Sometimes it seems like the new buzzword in construction: circularity. The Olstergaard, the new neighborhood where I will live next year, is nature-inclusive and circular. Future residents are therefore expected to build their homes in a circular manner. But what does that actually mean? Why is circular construction such a good idea and how do […]
My way through the crisis is one of hope
Anyone who has been reading my blog for a while knows that I used to write an article every now and then in the category of ‘Caring for the Planet’. I haven’t done that in a long time, although I do think about it often. The fact that we are in a global crisis of […]
Housing, nature and food production in balance
Yesterday I shared a message from the newspaper AD about the new political program of the PvdD (Party for the animals) on LinkedIn, stating that they want to reduce livestock in the Netherlands by 75% and use that space for housing. There was some criticism about that. I have often noticed that there is a lot […]
Small steps to less waste
I try – probably just like you – to take steps towards a lifestyle that harms the Earth as little as possible. Living in a self-sufficient Tiny House was a seven-mile step, but of course it doesn’t stop there! :) Another area where I would like to develop some more eco awareness is in how […]
Dear human being, you are needed
Hello, my dear. I would like to talk to you. I want you to know how I feel, the sadness about what we are doing to ourselves and our beautiful planet. Not because I want to make you feel bad, but because I want so badly for you to join me in resisting the course […]
How do you choose a green energy supplier?
Do you know the advertising campaign of Vattenfal? I heard it again on the radio last week. “We want to make a difference.” Or something along those lines. You won’t get far with me with that kind of slogan. It makes me think, “If you really wanted to make a difference, you would have been […]
Stop Ecocide
What if nature had a voice? What if rivers, jungles and animal populations would have a say in the determination of their fate? Would we listen to what they had to say, hear the stories of the precious life they inhabit and produce, life that directly influences our own lives? What if we realize that […]
How do we come out of this perfect storm?
There are so many things so terribly wrong at the moment, I am torn between two mindsets. Part of me feels it is my duty to keep me well informed about these intolerable situations and to inform other people who are not yet aware of them. But that gives me a lot of frustration. And […]
The road forward is best taken on foot
The latest documentary by Michael Moore “Planet of the Humans” is stirring up quite some dust. It is responded to with indignation. We feel cheated. How despicable is it if companies, under the banner of the transition to clean, green energy that is supposed to mitigate our massive impact on Earth, end up doing just […]
Less is the new more
Minimalism is often seen as a way to simplify your life. Fewer belongings means less stress and more free time. It does indeed work that way. But that explanation is very focused on the “me”. Minimalism is also a dire necessity. If we want to survive as a species, we must drastically reduce our consumption, […]