Meet Krysia

Krysia has lived in Southwark for more than 20 years. She took part in the One Bag a week trial and told us how she manages to reduce her waste.

Q: What’s one piece of advice for people who want to waste less and recycle more?

K: “I try to be careful when I’m choosing fruit and veg, if there’s loose things I’ll pick that over packaged things. I do a lot of batch cooking now, which is really good because it saves money but also it’s making sure there’s not a lot of food that’s going into the bin at the end of the week. I always freeze a few portions, so you have your very own ready meals at home, which is really good.”

Q: Sometimes it can be hard to change our daily habits, especially when we’re so busy. What’s been the most difficult part of this challenge?

K: Sometimes convenience wins, and it’s about having the recycling bin in your house as easy to get to as possible. We've got one bag in our living area, which is in a really convenient spot. I think it means there’s just zero excuse and doesn’t put barriers in the way.

Q: In what other areas of your life do you try to live more sustainably?

K: I try to buy local and have started to grow my own herbs, salad and vegetables. This is definitely a work in progress! I am also eating a lot less meat and batch cooking has helped reduce food waste and frees up time in the week for my hobbies.