Nutrition, Sustainability Catherine Polet Nutrition, Sustainability Catherine Polet

How to have a more sustainable Christmas season

We are approaching this time of the year again.

How can you make a positive impact this season?

  • Adopting a more sustainable lifestyle?

  • Having enough time to prepare everything?

Let’s face it, each year is the same, and each year we tell ourselves that this year, we will make it better!

Don’t stress, I have prepared some easy ways to adopt a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle, without worrying about your impact on our planet, your time and your health.

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Health, Sustainability, Zero Waste, DIY Catherine Polet Health, Sustainability, Zero Waste, DIY Catherine Polet

Homemade candles for your health

When you make your own candles, your creativity also increases positive emotions, reduces depressive symptoms and anxiety, and improves the function of your immune system.

And you are making a positive impact on our planet. You reuse, recycle and transform. Candles are a wonderful gift for Christmas. And if you have kids, they will love to get involved.

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Sustainability, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy Catherine Polet Sustainability, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy Catherine Polet

Senbazuru - 1000 Origami cranes

One thousand Origami cranes (千 羽 鹤 Senbazuru) is a set of one thousand cranes made of Origami paper (鹤 tsuru) held together by strings. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand Origami cranes will have their wish granted by a crane, such as a long life or healing from illness or injury.

This makes them popular as gifts for close friends and family. The Japanese crane is one of the mystical creatures (others include the dragon and the turtle), and is said to live for a thousand years.

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Sustainability, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy Catherine Polet Sustainability, Mindfulness, Meditation, Art Therapy Catherine Polet

Origami - the Japanese art of paper folding

Origami (折り紙, from oru, to fold, and kami, paper) is the Japanese name for the art of paper folding. The only requirement for origami is a piece of paper, making it one of the most accessible arts.

Spending time making origami is like a moment of meditation, of mindfulness. It's a great way to take a break during this busy month of December.

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Sustainability Catherine Polet Sustainability Catherine Polet

The Power of Sustainability

Sustainable living starts with lifestyle changes

If you really want to reduce your impact on the environment, start by making small but important lifestyle changes. Small steps are the way to a sustainable and conscious lifestyle.

Avoiding plastic bags or reducing meat consumption may seem insignificant, but these small actions can lead to dramatic changes in the world, as those around you start to follow your example.

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Health, Wellbeing, Sustainability Catherine Polet Health, Wellbeing, Sustainability Catherine Polet

How to make simple cleaning products yourself

Who doesn't know the satisfying feeling after a thorough spring cleaning? Everything shines, smells good and feels so clean.

Why make your own cleaning products? You may be asking yourself why you should make your own cleaning products? Making your own cleaning products has a few big advantages. Here’s how you can make two simple cleaning products yourself.

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