Escape the Office: Kantoor Karavaan
Some of us escape to nature to unwind when we’re overwhelmed by work responsibilities. But why not take your work
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Transformations to Sustainability on the Waterfront
Not too long ago, waterfronts were the thriving industrial hubs and ports on the backs
Notes from a Sustainability Study Abroad Program
Sustainable Amsterdam recently hosted a group from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for a study
IJ-hallen flea-market
Consumption is the archenemy of sustainability which is why we all need to rethink the things we buy and throw away. But those of us not ready
How Amsterdam Became Bike Friendly (Again)
Much has been written about Amsterdam as the “cycling capital of the world”. So what can other cities learn from
EcoMama – Comfortable & Conscious Accommodations
Study groups often ask us to recommend accommodations that are in line with
Cityplot Urban Educational Garden
A few years ago Cityplot opened their Educational Garden in the Volkstuinpark Sloterdijkermeer between Westerpark
Amsterdam’s Houseboats
Houseboats add another dimension to Amsterdam’s beautiful canals. Living on water became popular after the Second World War, when the city suffered from
Sustainable Chocolate: Chocolatemakers Amsterdam
Typically chocolate is not thought of as a local and sustainable product, especially in
Recovering Bikes from Amsterdam’s Canals
Amsterdam is infamous for its bikes and canals, but in an unexpected combination, the city recovers as many as 20,000 bikes
Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen (AWD)
Located just to the west of Amsterdam, the Waterleidingduinen is a beautiful area where you can enjoy nature and see where
Amsterdam Drinking Water
Do you know where your drinking water comes from? If you pay bills or own a boat in Amsterdam you are familiar with Waternet.