RAMSAY IN A FLASH

IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOME

“Hardwearingand durable, bamboois carbon negativeover its life cycle”

Bamboo kitchen in Warm, from around £2,862 for a small kitchen, Custom Fronts

Super sustainablestyle

Completely refitting a kitchen may not be the most eco-minded of projects but thanks to Sussex-based company Custom Fronts, the most popular of makeovers just got a little greener. The brand specialises in worktops, cabinet doors, drawers, panels and plinths to fit existing Ikea carcasses, so you can give your kitchen a whole new look, without the waste (and disruption) of removing the shell, too. And the best bit? The brand’s latest collection is made from bamboo, a smart and super-sustainable alternative to wood.

Carnaby rug in Shadow Del Sol, from £109, Jonathan Adler at Ruggable

Spill,wash,repeat

Stains on rugs come hand-in-hand with busy family life yet sadly, there are always some that even careful dabbing won’t remove. Often a deep chemical clean may be your only option, otherwise it’s destined for landfill. Limit any lasting damage by choosing designs that you can clean easily, like Ruggable’s brilliant machine-washable rugs. Available in an array of colours, designs and sizes, they come in two pieces: a non-slip rug pad, with a rug cover that sits on top. The cover can be easily removed and put in the washing machine. Genius.

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REDUCE Monitor the contents of your fridge or freezer and reduce waste with these clever new silicone containers from Smartfreeze. Suitable for microwaves, ovens and dishwashers, each box features a unique QR code that you scan and keep a tally of on the companion app, receiving notifications when the food is close to expiry. From £13.99 each, or £39 for set of three. RECYCLE Did you know that Ikea buys back its own furniture? Just fill in the online form with your furniture details to receive a quote. Next, bring it to your nearest branch, where staff will check it out and confirm a final valuation, which is paid via credit to spend in store. REUSE Sick of soggy paper straws? These colourful beauties are made from stainless steel and come complete with an itty-bitty brush for thorough cleaning. Keithsburg reusable straws in Green, £6.19 for four, Wayfair.

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Treat the family to quick and delicious dishes with Gordon Ramsay’s recipes

n Find these speedy, nutritious recipes and more in his latest book, Ramsay In 10 by Gordon Ramsay (£25, Hodder & Stoughton).

WARUNG-STYLE FRIED NOODLES See page 163 for recipe

CORNFLAKE CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH GOCHUJANG MAYONNAISE See page 163 for recipe