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Saskia Sampimon-Versneij

Founder of thegreenlist.nl. Her goal: to get as many people as possible excited about living a more sustainable life. Sas also wrote the sustainable lifestyle book NIKS NIEUWS.

First aid for laying out a natural pond in your garden

  • 22 April 2026

Good news: you don't need a large garden to build a pond. And you don't need to hire an excavator or a…

List of favourite eco-friendly deodorant

  • 21 April 2026

Say goodbye to fuzzy ingredients under your armpits. For several years now, Saskia has been smearing her deodorant a lot more environmentally consciously. That means there are already...

Choosing sustainable deodorant: what to look out for?

  • 21 April 2026

As soon as the sun shows its face a little more often, we reach for the deodorant again in droves. For many, from puberty onwards, it's a regular thing: lubricate,...

Our experience with Butlon

  • 20 April 2026

At thegreenlist.nl we're also big fans of bargains. However, cheap isn't always the most sustainable choice, of course. And so we're always on the lookout for…

Beautiful flower fields? Don't fall for it

  • 17 April 2026

In April, the flower fields are in full bloom. In parts of the Netherlands, such as the Bollenstreek, the fields turn pink, red, yellow and purple. A beautiful…

4 simple tips for an animal-friendly garden!

  • 16 April 2026

Spring has begun, and that means the garden will soon be buzzing with activity. Birds will be looking for a place to nest, bees will be…

Greenlist-favorites #1: delicious!

  • 15 April 2026

Brilliant! At thegreenlist.nl we regularly receive PR packages to test new, more sustainable products. And of course, we're only too happy to do that. Sometimes...

Challenge accepted: scoring a second-hand outfit at Summe in Leiden

  • 13 April 2026

At thegreenlist.nl we're huge fans of charity shops. From messy jumble sales to sleekly curated vintage boutiques: we love them! But you also have concepts that are a bit more...

Flea market guide: how to get the most out of flea markets on King's Day!

  • 10 April 2026

Well, as avid flea market visitors, we naturally have a fair bit of experience with the free markets on King's Day too. Every year we're there bright and early...

The Dutch flower calendar (bookmark it)

  • 8 April 2026

At thegreenlist.nl, we're fans of lists. They provide direction when you want to make a better choice. A list that makes us happy is...

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