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How can you do things more sustainably at home? From saving energy to handy cleaning hacks. And from reducing waste to clever tidying tips.

Which is more sustainable: a deposit bottle or can

  • 16 January 2025

Deposit packaging, we are very happy with it. If only more packaging could join this system. That would be a nice circular step! But.

Confusing: PMD, residual waste and deposit! So which is which?

  • 9 January 2025

Separating waste can be confusing, especially with packaging that is very similar such as PMD, residual waste and deposits. For example, where do you leave an empty soup can,...

What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free?

  • 7 January 2025

On personal care products, make-up and cleaning products in particular, you regularly come across the claims ‘vegan’ and ‘cruelty-free’. But what does this mean? And what does this say about...

How to keep a wool-silk shirt looking great: handy washing tips

  • 25 December 2024

Wool-silk is a popular fabric for its softness and breathability. Many people are discovering this fine material and increasingly have wool-silk shirts in their...

Recycling a PET bottle: how does it work?

  • 18 December 2024

What happens to your soft drink bottle after you return it to a deposit machine? We followed the journey of recycling a PET bottle and...

The recycling of cans: how does it work?

  • 13 December 2024

What actually happens to your deposit can after you offer it into the deposit machine? We followed the whole journey from an emptied can to...

The cutest sustainable alternatives to a Christmas tree

  • 9 December 2024

Don't fancy the hassle of a Christmas tree this year? Not even a sustainable adopted tree or a second-hand artificial Christmas tree from the charity shop? In short: just no tree....

Sustainable Christmas shopping: order online or buy in shop?

  • 6 December 2024

The holiday season is upon us and that means cosiness, but also gift stress. Many followers and readers of thegreenlist.nl, who enjoy sustainable Christmas shopping, struggle with...

Visiting recycling shop Droppie

  • 11 November 2024

This is one of those that makes our green hearts beat faster: a recycling shop in the heart of Amsterdam where residents can easily separate their waste from...

Looking for an energy-efficient washing machine? Check Bosch!

  • 6 November 2024

Ai, did your old washing machine (almost) break down? That's a big bummer, but there is also a bright spot: time for a new one! And that is...

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