https://ecomojo.co.uk/Ecomojoen-gbSun, 25 Oct 2026 22:34:40 +0000https://ecomojo.co.uk/how-to-refuse-plastic-bags-politely/https://ecomojo.co.uk/how-to-refuse-plastic-bags-politely/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:34:40 +0000Saying no to a plastic bag takes two seconds, but the moment can feel surprisingly loaded when someone's already reaching for one. You need a phrase that's clear, friendly and doesn't derail the transaction. Below you'll find words that work in different shop settings, plus timing and body language that make the refusal smooth for both sides—alongside what to do when you've forgotten your reusa…https://ecomojo.co.uk/how-to-start-a-zero-waste-kitchen/https://ecomojo.co.uk/how-to-start-a-zero-waste-kitchen/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:33:09 +0000A zero waste kitchen begins with using what you already own for longer, then choosing reusable options when something genuinely needs replacing. It's not about buying a matched set of glass jars or overhauling every cupboard at once—most early wins come from changing habits rather than spending money. Ecomojo walks through the easiest swaps first, in the order that makes the most sense for a ho…https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-happens-to-recycling-after-collection/https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-happens-to-recycling-after-collection/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:32:09 +0000Your recycling leaves the kerb and heads to a materials recovery facility, where conveyor belts, magnets, optical scanners and human sorters split it by type. Clean, correctly sorted material gets baled and sent to reprocessors who turn it into new products; contaminated loads risk rejection and incineration. Ecomojo traces paper, plastic, glass and metal through collection, sorting and reproce…https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-to-do-with-old-bedding/https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-to-do-with-old-bedding/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:30:46 +0000Old bedding doesn't have to end up in the bin. Sheets, duvet covers and towels can be mended, passed on to charity shops, cut into cleaning cloths or taken to textile recycling banks across the UK. Ecomojo walks through the options in order of environmental impact, so you can pick the one that fits the condition of what you're clearing out.https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-to-use-instead-of-cling-film/https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-to-use-instead-of-cling-film/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:29:45 +0000Cling film keeps food fresh but lives in a drawer for months before wrapping leftovers once and heading to landfill. Reusable covers do the same job without the waste: Ecomojo compares beeswax wraps, silicone lids, containers with snap seals, bowl covers and simple cloths by what each stores best, how long it lasts and what it costs to start.https://ecomojo.co.uk/how-to-make-your-own-cleaning-products/https://ecomojo.co.uk/how-to-make-your-own-cleaning-products/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:28:37 +0000You can make effective cleaning products at home using ingredients you probably already have. Vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and castile soap handle most household cleaning without the single-use plastic bottles or harsh chemicals. Ecomojo walks through three core recipes that work across kitchens, bathrooms and hard surfaces, plus what each one does best.https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-can-i-compost-at-home/https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-can-i-compost-at-home/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:27:17 +0000You can compost fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, cardboard, paper and garden waste at home. These materials break down into usable compost within a few months. Meat, dairy, cooked food, pet waste and anything synthetic stay out: they attract pests, smell or don't decompose. Ecomojo walks you through what goes in, what stays out and why each rule exists.https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-is-a-circular-economy/https://ecomojo.co.uk/what-is-a-circular-economy/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:26:21 +0000A circular economy is a system where materials and products stay in use for as long as possible, then return as new resources instead of becoming waste. It stands apart from recycling because it starts with design—making things last, repair easily and break down safely when their time ends. The rest of this guide shows how the model works, where it differs from the linear path most products sti…