Getting children to eat their vegetables is a thankless chore for most parents. But kids might be tempted to chow down on crayons made entirely from vegetables and rice. A Japanese mom launched her edible crayon business when she noticed her infant daughter kept putting her toys in her mouth. Not only are ‘Vegetable Crayons’ … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
Woman who throws edible homemade gifts in the BIN because of Covid-19 is branded ‘paranoid and joyless’ – but some admit they don’t ‘trust other people’s hygiene standards’ British woman has urged people to reconsider giving homemade edible gifts Posting on Mumsnet, she admitted she throws away food due to hygiene reasons Many responses argued … Read more
Humans produce more than 300 million tons of plastic a year, half of which is single-use and About 26.8 million tons goes into landfills but more than eight million tons finds its way into the ocean. Now a UK startup is doing its part to break our global plastic addiction with an eco-friendly casing that can … Read more
Poured over petals! Latte made with Instagram-friendly edible flower ice cubes goes viral on TikTok – but critics say it wouldn’t be so pretty once the blooms turn soggy Tiktok user @Samishome shared video on TikTok of the quirky creation Video received more than 2million views and 16,000 comments in three days Flowers were dropped … Read more
Andy Cohen takes an edible after admitting he doesn’t ‘know what do with himself’ when his son Ben, one, is asleep By Carly Johnson For Dailymail.com Published: 06:26 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 06:26 BST, 24 May 2020 Andy Cohen has been spending plenty of precious one-on-one time with his 15-month-old son Ben while … Read more
You can’t fly to a five-star celebrity-baiting hotel in the Maldives for a luxurious spa treatment – but you can make one. And all you need for a spot of lockdown pampering are foods that you can buy in the supermarket. Behold the ‘Edible Spa Menu’, courtesy of the Coco Bodu Hithi hotel in the … Read more
Of 30 billion plastic bottles used by UK households each year, only 57 per cent are currently recycled. With half of these going to landfill, half of all plastic bottles that are recycled go to waste. Around 700,000 plastic bottles a day end up as litter. This is largely due to plastic wrapping around bottles … Read more