Looking Back at My Sustainable Student Journey
This month, I officially finished my bachelor’s. In these last few weeks, I’ve been looking back on my journey as a student, as well as my sustainability journey. In this article, I want to share…
Hamburg Green City Guide
As I handed in my thesis last month, I was exhausted. For the first time in months, I could think about my life after the deadline. My past-self had booked a get-away trip to Hamburg…
Books that Shaped my Sustainability Journey
If you're a bookworm looking for your next great read, no need to look further! In this article, I’ve compiled a list of must-read books that shaped my sustainable journey. So grab a cozy blanket,…
Sustainable Volunteer Work
With climate change making headlines almost daily, you might feel hopeless. Some might also feel more and more inclined to do something about it. Where do you start? What can you do? In this article,…
A Deep Dive into VSA Tilburg
When I start a new academic year, I evaluate what I want to do in the upcoming year. I visit the introduction week, look at all the stands of student associations and consider if I…
Circular Economy: Evaluating Sustainable Department Stores
Since I lived in Nijmegen, I have been able to check out and shop at the sustainable department store. After the opening in Nijmegen in 2014, sustainable department stores popped up in different cities such…
Three Steps to make a Gift more Sustainable
Sometimes I struggle with giving presents. How do you give someone something meaningful, within budget, and not harmful to the planet? The mission seems impossible. But after a little research, I discovered three steps to…
Sustainable Software Engineering
Last year, I started programming as part of an internship. What started as a fun learning experience, has now turned into a big passion of mine. Another passion of mine is sustainability, and I have…