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Plastic and climate: Why plastic really heats up the planet

Somehow, we all know that plastic isn't particularly good for the environment. Ever since we've seen pictures of turtles or seals entangled in ghost nets , plastic bags, or other plastic waste, we'...

Save plastic on the go: 6 simple tips for less waste in everyday life

Quickly picking up a coffee from the bakery or putting out a cigarette on the street: Many people on the go aren't even aware of the issue of saving plastic. Plastic waste dominates the cityscape, ...

Sustainably clean: 8 tips for cleaning without plastic & chemicals

It sounds logical, but unfortunately, in everyday life, it's the exception rather than the rule: cleaning without plastic and chemicals. Even if we rely on cotton cloths, microplastics are often f...

Nitrate in drinking water: How dangerous is it?

We explain how nitrate is related to climate change, why the distinction between groundwater and drinking water is so important and what we can do to reduce nitrate pollution in water and soil.

zero waste Christmas • tips for avoiding waste

Each of us produces over 500 kg of household waste per year. The zero-waste movement shows that things can be done differently. A beginner's tip: shop with as little packaging as possible. Most of ...

Pride month: Between rainbow-washing and activism

The Pride Month June is all about standing up for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. During the month, parades and protests take place, rainbow flags fly on every corner, and even major corpora...

soulincubator: Farewell to the project teams

The project teams from the first phase of the soulincubator have reached the end of the program. We say goodbye, review the last eight months and tell you what's next for our funding program for su...

WASH simply explained • for small and large soulfriends

The abbreviation WASH stands for Water , sanitation , H ygiene and to explain why this is so important, we have to start a little earlier: In Germany,...

world water day • why we value water

But almost all of the water is salt water , like in the seas, and only a very small fraction of it is fresh water, like in rivers, lakes and springs. Plants, animals and people need fresh water ...

10 fascinating facts about glass

What's exciting to know about glass? Nothing, except that you can drink from it. Think again! We've gone on a search and found 10 interesting and spectacular glass facts for you. Get ready for a tr...