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What is glitter made of? Environmental impact of plastic glitter

What Is Glitter Made of and Is Bio-Glitter Better?

It's the biggest trend in crafts, festival makeup and decorations. But what is glitter made of, how is it made and to what cost to the environment? Utopia's got answers. Read more


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Drying and Pressing Leaves: Tips & Tricks for Preserving Their Color

Colorful leaves are ideal for decorating and for arts and crafts. We will show you how to preserve the color of the leaves during drying and pressing. Read more


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12 Herbs For Your Kitchen Garden

Herbs enrich every dish - especially when they are freshly picked. Why not use your time at home during the coronavirus crisis to grow your very own kitchen herb garden? We'll show you which herbs are best suited for this. Read more


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Bug Hotels: How to Build Your Own Insect House

Because of human activity, insects are having a harder and harder time surviving. We’ll show you how you can help, by building your own DIY bug hotel. Read more


Onion skins uses

Put Onion Skins Back to Use: 5 Useful Tricks

Onion skins are almost always bound for the trash or compost. Believe it or not, these vegetable scraps are incredibly healthy and can be easily reused. Read more


stale bread recipes

Stale Bread Recipes: 4 Creative and Tasty Ideas

Stale bread is not just for the birds! We have some tried and tested stale bread recipes for turning your old loaves into something tasty again. Read more


Going Vegan: 5 Simple Steps Towards Veganism

Going vegan means rejecting all products and ingredients derived from animal sources. Many people decide on this diet because the production of milk, eggs, and leather contributes to the suffering of millions of animals. Your decision doesn’t have to be all or nothing, however – every step counts. Read more


how to store ginger

How to Store Ginger Root: 6 Ways to Keep Your Ginger Fresh for Longer

Fresh ginger is a relatively potent spice, so most recipes require only a small amount. What to do with the leftovers? We’ll show you how to store ginger roots and keep them fresh. Read more