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Living more sustainably is, of course, also about taking good care of yourself. A happy, healthy lifestyle is good for everyone, including you! We’ve got great ideas for that too and love doing a bit of detective work. After all, in that health corner, we sometimes stumble upon some rather questionable health claims. What’s really true?

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

  • 9 March 2026

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...

Why stoking a wood stove or fire is not a good idea

  • 4 March 2026

Sitting by the fireplace during a cold winter's evening or a fire in the garden on a summer's evening, it feels cosy. We thought so too....

Microplastics in tea: here's how to recognise the plastic varieties

  • 27 February 2026

Earlier, we shared a nice list of sustainable tea brands in a bag. Nice bonus: all these brands consciously choose bags made of natural materials,...

This is how you spread microplastics while cleaning (and how to prevent it)

  • 25 February 2026

It actually makes us a bit despondent, because microplastics are everywhere. We spread them through car tyres, synthetic clothing, our shoe soles, make-up and personal care products. So.

Microplastics in personal care products? Yikes!

  • 23 February 2026

There is a lot of greenwashing and bullshit in the beauty world about anti-ageing, but something that is really true and does pose a problem: microplastics in personal care products. Those...

List of fine eco-friendly sunscreen for winter sports

  • 30 January 2026

You would almost forget it while enjoying a plate of kaiserschmarren or apfelstrudel on the terrace in the sun, but the mountain sun is...

List of sustainable eyewear brands

  • 28 January 2026

Sooner or later, we all need glasses! Whether it's reading glasses or one for far away - even in these...

Impact of eyewear: why aren't they always sustainable?

  • 28 January 2026

Maybe you've been wearing glasses for years. Or maybe you suddenly noticed the other day that the letters in that book are very small....

Which water bottles are suitable for your emergency kit?

  • 23 January 2026

Since the government has been calling for an emergency kit in the home, more and more people are thinking about what to include. Water is...

Blow without guilt: this is how to choose sustainable tissues

  • 12 January 2026

During autumn and winter, we blow our nose a lot. It may seem like just a harmless piece of paper to throw in the bin, but if...

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