Last Updated: 21 September 2019 This is your go-to guide for being eco-friendly and living zero waste in Amsterdam. Learn more about the options in the city, including which shops offer bulk bin refills, where you can go plastic-free, how to participate in your community composting, and how you can get rewarded (discounts & free …
If you have a beauty routine, I’ll bet you’re familiar with cotton rounds. The ever-versatile little circles of softness that you can use to apply or remove product from your face or nails. Did you ever pause to think how many of these one-time use cotton pads are being used in the world? So many …
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I’m not proud to admit this, but as recent as early 2016, I shunned second-hand stores because I thought they were only for the poor. I loved browsing through flea markets and thrift stores – especially the vintage antique stores, but only for the entertainment value as if they were museums. Certainly never with the …
The time to start living for the planet is now! If you’re looking for simple tips on how to become more eco-friendly – tips that you can implement right at this moment, read on! Living a green lifestyle does not mean you have to immediately buy new things in order to make a difference. It’s …
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There are many options available to find a green energy provider in Amsterdam. Many companies now offer sustainable options so you probably should not be supporting a company with your business if they are not providing green energy or actively developing sustainable energy alternatives if you’re financially able to afford doing so. If you’re looking …
It seems Christmas and the holiday season are quickly approaching (two more weeks!) and people are starting to go Christmas tree shopping. If you’re a bit environmentally-conscious, you may have caught yourself wondering which is the greener solution: real tree or fake tree. When it comes to a holiday tree, you have 5 options: No …
I am always trying out natural air freshener ideas to figure out how to make home smell good. Who doesn’t like an amazing smelling home?! With a dog and two cats, I’ve never been a big fan of essential oil diffusers, so I’ve played with a lot of natural ways to freshen up the home. …
Collectively as a society, we all have too much STUFF. We have so much stuff that even in our average 2,500 square foot homes, we often feel we cannot fit everything within this space. Sometimes, we even justify the need to pay for and rent extra storage units! Good news though – there are so …
Experience gifts are way more awesome than things. Yay or nay?! I strongly believe this and especially so if you’re shopping for your spouse, parents, or basically any working adult. Adults have disposable income and generally buy themselves anything that they truly want, almost immediately (as anyone with an Amazon Prime account knows all too well). What …
You probably spend 10 hours of your life in your bedroom. Let’s go over why it’s so important for your health to consider what your bedroom furniture is made of, and how it that decision can also positively impact the planet. This post will cover everything from finding from your perfect non-toxic mattress to choosing …
