According to the United Nations, World Bicycle Day is all about “acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle… And that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation.” Our reasons for cycling are as varied as the bikes we ride. Training wheels or tandem, on mountains or …
The Clean Bin Project is a 2010 documentary film where partners Jen and Grant from Vancouver, Canada embark on a 1-year challenge to: (1) not buy stuff, (2) not produce garbage and (3) take responsibility for their waste- at home and outside. I came across this documentary film in the article 11 Must-Watch Documentaries for …
Smells transport not only the mind but the emotions, bringing back memories and feelings. A smell can make you happy or nostalgic, can relax you, can irritate you. I love smells, but I can’t stand artificial perfumes. On a recent trip to the countryside, Paloma would bring back flowers and herbs from every walk. It …
Last September we decided to move to the country. It was an idea-dream that we had been thinking about for quite some time. We dreamt of leaving city life to get closer to nature, living in a way that was consistent with our values and establishing new ways to relate to each other and our …
By Paloma de NiuGreen, architect and co-founder of Niu Green; a Barcelona studio specialized in sustainable renovations. If you are reading this, you have probably bought organic food, reused some furniture, saved on water, or even considered using a scooter or bicycle, either for your health or for sustainability. For years we have had options …
I have been experimenting with the fermentation of foods for several years and today I would like to introduce you to a very simple water kefir recipe that overshadows any lemonade you buy and is also healthy and sustainable. With only 4 ingredients you can make your fizzy lemonade in just 24 hours, perfect for …
In our newest post, Julia writes from Hong Kong about “kintsugi”—the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and metallic powder. Kintsugi is not only a sustainable practice but also a spiritual one, honoring imperfection on our path toward healing and renewal. Have any broken pottery to repair? Check out her story for step-by-step instructions!
I have always enjoyed wandering around to find the right place to shop. “Right” can mean many things and different things at different times to me. Usually good quality, good price, kind staff. My mom used to have a place where she bought some vegetables, another place for others, a place for the bread, etc. …
If you are reading this, you might already be interested in the secondhand, reuse, upcycle world. I have been fascinated by this world for years now — I find it absolutely sensible to recirculate and reuse things and stop producing things that are already around. I dream of this world where all things unused become …
My last article was about the best way to store fruits and vegetables so that they last as long as possible. But what about bread, butter, eggs, spices and all other foods? Where should they be stored in order to stay fresh as long as possible? In general, it can be said that light, heat, …
