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Any animal lover will undoubtedly say that pets are a great source of happiness and fulfillment in our daily lives. Dogs and cats have been keeping us company since immemorial times, and with the recent Coronavirus pandemic we have renewed our appreciation for our furry friends! In recent years there has been a radical cultural …

Eco-pets: Taking care of your best friend and saving the planet at the same time. Weiterlesen »

The first time I saw a luffa I thought I was looking at some kind of coral or sea sponge, so I was baffled when I learned it was actually a vegetable, and more specifically a kind of gourd!  I was definitely relieved to know that these weird objects are not actually sourced from coral reefs …

Luffa 101 Weiterlesen »

You have probably seen them before. At the organic supermarket or in the trendy plant-based restaurant in your neighborhood. And maybe your health-conscious friend has already lectured you about how much they love to sprinkle them on everything. Perhaps you have felt a bit puzzled by this particular food trend, wondering what are these tiny …

The Ultimate Guide to Microgreens and why you should eat them Weiterlesen »

I’m sure you have heard about these sneaky tiny plastics that end up in every place you can possibly imagine. From the deepest part in the Pacific Ocean, to our own bodies, in the soils where we grow our crops and throughout multiple food chains in different ecosystems. If you’re worried about the undesired presence …

Microplastics in a nutshell Weiterlesen »

During the last years we have come to understand that consumption is synonym with waste and pollution. The environmental effects of fast fashion, the use of plastic for food storage and the accumulation of discarded electronics are undeniable. At the beginning of the new millennium, when concepts like “global warming” and “climate change” were novel …

11 Innovative upcycling projects that will give you fresh eco-inspiration Weiterlesen »