Kirsten Schoner, author at www.thegreenlist.nl

Seasonal vegetables October: which fruits and vegetables are in season in October?

2 October 2023

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Autumn has started again. That means vegetables like kale, Brussels sprouts and chicory are back in season in the Netherlands this month. Did...

Seasonal vegetables September: which fruits and vegetables are in season in September?

2 September 2023

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If you've been eating according to the seasons in recent months, this month is a breeze too. Indeed, September's seasonal vegetables are almost all...

Stain removal: this is how to get almost all stains out of your clothes

14 August 2023

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That's bummer! Have you just put on that nice ‘new’ second-hand shirt and the next thing you know, there's a stain in it. Or how about...

Seasonal fruit August: which fruits and vegetables are in season in August?

1 August 2023

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Fruit lovers take note! August is truly lazy season if you love fruit: this month has by far the most seasonal fruit available of the whole year. Grapes, plums,...

How fresh are fresh fruit and vegetables?

17 July 2023

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We hear it often: eating fresh fruit and vegetables is healthy. But how fresh is the fruit and vegetables found in the shops really?....

Clothing materials: which fabrics are sustainable and which are not?

7 July 2023

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You would like to buy sustainable clothing, but are not sure what to look out for? A first step is to find out which...

Seasonal fruit July: which fruits and vegetables are in season in July?

2 July 2023

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Hopefully, the month of July has some beautiful summer days in store for us. And what could be better than a delicious barbecue in the evening?....

What materials are washable nappies actually made of?

30 June 2023

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There are different types of washable nappies: all have their own advantages in terms of ease of use, waste and cost. But there is another added benefit. There...

Eco-friendly cleaning with citric acid: a panacea!

28 June 2023

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Citric acid can be used for cooking and baking, but it can also be used for many cleaning jobs. Do you suffer from limescale on your taps, sinks,...

Seasonal fruit June: which fruits and vegetables are in season in June?

1 June 2023

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This month marks the start of summer! This is especially evident in the amount of fruit that is in season in the Netherlands in June. Were there...

Kirsten Schoner