Living

Take a scroll through our ‘living’ feed! Here, we give practical tips on what you can do to live a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle.

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Opt for biodegradable soap bars

Opting for biodegradable soap bars instead of chemical liquid soaps is such an easy little step towards a more responsible lifestyle. It also saves lots of space, which is great for tiny living – like we do. Here are some reasons why you also should opt for (fair trade, vegan) biodegradable soap bars.

Opt for biodegradable soap bars

Opting for biodegradable soap bars instead of chemical liquid soaps is such an easy little step towards a more responsible lifestyle. …
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Opt for biodegradable soap bars

Opting for biodegradable soap bars instead of chemical liquid soaps is such an easy little step towards a more responsible lifestyle. It also saves lots of space, which is great for tiny living – like we do. Here are some reasons why you also should opt for (fair trade, vegan) biodegradable soap bars.

Opt for biodegradable soap bars

Opting for biodegradable soap bars instead of chemical liquid soaps is such an easy little step towards a more responsible lifestyle. …

Waste is a design flaw

Global Recycling Day is here to remind us that we can’t recycle ourselves out of a waste crisis. With less than 10% of all plastic being recycled since the 1950s, it is time that policymakers come up with real solutions to get us out of this crisis.

Waste is a design flaw

Global Recycling Day is here to remind us that we can’t recycle ourselves out of a waste crisis. With less than 10% …
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Waste is a design flaw

Global Recycling Day is here to remind us that we can’t recycle ourselves out of a waste crisis. With less than 10% of all plastic being recycled since the 1950s, it is time that policymakers come up with real solutions to get us out of this crisis.

Waste is a design flaw

Global Recycling Day is here to remind us that we can’t recycle ourselves out of a waste crisis. With less than 10% …

Dirty palm oil hidden in plain sight

If we buy products with an RSPO Trademark, does it mean that the used palm oil is not “dirty”? To answer that question, we need to look beyond the RSPO logo and discuss the different trademark variations out there. You may not see the difference now, but after this post, you will.

Dirty palm oil hidden in plain sight

If we buy products with an RSPO Trademark, does it mean that the used palm oil is not “dirty”? To answer …
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Dirty palm oil hidden in plain sight

If we buy products with an RSPO Trademark, does it mean that the used palm oil is not “dirty”? To answer that question, we need to look beyond the RSPO logo and discuss the different trademark variations out there. You may not see the difference now, but after this post, you will.

Dirty palm oil hidden in plain sight

If we buy products with an RSPO Trademark, does it mean that the used palm oil is not “dirty”? To answer …

Are we finally parting with “dirty” palm oil?

If we want the world to produce sustainable palm oil, we must support that movement and be a part of the change. Having a basic understanding of the complexity within the industry will help us to push the industry in the right direction. This is the visual summary of our research article.

Are we finally parting with “dirty” palm oil?

If we want the world to produce sustainable palm oil, we must support that movement and be a part of the …
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Are we finally parting with “dirty” palm oil?

If we want the world to produce sustainable palm oil, we must support that movement and be a part of the change. Having a basic understanding of the complexity within the industry will help us to push the industry in the right direction. This is the visual summary of our research article.

Are we finally parting with “dirty” palm oil?

If we want the world to produce sustainable palm oil, we must support that movement and be a part of the …

Waste management steps to sustainability

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we need to take a moment to think twice and consider the impact our purchases have. Anno 2022, there shouldn’t be a need to discuss the ugly truths of the unsustainable overconsumption promoted by such “events”, but here we are.

Waste management steps to sustainability

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we need to take a moment to think twice and consider the …
Waste management steps

Waste management steps to sustainability

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we need to take a moment to think twice and consider the impact our purchases have. Anno 2022, there shouldn’t be a need to discuss the ugly truths of the unsustainable overconsumption promoted by such “events”, but here we are.

Waste management steps to sustainability

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we need to take a moment to think twice and consider the …

What is sustainable gifting and why does it matter?

Did you know that at least 4% of all gifts (and virtually all wrappings and bags) end up in the trash unused? A waste of energy, natural resources, and raw materials. When we waste something, we waste all those embedded resources that go with it. Does this mean we shouldn’t gift people anymore? No, not necessarily …

What is sustainable gifting and why does it matter?

Did you know that at least 4% of all gifts (and virtually all wrappings and bags) end up in the trash …
Sustainable Gifting

What is sustainable gifting and why does it matter?

Did you know that at least 4% of all gifts (and virtually all wrappings and bags) end up in the trash unused? A waste of energy, natural resources, and raw materials. When we waste something, we waste all those embedded resources that go with it. Does this mean we shouldn’t gift people anymore? No, not necessarily …

What is sustainable gifting and why does it matter?

Did you know that at least 4% of all gifts (and virtually all wrappings and bags) end up in the trash …

There is no excuse for single-use

It felt silly to take our reuseable containers everywhere the first few times, but not anymore! It helps that everybody reacts quite enthusiastic and that we get discounts here and there – hint for all those cafes, lunchrooms and restaurants that do not do this already: a small discount can motivate people to stop trashing this planet.

There is no excuse for single-use

It felt silly to take our reuseable containers everywhere the first few times, but not anymore! It helps that everybody reacts …
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There is no excuse for single-use

It felt silly to take our reuseable containers everywhere the first few times, but not anymore! It helps that everybody reacts quite enthusiastic and that we get discounts here and there – hint for all those cafes, lunchrooms and restaurants that do not do this already: a small discount can motivate people to stop trashing this planet.

There is no excuse for single-use

It felt silly to take our reuseable containers everywhere the first few times, but not anymore! It helps that everybody reacts …

Go plastic free: easy bathroom swaps

Besides taking shorter showers and reducing the water temperature, you can easily reduce your environmental footprint by making simple swaps in your everyday bathroom routine. These are some of the swaps we have made.

Go plastic free: easy bathroom swaps

Besides taking shorter showers and reducing the water temperature, you can easily reduce your environmental footprint by making simple swaps in …
easy plastic free bathroom swaps

Go plastic free: easy bathroom swaps

Besides taking shorter showers and reducing the water temperature, you can easily reduce your environmental footprint by making simple swaps in your everyday bathroom routine. These are some of the swaps we have made.

Go plastic free: easy bathroom swaps

Besides taking shorter showers and reducing the water temperature, you can easily reduce your environmental footprint by making simple swaps in …

Finding ways to do laundry sustainably – soapberries

What is the most responsible and practical method to do laundry? This is a question we have been asking ourselves for a while. In the past few years, we experimented with many different detergents and went through several swaps.

Finding ways to do laundry sustainably – soapberries

What is the most responsible and practical method to do laundry? This is a question we have been asking ourselves for …
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Finding ways to do laundry sustainably – soapberries

What is the most responsible and practical method to do laundry? This is a question we have been asking ourselves for a while. In the past few years, we experimented with many different detergents and went through several swaps.

Finding ways to do laundry sustainably – soapberries

What is the most responsible and practical method to do laundry? This is a question we have been asking ourselves for …