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Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids as Sustainable Gift Ideas

Toys can contain harmful substances like toxic paints. So better be mindful of your choices – and check out these 5 eco-friendly toys. Read more


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Salt as an Effective Way To Clean Your Baking Sheet

Have you been wondering how to get your cookie sheets clean again without resorting to aggressive chemicals? These common household products will do the trick without doing damage to your wallet or to the environment. Read more


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The Water Test: If Your Egg Floats at the Top, Don’t Eat It

There are several reliable ways how to tell if eggs are still good. The renowned egg water test or float test is just one tried-and-true method. Utopia shows you how to perform a simple check before you enjoy those runny yolks. Read more


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Never Throw Wilted Roses Out Again! How to Dry Roses 3 Ways

By preserving your roses, you can enjoy them for longer. But there are different ways to preserve or dry roses, and some are more environmentally friendly than others. We’ll show you the best ways to keep your roses beautiful for longer. Read more


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Drying Rose Hips: 3 Easy Expert Methods

Drying rose hips lets you enjoy this tasty fruit out of season. Here are the best ways to dry rose hips, and what to watch during harvesting. Read more


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Homemade Yoga Mat Cleaner With Natural Ingredients

Yoga can be exhausting, so it’s important to clean your mat regularly – e.g. with our DIY yoga mat cleaner. Check out these four easy recipes for cork, rubber, PVC, and cotton yoga mats. Read more


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Homemade Silver Polish: 5 Natural Substitutes

Things made out of silver tarnish over time, losing their shine and becoming black. We’ll show you how to clean silver using simple household products. Read more


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11 Cane and Beet Sugar Substitutes

Are sugar substitutes such as agave syrup, maple syrup, honey or stevia actually the healthier or eco-friendlier choice? And what’s the deal with calorie-free sugar substitutes? We've got answers – and they may come as a surprise. Read more