Valentine’s Day: Heart, Hype & Sustainability 💖
Valentine’s Day is less romance, more marketing – with plastic hearts, imported roses & unnecessary consumerism. But true love means experiences instead of things, celebrating friendships & loving yourself. Being single? Not a deficit, but freedom! 🌱 Instead of consumption: homemade, second-hand gifts or donations.
New Year, Better Me? 🎆
New Year’s resolutions often fail, but with these realistic steps, sustainable change can be achieved. Instead of perfection, what counts is taking the first step, from structural change, petitions, sustainable consumption & collective action. Your annual plan? No longer doomed to failure with these tips. Important: Celebrate small successes & don’t be too hard on yourself!
Ho Ho Holy Moly Christmas Is Here🎄
Every year, 29 million Christmas trees & tonnes of wrapping paper end up in the bin. But there is a more sustainable way! Organic fir trees or houseplants as Christmas trees, DIY decorations, LED lights & reusable wrapping paper save resources. Instead of mass consumption: give presents, homemade gifts or shared experiences. Less stress, more joy – that’s true Christmas magic!
Green Is the New Black: How to Survive Black Friday 💚
Black Friday is the world’s personal Doom Day. No day pushes overconsumption to its extreme as much as this shopping holiday. But there’s ways to resist the Black Friday temptation and we show you how.
Falling for Fall – How to Romanticise the Grey Season 🍂
Few things are as socially accepted as hating winter. We want to convince you why November is full of main character energy and why it’s finally time to enjoy it! With candles, tea, knitted socks and consciously slowing down, it becomes the ultimate cosy season.
Hocus Pocus, Let’s Focus… On A Sustainable Halloween 🎃
Halloween is cool, but the rubbish? Real horror! 80% of pumpkins end up in the bin, but they can be used as snacks, soup, crisps or fertiliser. And if our world is already spooky enough, we’ve brought you a few cosy Halloween tips.
Suit Up Sustainably 👔
Do you want your clothes to last longer than your current job? Then opt for high-quality second-hand items, repairs & sustainable materials. Sustainability in your job? Marketing, business studies or law – you can still contribute to a greener future. Working sustainably has never been easier!
Back to School 🎒
The start of school is the perfect time to introduce children to sustainable consumption. Second-hand shopping teaches responsibility, saves money and encourages creativity. Second-hand school supplies have stories and save money. Child-friendly events such as clothes swap parties are the perfect way to teach sustainability in a playful way and clear out at the same time.
Thrift Your Way to Home-Sweet-Home 🏠
Second-hand furniture is making a real comeback! Almost anything can be upgraded with simple upcycling ideas. Simple DIY tips such as painting, changing handles and replacing details transform old pieces into modern eye-catchers. Discover unique vintage designer furniture with Faircado and partners like Deesup and give it a second life.
How Second-Hand is Redefining Luxury 💎
Second-hand is not only a trend, but is also increasingly becoming a luxury item. We’re not even talking about designer pieces and limited collections. These tips will teach you how to get the best price for yourself.
