Over the past years I have been surprised by how many things we as people buy. Especially things we do not need, at all. Today I am sharing 5 of those things, 5 things I don’t buy myself. Marketing is extremely powerful and can make us think we need all sorts of things. I would…
Category: Minimalism
Minimalism is an essential part of living an eco-positive lifestyle. It might even be the most important part. Not buying new stuff and using what you already have. Buying new stuff is harmful to our planet. The less we need, the more sustainable we live. And if we then do need something, we lend it, repair the old, or buy something secondhand.
But I also think minimalism is good for our personal health. The less clutter in our lives, the less clutter in our minds. Simplicity can really give us freedom. Also, the less stuff we need, the less money we need, the less we need to work, the more freedom we have in general. In this category you can read all about minimalism.
5 Things I No Longer Buy
People usually think my sustainable lifestyle is extremely expensive. They think of buying expensive eco-products when they think of a sustainable lifestyle. However, a sustainable lifestyle is usually about think you do not do. Stop buying new stuff, stop flying, stop eating meat, etc. I would argue my eco-positive lifestyle has saved me a lot…
Why Fireworks Suck
When I was younger, I used to love fireworks. Especially around New Year’s Eve I used to be on the block all day to lit fireworks from the early morning onwards. However, over the years my opinion about fireworks has changed. Right now, I think they should be banned or at least drastically improved. So…
5 Tips to Minimize Your Wardrobe
In September 2021 I moved to a student flat, where I have a closet which is smaller than what I was used to. It has about 10 hangers and 6 shelves. There I put everything, from my shoes to my summer and winter clothing. All the clothes I own. That in itself is a tip…
Sustainable Gifts
Gifts! A subject which is difficult enough already without the gifts being sustainable. What do you gift someone? I have always found it difficult. So when I decided I wanted to only gift sustainable things I figured this would be even more difficult. Turns out … it isn’t! I now have a list of things…
Why moor is not sustainable
I think this is the time of year when people start gardening again. We’re in the middle of spring. I mean, I am not an experienced gardener (I currently don’t even have a garden since I live in an appartement complex), but this is the time of the year when I used to start doing…
All the stuff I’ve bought new in 2020
Since 2017 I calculate every year in September whether I’ve lived within the earth’s capacity. One category of this equation is the new stuff I’ve bought. I discuss that bought briefly in those posts, looking at the period from September to September. But, every full year from Januari till Januari I also start the challenge…
All the shoes I own as a minimalist
The past few months I’ve had the feeling of wanting to analyse my closet. I’ve gotten rid of a lot of items this year, one by one. And so, I want to see where I am today. Do I have double items or things I don’t wear? There is one specific category of clothes which…
My packing list for Ameland 2020
I think it’s not uncommon this year, I went on a holiday in my own country. Ameland to be specific, a Dutch Island (there are about 6 nearby). A lot of Dutch people will do the same due to the coronavirus, which is one of the few good things about this pandemic, less flights. I…
Room tour – part 2
It’s time for room tour part 2! Last week I shared part 1 of my room tour – the more minimalistic bedroom I have. You can read there why I have two bedrooms and so why this tour has two parts. Today I am sharing part 2, which is where I spend the most time….