Greening of EU Professional Tools

I am an active donor for restoring the Rainforest in the Amazon Jungle in Peru. Very happy to contribute even a little to saving our planet :)

Even the wilder side of nature is beautiful

It was a pleasure to be a part of the Ecochallenge. It is a long way to go, but every single step matter.

As we wrap up this year's EcoChallenge, I must admit it was the most challenging one yet, out of the three years. But one thing I'm certain of is that with each passing year, these actions become more natural to me and they stick with me throughout the whole year.

I decided to test out a typical day by going to the office and doing grocery shopping to see the challenges firsthand. I realized that my daily sandwich from the canteen comes in a plastic bag, I will choose to pack my own sandwiches. At the grocery store, I found the biggest hurdle was buying bread, as it was all packaged in non-recyclable...

We went for a hike in the forest next to our house, but this time we wanted to explore it further, we were plensently suprised when we ended up in a beautiful green meadow :)

It would be beneficial for everyone to spend at least 60 minutes walking outside without a phone or screen nearby. I've even considered starting a petition to make this part of the official work hours (haha)! Walking without distractions really clears the mind and helps me make better decisions afterwards.

Avoiding plastic in my daily routine has been tough. I've found easy swaps for fruits and veggies, like using reusable bags and shopping at farmer's markets. Having a water filter and making spreads like hummus and sardine paste at home helps to not buy this products from the shop in a plastic container. But when it comes to nuts, oatmeal,...

Thank you so much for this year's #EcoChallenge! It is the first time I participate and it really brought a lot of attention and focus to my personal green activities. Let's not forget the great team spirit we faced here and try to motivate as many colleagues as possible for next year ... you know after the challenge is ahead of it 😉🌸🌻

Compared to previous year, I acted with higher engagement and felt more knowledgeable with my list of actions. I also had the feeling of belonging within the Sustainability team and started to act more visible. I made a visible progress with little steps which in the end counts so much! I feel committed to keep up with some actions and expend...