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
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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 find seasonal food in winter
When you think about how food affects your eco-friendly lifestyle, the first thing you probably think about is the impact of eating meat. And it's true: reducing the amount of meat you eat has a huge impact on the sustainability of your life. But it's not the only way your food is affecting our planet and the climate. The more food you buy from … [Read more...] about How to find seasonal food in winter
A year of Wasteless Planet: an eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey
Wasteless Planet is one year old today! Hooray! It doesn't feel like a whole year has passed already, but the calendar firmly states that the first ever post on this website was on August 2018. If there's anything that a year of Wasteless Planet has shown, is that an eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey. You keep taking steps, making changes, … [Read more...] about A year of Wasteless Planet: an eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey
Stunning reclaimed wine barrel furniture for your eco-friendly garden
Have you ever stared at a beautiful aged wine barrel and wondered if you could find use for it somehow? Let me give you a splendid idea for reusing and even upcycling them: reclaimed wine barrel furniture. How fun is that?! You can make wine barrel furniture for your home, of course. But it's the season for being outside in the garden. So why not … [Read more...] about Stunning reclaimed wine barrel furniture for your eco-friendly garden
How to start composting and waste less food
My sister's friend moved from a house with a garden to an apartment. She used to make her own compost, but no longer had room for the compost bin. Long story short: since March I'm the lucky new owner of a big dark grey compost bin. I've always wondered what it would be like to make my own compost, but never got around to learning about it. I … [Read more...] about How to start composting and waste less food
How to help garden wildlife and stray animals survive winter
During fall many people roll up their sleeves and really clean up their garden. Getting their garden ready for winter. My advice? Well ehm... don't. Or at least not the way you clean your home. Don't make your garden all tidy and neat. To me, getting you garden ready for winter means something else. It means making your garden a place where … [Read more...] about How to help garden wildlife and stray animals survive winter
Help the bees: plant organic flower bulbs this fall
We really need the bees. And the bees really need our help. Bees and many other small animal friends are pollinators. Traveling from flower to flower they fertilize plants. Without pollinators, without bees, there is no food. That's right: if we don't save the bees and other pollinators, we end up without fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit. And you … [Read more...] about Help the bees: plant organic flower bulbs this fall
Spoil your Pets on World Animal Day in an eco-friendly way
Happy World Animal Day! Being good to your pet is such a rewarding thing. Seeing your pet do well and be happy is fun on every day of the year. No matter if you have a dog, cat, fish, snake, rabbit or spider: a pet deserves your best care. And World Animal Day makes it tempting to go the extra mile and really spoil your little friend. I'd like to … [Read more...] about Spoil your Pets on World Animal Day in an eco-friendly way