There can't be a healthy, sustainable planet without justice and equal opportunity. We are a long way from such a world. So, we need to work harder. I need to do better. Reading about and learning from the Black Lives Matter movement made me realize that merely not being racist isn't enough. I need to make conscious choices in who I work with, who … [Read more...] about No sustainability without equality
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Finding inspiration during hard times (2 of 2)
You were promised some more inspirational ideas last time around. Because this set of articles is all about finding inspiration during hard times. Tadaaa, here they are! I'd like to share what inspires me and what I find helpful nowadays. And who! This is an article about self-care, making money, having a laugh, and changing your way of thinking. … [Read more...] about Finding inspiration during hard times (2 of 2)
Finding inspiration during hard times (1 of 2)
For some people, life was already challenging enough without Covid-19, a terrifying corona virus going around. Now you can add quarantine, lockdowns, lay-offs, illness, poverty, fear, and even death. You might find it hard to find inspiration during hard times like these. And we all need stress relief for sure. I'd like to share what inspires … [Read more...] about Finding inspiration during hard times (1 of 2)
ORLY switches LA factory from nail polish to hand sanitizer
It is great to see brands respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic by switching their production process into one that helps prevent the spread of this deadly corona virus. ORLY International is doing just that. It is changing the Los Angeles nail polish factory into a factory for hand sanitizer. That's right: from nail polish to hand … [Read more...] about ORLY switches LA factory from nail polish to hand sanitizer
Save the planet one sweater at the time
Yay! Warm Sweater Day 2020 is coming! This year the Dutch tradition to save the planet one sweater at the time is on February 7. Want to learn more about Warm Sweater Day? Read on, my dears, read on. Warm Sweater Day is a fun, cozy tradition from the Netherlands to raise climate change awareness. In Dutch, it's called Warmetruiendag. A … [Read more...] about Save the planet one sweater at the time
bUnited review: you get paid to save the planet
UPDATE MARCH 2021: Unfortunately the bUnited program has been shut down during the corona pandemic. It was not economically viable. Get paid to save the planet! That's the promise bUnited makes and all it wants in return is your email address. This year they've already gained over a million new members. Free money always sounds amazing. It also … [Read more...] about bUnited review: you get paid to save the planet
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
Support inspiring young women taking action on climate change
Let's celebrate the women in our lives! March 8th is International Women's Day 2019 and this year it's all about 'Balance for Better'. We need a more gender balanced world to make it better for everybody. To celebrate International Women's Day I'd like to put some amazing young women in the spotlight. These women are making a statement about … [Read more...] about Support inspiring young women taking action on climate change
Warm Sweater Day: heat yourself, not the planet!
Today I'd like to introduce you to a fun, cosy tradition that we have in my country, the Netherlands, to raise awareness to climate change. A tradition that's only been around since 2007, but that's already won the hearts of so many people and corporations. This year we're expecting at least 200.000 people to join in. And I would love for the … [Read more...] about Warm Sweater Day: heat yourself, not the planet!
Waste less time in 2019: 31 Journaling Prompts for the New Year
Isn't it funny how one day can feel so different from the other? I know that technically, the first day of the year is a day just like any other. And yet it feels like a whole new beginning to me. All new options, chances, adventures, challenges, people to meet and skills to learn in 2019. How about your year? I hope it will be filled with … [Read more...] about Waste less time in 2019: 31 Journaling Prompts for the New Year