green living

Why Road Salt is Dangerous to the Environment

by Charlotte Stiebritz | February 17, 2021 There are better ways to combat ice and slippery conditions than road salt. These alternatives are better for the environment. read more

Rice Water Rinse: Benefits and How to Make it

by Julia Kloß | February 15, 2021 Rice water is a natural care product for healthy hair. Find out how to make a rice water rinse yourself and how to use it effectively. read more

Furoshiki: The Traditional Japanese Method for Wrapping Gifts Using a Scarf or Cloth

by Leonie Barghorn | February 1, 2021 Furoshiki is the waste-free Japanese way to wrap gifts. We'll show you how is easy it is to make a reusable gift wrap or bag out of a piece of cloth. read more

Orange Peel Uses: Why You Shouldn’t Throw The Skin Away

by Lea Herrmann | January 18, 2021 We'll share the long list of orange peel uses and benefits, so you can live more sustainably and help reduce your daily food waste. read more

Potato Water: 4 Ways to Save and Use It

by Corinna Becker | January 5, 2021 Most of us pour the potato water down the drain after we’re finished boiling potatoes, but we shouldn’t! We’ll show you alternative uses for potato water. read more

Can You Freeze Onions? Yes – Here’s How

by Laura Müller | January 3, 2021 Freezing onions is a last resort method, used to avoid food waste. We’ll take a look at what you should keep in mind if you have leftover onions. read more

New Year’s Resolution Ideas That Are Actually Achievable

by Utopia Team | December 29, 2020 We’re not here to harass you with classic New Year’s resolution ideas that everyone sets for themselves but no one really keeps. Instead, we’ll give you some simple, easily achievable changes you can make in the new year to help reduce your consumption and live more responsibly. read more