Embrace a year of food done right with Abel & Cole

Olio updates 4 min read

January’s all about fresh starts and changing habits for the better. But, when it comes to doing food right, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where the team at Abel & Cole can help. They’ve compiled their top ‘how-to’ tips for cutting food waste. Eating organically. Kickstarting your plastic-free journey. And more.

How to eat with the seasons 

Committed to eating more organic fruit & veg this year? Choose one of Abel & Cole’s weekly Fruit & Veg Boxes to make it easy. Each one’s filled with all the farm-fresh, organic crops you need for a week of eating right. All sourced from fairly paid farmers. Ready to whip up delicious smoothies, rich soups and so much more – with the knowledge that you’re championing sustainable farming practices.

How to tackle food waste at home

Cutting down on food waste is a fantastic way to save money and reduce your impact on the planet. Opt for recipes that repurpose leftovers like a delicious Banana Skin & Coconut Curry or Hot Pickled Kale Stalks. Or try regrowing the ends of old spring onions for windowsill decoration and quick garnishes. Swapping your shop to Abel & Cole is also a great way to cut down – their handy Fruit & Veg Box Swaps mean you can tailor your box so you’re only getting what you need and love each week. On top of that, the team at Abel & Cole work with charities like City Harvest and The Felix Project to make sure any extra food they can’t sell finds a good home.

How to clean up with fewer chemicals 

Switch to plant-powered, refillable cleaners that pack a punch. For even more of an impact, choose refillable cleaners from the likes of Miniml. They’re a part of Abel & Cole’s award-winning Club Zero range, designed to help you cut down on single-use plastic in your home. You can also choose microfibre or homemade cloths instead of paper towels or sponges – they can be washed along with your towels and used again and again. Plus, because of their texture, they’re great for low-chemical cleaning. 

How to step up your recycling 

Struggling to recycle flexi-plastics at home? Abel & Cole have got you covered with their doorstep Plastic Pick-Up service. It’s simple – just order one of their returnable recycling bags. Fill it with all your clean, dry flexi-plastics, from any retailer. Then leave it out with your empty Abel & Cole delivery boxes, to be collected by one of their drivers. They’ve collected 84 tonnes of plastic so far, saving it from landfill so it can be turned into sustainable building groundsheets. It’s all part of their ongoing promise to slim your bin

How to eat sustainably on the go 

Commit to packing your own lunch. It’s not just a healthier option, it can help the environment, too. A packed lunch is a great way to use up all your leftovers, and make sure none of your fruit languishes in your fruit bowl. Wrap sandwiches in reusable wax wraps, rather than plastic. And invest in reusable containers. Don’t want to purchase anything new? Reuse sturdy glass jars to pack salads and soups.  

How to save on sustainable, organic food  

To help you save this new year, Olio have teamed up with Abel & Cole. They’re offering you 50% off their organic Fruit & Veg Boxes for a whole month (T&Cs apply). Sign up for your first sustainable shop with voucher code ACJAN09. And start doing food right.

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