Posts by Mariska Nell
Banana Carrot Delight Cake
This recipe has been with me for some time and I have evolved it over the years. I first got this recipe from my mother in law back in the day when my husband got a little homesick and wanted his mother’s carrot cake for a birthday. This cake was also our wedding cake/cupcakes as…
Read Full Post134: How a company is reviving PPE during a pandemic with Andy Straisfeld
In this episode, we talk to Andy Straisfeld, He has over 15 years of experience in medical sales and us currently the VP of Business Development for Lifecycle Revive, a sustainable PPE supply chain and Canada’s first circular economy-based industry on used medical textiles. Lifecycle takes medical waste, reduces it to plastic pellets, and transforms it into new PPE products. They are currently working with 12 others worldwide to recycle PPE worldwide.
During this episode we look at what is currently happening with our PPE and how Lifecycle Revive created a circular economy for PPE.
Cheesy Fire Starters
Who else loves cheese as much as we do? Since trying to reduce our single-use plastic we have been trying to find new ways to buy cheese. Often I can purchase some package free from our local deli and place them directly into our containers or wrapped in my beeswax wrap. However, some of the…
Read Full PostMy Sustainability Kits
I find that being prepared when heading out is the best solution to reduce waste. Whether you are going for a brekkie, coffee with a friend, the grocery store or just strolling about, there are always a few things that we can carry with us to reduce waste. I would like to share with you my…
Read Full Post133: How My Farm Dubai built an eco system not just a food system with Mohamed Aissaoui
In this episode, we talk to, Mohamed Aissaoui. He is the CEO & Founder of My Farm Dubai that built an ecosystem, not just a food system. He is a 5th farmer with an educational background in the engineering sector. He founded My Farm using the low-Tech and the new-Tech to optimize organic food production safely. He is currently working on circular systems which are key to reach the food security goals they have in the UAE. One of his key priorities is growing plants, fruits and vegetables in a forest soil without disturbing the ecosystem.
During this episode we look at the importance of soil and compost for growing quality food, the process of the seeds collected by my farm as well as the importance of including the community.