Hardly any other cake is more closely associated with a region than Black Forest cake is with the Black Forest in Germany. And not just because of its name. Packed with cream, eggs, chocolate, cherries, and a hint of cherry brandy—this cake is rich, festive,…

Is there anything more comforting and warming than a cup of tea? As soon as you hold it in your hands after a long winter walk and smell its warm aroma, you instantly feel relaxed. Time to enjoy! And it’s sustainable, too. Black and green…

1.05 billion tons of food. According to the 2024 UNEP Food Waste Index Report, that is how much food was thrown away worldwide in 2022 alone. That equates to over a billion meals thrown away—every single day. Disturbingly, 60% of this food waste comes from…

Sustainable hotels with their own farms do more than use their consumer influence by buying regionally and choosing organic products. They also set the tone for production by having gardens, fields, and farms right on site. In this post, we present accommodations that allow you…

Would you eat meat grown in a laboratory? I almost did for this article, but then I decided against it. Chefs from sustainable hotels and restaurants see better alternatives to meat consumption. Read on to learn more about the supposed “meat of the future” and…