composting in a compost heap they should be cut into small pieces.
Worm farm is easy and saves a lot of rubbish. Creates good soil and liquid natural fertiliser.
Very information post about composting! Yes I agree that “composting is great for the herb garden or other veggies”
I’m curious to know how long you expect it to take for the insulation to break down?
Hi Your Cool Pouch with corn icon You say these pouches are made from plant based and renewable materials. Can I place them in my worm farm, if so why aren’t they in the list above