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Follow Mid Green Family through success and failure on our journey to netzero carbon emissions by 2030. One urban family; all the practical tips and guide to living more sustainably. Blogs released when we can (hey, work, school, life all happening ).

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Wheels of Change: Lowering our transport emissions

Fiona Bishop

Jun 23, 20233 min read

Wheels of Change: Lowering our transport emissions

What's the big deal with transport emissions? What's the best way to still get around and lower your emissions?

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Let's talk about climate apathy

Fiona Bishop

Apr 1, 20234 min read

Let's talk about climate apathy

Every little change CAN make a difference, keep following along at MidGreenFamily for little changes that make the biggest climate impact

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Electrify me (a little less) - Part 2

Fiona Bishop

Mar 11, 20236 min read

Electrify me (a little less) - Part 2

The key to a lower emissions household? Energy efficiency and renewable generation. Heating & cooling tips to reduce energy consumption

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She loves me, she loves me knot: giving old clothes a new chance

Fiona Bishop

Feb 15, 20234 min read

She loves me, she loves me knot: giving old clothes a new chance

No new fashion Feb. I'm getting into the depths of the wardrobe and giving poor lost outfits the chance at a regular outing, road to netzero

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Waste not, want not: food waste on the journey to netzero

Fiona Bishop

Jan 22, 20236 min read

Waste not, want not: food waste on the journey to netzero

Food Waste is a climate culprit (and a societal dirge), so how is Mid Green Family tackling our food waste this month? How bad is it really?

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Ironing out some myths

Fiona Bishop

Jan 12, 20233 min read

Ironing out some myths

If we are reducing the amount of red meat we eat, how do I make sure my kids are getting enough iron? #Netzero

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News alert: Still love cows, just not for eating

Fiona Bishop

Jan 12, 20233 min read

News alert: Still love cows, just not for eating

Circling back to why giving up beef is ok for kids.

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A bit on trackers

Fiona Bishop

Jan 8, 20234 min read

A bit on trackers

Using easily available carbon calculators from the internet, I've calculated varying baselines of 6.5tCO2e, 15.2tCO2e and 14.6tCO2e (and...

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Glitter please

Fiona Bishop

Nov 23, 20222 min read

Glitter please

So today we had our first serious family chat about a sacrifice we were willing to make on our netzero journey. We talked about ...

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Deep breath, this is going to hurt.

Fiona Bishop

Nov 20, 20222 min read

Deep breath, this is going to hurt.

But not doing anything, that’s going to hurt my children more. The science is indisputable with the impacts of global climate change upon...

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