Green Office Blog

After having discussed the impact that the fast-fashion industry has on the planet and why we should avoid it, in this second blog, Mattanja gives us a comprehensive guide to vintage and secondhand shopping, from online to local! Click on the links to check the apps, websites, and shops recommended.

In this first blog (out of two), Mattanja gives us some facts about the damaging impact of fast fashion and tells us how she slowly shifted to a more sustainable alternative: vintage clothing! Find out how much you can contribute to a greener planet by changing your shopping habits.

Lisa's encounter with a stranger at the park led to learning more about a sustainable habit: litter-picking. Shifting our perspective on how we see the public spaces we use may help us feel more connected to them and, therefore, take care of them. In this blog, Lisa tells us about this inspiring encounter and the reasons why you should start litter-picking!

Being sustainable while studying can be a bit challenging at times. Mattanja walks us through her zero-waste grocery experience, the choices she has learned to make along the way, and some tips to make shopping at the market and supermarket easier! 

Everyday efforts at home have a substantial impact on our earth's water conservation. In this blog, Lisa tells us a couple of tips on how to conserve and how to optimize our use of this essential natural resource at home.

Greenwashing, a term that the sustainable community hears more and more. What is it exactly? Mattanja walks us through the strategies companies use and how you can recognize them!

1st of November is World Vegan Day and it is also the beginning of World Vegan Month! Have you ever wondered how you can have a plant-based diet on a budget? Remco gives us 6 easy tips to eat plant-based food without having to take a hit to your wallet.

Keeping a sustainable lifestyle can be challenging at times, especially if others are not as invested. That is why it is important to find ways to stay optimistic in your sustainable journey. Laura Pihl gives us four tips on how to stay motivated!

Biodiversity is intimately linked to human well-being. In this blog, Laura is showing you what you can do to promote a biodiverse environment, even in urban areas such as Groningen.

Food consumption has an enormous climate impact. In this blog, Bram and Friso, two RUG students and creators of FoodFootprint.nl, are helping you to make more sustainable food choices.