Your homegrown zucchini from the balcony is less sustainable than the conventional zucchini from the supermarket. Surprised? We were too! But that is the conclusion of an international study, the first to compare the carbon footprints of home-grown and farmed produce. Still, researchers say urban…

Have you been practicing yoga for several years and would like to take a retreat or take private classes for advanced students? How about combining a sustainable vacation with intensive yoga classes from professional teachers? In the Alps, the Dolomites or the Himalayas? Here we…

Unplug the coffeemaker, plug in the electric car. Unfortunately, charging your electric car is not quite as simple as that. Which is why you’re probably looking for hotels with electric charging stations when you travel. But they can be hard to find, even though more…

The Torta Verde is a Vegetable Pie with which our Green PearlsⓇ partner has a special connection. I’ve just made it for the start of summer and it tastes really great. Both warm and cold!

You’ve probably heard of shinrin yoku or forest bathing, right? It’s a Japanese method of connecting with nature and achieving deep and effective relaxation. Today we would like to take a closer look at it – how it is done, what the benefits are, and…