Otfried Preußler und seine bekanntesten Kinderbücher
Heute tauchen wir ein in die magische Welt von Otfried Preußler, einem der bekanntesten und beliebtesten deutschen Kinderbuchautoren. Seine Geschichten haben Generationen von Kindern verzaubert und begeistern auch heute noch Groß und Klein. Wer war Otfried Preußler? Otfried Preußler wurde 1923 in Reichenberg (heute Liberec, Tschechien) geboren. Nach Kriegsgefangenschaft und Vertreibung ließ er sich […]
Second-hand shopping trick: With this genious tool you can find the best pre-loved pieces online
Faircado, a second-hand shopping assistant that suggests pre-loved alternatives for what you’re searching for online.
Faircado: your sustainable shopping assistant – a real alternative to Amazon?
The second-hand market is booming. However, it is no longer so easy to keep track of all the sustainable online offers. So how about a smart browser extension to help with that?
Repairing and Upcycling Leather Goods: 5 Creative Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Your Beloved Items
Do you have a favorite leather handbag or pair of shoes that have seen better days? Don’t toss them out just yet! With a little creativity and some simple repairs, you can give your leather goods a new lease on life and reduce your environmental impact. Repairing and upcycling leather goods not only saves money, […]
Mastering the Art of Second-Hand Furniture Shopping: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings on a Budget
Are you interested in eco-friendly home furnishings? Maybe you’re on a tight budget and would like to make some savings as well. Look nowhere else! It’s best to look for second-hand furniture when shopping. We’ll show you how to shop for used furniture like an expert in this article. 1. Plan ahead It’s […]
The Future of Shopping: Will Second-Hand Become More Popular in the Future?
Second-hand shopping has been experiencing massive growth in the past couple of years. But what are the reasons behind that growth? Thanks to the rise of the re-commerce industry, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increased environmental awareness, second-hand shopping is becoming more popular by the day, especially among the younger generation. […]
The Environmental Cost of Online Shopping
E-commerce has drastically revolutionized the way people browse and shop, especially after the pandemic. Consumers are one click away from getting what they want, shipped directly to their doorstep. Shopping for items conveniently from any device at any moment has increased online shopping. Nowadays, e-commerce has grown to be much more than just a platform […]
Why Coconut Oil for Hair is a Must-Try: 3 Effective Ways to Nourish Your Locks
Those who want to nourish their hair naturally and sustainably have long turned to coconut oil as a go-to product. It makes sense that coconut oil for hair has been used for generations as a natural moisturizer and conditioner. Our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers have been using it for centuries for its vitamins, minerals, and […]
Tips for Buying Sustainable Footwear: Can Shoes Be Sustainable at All?
Can footwear be sustainable at all? Nowadays, new sneakers drop every week and so is landfill waste. Promoting newness and massive consumption over circular and sustainable business models leads to a climate disaster. According to the Department of the Interior, every year in the US, people throw away over 300 million pairs of shoes, 95% […]
Evoléna de Wilde d’Estmael: “We want to make the re-commerce bigger than the e-commerce”
After winning the award of the Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen the two founders of faircado look optimistic into the future. Their platform, a browser extension for second-hand products, steps into a booming market. We talked with Evoléna de Wilde d’Estmael about her vision of a second-hand revolution.