The FLUSTIX seal for plastic-free products
Is there actually an official plastic-free seal for products without plastic? Yes, the FLUSTIX seal. I arranged an interview with initiator Malte Biss to find out more about it. He...
Christoph Schulz
I am Christoph, an environmental scientist, activist and author, and here at CareElite I am committed to tackling the environmental problems of our time and to promoting the most conscious and sustainable way of life possible in our society.
Get food for free with food sharing - Here's how!
Food Sharing is an organization that works to combat the bizarre waste of food. Every year, 11 million tons of food are thrown away in Germany, but many of them are still edible. In...
The 8 best projects against plastic waste in the sea
Today I would like to introduce you to the best projects against plastic waste in the sea. Researchers have calculated that by 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish. Unfortunately, feel...
Proper composting - With Bokashi & in the garden
You want to learn how to compost properly and create your own compost? Then you've come to the right place! Composting is a simple way to turn organic kitchen waste into a natural...
Borrow things for less waste
Borrowing things is one of the most important basic rules to produce less waste in the sense of the Zero Waste lifestyle. Because often we buy things that we only use for a short...
Exposing questionable products with the CodeCheck app
Das Mikroplastik in Kosmetika steckt, weiß noch nicht jeder. Doch viele Kosmetikprodukte wie Zahnpasta, Duschgel oder Lippenstift enthalten Mikro- und Nanoplastik. Sie dienen zur besseren Haltbarkeit, als Konsistenzgeber oder Filmformer. Da wir die Gefahr…
Redesign and change products for less waste
What does redesign have to do with zero waste? Quite simply, if you ensure that suppliers redesign their products and remove unnecessary plastic packaging or other resource-wasting...
Resource sand - opportunity and threat at the same time
Sand has been a star among natural resources since the invention of reinforced concrete in 1867. Construction sites all over the world would stand still without this inconspicuous raw material. Sand mining is...
The 10 most beautiful nature destinations in Germany
Nature trips in Germany are the Germans' favorite. The versatile nature travel destinations show that you don't have to travel far to experience breathtaking moments. In this article, I have brought you the...
Build standing desk yourself - DIY from old wood!
Learn in this article how you can build yourself a standing desk. Very simple and uncomplicated from wood. I am passionate about building my own furniture from old material. So I have...