Microbeads are tiny plastic beads added to numerous costumer care products, like toothpaste, scrubs and shower gels, for exfoliating power. Most microbeads are made of polyethylene (PE). They are too small to be filtered out by wastewater treatment process and end up in water bodies like rivers and oceans. Here they add to the already big amount of microplastic debris.
Read MoreAs the days are getting longer and the temperatures rise, many people get the urge to give their house a good clean. Yes, it’s the time for the annual Spring Clean! Instead of deep cleaning your house with chemicals and unsustainable cleaning items, join me for a sustainable spring cleaning with these 7 tips.
Read MoreWhat would the world would like without the unconditional love and support of our mothers… This Sunday it is Mother´s Day and obviously, there is no present more beautiful than the gift of time (or in other words, do something nice together!) or a breakfast in bed. But for those who want to give their mother something special, this guide can help you find the most sustainable gift for this year’s celebration of all mothers.
Read MoreMaybe the one thing we have learned during COVID times is how much we like to be around other people. Now that we are limited in who we are seeing and how often, or in some cases not seeing our loved ones at all due to travel restrictions, we are realizing we are very much social beings. The other thing we might have learned is how much we depend on a healthy environment, and also how quickly nature can recover if we leave it alone for a while.
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