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

This is how to keep your home cool in summer without air conditioning!

23 June 2026

saving tips save energy household tips

Summer is a wonderful time, but the temperature in your home can rise considerably. Fortunately, there are numerous smart and sustainable ways to keep your home...

Second-hand clothes shopping at The Swap Shop in Amsterdam

22 June 2026

shopping clothing swapping

Second-hand shopping is one of our favourite pastimes. You know us by now: we enjoy scouring charity shops, rummaging in vintage boutiques, we're fans of…

Vegetarian aubergine burger

19 June 2026

grocery tips recipe

Saskia discovered these vegetarian aubergine burgers at an aunt's house who was in charge of the vegetarians at the Christmas dinner. And she did a good job of it...

Now you know this, you'll never wear hotel slippers again!

17 June 2026

vacation trends footprint sleepovers

At thegreenlist.nl, we love travelling, and yes, even when we’re living out of a suitcase, we look for ways to do so in a more environmentally conscious way…

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

16 June 2026

holiday season household tips recycling

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...

Ow! Sunburn! How does sunburn work?

14 June 2026

vacation personal care

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

shopping clothing footprint second-hand

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

Netherlands shopping travel guide city trip

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…

The list of the coolest sustainable swimwear brands

8 June 2026

vacation shopping clothing

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...

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