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Green DIY – A spa day to treat yourself also works at home

Green DIY – A spa day to treat yourself also works at home

A professional spa treatment at a wellness hotel is a luxury that many people indulge in on vacation. But you don’t always have the time or money to treat yourself. So here’s how you can relax at home with a sustainable DIY spa day and…

Mushrooms as a meat substitute? A sustainability check on the trend and where to try it

Mushrooms as a meat substitute? A sustainability check on the trend and where to try it

Mushrooms have long been at the forefront of the search for sustainable alternatives to meat. Not only are they rich in protein, but their texture and savory flavor make them a great meat substitute. Or do they? We take a look at the whole thing…

Sustainable travel in retirement: Green Rules for Silver Nomads

Sustainable travel in retirement: Green Rules for Silver Nomads

“Retirement at last! Now I finally have the time for vacations.” Today’s retirees are fit, well-educated, and eager to travel – and many of them have a sustainable outlook. Some have been for a long time (like the “old 68ers” or the founders of the…

Preserve, jelly & marmalade – a sustainable, zero-waste spread

Preserve, jelly & marmalade – a sustainable, zero-waste spread

I cook all my own fruit using the same recipe – super easy. But I’ll warn you – my jams contain a lot of sugar. In sustainable hotel catering, the trend is going in a different direction – up to 90 percent fruit is used!…

Sustainable and environmentally friendly water sports

Sustainable and environmentally friendly water sports

Water sports include all sports that take place in or on the water. However, not all water sports are environmentally friendly. Power boating and jet skiing are certainly not the greenest of water sports. Kite surfing is also controversial. At least in the North Sea…