Geneva is the only canton that does not have a “pay as you pollute” trash bag tax. It seems we have been granted, or perhaps taken, another year to reach a federally imposed objective of recycling 50% of our household waste. Currently, we stand at 48.6%.
Hackathons, in short, aim to pool and develop ideas that anyone might have by providing a workspace, a dedicated time slot, expert help, and manpower.
After 5 minutes of backbreaking work I decided it would be cheaper to rent a rototiller than pay for a physiotherapist.
The AIWC Welcome Coffee (casual presentation at 10:30) is a great way to learn about our resources and opportunities to explore Geneva and Switzerland with other women.
At home we tried the gear shifting techniques and improved our consumption by 2 liters per 100 km. Assuming 15,000 km/year, we will use 300 liters less fuel thus saving nearly CHF 500.
The AIWC Welcome Coffee (casual presentation at 10:30) is a great way to learn about our resources and opportunities to explore Geneva and Switzerland with other women.
Last week I wanted to call the radio station to point out that we weren’t suffering from the Bise which they kept referring to. It was obviously the Bise Noire.
Cardon is a mean spiky plant the Genevois have adopted as their own. Only one friend has taken on the challenge of stripping off the spikes and blanching the stalks. Never again, she said.
February is a funny month in Geneva. There are touches of spring with tiny flowers but the weather can turn nasty and cold at any moment. That’s why this year we are trying something new: a Winter Open House to get you out of your home and meeting new friends.
Think you know everything about Switzerland? Here are a few sample rounds from our Trivia Night at the Club.
