Notes from a Sustainability Study Abroad ProgramSustainable Amsterdam recently hosted a group from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for a study
IJ-hallen flea-marketConsumption 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 AccommodationsStudy groups often ask us to recommend accommodations that are in line with
Cityplot Urban Educational GardenA few years ago Cityplot opened their Educational Garden in the Volkstuinpark Sloterdijkermeer between Westerpark
Amsterdam’s HouseboatsHouseboats 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 AmsterdamTypically chocolate is not thought of as a local and sustainable product, especially in
Recovering Bikes from Amsterdam’s CanalsAmsterdam 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 WaterDo you know where your drinking water comes from? If you pay bills or own a boat in Amsterdam you are familiar with Waternet.
Green Roofs in AmsterdamIf you’ve ever had a chance to peek into the stately canal houses in Amsterdam you’ve seen the lovely gardens hidden behind the façades. These green
I Can Change the World with My Two HandsI can change the world with my two hands is a community garden project in Amsterdam West started by Natascha Hagenbeek