Saskia Sampimon-Versneij, author at www.thegreenlist.nl

Ow! Sunburn! How does sunburn work?

14 June 2026

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Your mother was right: applying sunscreen is super important. But how exactly does sunburn, and therefore sunscreen, work? We’re often happy to give advice...

Second-hand fast fashion: yay or nay?

12 June 2026

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We received an interesting reader question: is second-hand fast fashion okay or a definite no-go? We understand that question all too well. Because…

Tips for a day out in Deventer: your greener travel guide!

9 June 2026

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We went for a walk in Deventer. Why? Because this historic Hanseatic city scores well if you, like us, prefer to take the greener path. Expect atmospheric…

What to do with broken orange bunting (after the World Cup)?

9 June 2026

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The orange bunting has done its job. The Netherlands was out of the running, or we were cheering with it in the pub or in the back garden. How then...

The list of the coolest sustainable swimwear brands

8 June 2026

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It won't surprise you, but you can also choose your swimwear in a more eco-friendly way. Opt for better, certified or recycled materials and fairly produced swimwear and...

The tastiest non-alcoholic drinks: from lemonades to soft drinks

8 June 2026

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We went in search of the tastiest non-alcoholic drinks with a good story to tell. Think lemonades made from local fruit, soft drinks that are fairly produced...

Environmental deposit schemes: also a murder weapon for animals

8 June 2026

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Although you get money back for returning your deposit, unfortunately cans and bottles still end up on the streets or in bushes. In some places, and after...

Thus, I managed to make strength training a routine.

5 June 2026

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No, I’m not the gym type, and I found exercise classes so-so too. I could keep up with endurance. But as soon as weights came out, I performed...

Project kitchen wrapping!

3 June 2026

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We had considered our white kitchen to be ‘written off’ by then. We took it over from the previous owners ten years ago and they had also...

Synthetic clothing and microplastics: what to do with them?

1 June 2026

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With our garments made of synthetic materials - and there are quite a few of them - we spread microplastics. Here's the thing: if you buy clothes made of...

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