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12DEC 2022
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12 December
The supermarkets have been tempting us with chocolate Santas, gingerbread and other Christmas goodies since October already. Who can resist? Today’s tip for a more sustainable festive season: take care to buy certified fair trade and organic chocolate. If you feel like baking something yourself, have a look back at our tips behind door 8 […]
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11DEC 2022
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11 December
Like fairy lights, candles traditionally belong to the festive season. However, as most candles are made of paraffin, a product derived from crude oil, they damage our environment. Keep an eye out for more environmentally friendly alternatives: Candles made of renewable biomass (e.g. rapeseed or soy) Candles marked with the RAL quality mark (RAL Gütezeichen) […]
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10DEC 2022
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10 December
Have you ever really thought about just how much waste is generated over the festive period? It is quite eye-opening, and decorations, gift wrapping paper and candy wrappers all make a contribution. Before you next go Christmas shopping, take a moment to pause and think about how you could avoid waste. What can you buy […]
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09DEC 2022
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9 December
We can also bear the environment in mind when shopping for gifts. Quality is more important than quantity! Buy long-lasting products, preferably made of natural and recyclable materials. Buy locally to avoid parcel shipments and support local businesses. Ask people what they really want. By doing so, you can be sure that you’re not giving […]
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08DEC 2022
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8 December
Have you already baked your first Christmas cookies? If you are still looking for some vegan alternatives, we have a few tips for you. You can also save energy when baking by not pre-heating the oven and using the fan instead of upper/lower heat (which also allows you to bake several trays of cookies at […]
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07DEC 2022
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7 December
Lights are part and parcel of the festive season. But how can we decorate our homes in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner whilst still using fairy lights etc.? Use LED fairy lights, or solar-powered LED lights for outside. Switch the lights off when you are not in the room. Use a time switch to save […]
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06DEC 2022
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6 December
What would the festive season be without mulled wine? Why not try out our tasty recipe for 4 cups? 750 ml red wine 1 organic orange (juice and peel) 70 g sugar 2 cinnamon sticks cardamom Did you know that animal products are often used as fining agents in the winemaking process? Be sure to […]
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05DEC 2022
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5 December
Do you want to surprise someone tomorrow and fill their boot with goodies following the German tradition of “Nikolaustag”? You don’t have to stick to candy in wrappers, you can also give fruit, nuts or Christmas cookies you have baked yourself. With a little bit of practice, you can even make your own chocolate Santas!
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04DEC 2022
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4 December
For those who celebrate it, Christmas can be a very stressful time of year. How can we make it more relaxed? Start planning early. Start thinking about presents for those dear to you already. Plan how and when to travel home. Make plans for your Christmas dinner in good time. If you do, you won’t […]
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03DEC 2022
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3 December
Making your own Christmas decorations is not only one way to save money, but also reduces waste and is good for the environment. Some ideas to get into the mood for Christmas: Pine branches and pine cones Berries Dried oranges Cinnamon sticks Some more ideas: https://minimalwaste.de/blog/nachhaltige-weihnachtsdeko/
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02DEC 2022
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2 December
The “Waldweihnacht” Christmas market in Erlangen and the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg are well underway. There is no need to travel far if you would like to visit some other Christmas markets. There are several less well-known markets in our region which are definitely worth a visit: https://phototravellers.de/weihnachtsmaerkte-franken/
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01DEC 2022
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1 December
Surprise those dear to you with a homemade advent calendar You can keep the little bags, boxes or other wrappings and use them again the next time you make an advent calendar Click here for some ideas for sustainable little bits and pieces to fill it with.
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