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MAKING A MEAL OF IT Advice on using up your leftovers
Making a meal of it
Making delicious meals from leftovers, saving money and fighting climate change at the same time sounds too good to be true but one Harlesden resident has found the secret recipe and is passing it on for all to enjoy.
ualified nutritionist Nureen Glaves is dedicated to helping residents reduce food waste while saving money. “I feel that living an eco-friendly life and wasting less food goes hand in hand with saving money, being healthy and getting back to basics,” says Nureen, who has 22 years’ experience in food nutrition.
Nureen, who is the founder of Feed Me Good, helps families to shop wisely and reduce food waste.
“Local residents tell me they are struggling to afford food shopping and feeding their families due to economic hardship. I help to tailor their shop to their cultural needs whilst also saving money and sticking to a budget.
“Food is a universal language, and people love to share favourite dishes and stories through food. It’s a great way of bringing people together but also getting them to think about living a more eco-friendly life.”
For copies of cookbook ‘Feed Me Good with Chef Nureen’ or for more information, visit: www.feedmegood.co.uk. Also visit www.brent. gov.uk/frombrenttobowl to see the leftovers cookbook.
Pedal powered cargo
Businesses in Willesden Green took part in a free cargo bike trial for their day-to-day operations including deliveries and recycling drops.
Lily King who owns a lifestyle gift shop has been shouting from the rooftops about the benefits of the pedal powered delivery service.
“E-Street is a fantastic service for independent businesses. We can now offer same day and next day local deliveries, and can relax knowing our customers will receive their order speedily and safely. It’s eco-friendly and really simple to use.”
The free trial was available to businesses, community organisations, non-profits and charities in the Willesden Green area who wanted to reduce their carbon footprint and improve local air quality. There are on-going discussions to fund a borough wide trial of the scheme.
Cllr Krupa Sheth, Cabinet Member for Environment,
Infrastructure and Climate Action, said: “The cargo bike trails have been really popular with local businesses. This was the second trials in Brent as we continue to explore innovative ways to reduce air pollution and cut carbon emissions. Cargo bike deliveries are not only good for the environment but can save you money.”
The council partnered with cargo bike provider, E-Street
Services and Cross River Partnerships, with funding from the Clean
Air Villages programme.
Cllr Krupa Sheth, Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action