Ecology & Society

Buying seasonally and regionally can be a real benefit - for the environment, for your wallet and, above all, for your taste buds. For your next shopping trip, make a resolution to buy just one seasonal item. You will taste the difference.

80.000 hours in the office - countless opportunities for sustainable decisions. The Blue Angel makes it easy: as the oldest ecolabel in the world, it offers reliable guidance for paper, printers, furniture and more. From Steinbeis recycled paper to low-emission devices - this article shows how certified office products can make everyday working life more environmentally friendly, healthier and of higher quality.

Find out how Forest Gum creates an alternative to conventional chewing gum with natural gum from sustainable, FSC-certified harvesting - naturally and with a regional commitment to forest protection through the scientific "Wild Growth Project".

Waste fasting as a good resolution: reduce waste with practical zero-waste tips for everyday life. Discover how recycled products, second-hand fashion and swap meets contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.

How can the complex interrelationships of environmental protection be explained to children without moralising? How can enthusiasm for nature, which is right on our own doorstep, be awakened? Quite simply: through play.

Where no plan rules, but life itself, a primeval forest is created in the centre of Germany. The Hainich National Park is more than just an excursion destination - it is a living archive and a powerful plea for the value of true wilderness. A visit that reminds us why protecting our forests is not an option, but a necessity.