Eco-friendly crafts with children: Ice cube boat

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Making ice cube boats yourself causes extremely little waste and is therefore not only good for the environment but also for the wallet. The children enjoy making the boats and learning how water forms into ice. They can float the finished boats in a bowl or stream and keep track of them until the ice has melted.

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Fragrant dustbin

Rubbish bins are collection points for rotting food waste. So it's no wonder that the worst odours escape when you open the bin. To make the bin less unpleasant, you need to replace these bad odours with good ones....

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Omega 3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans

Omega 3 for vegetarians

Omega 3 fatty acids are important for the health of the body and are said to prevent heart disease. In connection with omega 3 fatty acids, oily fish, which are very rich in omega 3, are mentioned in particular. Many people therefore wonder whether vegetarians and vegans are getting enough omega 3 fatty acids if they do not eat one of the main sources of the nutrient, namely fish.

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