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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
How to turn mango pit and skin into fruit coulis – recipe
Saving food from being wasted can range from just composting food scraps to cooking with the whole ingredient, which means the leaves, stems, skin and everything in between. It's often argued that it's not really worth saving food from the waste bin if energy or other ingredients are required, but I believe that all food is worth saving. We obviously need to cook and eat food every day, so why not reinvent dishes to include these otherwise unwanted ingredients? Zero waste at its simplest can also mean basic, innovative recipes and solutions for byproducts, such as today's mango pit and skin coulis. Such recipes are an easier sell, because they simplify the concept and create a valuable product out of very little. Coulis is a thin, smooth sauce that's usually made from sieved fruit, and this one takes the flavour and residual flesh left on mango pits and skins and turns it into a restaurant-grade fruit sauce. When I first started cooking back in the late 1990s, chefs were putting a coulis of some kind on most puddings, and some still do but, to be fair, coulis is delicious and adds another dimension to a dish. Sweet, sour and flavoursome, with a smooth and silky texture, coulis is a simple and fun way to upcycle mango scraps, and shows how it's well worth extracting the flavour from remnants and offcuts. It also exemplifies the principles I apply when developing food products and menu items for food businesses and restaurants: that is, minimising waste through creative repurposing, maximising flavour extraction from overlooked ingredients, and creating versatile new ingredients that can be incorporated into recipes or even developed into standalone products. What works in professional kitchens and product development often translates beautifully to home cooking – and vice versa – transforming forgotten and often discarded ingredients into something of genuine culinary value. I first had the idea for this coulis while developing a recipe for mango pit vodka, and it can be drizzled, stirred or shaken into countless drinks and desserts. It's gorgeous diluted with sparkling water, in a smoothie or iced tea, shaken into a mango mojito or spooned over pancakes, porridge or, my personal favourite, yoghurt. The scraps from one mango typically yield about 100g of coulis, and the recipe below can be scaled up for as many mango pits and skins as you have to hand. Pit and skin of 1 ripe mango50g sugar, honey or jaggeryFinely grated zest and juice of ¼ lemon or lime (optional) Put the mango pit and skin in a small saucepan and add water just to cover. Add the sugar or honey (or jaggery, for an extra-flavoursome Indian twist) and the optional lemon or lime juice and zest. Bring to a boil, stirring gently, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened and the whole kitchen smells of mangoes. Leave to cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine sieve, rubbing any flesh off the pit and skin and pressing it through the sieve to extract every last bit – the remaining pit and skin can now be composted. Return the resulting coulis to the pan, bring back to a boil and reduce until it coats the back of a spoon or reaches your desired thickness. Store in a clean jar in the fridge for about five days, or portion and freeze.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ReGen III Announces Settlement of Debenture Interest with Shares, Sale of Non-Core Asset, and Patents Update
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2025) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQB: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company"), a leading clean technology company specializing in the upcycling of used motor oil ("UMO") into high-value Group III base oils, announces it has elected, pursuant to the terms of its Series Debentures to pay the semi-annual interest payment due in the amount of $164,850 through the issuance of approximately 855,598 common shares at a price of $0.19267 per common share. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The securities issued are subject to a hold period of four months from the date of issue. Land Sale The Company is pleased to share that it has completed the sale of a rural property near Slocan, British Columbia (the "Slocan Property"), for gross proceeds of $295,000. The Slocan Property is a legacy, non-core Company asset that was secured during the business combination of Silver Ridge Resources and NMC Mining Corp. in 2010, prior to the Company's subsequent name changes and change of business in 2017. Patents Update ReGen III is also pleased to announce its Brazilian patent application (1120210154531) has been granted, with the corresponding Letters Patent to be issued by the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property in due course. This represents the Company's first patent granted in Brazil, a country which bans all burning of UMO and has the second highest rate of re-refining globally (Source: U.S. Department of Energy). The Company also announces that its European patent application (20751968.7) was granted by the European Patent Office (the "EPO") on April 2, 2025, under patent number EP3921390. The EPO is the executive arm of the European Patent Organisation, an international organisation with 39 member states. The Company is now finalizing its selection from the list of member states and will advance into the national validation stage before July 2, 2025. Following these determinations, ReGen III has twenty (22) patents issued, granted, or allowed for the Company's ReGen™ process and eleven (11) patents pending globally. About ReGen III ReGen III is a cleantech company commercializing its patented ReGen™ technology to upcycle UMO into high-value Group III base oils. With a focus on creating sustainable solutions that generate better environmental outcomes and compelling economics, the Company's ReGen™ process is expected to reduce CO2e emissions by 82% as compared to virgin crude derived base oils combusted at end of life. ReGen III has completed FEL2 and value engineering for the Company's 5,600 bpd UMO Texas recycling facility, with the support of world-class engineering, construction and licensed vendor teams - including Koch Project Solutions, LLC, PCL Industrial Management Ltd., Studi Tecnologie Progetti S.p.A., Koch Modular Process Systems and Duke Technologies. Operating in an underserved segment of the base oils market, ReGen III aims to become the world's largest producer of sustainable re-refined Group III base oil. For more information on ReGen III or to subscribe to the Company's mailing list, please visit: and For further information, please contact: Investor & Media inquiries: Email: investors@ Corporate Inquiries: Kimberly Hedlin Vice President, Corporate Finance Tel: (403) 921-9012 Email: info@ Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information other than statements of historical facts contained in this news release constitutes "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Without limiting the foregoing, such forward-looking information includes statements regarding the Company's business plans, expectations, capital costs and objectives. In this news release, words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate" and similar words and the negative form thereof are used to identify forward-looking information. Forward looking information should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, such future performance will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or the Company management's good faith belief with respect to future events and is subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking information made in this news release, see the Company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis and financial statements and other documents filed by the Company with the Canadian securities commissions and the discussion of risk factors set out therein. Such documents are available at under the Company's profile and on the Company's website, The forward-looking information set forth herein reflects the Company's expectations as at the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I transformed my tot's boxroom into a circus-themed space for £8 – people are amazed when they see what it looks like
A THRIFTY mum has left people open-mouthed after sharing her daughter's epic bedroom makeover on a budget. Ana J Dacre took to Facebook to post snaps of the jaw-dropping boxroom transformation that cost her less than £10. 2 So if you're looking for some inspiration for your tot's bedroom - or even your own - you've come to the right place. Before the stunning glow-up, the toddler's room was very plain, featuring just a a bed, light walls, a mini bedside table and a lamp. But thanks to a Facebook Marketplace bargain, as well as some impressive DIY skills and a whole lot of upcycling, the thrifty woman was able to give the room a totally need look. Now the walls boast a fun circus-themed wallpaper, a circus tent above the three-year-old's bed, as well as several circus-inspired decotations. Another new change was the huge pine bookcase which the mother had snapped up second-hand for just £8. To give it a more funky appearance that would fit the overall bright aesthetic, Ana changed the original colours to dark blue, as well as attached the curtains which she had made herself. There were also plenty of drums, a huge array of prints, books and more - and judging by the snaps online the little girl has approved the glow-up. Ana wrote in the caption: ''Hi everyone,I just wanted to show you my 3y old daughters circus themed bedroom... ''It's not 100% finished yet as after the move we struggle to find all the bits and pieces haha but it started lookin' good... ''Lamp,circus tent, curtains and all furniture been hand made/upcycled by me. AliExpress is selling a tiny home for just £5k - it comes with two bedrooms & would be the perfect granny flat ''Total cost for the room 8£ as I already had people told me not to hoard stuff,'' she chuckled. 'You've put a lot of work into that' Since being shared in the popular DIY On A Budget Official, the transformation has already taken the internet by storm, winning the DIY fan more than 440 likes. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home. Dozens of social media users flooded to comments, where one wrote: ''Absolutely stunning, so creative, love it .'' Another chimed in: ''You've put a lot of work into that, mits fab. Great find with the book care.'' A fellow mum said: ''I love it !! I once wanted to do my little one circus bedroom, he was born into the circus world, don't think I could of achieved anything like this.'' ''Absolutely incredible I love it, wish I could get my creative mojo back,'' someone else commented. ''Love this n love that it's vintage looking too wallpaper is amazing,'' another member of the popular page said.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ReGen III Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2025) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQB: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company"), a leading clean technology company specializing in the upcycling of used motor oil ("UMO") into high-value Group III base oils, announces that it has initiated a non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering") of up to 10,000,000 units (the "Units") of the Company at a price of $0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000. The net proceeds from the Offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes and working capital. Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase an additional Share (a "Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $0.45 per Warrant Share for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance. The closing of the Offering is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). In connection with the Offering, the Company may pay certain finder's fees subject to compliance with applicable securities laws and the rules of the Exchange. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act), except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of those laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction other than as specified herein including the United States, or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act). About ReGen III ReGen III is a cleantech company commercializing its patented ReGen™ technology to upcycle UMO into high-value Group III base oils. With a focus on creating sustainable solutions that generate better environmental outcomes and compelling economics, the Company's ReGen™ process is expected to reduce CO2e emissions by 82% as compared to virgin crude derived base oils combusted at end of life. ReGen III has completed FEL2 and value engineering for the Company's 5,600 bpd UMO Texas recycling facility, with the support of world-class engineering, construction and licensed vendor teams - including Koch Project Solutions, LLC, PCL Industrial Management Ltd., Studi Tecnologie Progetti S.p.A., Koch Modular Process Systems and Duke Technologies. Operating in an underserved segment of the base oils market, ReGen III aims to become the world's largest producer of sustainable re-refined Group III base oil. For more information on ReGen III or to subscribe to the Company's mailing list, please visit: and For further information, please contact: Investor & Media inquiries: Email: investors@ Corporate Inquiries: Kimberly Hedlin Vice President, Corporate Finance Tel: (403) 921-9012 Email: info@ Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information other than statements of historical facts contained in this news release constitutes "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Without limiting the foregoing, such forward-looking information includes statements regarding the Company's business plans, expectations, capital costs and objectives. In this news release, words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate" and similar words and the negative form thereof are used to identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking information should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, such future performance will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or the Company management's good faith belief with respect to future events and is subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking information made in this news release, see the Company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis and financial statements and other documents filed by the Company with the Canadian securities commissions and the discussion of risk factors set out therein. Such documents are available at under the Company's profile and on the Company's website, The forward-looking information set forth herein reflects the Company's expectations as at the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. 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Globe and Mail
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Globe and Mail
Globe Climate: How to fix instead of waste
If you're reading this on the web or someone forwarded this e-mail newsletter to you, you can sign up for Globe Climate and all Globe newsletters here. Good afternoon, and welcome to Globe Climate, a newsletter about climate change, environment and resources in Canada. Welcome to the summer of tariffs. Just in time for golf and fishing seasons, the Canada-U.S. trade war is set to increase costs for pretty much all outdoor gear. Catch up on our recent story about how the latest developments will hit your camping trips and barbecues. Now, let's catch you up on other news. For this week's deeper dive, in the middle of prom season, we talk about reducing fashion waste and fixing things up around your home. The climate crisis demands that we adjust buying habits, but already many people are trying to limit purchases. The need to shop less has become even more pressing given the trade war and the recent volatility of the stock market. Canadians are strapped for cash and avoiding American goods at the same time. So why not repair or upcycle what you already own? The Globe and Mail spoke with Canadians about how they honed their skills in mending and DIY, and their tips for holding on to belongings just a little bit longer. Mend items by hand Arounna Khounnoraj is a multidisciplinary artist, author and co-owner of Bookhou, multidisciplinary studio. She believes a growing awareness of the harms of fast fashion have triggered a rising interest in clothing repairs. 'When people actually mend their knits, they start to connect with that item because they spent all this time fixing it, and then they have a whole different view of it,' she said. Maintain your footwear Lorena Agolli is the owner of Sole Survivor and a cobbler with Cirque du Soleil. As the years have gone by, she has learned what materials make a good shoe and relayed that knowledge to her customers, encouraging them to buy quality items that will last and can more easily be repaired. She also regularly shares tips and tricks with her more than 10,000 Instagram followers. 'The longer I've been in the business, the more it's really sat with me that we are doing important work here without even realizing how important it is,' she said. Make your clothes last longer Anna-Marie Janzen is a seamstress and owner of Reclaim Mending. For her, fixing up clothing was a normal part of taking care of her cloths growing up. In high school, Janzen learned how the garment industry was contributing to climate change – an understanding that only deepened her passion for mending clothing. The biggest issue is overproduction, Janzen says, and the belief that we need a new outfit for every occasion is part of what's driving it. 'You go back even just one generation and people would have their Sunday best and then maybe two regular outfits. We have this idea that we need a lot more than we really do.' Also read: Eric Reguly: Trump's lunge for critical metals could come at a huge environmental cost by churning up the seabed Jennifer A. Quaid and Julien O. Beaulieu: Ottawa's anti-greenwashing rules aren't radical. Companies are just overreacting Seafood magnate John Risley leads venture to build infrastructure in Canada's Arctic Nova Scotia billionaire John Risley says Canada has neglected the Arctic for far too long, which has undermined the country's economic prospects and put its sovereignty at risk. He's betting he can light a fire for change. 'We haven't really stepped up as a country,' Risley said. Public underinvestment in the Coast Guard has left Northern waters exposed while corporate Canada 'hasn't woken up to the opportunity.' We've launched the next chapter of The Climate Exchange, an interactive, digital hub where The Globe answers your most pressing questions about climate change. More than 300 questions were submitted as of September. The first batch of answers tackles 30 of them. They can be found with the help of a search tool developed by The Globe that makes use of artificial intelligence to match readers' questions with the closest answer drafted. We plan to answer a total of 75 questions. We have ways to make your travelling more sustainable and if you like to read, here are books to help the environmentalist in you grow, as well as a downloadable e-book of Micro Skills - Little Steps to Big Change. We want to hear from you. Email us: GlobeClimate@ Do you know someone who needs this newsletter? Send them to our Newsletters page.
