Living in a city doesn't mean living apart from nature. Amid noise, screens, and constant motion, we often forget that life still thrives all around us. In 2025, urban biophilia inspires new ways to slow down, breathe, and feel connected again.
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Every year, the world produces over 100 billion garments — and more than half end up unused or discarded. In 2025, sustainable fashion is no longer a niche trend but an environmental and economic necessity. Here's how to dress consciously without giving up style.
Mobility is changing fast. With fuel prices rising and awareness growing, Europeans are reinventing daily travel. Fewer cars, more sharing, more trains: here's how to move smarter, cheaper, and cleaner in 2025.
In Europe, each household still uses around 140 liters of water per person per day. Yet most of it can be saved without giving up comfort. Here are seven practical, easy-to-adopt habits to cut your bill and protect this vital resource.
Heating accounts for nearly 60% of household energy use in Europe. In 2025, eco-friendly systems are booming — but the choices can be confusing. Should you switch to a heat pump, invest in pellets, or go solar? Let's compare costs, comfort, and carbon impact realistically.
With rising food prices and a renewed focus on health, local organic baskets are making a comeback. Weekly boxes from nearby farms deliver fresh, seasonal produce straight to your kitchen — less packaging, less transport, often at a lower cost than supermarkets. But are they truly worth it? And how do you find the right one?
Eating well on a budget is easier than you think — especially in autumn. Seasonal produce like pumpkin, lentils, and apples make for nourishing, affordable meals. Here are 7 simple dishes under €3 per serving — perfect for busy evenings or weekend meal prep.
As days get shorter, many of us feel an autumn energy dip. Instead of reaching for more caffeine, tweak your habits, meals, and light exposure to restore steady, sustainable energy.
When heating comes on, indoor air often dries out — except in unventilated rooms, where moisture builds up. Too much humidity brings mold, too little dries out skin and sinuses. The balance is easy to achieve with a few simple habits.
Apples, pumpkins, chestnuts, mountain cheeses... October markets across Europe burst with color and fragrance. It's the perfect time to support local producers and fill your kitchen with fresh, sustainable, flavorful food.
As days grow shorter, our attention naturally turns indoors. That's when we notice what's piling up — forgotten items, unworn clothes, stacks of paper. Decluttering before winter clears both space and mind. The good news: it doesn't require big budgets or whole weekends.
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As soon as the temperatures drop, our homes turn into sealed cocoons. The heating comes back on, windows stay shut, and the air starts to feel heavy. Yet a few simple habits can keep it fresh and healthy without losing warmth. The best solutions are natural, low-cost, and work just as well in a flat as in a house.
Before even thinking about recycling, real waste reduction starts with one habit: reusing. Across Europe, millions of households are giving new life to worn or forgotten objects — not out of nostalgia, but out of common sense. From jars to furniture to clothes, almost anything can find a second purpose with a bit of creativity and care.
Every autumn, we promise ourselves to improve insulation — yet between budget and time, major renovations always get postponed. But a warmer home doesn't just depend on thick insulation or triple-glazed windows. A few practical, real-life actions can cut energy use starting this month.
As mornings turn chilly, we crave a breakfast that warms and energizes. Forget industrial cereals — a few easy homemade recipes can fill you up while cutting sugar and packaging waste. These ideas take less than fifteen minutes and fit every taste.
October is when post-back-to-school fatigue hits. Schedules fill up, daylight shortens, and stress rises. Yet adding simple green routines can restore balance and energy.
October evenings cool down quickly. Before turning on central heating, many people use a space heater. But not all heaters are equal: from fan heaters to oil-filled radiators or ceramics, the bill can double depending on your choice. Here’s how to choose wisely.
When chilly October evenings arrive, nothing feels more comforting than a homemade soup. The good news: autumn markets overflow with vegetables perfect for simple, budget-friendly, and nourishing recipes. Eating seasonal also means lowering your carbon footprint while enjoying authentic flavors. Across Europe, autumn soup is almost a ritual: minestrone in Italy, cabbage soups in Germany, and pumpkin potage in France.
October often marks the end of easy summer rides: rain, wind, shorter days. Yet across Europe, many cyclists keep riding — whether commuting to work or enjoying weekend rides. The key is adapting gear and habits to stay both safe and comfortable.
Every year, October marks the return of chilly evenings and the first heaters being switched back on. Across Europe, households brace for rising energy bills as the days get shorter. Yet cutting consumption doesn’t always require big investments: small habits are enough to reduce costs without sacrificing comfort.
Since 2021, the European Union has banned a range of single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery, and some food packaging. Four years later, change is visible, but progress remains uneven across countries and sectors. Where do things really stand in 2025?
For years my mornings followed the same pattern: alarm, capsule coffee, quick shower, car commute. Efficient, but far from sustainable. Capsules piled up, hot water ran endlessly, and fuel burned in traffic. One day I decided to slow down just a little. To my surprise, the small tweaks I made saved money, cut waste, and gave me calmer mornings.
Every autumn it’s the same story: rain returns, the air cools, and drying laundry becomes tricky. Hanging clothes outside is no longer an option, and using the tumble dryer quickly inflates the electricity bill. Luckily, there are simple ways to keep clothes fresh and dry without wasting energy.
Europe is pushing hard on electric cars: purchase incentives, more charging stations, and carmakers announcing the end of combustion engines. But in daily life, drivers remain hesitant. Price, range, real ecological impact — does the promise really hold up?
By late September, evenings get cooler across Europe. Before the heating stays on full-time, there are easy steps to cut consumption and avoid unpleasant surprises on the energy bill. A few simple habits can make winter more comfortable and much cheaper.
Every time I throw food away, it feels like I'm tossing money straight into the bin. And I'm not alone: the average French household wastes 20 kg of food a year, including 7 kg still in packaging. That's about €240 gone. But there are simple ways to cut this waste without turning daily life into a strict routine.
I notice it every mid-September: the sun slips away earlier and my flat feels dim by dinnertime. That's when the lights go on—and when the electricity bill starts creeping up. The good news is that lighting is one of the easiest things to optimize. With a few small changes, I've cut mine almost in half without living in the dark.
For years, gas was the obvious choice in French kitchens. It was linked to convivial meals, flame precision, and sturdy equipment. But in 2025, the rules are shifting: induction is taking over, and rising energy bills remind us that cooking isn't just about taste. I've tried both, and here's what I learned.
With rising electricity prices, more and more households are turning to solar. But new installations are expensive, and a new trend is emerging: buying second-hand or refurbished solar panels. I looked into it and compared the promises with reality.
After two boom years, France's heat-pump market slowed sharply in 2025. Friends in Haute-Savoie received quotes 20–40% higher than in 2023, with longer wait times. A shortage of installers, reduced subsidies, and grid concerns have made the equation tougher.
Each week, a French household throws away about 2 kilos of food. I tested several solutions in my own kitchen and managed to cut my waste by four. Here are the simplest habits to adopt.
My first electricity bill in Marseille shocked me: €89 a month, with €35 of that from laundry and drying. Two years later, I'm down to €12 a month—and my clothes last longer. The switch? Cold-water washing, smarter loads, and almost no tumble dryer.
My partner's respiratory sensitivity made us rethink cleaning products. After testing more than fifty recipes, I kept five ingredients that cover almost everything: effective, safe, and budget-friendly.
A €20 plug-in power meter revealed a hard truth: 127 watts, 24/7, with devices “off.” Over a year, that's more than €250. Here are the seven usual suspects I found at home and in friends' flats.
When you live in a small apartment, composting seems impossible. Yet even in 35 square meters, I managed to turn my organic waste into something useful. Three years later, I've diverted over 200 kilos of food scraps from the trash.