Recipes
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Stop throwing away kitchen scraps. Here are 15 ways to use apples cores, banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and more.… Read more
8–12 minutes -
Discover 5 creative ways to use a sheet pan beyond baking cookies. From easy one-pan dinners to roasted vegetables and… Read more
2–3 minutes -
Learn 5 simple and sustainable ways to meal prep for the week with one Sunday roast. Transform a single roasted… Read more
3–5 minutes -
5 Frugal Ways to Serve Pumpkin (Zero-Waste, Nourishing, and Delicious) Read more
5–7 minutes -
Bananas are one of the most consumed fruits in the world, but their peels are often discarded without a second… Read more
3–5 minutes -
Parenting is a full-time job, and when mealtime rolls around, it can feel overwhelming to prepare nutritious, homemade food while… Read more
4–5 minutes -
Batch cooking is a game-changer for anyone looking to save time and eat healthier throughout the week. By preparing meals… Read more
5–8 minutes -
In a world where sustainability is more important than ever, adopting zero-waste habits can make a significant difference in reducing… Read more
3–4 minutes -
Pumpkin is an extremely versatile and nutrient dense fruit that is easily available and budget friendly. Boasting with high levels… Read more
6–9 minutes -
This post provides simple recipes highlighting the different preparations of sweet potatoes such as baking, boiling, roasting, and using them… Read more
9–13 minutes
Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie
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