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Unpackaged shopping - but why?

Shopping without packaging – why? Sure, it saves waste somehow. But is it really worth it? Oh yes! We'll show you why. We believe that unpackaged shopping is much more than just getting groceries. ...

Climate change is not real? Counterarguments for the family table

Unfortunately, anyone who works to protect the climate is always confronted with people who don't really want to see the problem. Pretty annoying - but doable! Just in time for the upcoming dark s...

Mushroom picking for beginners

What could be better than wandering through a forest in the golden autumn light and collecting a variety of mushrooms, which you can then use to conjure up a delicious dinner? That's right, nothin...

BREW DELICIOUS TEA WITHOUT WASTE

The best thing about autumn is the golden light, walks in the forest and... warm tea. There are countless ways to make use of the millennia-old tea culture. Tea is not only full of unexpected heal...

Fast fashion? No thanks. Why sustainability can also come with style.

“Fast fashion” refers to the fashion industry’s development of producing very cheap clothing for the mass market and reacting to the latest trends with constantly new collections. The Zara brand b...

7 years of OU - time for a review

7 years of OU. That's a long time, isn't it? Time to take a look back.  It all started with an idea that is even older. The idea of ​​a supermarket without packaging. The beautiful Wiener Stra...

Zero Waste in Medicine? 5 Recipes for Natural Home Remedies

Zero waste in medicine? That doesn't sound right at first, because of course it is extremely important in the medical field to keep everything as sterile as possible. Certain medications therefore...

FEDERAL ELECTION 2021 - THE PARTY PROGRAM CHECK FOR THE CLIMATE

Elections are scheduled in Germany on September 26th: The Federal Republic will elect a new parliament. This year, the election is even more important than usual. Because our future depends on it. ...

GARDENING, BUT SUSTAINABLY

In summer, many of us rediscover our green fingers. Whether it's on the balcony, windowsill or in a real garden - who doesn't feel proud when their own plants are actually thriving? We've looked at...

Compost at home: How to make the black gold yourself

Compost is also called black gold - and not without reason. Composting is the simplest recycling method in the world and what comes out of it is very valuable for the environment. We'll show you h...