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6 days ago

8 Things You Never Need to Buy Again: An Eco-Lover’s Guide to Becoming a Better Consumer

In a world that always urges us to move faster and do more, it’s easy to get swept up in a consumer rollercoaster. We are constantly reac...

Sabrina Sznák

Jul 31

Tap or bottled?

Water is the drink of choice to keep a healthy lifestyle. No doubt about it. However, there are some aspects to consider at the moment of...

Ralitza Petrova

Jul 24

Having the Climate Talk with Your Parents

Talking politics with our parents – it’s a struggle we’ve all had to deal with. Whether it’s addressing women’s rights, arguing about rac...

Sabrina Sznák

Jul 17

Eating out of boredom

Many people find in food a way of entertainment, a company in loneliness, a distraction. In those times, it is highly probable that appet...

Sabrina Sznák

Jul 10

Storing fruits and veggies

The storage of fresh fruits and vegetables differs among varieties, types, and pre-harvest conditions. The industry manages their post-ha...

Sabrina Sznák

Jul 3

Little steps...

Sharing our life journey can be very inspirational and positive. People are looking for answers, icons of happiness, and referential mode...

Sabrina Sznák

Jun 26

Learning to say "no"

Learning how to say “no” is one powerful skill. “No” is uncomfortable, distressing, harsh and troublesome. It could be terribly difficult...

Sabrina Sznák

Jun 19

The impact of our food choices... in a nutshell

We have to reconnect with nature. In the globalized world we live in, it easily escapes our minds where our food comes from, how it was p...

Sabrina Sznák

Jun 12

Stopping throwing food away!

At present, up to one third of all food is spoiled or squandered before it is consumed by people*. This is certainly an excess in an era w...

Metella Senni

Jun 5

We are back! And the need for a new normality

For the last two months we have been seeing a radical change in the majority of our activities, different spheres of our lives were affec...

Metella Senni

May 1

Humans are not “the virus” of the planet, capitalism is.

“The threat of ecological collapse means that there is an urgent need for debate and, at least, a questioning of the appropriation of the...

Ralitza Petrova

Apr 17

Surviving Self-Isolation

In this time of uncertainty and loneliness, we can all do with some more positivity and inspiration. Living in self-isolation can easily ...

Cara Dillon

Apr 10

10 Must Watch Environmental Films

A compiled list of fantastic environmental documentaries and films to keep you busy during the quarantine period.

Metella Senni

Apr 3

What can Anthropology teach us about food waste? An introduction

Food waste is a topic that has been gaining more attention in the last years, people are increasingly concerned about it, governments are...

Cara Dillon

Mar 26

5 Inspiring Female Activists Around the World

To celebrate Women's History Month we are showing appreciation to 5 incredible female activists around the world!

Cara Dillon

Mar 6

5 Ways To Shop Sustainably In Amsterdam

A quick guide on how to shop sustainable in Amsterdam.

Ralitza Petrova

Feb 13

The 1% rule can save the planet: Why small changes make a big difference

The 1% rule – also known as the rule of marginal gains – is the idea that big goals can be achieved through small steps. It eliminates the d

TBYW

Nov 13, 2019

Environmental Guilt: Are You Doing Enough to Save the Environment?

I credit environmentalism for many of the wonderful things in my life – it’s the reason why I became vegetarian, adopted a more minimalis...

TBYW

Nov 8, 2019

Going Zero Waste with Pets

If going zero waste is your ambition, you need to take a look not only at our own lifestyles, but your pet’s lifestyle as well. My experi...

TBYW

Oct 25, 2019

How to Recreate Cuisines Around the World with Spices and Herbs

Rescuing vegetables and preventing food waste at home (e.g. by making leftover dinners) requires some creativity. It happens sometimes th...

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