Minimalism and consuming less are major parts of an eco-positive lifestyle. In fact, for the average Dutch person, practicing minimalism is the beste thing they can do for the environment. The less you buy, the better. Today I am sharing 5 things I no longer buy, it’s part 4 of this series. The items on…
Zero waste vegan cheese sauce recipe
After having tried to live a zero waste lifestyle for about 8 years now, I have found my way in doing zero waste groceries. Therefore,I know exactly what’s hard to find and what’s not. Today I want to share a recipe for one item that’s impossible to find zero waste: vegan cheese sauce. If something’s…
Why dieting is harmful
In my opinion dieting does not work. Not in losing weight in the long run, not in making anybody happier. In fact, I think dieting is harmful. Today I want to elaborate on that. I don’t think I know a single woman who’s never been on a diet. And if I do, it’s a minority….
Why I don’t use artificial intelligence for this blog
Since the release of ChatGPT in 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) has gotten a lot of attention. The possibilities of AI are endless and it can even replace jobs. But dispite all those advantages, I don’t use AI for this personal blog. And I don’t think I ever will in the future. Let me tell you…
Sustainable and fun hotspots in Enschede, The Netherlands
It took me a very long time, but it’s finally here: an article with the most sustainable and fun hotspots in Enschede, The Netherlands, my hometown. I moved out of Enschede in 2020 and ever since I have lived in other places in The Netherlands. That means that I am not there as often anymore,…
Volunteering abroad is a bad idea
For people around my age in Western Europe, it’s common that they volunteer abroad. Young people who just graduated often take a gap year in which they travel or volunteer abroad. I’ve thought about volunteering abroad myself too, because it seems great. You get to do some good, while you enjoy yourself at the same…
All the secondhand clothing I bought in 2023
I’ve written a number of posts about 2023 already. About my positive impact, my favorite documentaries and more. Today it’s finally time for the last post about 2023. A bit late, I know. Today I want to share all the secondhand clothing clothing I bought in 2023. It took me a while to take the…
Why I donate only 7% of my income to charity
Today I want to tell you why I donate only 7% of my income to charity. This article is extremely uncomfortable to write for me personally. It’s something I’d rather not talk about. That’s because when it comes to donating money, my actions don’t align with my values. But I think it’s good to be…
The environmental impact of tobacco
In 2024 I don’t have to tell anyone that smoking tobacco is unhealthy. In 2022 in The Netherlands 18,9% of the population smoked. The majority of people know that smoking is unhealthy and that it is likely to give you an earlier and awful death. But still, smoking is not forbidden. So, the fact that…
Zero waste concealer
I finally found it: zero waste concealer! 10 years ago I started my zero waste journey in 2014 and since then I had never been able to find a completely zero waste concealer. I did found a low waste one, which I had been using since then. But times have changed, and after 8 years…