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Asparagus in January or strawberries in February. It’s become very obvious ― in order to produce these products, temperatures have to be significantly warmer than here, be it outdoors or in a greenhouse. This means that a number of fruits and vegetables haul a large backpack of CO2 due to cultivation and transport. But what […]

A cup of coffee in the morning, a glass of wine in the evening, and a bottle of mineral water in between. Have you ever wondered about the environmental impact of beverages? I looked into the eco-climate footprint of drinks and found out why the cheapest beverage option is also by far the best option […]

See what I did there? Chances are, when you think of green, you picture parks, gardens and open spaces.And of course that’s absolutely right. Open spaces are enormously important for the climate. But today’s blog is not about green spaces, it’s about green finance. About international financial flows and sustainable, climate-friendly investments.Where to put your […]

For many, the most beautiful time of year is Christmas. The home is decorated, delicious food is prepared, and presents are exchanged with loved ones in celebration of Christmas. What all these things mean for the environment and the climate can quickly get lost in the holiday frenzy.In England, a study showed that 80% more […]

Celebrating Christmas together with a feast: For many this is a special occasion in the spirit of giving. For the festive meal, meat or fish is frequently on the menu. However, worldwide meat production is responsible for 14.5% of all greenhouse gases, or 7.1 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalents, every year. So why not try our […]

MYBLUEPLANET’s new ClimateActions app was launched recently. It promises to reduce one’s ecological footprint with challenges, games and fun. But is it really that simple?It’s finally hereEven before the launch on September 20, we tested the ClimateActions app, searched for bugs, prepared events and promotions, but I never tried the app in practice. Meanwhile that […]

What do chia seeds, goji berries and quinoa have in common? That’s right: They have been in vogue for several years and score points with abundant nutrients and vital substances. They should make you healthy, fit and beautiful. The catch: The trendy superfoods often come from far away and cause an enormous amount of CO2. […]

Due to the Covid-19 crisis, many commuters are working from home and high-risk groups and others are choosing to avoid unnecessary travel by public transport. As a result, the number of daily passengers using public transportation has dropped to all-time lows. There is no question that the crisis has caused many people to question the […]

The other day I heard someone exclaim, “Holidays in Switzerland are all very well, but there’s no sea.” At home I wondered… If I didn’t go to Italy, Spain or France in the summer; or Thailand or Egypt, do I really miss the sea? What does that actually mean? The sea…I close my eyes and […]

Over the past few weeks, everyone has been spending a little more time in the kitchen than usual. While some whipped up gourmet meals, others were satisfied with a simple plate of pasta. The nice thing is that everybody can become heroes in the kitchen: climate heroes. Because the kitchen is the perfect place to […]