TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 8, 2020

Book Club: The Nightshift Before Christmas

Our latest Zoella Book Club read comes from the author of the record-breaking bestseller This Is Going To Hurt.

Yep Adam Kay, the wittiest medic around, is back with more gallows humour and hilarious anecdotes about life on the hospital ward. Will it live up to the hilarity of his first medical memoir? Scroll through the gallery below to find out what we thought!

Next up we’re reading crime meets slasher novel: My Sister, The Serial Killer. The first novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite tells the story of a Nigerian woman whose lethal younger sibling has an inconvenient habit of killing all the boyfriends she’s ever had.

When Korede’s dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what’s expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This will be the third boyfriend Ayoola’s dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede’s long been in love with him, and isn’t prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other…

We’re predicting a dark, funny and addictive page-turner we won’t be able to put down!

TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 7, 2020

13 Questions With Matt Haig

Matt Haig is undoubtedly one of the voices of our generation. His already incredible list of novels is only getting longer and we can’t wait for his next instalment of genius!

What tips do you have for surviving January?

I totally cheat. I work for myself so am one of those annoying people who can go on holiday in January. Which is my absolute top tip. Otherwise, put some fun in the diary. There are three months of winter ahead. You need stuff to look forward to.

What’s been the highlight of your career so far?

There have been so many all packed into the last four years really. Reasons to Stay Alive staying in the top ten for a year was probably up there, because it meant it was resonating with people. I get messages from people every day about it, and how it helped them, which is obviously nice but hard to absorb sometimes. Another highlight was going to Prague last year to watch my kids book A Boy Called Christmas be turned into a movie. Watching Maggie Smith and Kristen Wiig and Sally Hawkins act as characters you’ve written was very surreal.

How do you stay motivated both in work and your personal life?

Gratitude. I am so aware of how lucky I am. In work, with my family, with everything. So I am determined never to blow things and keep on working hard. When I had a breakdown in my 20s I became agoraphobic so had to work from home in order to live and support myself. That gave me immense motivation which I kept up even after recovery.

What are you currently working on?

I have just finished a novel called The Midnight Library. It is about a library between life and death where a woman gets to try all her other lives she could have lived. I can’t wait for people to read it. It will be out later this year.

What advice would you give to somebody who wants to write for a living?

Be resilient. Rejection comes with the territory, especially in the early days. Try and have something to say – a point or style that makes you different – and write precisely what you would want to read. You are the reader you know best, so don’t try and mind-read other people. Write for you.

What is your biggest accomplishment in life?

After our two kids, Lucas and Pearl, I’d say staying alive when I really thought I wouldn’t.

What advice would you give to people who struggle with the fear of public speaking?

Understand that the fear is the worst thing about it. However bad it is the cringe afterwards never outweighs the fear before it, and being nervous is the most relatable thing. If people see you are a bit nervous they actually warm to you more. Just don’t try and hide any nerves if they feel too much, just acknowledge them and get on with it.

What will you be reading, watching or listening to in 2020?

I like Kacey Musgraves. So more of her music in my ears. And I have Bill Bryson’s new book about (and called) The Body. Plus, I am nostalgically excited for the Top Gun sequel, even though it might be rubbish.

What advice would you give your younger self?

Have faith in the future. Stay around not just for the people you’ll meet but for the people you will become. You are more than a bad month. You are a future of multifarious possibility. You are another self at a point in future time, looking back in gratitude that this lost and former you held on. Stay. Have faith. It will all work out.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

Toast with Marmite and peanut butter.

What do you always carry with you?

A tennis ball! I get a bad back and shoulder sometimes when I am sitting still for too long and a tennis ball works a treat. You just lean back against it and it works a treat.

What book have you re-read the most?

Cosmos, by Carl Sagan. It calms me down.

What are you most looking forward to in 2020?

My new novel, The Midnight Library coming out. I think I am prouder of it than anything else I’ve written. I put absolutely everything into it.

Find Matt on Twitter, Instagram, and his books here.

TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 6, 2020

3 Easy Snacks To Kickoff Your Veganuary

With the festive period done and dusted for another year, the majority of us are probably just coming round from the self-inflicted cheese coma we crawled into over Christmas.

It’s all fun and games until it’s not, and you start to curdle quicker than a three-day-old bread sauce. Public transport has become a challenge with the crowds and the tight spaces – it’s no place for a woman with camembert on the breath to be.

It’s at this point we hold a mirror up to our food choices and ask ourselves when we should shop eating Quality Street for breakfast, inhaling Mini Cheddars like sweet, sweet oxygen and milking the festive season for all its merry, gluttonous worth.

Enter Veganuary. Whether you’re going all out cold turkey on meat, or you’re testing a life without cheese, we’ve got a few go-to vegan recipes to get you started.

Ya see, those of you taking the leap into veganism and swerving meat and dairy for January don’t have to miss out on the snacks. There’s plenty of ways to get creative with your food and what better way to ease yourself into the meat-free life than by starting with the nibbles!

We’ve got popcorn, we’ve got guacamole dip and we’ve got sweet potato crisps for the win. Let the snack-a-thon commence.

Popcorn Seasoning

A savoury spin on the sweet cinema snack. This tangy and flavoursome dill-infused popcorn tastes so good, you won’t even think about caving into the office cake with this handsome nosh hanging around.

SERVES
PREP: 5 MINS COOK: 10 MINS
EASY

For your popcorn:

  • Heat up your choice of oil/butter in a heavy bottomed pan. Make sure you’ve got the pan at the right temperature by putting a couple of kernels in to the pan to see if they pop or burn.
  • When the temperature is correct put your kernels in to the pan and place the lid on top but slightly to the side so you don’t steam your popcorn.

For your topping:

  • Mix your dry ingredients in to a a bowl and lightly dust over your popcorn when it’s ready!

Holy Guacamole

Avo load of this. Going green in January doesn’t seem so bad with this creamy and zingy Mexican-inspired dish on your side. He’s chunky, bursting with flavour and best enjoyed smeared all over your tortilla chips.

SERVES
PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 5 MINS
EASY
  • Thinly dice the onion and tomato
  • Finely chop the coriander (remove if this herb’s not for you)
  • Cut open your avocado removing the stone and mash in to a bowl
  • Add all the ingredients in to a bowl giving it a good stir, keep it as smooth or chunky as you’d like
  • Add lime juice and salt to your desired taste
  • Enjoy with tortilla chips or crudites

Spicy Cauliflower Wings

Buffalo wings so convincingly close to the real deal, you’ll swear you’re tucking into the classic game-day snack. But you’re not, it’s a plant-based miracle. Crispy on the outside with fluffy innards to boot, your florets have never tasted so good.

SERVES
PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 15 MINS
MEDIUM
  • Pre-heat your oven to 180°C
  • In a bowl combine the spices, water, and flour, this will be your batter.
  • Break apart your cauliflower head in to wing sized segments
  • Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper
  • Dip your cauliflower florets in to the batter and place on to the baking sheet and cook until brown and crispy
  • Meanwhile melt your vegan butter in the microwave and add your chosen hot sauce
  • When the cauliflower is done toss it in a bowl with the butter hot sauce mix
  • Serve on it’s own or, with some vegan yogurt, or with more hot sauce if your a super spice lover

Garlic and Rosemary Sweet Potato Crisps

Vegan alternatives can be tasty and the proof’s in the spuds. Home-baked crisps are easy to whip up when you’re craving a potato-based snack. They’re quick, nutritious and best served with the aforementioned homemade guac.

Slice a sweet potato into thin slices, drizzle with a generous glug of olive oil and bake ’em up real good. Season with salt and dried rosemary and chow down like tomorrow doesn’t exist.

SERVES
PREP: 5 MINS COOK: 10 MINS
EASY
  • Pre-heat your oven to 180°C
  • Thinly slice the sweet potato and place on a baking tray
  • Pour on a good glug of olive oil and add a tablespoon of garlic powder and dried rosemary
  • Bake in the over for roughly 10 minutes or until brown and crispy
TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 5, 2020

Weekly Wants: Sales Picks!

Saving the quids in January? Don't you worry child, we've got your back and your bank balance.

This time round, our Weekly Wants is dedicated to getting thrifty with our shopping. All our favourite brands and retailers are slashing prices and the temptation is real.

Whether you’re after a new TV, a Winter getaway or you just want to stock up on your favourite beauty brands at discounted prices, enjoy dazzling deals and snap yourself a great barg in the January sales! Scroll through our selections in the gallery below…

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TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 4, 2020

How To Get Smart With Your Money This Year

Hello January, you lengthy swine you. Christmas has well and truly had its wicked way with our wallets and we can't remember the last time a comma graced our bank accounts. We are physically and financially spent, bro.

Now is the perfect time to get frugal, tighten the purse-strings and make some super savings by getting savvy with our outgoings. We’ve pulled together some moola-saving tips to make that December pay packet stretch a little further.

Try a zero-spend day

Take a day off from spending one day a week and put anything you would have spent on lunch, coffee or a takeaway straight into your savings. Every little helps!

It requires a bit of planning and meal prep but it’ll help you evaluate your impulse spending habits which could be a real money-saver in the long run.

Question your impulse buys

Ask yourself, ‘do I really need this’ before you buy something. If the answer is no, walk away – safe in the knowledge that you are a pennywise & unshakeable force of nature.

Do dry Jan

Kick the boozy weekends to the curb and save some dollar instead. The bubbles might not be flowing but your bank account will be. Ka-ching-a-ling-ling.

Ditch the daily coffee

It’s a £3 a day habit that adds up to over a £1,092 a year.

It’s a £3 a day habit that adds up to over a £1,092 a year. Enjoy a homemade cup of Joe and save the planet while you’re at it. You can still treat yourself to a barista-brewed latte once in a while and enjoy it all the more.

Access your beauty-buying habits

Beauty products and nail appointments come with a hefty price tag. If you’re keen to make the pennies go further, consider swapping high-end brands for supermarket savers and brands on offer. You can even make your own exfoliator using coconut oil and sugar. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Get thrifty

Buy second-hand to save money, the sales may seem like you’re getting a good deal but if you didn’t need it in the first place, you’re still quids down.

Do an at-home workout

Save on the spenny gym membership and work out from the comfort of your own humble abode, instead. The gym is packed with over-zealous weight lifters in January anyway – JOMO is where it’s at!

Learn to budget

Sit down and work through your spending habits. It doesn’t mean all the fun has to end, it just means getting smart with your priorities and learning to live within your means.

It doesn’t mean all the fun has to end!

Subtract your monthly outgoings from your monthly income and create a spreadsheet for the rest of the month. That way you can see exactly where your money is going, what you can cut down on and where you can save.

Switch energy suppliers

Shop around and make sure you compare tariffs across the market. You may even be able to negotiate with your current energy supplier for a better deal and save money in the process. Barter away, fellas.

Clear out the clutter

January is the perfect time to Marie Kondo the hell out of your wardrobe and your home.

Marie Kondo the hell out of your wardrobe and your home

Unwanted clothes can go on Depop or you can even upload items on Instagram and ask your followers to get in touch if they want an item, hold a rail sail at your house or clear out household items and furniture on Facebook Marketplace.

Get savvy with deals

Collect money-off coupons and follow brands on their social media channels so you’re aware of the current promotions they’re running.

Delete your card details

ASOS, Topshop, H&M – the check-out always remembers your card deets doesn’t it. How very convenient! Wipe them off. Delete immediately. You’ll think twice about buying that new jumpsuit if you have to actually, ya know, move off the sofa to find your purse.

Downgrade your phone plan

If you’re not getting through your minutes each month, you could review your phone plan. Downgrade for a few months to save some moola and review your savings again when you’re better off.

Use budgeting Apps

Monzo allows you to categorise your spending into groups such as shopping, transport, health and bills to make it easy to see where your money is going. The summary tab gives you an overview of what you’ve spent in each category each month.

By setting spending limits for each category, you can avoid running out of money at the end of the month. You can also keep an eye on your day-to-day spending and the App will let you know if it looks like you’re going to run out of money.

The Automated Savings feature makes it easy to set aside money every time you spend and Roundups automatically put your spare change from a payment into savings, like a digital coin jar for a rainy day. So if your coffee costs £3.20, Monzo will take £4 out of your account and add the change to the pot.

Have you got any must-know money saving tips to see you through January? Let’s hear them!

TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 3, 2020

Our Top Vegan Spots In Brighton

Vegan friends heading to Brighton anytime soon, you're in for a real treat! From dairy-free doughnuts to dirty doner kebabs you won't believe are vegan, these are the acclaimed food joints you need to introduce your taste buds to.

Historically rated as one of the best vegan-friendly cities in the UK, you’ll never be short of tasty eateries in Brighton. Home to famous pizza joints and plant-based sushi burritos, these are the vegan institutions putting Brighton on the map. If you’re in the market for meat-free dining, make your way through the gallery and hotfoot it to East Sussex ASAP!

What are some of your favourite local vegan places?

TEAM ZOELLA JANUARY 2, 2020

20 Things To Do This January

Let's face it, by the time January rolls around we're all tired, cold and broke in more ways than one.

Intent on becoming better, leaner, more ambitious people, we convince ourselves that now is the perfect time to challenge ourselves with a plethora of painfully unachievable goals. Spoiler: it’s not and will never be a good time to commit to anything other than Netflix.

Well, fear not, for we can ride this sh*t storm out together. Let’s raise a glass of sparkling wine… water (shout out to the dry Jan crowd) to the most miserable month of the year, here are 20 things you’re likely to find yourself doing.

The only way is up, lads!

1. Embark upon an imaginary journey to get your body back

2. Forget you started said journey due to its fictitious nature and bathe in leftover brie instead. Thy body is a temple – a Cathedral cheese temple

3. Think about doing dry Jan

4. And then think of 175743 reasons not to

5. Zoflora the sh*t out of your home. There’s nothing like spending some quality time with your Minky

6. Do one sit up and feel absolutely CHEATED when you can’t see abs. Disgusting, I’d like to speak to your regional manager at once (she screamed in the gym foyer)

7. Dedicate all the time you do not have to a new hobby simply because you promised yourself you’d be a fuller version of yourself this year, starting with French classes. Sacrebleu!

8. Treat yourself to a new notepad. Ruled lines will keep you on the straight and narrow

9. Lose your tiny mind over all the ‘new year, new me’ members hogging the treadmills and fail to acknowledge that you’re one of them

10. Shake your head at the farce that is: our new government. Waheyyyy. Can we get a refund on this lot?

11. Convince yourself you should sign up for an exercise event

12. And instantly regret it because tracking down your lost Hermes parcel five times a month is basically a 10K race anyway

13. Tidy up your computer and realise the reason you didn’t have any time to achieve anything in 2019 was because you were too invested in… dog memes

14. Realise the lines you thought were just temporary dehydration lines from NYE have now got their feet right under the table and settled into your face… forever

15. Feel sorry for your friends with January birthdays. But not sorry enough to actually, ya know, attend

16. Use snow as the seasonal conversation filler: Wishing for snow. Not wishing for snow. The inconvenience of snow. The snow and trains. The snow and road closures. The snow and office closures. The snow and school closures.

17. Spend a LOT of moola on eye-wateringly expensive gym leggings because that’s the kind of emotional support you need when you’re caught in a spin class and desperate for a poo

18. Start spiralizing everything: courgette, butternut squash, your credit cards

19. Forget how to wear clothes with buttons and zips since your junk is all too used to revelling in Christmas PJs for an obscene amount of time. Far beyond the point of reasonable cleanliness

20. Realise it’s been January for 3 months now.

TEAM ZOELLA DECEMBER 30, 2019

The ‘Joy Of Missing Out’ On NYE

‘What are you doing New Year’s Eve?’ It’s the big question on everyone’s lips at this time of year. It’s been immortalised in song by greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Harry Connick Jr. and somehow seems to pop up in every conversation you have from November onwards.

It’s easy to feel a lot of pressure to make sure you do it right. Something big, glittery and fancy, as after all, it is the final night of the year. What if, however, you threw caution to the wind, and instead made absolutely no plans at all and did absolutely nothing? Well, we have to say, there can be an awful lot of joy in missing out!

While New Years can be a good opportunity to catch up with friends one final time before the year’s out, coordinating getting everyone in the same place at the same time can cause more stress than we’d like to take on in the blissful post-Christmas turkey haze. Taking the time out for yourself to enter the new year in a peaceful, relaxing manner is a great way to start as you mean to go on, and as they say, staying in is the new going out!

We’ve put together a few suggestions in case you want to do a little more than just lounge on the sofa, but that’s perfectly fine to do too!

Game The Night Away

More than just the one of you? Drag out the board game stack and set up a mini-tournament. Take it in turns to select a game, or if you have a favourite, set up a championship to determine the 2019 official champion of Dobble. Check out our list for a few of our faves if you’re stuck for inspiration.

A Festive Tipple

Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean the refreshments have to be dull! Mix yourself a seasonal cocktail (or 3!) – we’ve got a few simple yet delicious recipes in our post here to make sure your evening is as fizzy as you fancy.

Take A Night Off

It’s worth reminding yourself that there is absolutely no rule that says you have to stay up until midnight. If you want to do actually nothing, you can! Head up to bed early and get a full night’s kip. We won’t judge! Bonus – if you still want to feel like you’ve seen the new year in without the late night, watch the fireworks on TV in a different time zone. Get your firework fix AND a full 8 hours.

The Post Christmas Pamper

Pull out the face masks, hair wraps and foot cream and settle in for a full-body pamper. The joy of a night in means no one is going to be judging your ancient dressing down so why not indulge in those extra nice beauty bits you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Go on, you deserve it!

Snacking Spectacular

It may not be a party but you certainly can snack like it is one. Pull out all your favourites, polish off all the Christmas leftovers and if you’ve got any chocolates left, may we suggest this sweet spectacular: a giant s’mores pie! In a blender, pulse together digestive biscuits with a range of chocolates (we used twirls, Maltesers, and crunchies) until they make a dust and place in a ovenproof dish, forming to make a pie base. Top with giant marshmallows and pop-under a grill for a few mins until the marshmallows toast and melt. Grab a handful of spoons and dig in; be warned it’s a messy one, but so worth it for an indulgent NY treat.

Whatever you decide to do, just because you’re not dancing the night away doesn’t mean you’re not in for a fabulous evening! If in doubt, pop on your comfiest pjs, snuggle down under a blanket and whack the Hootenanny or the fireworks on telly and ring in 2020 with the smug feeling you’re already home and cosy without a hangover in sight!

Are you staying in for NYE?

TEAM ZOELLA DECEMBER 29, 2019

Weekly Wants: New Year’s Eve Outfits

We’re not all going to have the best night of our lives this NYE, but if we were, this is what we’d be wearing!

New Year’s Eve, the one night of the year you’re forced to have as much fun as you possibly can. From packed house parties to weekends away and every night out on the town in between, we’ve picked out go-to outfits we’ll be donning when we bring in 2020.

TEAM ZOELLA DECEMBER 28, 2019

10 Ways To Break up With Plastic in 2020

Reduce, recycle, reuse - it's a lifestyle choice more and more of us should be making the effort to adopt but when plastic pollution is such a mammoth crisis, it's hard to know exactly how you, as an individual, can make a difference.

We can all do our bit to become more conscious consumers. Sure, the onus is on the government and manufacturing companies to pave the way for real revolution but there are plenty of ways we can adapt our day to day lives in order to reduce our plastic footprint step by step!

1. Get conscious about your coffee

In the UK alone, we use seven million coffee cups a day, most of which are destined for incineration or landfill. It’s one very ugly caffeinated reality.

Plenty of coffee chains and independents will offer discount incentives if you bring your keep cup with you. Pret offers as much as 50p off their hot beverages when a customer uses their own cup and customers taking away at Starbucks get 25p off.

If you want to save on the pennies and enjoy a guilt-free cup of Joe, it’s worth investing in a reusable cup.

2. Try to use refill stations

With eco-friendly supermarkets on the rise, topping up your washing up liquid and laundry detergent isn’t as difficult as it once was.

Reuse your empty bottles to refill your household products or use glass bottles and a label maker to pimp up your cleaning products apothecary style.

If you’re planning on rustling up a single meal, you can reduce food waste by visiting a sustainable food store and getting as much or as little as you need. If your recipe requires 200g of pasta, you can measure out exactly what you need rather than buying too much and finding that it’s expired before you’ve even had the chance to use it up.

Scooping out your ingredients is a far more interactive and sensory experience, enabling you to have an authentic and informed relationship with your food. By nourishing your body with wholesome and responsibly-sourced produce, you are caring for the planet and facilitating positive food practices. Nude food is the best food!

3. Use ‘naked’ toiletries

Break up with your plastic shampoo bottle, announce you’re consciously-uncoupling your conditioner and divorce your daily dental care.

We’re not suggesting you stop washing and forgo brushing your gnashers but there is another way to live.

Try using soap bars instead of disposable plastic bottles or refilling your haircare and body products at a sustainable supermarket.

Lush Cosmetics also do a great selection of packaging-free naked products! Check out some of our faves:

Jason and the Argon Oil | Sleepy Naked Shower Gel |

4. Buy in bulk

Visiting a bulk food store will reduce both your food and packaging waste. It also often works out cheaper since you’re not paying for excess packaging, single-use plastic or fancy branding.

Making the switch to buying bulk and packaging-free groceries will also encourage you to consider your consumption choices in other areas of your life. Sometimes change can stem simply by challenging the buying habits we’ve become so accustomed to by reconsidering the healthier, more mindful alternatives that are available to us.

5. Ditch the plastic straws

People have come to expect straws with every drink but it’s a minimal and short-lived convenience for maximum plastic waste.

Giving up your plastic straws may seem like a small gesture to make but when done by the majority, it can pave the way for a dramatic change in circumstance for our oceans, aquatic life and beaches.

If you’re not ready to give up on straws all-together, explore some of the bamboo, stainless steel, paper, glass and silicone options.

*Reusable Plastic Straw | *Stainless Steel Straws | Bamboo Straws | *Silicone Straws

6 Embrace the bamboo

From safety razors to toothbrushes, there’s plenty of ways to green up your bathroom must-haves with plastic-free alternatives and bamboo is a great substitute!

The Truth Brush | Bamboo & Steel Safety Razor

7. Do away with single-use face wipes

Everyone has seen the devastating effects single-use wipes have on the environment – 93% of blocked sewage pipes are caused by non-biodegradable wet wipes – but cleansing our face and removing our makeup effectively doesn’t have to come at a cost to the planet.

Minimise the impact your beauty routine has on the planet and reduce water wastage along with unnecessary plastic packaging by replacing disposable cotton pads with these environmentally-friendly options.

Muslin Cloths | *Reusable Cotton Rounds | *Reusable Remover Pads | *Makeup Eraser Cloth

8. Opt for eco-friendly period products

Here’s an ugly fact about your period: 1.5 billion items of sanitary protection are flushed every year. Every. Year!

From the plastic packaging to the applicators, it turns out our periods don’t tend to be all that great for the environment. Dear Uterus, go to your room and think about what you’ve done.

From reusable menstrual cups to period-proof pants and reusable sanitary pads, here are a few ways to make your cycle a bit kinder on the planet.

Moon Cup | *Period Pants | Reusable Pads| Cheeky Wipes Kits | *Reusable Tampon Applicator

9. Reusable nappies

It takes 200-500 years for a disposable nappy to decompose. That’s one long-lasting legacy!

While neither reusable or disposable nappies can claim environmental superiority, washing and reducing single-use plastic seems like the lesser of two evils here.

Even if you replace one disposable nappy a day for a reusable alternative, you’d be saving 900 from ending up in landfill, based on one child being in nappies for two and a half years.

Check out these pooper scooper alternatives for the eco-conscious parent:

The Nappy Lady Reusable Nappy | Fill Your Pants Reusable Nappy | Little Lamb Bamboo Nappies

10. Carry a canvas bag

While the environmental impact of cotton is a hot debate, reusing your canvas bag is better than buying and throwing away a plastic bag every time you visit a supermarket.

If you do buy a plastic bag, reuse it as many times as possible and try not to accumulate more than you need. The same goes for your tote bags, make sure you’re getting enough use out of the ones you have before buying another.

*Oliver Bonas Net Shopper | Lucy and Yak Corduroy Shopper

What changes do you want to make in 2020 to reduce your plastic footprint? Let us know!

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