by Erica Isaacson | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably
Zero waste … with kids? In a major city? Yes! Zero waste isn’t about being perfect. It’s about doing lots of little things as consistently as you can. Erica Isaacson shares manageable strategies for Amsterdam families to reduce waste. I decided to start down the...
by Reema Nagpal | Children, Children's Activities, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Spring
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, it is the perfect time to engage children in fun and meaningful activities that promote environmental awareness and stewardship. From hands-on crafts to inspiring books, here are some suggestions to make this Earth Day engaging...
by Niina Nuottamo | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Travel
Can’t bear to part with your bike over the holiday period? Finnish Mama Niina Nuottamo enjoyed a car-free camping holiday with her family. Here are her top tips for taking a family-load of bicycles on public transport. Imagine a camping holiday with two...
by Genevieve Haywood | Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Summer
Art Camps ArchiKids During the art camp children are guided to build imaginary cities, houses, landscapes and many more… The variety of materials and exploration of the nearby park become the starting point of their creative projects. In English. Ages: 5 – 11 years...
by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Shopping
In the previous article in the Amsterdam Mamas climate series, Keeping it Cool, we discussed how individual actions can help reduce emissions… But what if we also shift our focus to creating a more circular world? We live in a world built ‘of, by and for’ a linear...