All the sustainable organizations and initiatives in Netherlands
The Blokhuispoort is a cultural business-centre in the lively centre of Leeuwarden. Housed in a former prison, it is now full of creative initiatives, businesses, and pop-up shops- as well as eateries, a hostel, and a brand-new library. In inspiring surroundings, over 130 businesspeople (together) work to provide the most wonderful products and services. The…
Every Valentine’s Day seems to be about buying tons of gifts, chocolates and flowers, to express our commitment and appreciation for a special person this day. However there is someone who loves us all and shows it every day. Yes, it is our dear planet which provides us with everything we could imagine. Whether or…
Backstory It started in August 2018 when 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began a school strike for climate and this reason why it is considered a youth-led and also well-organised global climate strike movement. She started it while the Swedish election took place by sitting outside the Swedish Parliament, demanding urgent action regarding the climate crisis. At…
Backstory Arcadia started in 2018 by working together with Leeuwarden-Fryslan who was the European Capital of Culture for a year with a purpose of developing a province that could be proudly passed onto future generations. They are building on the motivation of the cultural capital to profile Fryslan as an important European region and to…
Kado en Sa, as shop where home accessories are made and sold. You can find it at Eeltje Folkertsmastrjitte 7, but also in their shop in Blokhuispoort and at various web shops and home improvement stores. They are responding to current living trends while trying to be creative and innovative. The most important thing…
Clinkt Pop-up is the place to be for creative, handmade products created in collaboration with other entrepreneurs. From keychains to greeting cards to jewelry boxes, you’ll find something different and unique every time. That’s because every 2-4 months they change the product assortment. The idea is to surprise the visitors and make them curious, making…
Shop in Atelier Friesch Hout is an Atelier located in Blokhuispoort in Leeuwarden. With prunings they make beautiful home accessories with a whimsy touch. Backstory Some time ago, the creator of Friesch Hout was looking for nice branches for her chickens to sit on in the large outdoor run in the garden and by…
Rogier Duintjer Tebbens has been intrigued all his life by the gems and minerals that occur in nature, that’s why in the past 6 years he has been collecting old vintage along with antique jewelry and gemstones with the aim of turning them into unique jewelry. In 2017 he set up his own workshop…
The Spark the Movement is an initiative that every study program and every school can join. Their purpose is to leave an impact by helping young people to discover how they – with their own talents and in a local context – can be of significance in an ever-changing world. „TOGETHER WE CAN STRENGTHEN AND ACCELERATE…
The Circulair Friesland it was founded by the Frisian business community formed by 25 companies and other important organizations in the beginning of 2016. They came together in order to create a more sustainable province with with bustling cities, picturesque villages and beautiful nature. Their desire is to to convert habits into circular ambitions and to…