Pursuing a low-waste lifestyle is challenging enough. Now try it while having a chronic illness or needing surgery. To me, that feels impossible to do. There's only so much of my pharmaceutical waste I can recycle or repurpose. And all medical waste that's created during my hospital visits is beyond my reach. Needless to say, the corona crisis … [Read more...] about How do we fix the challenge of healthcare waste?
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Great gifts that last: sustainable subscription boxes
It's so much fun to look forward to yet another surprise being delivered to your doorstep. Or to count the days until your favorite products will arrive next. That's why subscriptions can be such great presents: they are gifts that last. You just need to make sure you're picking one that the receiver actually likes. To help you get some fun … [Read more...] about Great gifts that last: sustainable subscription boxes
Sustainable summer essentials you need and love
Summer can be the season to unwind, be active, get creative, and above all, have loads of fun with friends or family. Do you like the beach or the forest, want to be lazy or do sports, adore the sun or the shades, love a vegan barbecue at home or rather go dining in an ocean view restaurant? No matter what you prefer to do, you want your summer … [Read more...] about Sustainable summer essentials you need and love
How to travel sustainably without the hassle
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
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 micro-particles each time you use or wash them. So even if you get clean dishes, your waste water isn't clean. It's … [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
Buying green is better: 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 Buying green is better: 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 … [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