The online program · 14-day transformation

Sustainable Living 101

Go green and become an eco-warrior: your 14-day transformation to an impactful yet effortless green lifestyle — ditch the eco-guilt without compromising your life or breaking the bank.

🎓 Harvard-certified📚 22 lectures♾️ Self-paced
"What if you could become a green pro — ditching the guilt — without compromising your lifestyle or breaking the bank?"
My lifestyle today — and where this program takes you
1 trash bag
Low waste

Less than one bag of non-recyclable landfill trash per year.

730 lives
Vegan

Animal lives saved each year in our 2-person household alone.

3.8 t CO₂
Footprint

My yearly carbon footprint — vs. 16 t for the average US person.

1,500 m²
Forest saved

Around six tennis courts of forest, every year.

$18,000
Money saved

Saved per year simply with the lifestyle changes I teach.

5,170 l
Water saved

About 35 bathtubs full of water, every single year.

What you'll learn

From eco-guilt to green pro, step by step

  • Self-analysis & goal setting — your changemaker type and your personal green plan
  • A green mindset — understand your real needs, ditch perfectionism, become a do'er
  • Sustainability pro knowledge — your carbon footprint, the Buyerarchy of Needs, the 5 R's
  • Concrete action — the Green Database of tips, swaps & hacks for kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe & energy
  • Lifestyle for the long run — navigating family, friends & climate-change skeptics
Start the course
Kick Off + Day 1–2 — Self-Analysis
Introduction & Manja's story, finding your 'why', your changemaker personality type, resource planning and setting your goals.
Day 3–4 — Adapting a Green Mindset
Saving resources by understanding your real needs, and how to ditch perfectionism and become a do'er.
Day 5–8 — Becoming a Sustainability Pro
Understanding and calculating your carbon footprint, the Buyerarchy of Needs, the 5 R's of sustainability — sealed with the final quiz.
Day 9–14 — Taking Action & the Afterparty
The Green Database & your green plan: sustainable kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe and energy use — plus keeping up your lifestyle around family, friends and skeptics.
Included

Everything you need, in one place

  • Video & audio lessons, tutorials, worksheets, quizzes
  • Your changemaker personality type + a personalized green plan
  • Available across all devices

"This woman is so passionate and educated on the world and the direction it's headed. She has transformed my understanding of what it really means to be eco-friendly."

— Caitlin, Gold Coast Australia

"Manja is the green friend you never knew your heart needed — so much insight, in the most non-judgy fashion."

— Kiawna, California USA
Start today

Your 14-day transformation starts now

The program is hosted on Udemy — enroll anytime, learn at your own pace, available across all devices.

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FAQ

Still not sure? Fair questions, honest answers

What is Sustainable Living 101?
An interactive video-based training program that teaches you how to live an impactful yet effortless green lifestyle and make confident, educated green choices aligned with your values — without guilt or overwhelm.
How does it work?
Upon enrollment you take the 14-day program step by step — videos, audios, tutorials, worksheets and resources, all self-paced on Udemy, with Manja's support.
When does it start, and how long do I have access?
Anytime — the current version is hosted on Udemy, so you can enroll today. The program is self-paced and available across all devices.
Do I have to go vegan or zero waste?
You don't have to do anything. The program helps you make your own informed decisions — no judgement, no pushing. You'll see your options, know their impact, and do what fits your life.
Isn't sustainable living expensive?
No — true sustainable living usually lowers your costs. You'll learn to free yourself from artificial "green" needs and greenwashing, and make choices that save money.
I live in a rural area / I'm on a budget — does it still fit?
Yes. Most lessons are changes in your home or mindset, designed for city and country living alike, with budget-friendly or free options throughout.

Haven't found your question? Email manja@green-living-academy.com 💌

What students say

"I learned a lot! Manja is super easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about various topics around sustainability and their applications. Can only recommend!"

— Georg, Freiburg Germany

"Honestly, I learn so much from Manja. I'm always sending people to her page! She's fantastic!"

— Dee, Barcelona Spain

"Manja has incredible knowledge and gave me the feeling of being welcome at any time. Every question was answered comprehensively."

— Saskia, Hilden Germany

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