Loves a comment: "I don't know if it is sustainable on the long run, but I recently..."August 21 2012
"Possibly the economic crisis in the Mediterranean countries will help. For example the following news item reports that the use of bicycles has increased a lot in Greece. Still, these countries need support and creative ideas from the Dutch: the country with the highest bicycle/capita rate. There is work to be done over there! We need to inspire our co-Europeans and make them choose the most sustainable transport that exists: the "fiets"! http://www.leaderpost.com/travel/Many+Greeks+ditch+cars+cheaper+ride/7080706/story.html"August 17 2012 on Promote urban cycling in a city with high automobile dependency. Less...
"Check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_dependency and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_transportation"August 4 2012 on Promote urban cycling in a city with high automobile dependency. Less...
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Promote urban cycling in a city with high automobile dependency. Less cars, noise and pollution. More safety and a healthier economy. August 4 2012
"We'd better worry and care about animals in natural environments. Loss of biodiversity. Degradation of ecosystems. Extinction of species. But pets? "August 4 2012 on Adopt a pet. And convince at least 10 people to adopt a pet too....
Adopt a pet. And convince at least 10 people to adopt a pet too. Share the experience of how the adoption was and how it changed the life of the pets and the new owners :) August 4 2012
"Inspiring talk indeed, thanks for posting. I agree that even deserts are full of possibilities. Have a look at the second item in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gFiyirnsHJU on greenhouses in the desert, using solar power and seawater."July 29 2012 on Oxygen makes the world a better place! So plant some bushes and...
Lots of people find it hard to be unemployed, and start to question their self-worth. Find a way to motivate them to reach out to share their talents with the world. July 29 2012
Go to the hospital, and make a patient laugh everyday :-) July 29 2012
"Check this out for more info: http://www.gemeinwohl-oekonomie.org/en/uber-uns/gwo-in-3-min/ "July 18 2012 on Arrange an interview with Christian Felber, dancer and person behind...
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Arrange an interview with Christian Felber, dancer and person behind the "Common Welfare Economy". See how these approaches can be applied to your environment July 18 2012
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Europe in crisis? Collaborate with an NGO or within a social project in the poorest European country next door: Albania. July 12 2012
"But if you dig in a desert it´s hard to find water. I like the idea of planting trees, though."July 12 2012 on Oxygen makes the world a better place! So plant some bushes and...
Oxygen makes the world a better place! So plant some bushes and trees, or dig a pond and let there be algae. (Yipee!) I suppose its best to do this in a poor ecosystem like a lawn or a desert. July 12 2012
Start up a Nonprofit 2.0, let the users and donators decide where the money goes, make sure all who work there are volunteers. Transparancy is the key; put it all online and let users manage the whole Nonprofit organisation including finances.. claim WEwanttomaketheworldabetterplace.com June 25 2012
Maarten, do this every month extra: pick the best three ideas of last month you like: the most fun, the most creative/unknown outcome or consequences and the most impactful and repost them to next month's proposals. June 16 2012
Check your average energy consumption with a plug in powermeter and try to reduce power and gas usage by 30% in a month. That adds value to the environment for sure. And it's easy. June 16 2012
Live 1 Month Without Spending Money. June 11 2012
Organize activities for children in disadvantaged districts who are not able to on a summerholiday; inspire other people to help you with f.e. sports, dance or theatre. June 11 2012
For one month only walk or ride the bike or use other vehicles that don't harm the environment. June 11 2012