Nokia: eco-policy, not eco-phones by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 They don’t have an “eco-phone”, but an eco-ethic. Nokia has won eco-awards for their commitment to the environment- including the …
Potty Diaries: pee pee on the train by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 When you’re trying to get a kid out of diapers as early as possible- to avoid the thousands of diapers, …
Potty diaries: starting to ask to go by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 In this installment of our diaper training journey, Inés has started to ask to go pee pee or poo poo, …
Potty diaries: time for underwear by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 After spending the summer with her potty training grandparents, faircompanies toddler Inés is now 18-months and fairly trained: she always …
Potty diaries: waiting for baby by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 In our attempt to save on all that diaper waste- either hundreds of disposables or water for washing the cloth …
Potty diaries: how to pull down your pants by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 After a month of training, faircompanies’ toddler 17-month-old Inés is starting to go potty on her own. In this installment of …
How to shampoo with baking soda and vinegar by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 We’ve cleaned everything with it- the sink, toilet, bathtub, refrigerator-, but we haven’t really dared to try baking soda as …
Permaculture: ecodesign and a return of the bees by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 Permaculture is “about creating sustainable human habitats by following nature’s patterns.” For homeowners Mark Feichtmeir and Karen Boness, the permaculture …
Growing your own: spinach on the terrace by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 If you’re interested in eating local, seasonal and/or organic, one of the easiest and cheapest options is to plant your …
Dagoba chocolate: another type of fairtrade bean by Kirsten Dirksen on June 2, 2009 Cocoa plantations can be ugly sites: wages are notoriously low and forced child labor is commonplace among the Ivory Coast …
