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How Lomi makes composting quick and easy When I first heard about the Lomi composter and its ability to turn food waste into soil...

Rael’s 360° Approach to Holistic Cycle Care Spring is finally here! Even though it's still pretty chilly in Bavaria, the sight of the...

Shaking up the Fashion World - Boody’s Bamboo Viscose Revolution Do you know those days when you just can't shake a song from your head?...

Woolly’s mission to make merino for everyone When I ask for oat milk in my coffee, I'm often met with a question that requires a nuanced...

History of Makeup Makeup has been a part of human history for thousands of years. The use of makeup can be traced back to ancient...

We don't rely on their claims alone when we vet companies for inclusion in the askBelynda product suggestions. It’s standard practice to...

We often talk about how hard it is for smaller companies and independent producers to get certifications. The problem is usually not...

SLOW FASHION FROM RECYCLED PLASTICS The term “fast fashion” has been around for some time, but it took a terrible accident to bring the...

Saving the Ocean – One Load at a Time Caring about the environment can be frustrating and emotionally draining. There are so many aspects...

Since I’m 50% British, it’s probably not surprising that I grew up in a household where black tea was a staple. There was no breakfast...

Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Just like rainforests, coral reefs are considered one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. So far, we...

LEARNING FROM A PIONEER IN SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START “Sustainable from the start” is one of the many criteria we check...

Did you know that Gutenberg’s first bible was printed on hemp paper? That is not surprising, since this versatile material was very...

The first blog post I wrote for askBelynda was called “Are smaller companies more sustainable?”. We love to include small, sustainable...

SAY GOODBYE TO THE IDEA OF WASTE Isn’t it great to know that the product you just bought comes in recyclable packaging? Maybe it’s even...

We think a lot about gifts and presents as the holidays are approaching. But what do you give to those who already have everything, or...

Fewer Ingredients in Personal Skin Care While vetting sustainable companies, there's always an opportunity to encounter something new...

…AND WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND OUT IF IT IS? In the last few years, it has become much easier to avoid animal products.

The Sustainability Facts Label When you are standing in the supermarket wondering how healthy a certain food is, you can simply look at...

Sustainability is becoming more important to people shopping online, and for a good reason. We need to be conscientious about how we...