10 Tips to Manage Rubbish Without Plastic Bags

I remember when I got my first pair of canvas shopping bags. I took them home and declared "We will never need plastic bags again!" This was met with "Ok! So what are we going to use for the rubbish bin?" I confess at the time I didn't know and we continue

ed to work our way through the mountain of plastic bags breeding underneath our sink. Here's what I wish past me knew...

1. Separate your rubbish: One bin is not going to cut it! You'll need at least three containers to manage your rubbish without plastics. One for recyclables, one for non recyclables and one for food scraps. If you break it down further - you'll need more bins.

2. The bins don't need to be bins. Most bins are designed to hold plastic bags and manage all rubbish types so they're designed making compromises. If you're not using plastics and separating your rubbish you can find any box or container that fits your space and function best (I used cardboard boxes until our most recent move). If you handle your rubbish well, the only container that needs a lid is your food scraps container.

3. Composting is not as scary as it sounds. I think it gets over complicated a lot. It's what's supposed to happen so give your scraps some dirt and get out of the way. Try it until it works for you.

4. Learn your recyclables from your non recyclables. It's amazing what can be recycled from your kitchen and bathroom. Your recyclable bin should always have more in it than your non recyclable bin.

5. Be selective about what you buy. If you shop to avoid plastics in products and packaging your non recyclable bin will be the least used bin in the house. Plus you'll have so many glass containers and jars that you'll never need to buy storage containers again!

6. Rinse your rubbish. Yogurt containers and milk cartons especially! You will regret it if you don't. There should be no food in your recyclable and non recyclable containers and all the rubbish should be clean and dry.

7. Buy meat cuts that don't have bones. Meat is hard to handle so save yourself the hassle and buy meat cuts without bones.

8. Keep your food scraps container clean. Keep it close by so you can use it, empty it and clean it regularly.

9. Start a garden. I know it's a tricky one, but if you possibly can, grow some of your own food. Even if it's tiny food in a tiny pot. It means buying less and you'll always have a use for your food scraps.

10. Your rubbish can be cleaner and more manageable without plastic bags. I know! You'll never have to clean a dirty, stinky rubbish bin again. Who knew!?!

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards – WINNERS!!

The guys were up for Favourite Music Group, Favourite UK Band and Favourite Song for ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ – and thanks to YOU guys they managed to grab all three!

One Direction ALSO picked up Aussie’s Fave Music Act and Aussie’s Favourite Song for ‘One Thing’ – in Australia’s categories of the awards, which also took place over the weekend.

Thanks so much to everyone out there who voted - especially those of you rounding up people across Twitter. Your dedication to keeping One Direction Trending has been immense and hasn’t gone unnoticed.

"Not only are we so proud of the guys – but we’re EXTREMELY proud of all of you for being the best bunch of fans One Direction could have. SO THANK YOU!",they said.

Harry Edward Styles

                                

     Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1st 1994 and is from Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, UK. Before he was in One Direction he was in a band and was the lead singer called White Eskimo. His group contained himself, lead guitarist Haydn Morris, bass guitarist Nick Clough and drummer Will Sweeny. He auditioned to Xfactor by himself singing “Isn’t She Beautiful” by Stevie Wonder. The judges worrying he wouldn't make it far in the competition. He sang “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” by Oasis before they decided he would work better in a group, putting him into One Direction.

 Star Facts:

·                                Harry came up with the name of his boy band, One Direction

·                                 He has green eyes

·                                 Harry and his band, One Direction, are the official new ambassadors for Pokemon!

·                                 He’s the youngest member of One Direction

·                                 He's got a thing for older ladies

       

Mini Biography

Harry Edward Styles, born to Anne Cox and Des Styles, was born in Bromsgrove, West Midlands, England on February 1 1994. At the age of 7 Harry's parents divorced and even though he maintained a good relationship with his father, Harry lived with his mother, and sister, Gemma Styles. Harry auditioned for British show, The X-Factor in 2010 singing "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder. He was sent through with all yes's and one know from Louis. He went through multiple rounds, until he was kicked off at Bootcamp. However, Simon Cowell believed that Harry could be brought back, and into a group. Simon then put Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles into a group. Harry thought of the name "One Direction", and they first performed "Torn" at the Judges' house in Spain. In the end of the X-Factor, One Direction came in 3rd place. Even though the boys were upset, Simon talked to them saying Sony wanted to sign them for a deal the following morning. One Direction then put out their first album "Up All Night" that hit No. 1 in the charts in Australia, United Kingdom, and the United States. With their hit single, "What Makes You Beautiful", the members of One Direction are leaving girls across the world in tears speechless, at their charming looks, and unique personalities. Girls all over are falling head over heals for this British/Irish boy band, and are becoming severely popular.