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  • Clothes Swap

    21 September 2021 by

    On a shiny day, I was cleaning up thrash around my flat. I put in a request for residents to help me out and some kind souls replied. Especially, in times of lockdown, it was refreshing to work and talk with new people. One of the kind persons I met asked me if I like… Read more

  • Review: SOAP 7, Soap Snips

    7 February 2021 by

    Hi everybody! Today I am going to introduce you to my newest product review. The product I am reviewing today was gifted to me by a good friend. The product at hand is the Soap Snips pack from Soap 7, basically it is a pack which lets you make DIY liquid hand soap. In this… Read more

  • Sustainable Find: A Solar Station

    10 October 2020 by

    Working at home has had many benefits for me. I can live with very little waste, I can keep my slippers on and I can use my tea lugger to supply me with warm tea all day. One downside is that I am glued to my chair all day. The chair is ergonomic so I… Read more

  • The Tea Lugger

    5 October 2020 by

    As you might have noticed I like tea. With temperatures dropping outside, it sometimes gets chilly inside as well. Since I usually refrain from using single use tea bags and I just drink a lot of tea, I usually make a whole pot. One problem I was facing was that my tea was always cold… Read more

  • Review: La Florentina Day Creme

    1 October 2020 by

    Today’s review will be about the rose camomilla day creme of La Florentina. I once bought this day creme at an outlet because the package said the ingredients were 99% natural and the packaging was made out of unbleached cardboard. I was curious to see if this seemingly green product is living up to its… Read more

  • DIY: Home Fragrance

    20 September 2020 by

    Hello everybody! Welcome back to a new episode of my DIY series. Today we are going to make home fragrance. I like the reed diffuser kind because the process of diffusing is all natural. In this post I will show you how to make all natural fragrance for your reed diffuser, making your home smell… Read more

  • Review: Jordan Recycled Toothbrush

    17 September 2020 by

    In life toothbrushes are a pretty constant factor for me. One in a while you need a new one. As usual I found today’s catch at a sale, so I decided to try it out. I switched from bamboo to plastic with my newest toothbrush, which seems like an odd thing to do when ‘going… Read more

  • Baby Plants

    13 September 2020 by

    It has been a while since I was raving about the plants I have in my house and on my balcony. In my post ‘The Plant Rescue Center‘, I introduced you to the plant box I ordered, but I never updated you on the progress. Today I want to share some soap opera drama I… Read more

  • DIY: Window Cleaner

    10 September 2020 by

    I like cleaning. My favourite cleaning agent used to be Windex (Glassex). When watching the movie ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Antoni and I had a great laugh. The grandpa in the movie uses Windex for everything. Your hip hurts? Windex! Your car doesn’t work? Windex! Now I wasn’t that bad when it comes to… Read more

  • Sustainable Hobbies: Music

    5 September 2020 by

    What a feeling! In this episode of the sustainable hobbies series we are going to make some noise! The activity I am going to discuss today is maybe the most important one to me in the whole wide world. Music has always been an important factor in my life. Both my mom and my late… Read more

  • Green Master Chef

    30 August 2020 by

    As you might have read in previous posts, I like to work out. One of the main reasons I like to do so is because I love food. The kitchen is therefore one of my favourite rooms in the house. Healthy food is important, but the best thing is if you can cook something which… Read more

  • Sustainable Swimwear

    24 August 2020 by

    At last, the Dutch heatwave has come to an end. After 18 days of heat, we now finally enjoy the ‘cooler’ weather. Although we are not simmering in heat any more, the weather is still great to go to the beach and the water is still pretty warm. Since my swimwear was getting a bit… Read more

  • Review: La Vida Chocolate Spread

    19 August 2020 by

    As you might have read in ‘Cutting Down On Palm Oil’ , chocolate spread was the inspiration to write a blog on the devastating effects of palm oil on our planet. When I reached for the chocolate again this morning, I realised I never shared my opinion about the product with you guys. Today’s blog… Read more

  • Let’s go to the beach!

    16 August 2020 by

    Summer greetings to everybody! At the moment I am finally cooling down a little bit, but with the recent heat wave we had in The Netherlands there was only one thing I wanted to do, swim. Or at least sit in the water. Since I don’t want to get sunburned and because I want to… Read more

  • Travel Story: Beekse Bergen

    11 August 2020 by

    In the Netherlands most of the Corona related restrictions on life have been lifted. I am not saying this is a good thing. Nevertheless I took the opportunity to visit one of the Netherlands most special zoo’s, the Beekse Bergen. I carefully planned the time to go there so I could take the car safari… Read more

  • Try to be sparse

    7 August 2020 by

    Right now it is about 36 degrees Celsius in some places in the Netherlands. When I was younger I used to look forward to that one heatwave we had every couple of years. I would be playing in the water parks or we would have a little pool in the garden. I used to be… Read more

  • Sustainable Hobbies: Hiking

    3 August 2020 by

    Who doesn’t like a good walk or hike? My dad just moved out of the city and into the country. Since I can’t really go explore any cities or busy places since we should still keep social distance, I needed to rethink my vacation plans. I decided to visit my dad for a couple of… Read more

  • Review: Lekker Deodorant

    29 July 2020 by

    OOPS! A bit later than you would have expected from me (Summer got into my head) but I’m back! Today I will review “Lekker in een potje” (translation “delicious in a jar”) by the Lekker Company . “Lekker in een potje” is a deodorant which is not sold in a spray bottle or roller, but… Read more

  • The more you know

    22 July 2020 by

    You live and you learn. Everyday my knowledge and also my fascination with recycling grows. There are many things which I thought could be recycled until someone pointed out to me that I was actually doing it wrong. Wrong recycling is not only a waste for yourself, but also for the people who need to… Read more

  • Review: Waka Waka Solar+

    19 July 2020 by

    Hello again! Antoni here with a new guest review! Its all about another present I got from Rinoa for my birthday: the wakawaka solar recharger! Waka Waka is a Dutch company founded by Maurits Groen after visiting the Soccer World Cup in South Afrika. The company is a B-Corp that focusses on sustainable production and… Read more

  • Sustainable Hobbies: Biking

    15 July 2020 by

    As you might have guessed I come from the Netherlands. The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries on earth. Our biggest ‘mountain’ is a hill of 171 meters high called the Saint Pieter’s Mountain. Since our country is so flat it is pretty easy for us to move ourselves by bike. Bikes are omnipresent… Read more

  • It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

    11 July 2020 by

    Some time ago my cousin gave me a voucher to rent two movies on the Pathé cinema rental streaming service. He knows I like movies and he knows I do not own any streaming services, so this was a nice gift. It made me want to sit down and watch a good movie. As you… Read more

  • Review: Ethique Shampoo Bar

    9 July 2020 by

    Believe it or not but time goes by pretty fast. It felt like yesterday when I bought my last shampoo bar but it was time to face the facts. I needed to buy myself a new shampoo bar. They last for a long time, but they do not last forever. This time I was feeling… Read more

  • Wonderful Water

    5 July 2020 by

    There are three reasons why I don’t drink soda as often as I did. The first reason is because my dentist has told me it is bad for my teeth. The second reason is that it is bloody expensive. And recently the last reason has joined the ranks, it uses a great amount of water… Read more

  • Review: Esgii Slippers

    1 July 2020 by

    Today it is time again for one of my guest reviews! Today I will introduce you to a gift I got from Rinoa, Esgii Slippers. The slippers are definitely more sustainable than the cheap made in China stuff you buy on Amzon, and it this review I will show you why. Let’s first start with… Read more

  • Sustainable Hobbies: Board Games

    27 June 2020 by

    I love boardgames! When I was little I think we used to play a boardgame every weekend. It was nice to have some time away from screens spending it with loved ones. I was a bit slow when I was younger so I used to lose a lot. My sister on the other hand was… Read more

  • Sushi Go!

    20 June 2020 by

    This Thursday I was listening to the radio and they discussed world sushi day. I am a great fan of sushi myself, but it is it sustainable? I was surprised to hear that they discussed all their favourite types of sushi except for tuna kinds because those are on the red list of fish. Surprised… Read more

  • The Plant Rescue Center

    17 June 2020 by

    This is Rinoa reporting live from the jungle. Well actually my house. Antoni heard from a friend that there is a website were you can ‘rescue’ plants. And since we like plants, Antoni ordered the box. In addition to this my friends surprised me with more plants for on my balcony, the place is thus… Read more

  • Sustainable Hobbies: Running

    14 June 2020 by

    The other day I was browsing WordPress and I passed by a blog on sustainable hobbies. To me the content was a bit flat, but I really liked the idea of digging into our free time and how we can have fun and have a smaller impact on the environment. The post has been stuck… Read more

  • Review: PHB Ethical Brow Powder

    10 June 2020 by

    Last week I did not feel like writing a review, but today I want to share one of my finds with you again. Today we will go to the realm of make-up. I don’t use tons of it but I do want to look good every now and then. I must say today is not… Read more

  • Going for Green

    6 June 2020 by

    It is the beginning of a new month and thus the perfect time to review some stats. In my case the energy stats. Antoni and I are pretty competitive when it comes to living very comfortable with the least amount of energy usage. In the last month we were able to secure a killer score… Read more

  • Sustainability and Ki

    3 June 2020 by

    Earlier this year I was feeling a bit down and out. I forgot to post stuff and did not have a lot of energy. I was talking with a friend about how things were when I practised Aikido. In Aikido I was instructed to love and respect all living beings. It is a self defence… Read more

  • Five Sustainable Gifts for Father’s Day

    30 May 2020 by

    On the third Sunday of June most countries honour their fathers. As stated on Wikipedia, fathers day dates back to 1508 in Europe. We have a lot of days to honour our family and I think it is a good thing. In this blog I will give you five tips on how to surprise your… Read more

  • Review: Seepje

    27 May 2020 by

    Today we are going to talk laundry. A couple of weeks ago I was in the supermarket, browsing the must go rack. Usually there is stuff in there which is either going out of the assortment, stuff which is near expiration date or goods which have damaged boxes. Usually the discount is quite nice so… Read more

  • Cutting down on Palm Oil

    23 May 2020 by

    This morning I was sitting on the couch and I was wondering which of the many topics in my head I should share with you today. When I was eating my breakfast it hit me that I have mentioned palm oil a lot in my reviews, but I never really explained to you guys why… Read more

  • Review: Bodyshop Cactus Long Handle Brush

    20 May 2020 by

    When I was walking around my house I noticed that there is a lot of stuff I haven’t reviewed yet. The reason is simple, I never need to replace it so I take it for granted. Again I want to stress that my reviews are purely intended to aid you in buying responsible stuff you… Read more

  • Flower Power

    17 May 2020 by

    In this weeks review on PTT you might have noticed that the company points out that bees and insects are in a bit of a pinch. I have always loved bees but my real love goes out to bumble bees. I remember watching the animation movie Tumbelina when I was young, and the prince rode… Read more

  • Review: PTThee

    14 May 2020 by

    Since I drink about a pot of tea a day I needed to restock my tea inventory. And for the sake of this blog I decided to try out a new seemingly sustainable brand which sells loose leaf tea. It was brought to my attention by the news letter of ASN, who promote sustainable businesses.… Read more

  • Netflix, no chill

    9 May 2020 by

    This blog might not touch upon the most popular topic in the land of sustainability, but I thought I needed to share this with you because it is a relevant topic. As you can see in the title this post will be about streaming services. Streaming has been gaining popularity a lot over the past… Read more

  • Go Paperless!

    6 May 2020 by

    Being at home for so long made me want to clean up. When I was cleaning up I found paper, a lot of paper. In my blogs Bambook and Wiping It Clean I already touched upon the topic of different kinds of paper and how much we consume it. In this blog I want to… Read more

  • Review: Natural Heroes Fragrance Box

    3 May 2020 by

    Hello everybody! Welcome back to my blog, I am very happy to have you here today. Today we will travel to the realm of wellness and discuss a home fragrance box. I got the box as a gift when I moved and it was given to me as being a sustainable gift for in the… Read more

  • How much do you consume?

    29 April 2020 by

    Somewhere this week I read a post which made me think about my blog and what I aim to do with it. As I already explained in my first post ‘Hello There!‘, my aim is to help people make more sustainable choices in their daily lives. In order to do so I write a lot… Read more

  • Review: Beauty Kitchen Eye Serum

    25 April 2020 by

    This week I needed to visit the Holland & Barret to get some hair gel. When I walked in I started thinking that it might be wise to also get some eye cream. I always have dark regions under my eyes, and they never seem to go away. I have tried multiple eyes creams and… Read more

  • Earth Day 2020

    22 April 2020 by

    Hello everybody! Cheers to Earth Day 2020! Last month we had a special on Earth Hour but today we will focus on the 50th anniversary of Earth day. I honestly must say I didn’t have this day as big in my agenda as Earth Hour for some reason, so it might be wise to check… Read more

  • Home Made Candles

    18 April 2020 by

    Hey there! I hope everybody is still keeping themselves busy in times of lock down. A lot of my friends seem to get bored of watching Netflix all day and I don’t blame them. I usually fall asleep if I watch one episode of a series so streaming services are not for me. Instead I… Read more

  • Review: Het Theezaakje

    15 April 2020 by

    A couple of weeks ago my dad told me he had a very small present for me. When he came over to visit (just before the quarantine period started) he gave me a funny bag of tea. He thought the front was funny and that I might like it. Well dad, you can anybody in… Read more

  • Guest Review: The Next Brush

    11 April 2020 by

    Hello everybody, I am Antoni and I am the partner of Rinoa. When Rinoa asked me to write a guest review, I immediately knew the perfect thing to talk about; The NextBrush. The NextBrush is a toothbrush which came in my WWF Gift Box. The toothbrush consists of a bamboo handle with as they claim… Read more

  • My Thoughts: A Game to Remember

    8 April 2020 by

    Since I was little I have been into gaming. I can already hear you think; ‘Well, that is not a very sustainable hobby is it?’. The short answer no, however since I do not watch Netflix or any other streaming services and I use 100% wind energy I think I’m good. Anyway, I am drifting… Read more

  • Review: Werfzeep

    4 April 2020 by

    To stay with the topic of cleaning hands and in this case also your body, this weeks review will feature Werfzeep. Last week I already published a review on Marcel’s Green Soap and on Instagram I posted a sneak peak on the Werfzeep item I ordered. The review which I am writing today is about… Read more

  • Sustainable Solutions in the Hallway

    1 April 2020 by

    Hi everybody! I hope you and your loved ones are still feeling well! Since staying at home is the new must I have been doing a lot of work around the house lately. One of the previous area I tackled was the toilet in my blog ‘The Smallest Room of The House‘, and today I… Read more

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