There’s a sustainable alternative for everything you need What is the mission of your platform? This question was asked by the owner of a sustainable business in an introductory meeting to explore the possibility of partnering. My answer was...

Setbacks, perseverance and success in the end A long time ago, I fell in love with a house on the River Amstel. It was an old, detached house with a big veranda, green and white window frames, a cluttered...

Paper made from stone and wood in a lab I have a huge map of the world in my house. I often stand in front of it – to dream about all the countries I still want to visit,...

A second life for fruit and vegetable waste “Shall we throw it away now, or put it in the fridge until it comes out by itself?” we used to joke when we had leftovers in our student days. It...

Is second-hand going to be the new normal? Households have an average of 20,000 personal belongings – many of which are never used. Every time I walk around the house, I see opportunities to bring this average down. I...

How cows are making way for soybeans, wine and fruit trees I grew up by a river, amid meadows, a few houses and scattered farms. In the summer, I’d camp with friends on a farmer’s land. He had 50...

Too Many Magnificent Stories to Tell My own nature pegs me into the positive person slot, but when I read too much about the corona crisis, climate change or economic and social inequality, I start to worry and become...

Save Nature for Only 99 Cents A Square Meter A few weeks ago, I attended a small, one-day, yoga retreat at someone’s house, situated in a beautiful, wooded area. The ideal opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle...