Make your organisation green(er)

Degree of effort: medium – Level of impact: high Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: Adapt your own habitsInfluence your colleaguesChallenge: Try to change the habits and rules in your organisation Background: Everyone is responsible for himself/herself and his/her own impact on our world. Many people think about their habits concerning electricity use, paper use, …

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Advent is coming

Degree of effort: low/medium – Level of impact: medium/high Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: Do not buy a conventional advent calenderBuy a more sustainable alternativeOr better: make one yourself sustainable and waste-reduced or Zero Waste Background: Advent and Christmas are coming soon - in my neighbourhood the Christmas market is currently being set up. …

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Womens’ things

ATTENTION: This post could disturb male readers; please feel free to skip this week's message! Degree of effort: low – Level of impact: high Sustainability on a budget: approved - economically beneficial after a few months Tasks: Replace your current period utensils with sustainable alternatives, such as menstrual cups and reusable sanitary towels Get used …

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Sustainable Shampoo Alternatives

Degree of effort: low – Level of impact: medium Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: If not done so far: check your shampoo for harmful ingredients (e.g. with Tox Fox); see: https://cathagoessustainable.wordpress.com/2018/07/26/microplastics/ Try plastic-free, sustainable alternatives like rye flour, natron or soap bars Do not forget to regularly rinse your hair (if necessary) Background: I …

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