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Home grown food – Yum!

It makes such good sense – zero air miles, reduced waste, we know what’s been put on them and no gap between ground and table. To die...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jan 21, 20232 min read

Take the train and see the world

This became my mantra once I decided not to use the car unless I really had to. As a result I had numerous train trips for my work – big...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jan 2, 20233 min read

Of course insulation isn’t enough

Of course insulation isn’t enough. I do struggle with articles that have provocative headlines like this one in the Guardian: Rebound...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jan 2, 20233 min read

Time for Climate Resolutions

Time for climate resolutions and no point in waiting for January. The environment needs us now. Cop 27 didn’t do enough and we can’t keep...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Dec 1, 20223 min read

Stay warm for less – a compilation of energy hacks

Winter is scary these days. With the cost of energy so high, the thought of a bill coming through the door is terrifying for many. I do...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Oct 17, 20222 min read

Never mind the cold, keep the air flowing

Climate crisis, disturbing politics, rising costs – this winter has nightmare written all over it. So the race is on to find any way...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Oct 13, 20222 min read

Cooking from scratch with no plastic

I love cooking from scratch, with no plastic hitting the bin. It’s a great feeling. Give me a good recipe book, especially one that makes...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Oct 11, 20222 min read

Introducing Beginner’s Guide to Eco Renovation

Writing Beginner’s Guide to Eco Renovation started as a labour of love and ended as total fascination and, some might say, obsession. As...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Sep 12, 20223 min read

We’re off! First steps to our eco shed.

We’re off. First step towards the eco shed taken today. And it was all about levels. The shed will run along a length of 7 metres,...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Aug 30, 20222 min read

Finding an earth sheltered house

How exciting – finding an earth sheltered house when walking through the Yorkshire Dales. As soon as I saw it, it put me in mind of...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Aug 13, 20222 min read

Good food without plastic

Good food without plastic? So no convenience food then! Have you gone completely mad??? I’ve gone from high level convenience to minute...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 20, 20224 min read

Retirement – I don’t think so!

Retirement? I don’t think so. Mind you, I never had aspirations to a lazy retirement – it’s just not who I am. But neither did I expect...

Judith Leary-Joyce

Jun 19, 20222 min read

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