Round-up
Let’s eat!
Dining on-the-go just got easier, thanks to a new and revolutionary compact dining set called the Pebble. The kit – which contains a knife, fork, spoon, straw and chopsticks, all neatly fit into a circular shaped container, hence the name – is the first product by Otherware, a collaboration between Pentatonic, the world’s leading circular economy company, and I Am Other, a creative collective from Pharrell Williams. The cutlery set will equip you for all occasions and eliminates the need for single-use plastic utensils, of which 10 billion are estimated to be littering the world’s oceans. The Pebble is made using waste materials including recycled polypropylene and stainless steel. Plus, the outer case is made using recycled CDs. Pop it in your bag and go on your eco way! £49, otherware.co
Plants and the city
Love the beauty of flowers? We have the guide for you.
A London Floral by Natasha Goodfellow (£8.50, Finch Publishing) brings together the must-visit destinations for those who have a penchant for all things blooming lovely – from markets to nurseries to botanic gardens – all presented in a handy illustrated map. It’s easy to use, with addresses and listings of interest, but small enough to be folded up and carried with you. It’s ideal for city dwellers who want a break from bustling streets and tall buildings, and fancy immersing themselves in nature – all without having to leave the capital. On sale from 6th April. finchpublishing.co.uk
Yes, you ‘can’ do something about plastic waste
Tesco has announced they are to remove 67 million pieces of plastic from shelves as they scrap tinned multipacks from all their UK stores. The move will see customers still getting the same value from ‘multipack’ buys, however items will be available individually – skipping the needless plastic that groups them together. The supermarket is working with Heinz and Green Giant to put this new scheme into place. Everyday an eye-watering 183,000 tinned multipacks, such as tomatoes, beans and soup, are bought at Tesco, showing just how important it is to abolish the wasteful element of packaging. It contributes to the retailer’s commitment to remove 1 billion pieces of plastic from its own brand products by the end of 2020.