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

What to do with your Easter branches after Easter (hint: they have roots)

5 April 2026

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The Easter branches are there again every year: a vase full of pussy willow branches with coloured eggs on them. Cosy during Easter, but what do you do with them afterwards?...

The most delicious currant buns are made by yourself!

3 April 2026

DIY recipe

The tastiest bread is homemade. The trend of baking your own sourdough is in full swing, but you can also make currant buns very well yourself. And…

Bee-friendly plants! Ten favourite flowers for bees and other insects!

1 April 2026

biodiversity gardening tips

More and more people are putting up bee hotels in their gardens or on their balconies. A brilliant idea, of course, but without flowers, bees won't benefit much from them...

The Bee Arch: How to Provide Flowers for Bees All Year Round

1 April 2026

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Plant a few bee-friendly plants in your garden, that's a great start. But did you know that bees need food from early spring until late autumn...

BioToday: this organic shopping tip you want to know about

23 March 2026

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Eating organic often starts with fruits and vegetables. Definitely a top plan! But you can make many more organic swaps in your diet. Think sandwich fillings, snacks...

Old party toast? Bake French toast out of it!

20 March 2026

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Remember that festive cake from Christmas or Easter? Chances are there's still half of it in the cupboard, or you're in the...

Green Like: a streaming service with sustainable documentaries and master classes

18 March 2026

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So many streaming services and still that feeling that there is nothing nice in between. Recognisable? So did we. Until we stumbled upon Green Like: a...

This is what happens to unsalable stuff in the thrift store!

13 March 2026

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News reports pop up regularly about thrift shops that are bulging. The input is pouring in, faster than they can sort it. Among the hidden treasures, unfortunately, lies...

Electric toothbrush broken? Get it fixed!

10 March 2026

DIY saving tips household tips personal care electronics

For a while now, manufacturers of electrical and household appliances have had to make sure you can repair them. Parts must be available and products must no longer...

Hand in used care items and medical devices at the Care Cycle

10 March 2026

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At Saskia's house, a few crutches were still gathering dust in the attic. Also, the Vacoped - one of those sturdy, orthopaedic shoes you have to wear when...

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