A walk in the woods, whether in the winter in the snow or in the summer under the cool canopy, offers so much - and completely free! That is why it is all the more important that he remains in his form. This calls for appropriate and respectful behavior in the forest.
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NIKIN führt neu einen Blog, in dem regelmässig ganz unterschiedliche Themen angesprochen und diskutiert werden. Hast auch Du einen Gedanken, den du schon lange mal niederschreiben und teilen wolltest? Dann sende uns Deinen Text und vielleicht steht unter dem nächsten Post dein eigener Name!
Plastic – the threat of the seas
Posted on February 08 2019
A walk in the woods, whether in the winter in the snow or in the summer under the cool canopy, offers so much - and completely free! That is why it is all the more important that he remains in his form. This calls for appropriate and respectful behavior in the forest.
The forests of this world - habitat, water storage, oxygen factories
Posted on January 10 2019
A forest is much more than just a collection of green-and-brown shapes that tower into the sky and shade us in the summer, but rather an ingenious natural wonder that, through its complexity, provides habitat, water storage, and last but not least produces vital oxygen for us
Sugarcane paper - guaranteed tree-free!
Posted on January 10 2019
More than 40 percent of the world's wood is processed into paper products such as newspapers or copy paper. Sugarcane - the sustainable alternative.
Where does my product come from?
Posted on January 10 2019
Do you actually know where, by whom and under what circumstances all the things you consume daily are made? Open your eyes and be aware of what you are buying.
Why go fast, when can go slow?
Posted on January 09 2019
Not only are we humans constantly in stress, but the fashion industry is too. The goods should be produced and sold as cheaply as possible. Working conditions are terrible in many places and the materials are often harmful to the environment. Something does not work ... Slow Fashion - relax and take it easy!
Less is more - consuming consciously changes the world
Posted on December 10 2018
Today we live in a consumer and, unfortunately, in a disposable society. The consequences of such a lifestyle are fatal and no longer sustainable. What can you do personally to counter this negative process? Learn it here!
Bamboo - a sustainable alternative to wood and plastic
Posted on November 27 2018
Bamboo as a versatile and sustainable alternative? Not only in the production of our TreeSocks, the vegetable raw material is used - it brings many other great benefits.
A day in the life of a tree planter
Posted on November 12 2018
"The tree planter "What is it? Where does a tree planter work? Is this a real profession? How does his everyday life look like? We have pursued these questions and imagine: The tree planter.
Why buy water PET bottles is a nonsensical trend in Switzerland
Posted on October 07 2018
"To fill one liter of water, it takes three or four liters of tap water. "In addition, the production of a PET bottle requires petroleum, a resource whose reserves will eventually be used up." In Switzerland, we enjoy a privilege of which many other countries only Dreaming: turn on the tap and enjoy tap water directly, but that does not stop us from carrying home a gallon of bottled water or buying a bottle of water at the kiosk on the way to work.
The highlights of the NIKIN Skate Contest 2018 at a glance.
Posted on September 10 2018
A bright blue sky with warm 27 ° C, over 40 registered skaters from young to old, funky sounds, the beer cool and the sausage sizzling on the grill - the conditions for the first NIKIN skate contest in Hammerpark Lenzburg could hardly be better. The entire profit is then passed on to our tree planting partner One Tree Planted and invested in the worldwide planting of trees.
Paper without deforestation - that is indeed possible!
Posted on September 07 2018
The massive consumption of paper - a global problem that needs to be addressed at the roots. Learn about alternatives to traditional paper and how to minimize your own consumption.
OneTreePlanted Visit in Canada / USA 2018
Posted on August 17 2018
4 boys, 7 days, 2 countries, 1000 impressions. In the summer of 2018, NIKIN traveled overseas to meet Matt Hill, founder of his tree planting partner One Tree Planted. Experience the tree planting trip through Canada and the USA.
OneTreePlanted - let's plant trees!
Posted on May 17 2018
As you probably already know, NIKIN is thinking of planting trees around the world. But maybe you jumped directly into NIKIN's offerings, without informing you exactly what exactly this OneTreePlanted means and what I mean by that NIKIN. So to save you the trouble to investigate yourself, I just introduce OneTreePlanted.
The tree - a masterpiece of nature
Posted on April 24 2018
Already the last article was about the tree and the devastating consequences of its disappearance. The following text will once again deal with the topic "tree" - it would be a pity to dedicate only one report to it. But this time, we're leaving the dark side of deforestation and focusing on exciting, interesting and amazing facts.
How anyone can do something about deforestation
Posted on April 03 2018
Despite the benefits that human beings benefit from every day, the tree is not given as much respect everywhere as it deserves. Regardless, the forest clearing is carried out worldwide. This for reasons such as the exploitation of natural resources, the creation of agricultural land or the transformation of forests into plantations. We tell you what you can do about it!
The long way in the right direction
Posted on January 14 2018
Of course I am interested in the future. I want to spend the rest of my life in it. "- Mark Twain
I'd like to start by quoting a quote that is as relevant and relevant today as it was when it was said, if not more importantly. The future. A complex term that makes people argue. What will the future bring ...
A single tree does not make a forest, but every now and then it is the rest of a forest
Posted on November 18 2017
This was once said by German photographer Thomas Häntsch. Is not it really true when you think more closely? Far from our present, vast areas are exploited, forests cleared, and the greatest possible profit drawn from the whole business. It is tragic, because even here, in the immediate vicinity, the forests are becoming rarer and ...