Healthy living

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?

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...

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...

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...

Microplastics are everywhere. What? Yes, really everywhere. In the sea, in the air, in animals... and yes, also on your plate and even in you....

It could just be that your plastic lunchbox and drinking cup contain substances that could end up in your food and drink and not...

We have tested quite a few sunscreens over the years. And ehh... no, not all of them were a great success. From white haze to a skin...

Lubricate, lubricate, lubricate. In sustainable care, you are normally advised to be sparing with creams and make-up. But with sunburns, it applies...

Plastic-free May is the annual nudge to critically examine your plastic habits again. Because yes, plastic is handy, light, and cheap. But, and…

Your electric toothbrush is starting to act up. It's charging poorly, making weird noises, or just stopping altogether. Bugger. Most people would throw such a...

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...

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