In our last online event, we created a virtual winter market to show some love to local business and sustainable initiatives that we think you should know about. Check them out and hopefully get some inspiration for a missing gift! Online Marketplaces Medimops Buy second hand books, games, films, and CDs! Lots of English titles too. Avocadostore The biggest German online marketplace for fair trade […]
It’s that time of year again, bring on the festivities, the food, the gifts. A time of indulgence. This year when you’re planning your Christmas celebrations, you might like to take a couple of minutes to consider sustainable options. Here are my practical tips for being a green Berliner in the festive season: FOOD Source: Wiki Commons Buy local: Eyeing up one big shop at […]
Intro: Minimalism and books I have recently reduced my own book collection to three wine boxes. Two relocations and a world trip have made me kind of a minimalist. But suddenly I had nothing to read anymore. That was a good moment for me to check out sources of free books in Berlin. Read here which ways I found and how easy it is. Public book […]
The Hack Turn your thumbs green and grow your own herbs. Growing a herb garden will not only decrease your carbon footprint but also improve the taste of your food. Rosemary, Thyme, Sage Basil, Chives, Mint, and Rosemary are some of the easiest herbs to grow, requiring minimal effort for a tasty and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Why is it green? According to the pre-Trump Environmental Protection […]
The hack It probably happens to all of us at a certain point in our lives: our clothes are either fallen to pieces, do not fit anymore or need slight changes. And the easiest option is to just toss them away and buy new ones from one of plenty cheap fast fashion brands. And then they break again in a short time or are “out […]
The Hack Coffee lovers unite! Whether is a special treat or a morning ritual, that “cappuccino to-go” has the potential to reduce landfill waste by the kilo while providing its usual dose of energy. Convenience is often the motivating factor when it comes to single-use containers. While late night falafels and morning croissants might be necessary for survival at one point or another, becoming conscious […]
The hack I used to have a plastic bag at home, containing… even more plastic bags. Do you recognise this? Although it is cheerful that supermarkets are reconsidering their strategy when it comes to plastic bags, the amount of bags for one time use is still outrageous. Of course shops have interest in creating opportunity for people to leave with more than expected. And it […]
The hack `What would you like to have for your birthday?´ In order to have an answer ready, you might keep a whishlist. Have you ever thought of reviewing this critically, and keeping a list of what you don´t want or need? Why it is green Overconsumption is sneaking its way into our lives. External triggers and advertisements are generally making us believe that we […]
The hack Cup or cone? There is only one Green answer: Cone of course! Why it is green The brilliance of ice cream cone is not only that it tastes great, but that it is amazingly sustainable as well. How genius is a design by which you actually eat up the thing you are eating it from?! Have you ever done this with your plate, […]
A medium grilled steak right from the BBQ… honestly, I find it hard to say no to that. Germany was and still is quite a carnivore country so you would say as a meat lover, I moved to the right place to go crazy on meat. The opposite happened. In Berlin, every other restaurant seems to be advertising with vegan friendly alternatives, so out of […]
I think humans are biologically wired to optimize movement, while using the least amount of energy possible. Look at us taking the car, standing still on the escalator, and taking the elevator instead of the stairs. If you are human…. Just admit that you are lazy too! This little green hack is, like most of them, all about changing a habit: Taking the stairs instead of the elevator. […]
I travel around a lot and I like to read. When I bought an e-Reader last year, I was delighted by the accessibility of new books while traveling light. Soon I found myself questioning: How Green is my Kindle? Thinking about the environmental effects of the production of the Kindle, and trying to compensate for that, I’ve sworn to myself never to buy a paper […]
Summer is coming! Make sure you think about your hydration. One of the simplest and most rewarding hacks in the list is: get yourself a reusable water bottle and start drinking tap water. Why is drinking water from disposable plastic bottles an issue? After all, the plastic bottle can be reused and after the end of its lifecycle, the plastic itself can be flaked and […]
How can a single person contribute to a more sustainable world? Doesn’t it feel complex to make changes in your life for a goal so big that you will never make a big difference on your own? Let me start by saying; I am no saint myself. Every time I bring my waste outside, I am amazed by the full bag that I was able to […]
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