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Goodbye to single-use plastic in hotels in Europe
To reduce packaging waste, that is 40% of all the plastic in Europe, the European Commission bans single-use plastic and plastic shampoo bottles in hotels The new regulation on packaging by the European Commission bans some types of unnecessary plastic packaging, such as single-use packaging for food and drinks (sugar sachets and single-dose sauces), single-use […]
Continue reading19 ways how to GO GREEN in small ways every day
In a world where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, adopting eco-friendly practices in our daily lives has never been more crucial. While the enormity of global environmental issues can seem overwhelming, the good news is that positive change can begin with small, everyday actions. In this article, we will explore 19 simple and practical […]
Continue readingRecycling Lessons from Different Countries in the World
It is no secret that our planet’s population is increasing from year to year. Technological progress is tangible – we live faster and have less and less time to stop and look at the state of the world around us. We think about how much we are polluting our only home when we come across […]
Continue reading5 No-Waste Recipes To Reuse Holiday Leftovers
If there’s something Italians will not renounce, not even this year, that is a table full of delicious meals prepared on the occasion of feast days. According to the surveys conducted by Coldiretti (the Italian association of farmers), Italians spend a lot of money on food and beverage to serve at Christmas. And yet those […]
Continue readingDIY Easter Decorations: Top 10 Eco-friendly Ideas
As always in spring, Easter is around the corner! Why don’t we try some new kind of Easter decorations this time? Let’s try not to buy dozens of ready-made decoration ideas, we’d only use them for a few days anyway. Let’s now roll up our sleeves and regain all the creativity we once had as […]
Continue reading5 Fun Indoor Games with Recycled Paper: Don’t Waste It And Let Your Imagination Run Wild!
From paper plants to paper-mache animals… discover 5 beautiful creations to do at home with recycled paper. Spend some quality time with your children creating these beautiful objects. This health emergency due to Coronavirus is really challenging us. As a matter of fact, it’s not that easy being in a lockdown; it’s even harder when […]
Continue readingDeposit-Refund System: Save Money, Reduce Waste and Save the Planet
With the deposit-refund system, green innovation comes from the past. The system can significantly reduce waste, promote the circular economy and save 950,000 euros of oil per day in a country like Italy. For some Italian people, the expression “deposit-refund system” can evoke memories of youth, while for new generations it is almost completely unknown. In […]
Continue readingPET-art: Turning Plastic Waste into Art
Can plastic waste become an element of art? Oddly enough, but yes. You can reuse it to create something beautiful, as the artist Veronika Richterovà did. The problems related to the use (and abuse) of plastic are well known. While experts warn that, at this rate, by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish […]
Continue readingUpcycle: how to make a Bird Feeder from a Plastic Bottle
I know you want to recycle, but did you know that you can Upcycle and maintain the Ecosystem at the same time? Here’s an idea to craft this winter: a simple Bird Feeder from a Plastic Bottle! Upcycle and Sustain the Ecosystem Complementary to a world with less pollution and waste, to Upcycle or Upcycling is […]
Continue reading10 DIY projects with old pallets for your garden, balcony and exteriors
Summer is now drawing near and it’s time to dust off that old pallets pile! Here you’ll find 10 creative tips to indulge in the art of recycling. A simple way to create the most different objects and make your garden, balcony, and vegetable garden even more unique (and eco-friendly). Pallets are a basic element […]
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