You find yourself daydreaming about your favorite destinations while looking at the brochures. Enchanted forests with refreshing waterfalls, palm trees on sandy white beaches kissed by turquoise waves, hiking trails on crisp snowy mountains, or pink umbrella's in cocktail glasses next to bright blue pools. Of course, you want your travel plans to … [Read more...] about How to travel sustainably without the hassle
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This is the eco-friendly garden furniture you want for your outdoor space
As soon as those first rays of spring sun touch ground, it's there: the urge to go into the garden and get it ready for outdoor leisure time. Whether you love a lush green urban jungle or a neatly organized outdoor living space, you'll enjoy the space better with excellent furniture. And, of course, it needs to be sustainable. Here's what to pay … [Read more...] about This is the eco-friendly garden furniture you want for your outdoor space
The best eco-friendly kitchen brush for dishes or cleaning
You want to get rid of the bacteria-filled sponge on your kitchen countertop. Trust me; you do, even if you boil it frequently to get rid of all the germs. Because chances are you still use those plastic-filled sponges that spread microparticles each time you use or wash them. There are better ways to clean your dishes or your countertop: … [Read more...] about The best eco-friendly kitchen brush for dishes or cleaning
Fun children’s songs about recycling
Songs are a fine and, most of all, fun way to teach children about important issues. Joyful melodies combined with simple messages seem so easy to remember. A catchy tune delivers a message significantly more robust than any of us keyboard slamming eco-warriors. So forget my writing, turn up the volume, dance with the kids, and have fun while … [Read more...] about Fun children’s songs about recycling
The best sustainable loungewear: feel comfy and look good
Looking good and feeling comfortable don't always go hand in hand, unfortunately. When it comes to clothes, you'll basically see two types of people: those who want to look sharp no matter what, and those who want to feel comfortable first and foremost. Luckily more and more eco-friendly brands are combining the two. Here are a few companies who … [Read more...] about The best sustainable loungewear: feel comfy and look good
Buy green: eco-friendly alternatives to Amazon
Once you've gotten used to the convenience of online shopping, you'll find yourself clicking those checkout buttons more and more often. Of course: it's fast, and it's easy. At the top of the list are one-stop-shops like Amazon. It doesn't get much more convenient than that, right? Unless you are wrecking your brain trying to find the most … [Read more...] about Buy green: eco-friendly alternatives to Amazon
Seven simple ways to an eco-friendly kitchen
If you want to green up your home, the kitchen's probably the easiest place to start. You can make so many small changes in your kitchen that significantly impact your food waste, energy bills, and ecological footprint. Here are seven simple ways to an eco-friendly kitchen. How many can you make happen? Stop washing your dishes by hand Let's start … [Read more...] about Seven simple ways to an eco-friendly kitchen
The best eco-friendly gift ideas for everybody
You'll find a lot of inspiration here: the best eco-friendly gift ideas for all occasions and people. This eco-friendly gift guide is filled with unique presents and gift ideas. It will make it so much easier for you to find outstanding gifts for your sustainable friends, co-workers, relatives, or loved ones. And don't forget to treat yourself now … [Read more...] about The best eco-friendly gift ideas for everybody
How to prepare for power outages: light, freeze and cook with solar energy
If this year has taught us anything, it's that anything can happen. Everything we take for granted can change in a heartbeat. Pandemics, fires, floods. We can't stop it from happening. But we can prepare ourselves. Since September is National Preparedness Month, I want to share how to prepare for power outages with GoSun. GoSun provides everything … [Read more...] about How to prepare for power outages: light, freeze and cook with solar energy
16 Eco-Friendly Ways To Stay Warm In Winter
When the cold sets in, advertisements pop up everywhere: patio heaters, wood-burning stoves, electric furnaces. Most offers include products that cost a lot of money and, even worse, will keep you adding to your utility bills. There's no need for that at all. Let me help you pick some easy, non-expensive, and eco-friendly ways to stay warm in … [Read more...] about 16 Eco-Friendly Ways To Stay Warm In Winter