14 October 2024
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Discover the more sustainable, local and circular shops from Rotterdam with the shopping map by COSH! A lot is happening in Rotterdam regarding circularity and social entrepreneurship. In the heart of the city you’ll find various local production ateliers where collections are produced in a social and fairer way. Or the collections are designed in Rotterdam and the production is outsourced to fairtrade production parties within or outside Europe.
More ethical production in local ateliers in and around Rotterdam
MADE out of
More sustainable lifestyle products from local makers
Making an impact locally, socially and ecologically is Made Out Of’s mission. In the production atelier of Made Out Of, near Rotterdam, lifestyle products are made more sustainably and designed by local makers. They do this on behalf of (large) companies and with their private label for sale at various retailers.
Oxious
More Sustainably and locally produced hamam towels
Looking for beautiful hamam towels that are more sustainably and ethically produced? At Oxious you’ll find a collection of high-quality hammam towels and accessories in which sustainability, social entrepreneurship and ethical production are in their core business. Part of the collection is produced in Turkey through the ‘Women Project’ and part in their local production workshop in Rotterdam.
A • Brandsma
Timeless designs, more ethically and locally produced in Rotterdam
Amber Brandsma’s atelier in the heart of Rotterdam is home to the refined women’s label A • Brandsma. From here, the collection is not only designed but also made. Local and also more ethical!
A • Brandsma is a brand that focuses on high-quality women’s clothing inspired by vintage designs. With a focus on timeless and more sustainable designs, Amber Brandsma strives to make clothing that meets the needs and wishes of her customers.
HEDONE
Social streetwear label
HEDONE is a local Rotterdam label where young talent gets a fair chance at success. The organisation offers at-risk youth an alternative to express their talents instead of ending up in the drug environment. The fantastic streetwear brand gives young people the perspective and guidance to become a production manager, designer or entrepreneur. The clothing is locally produced in the Netherlands, in a more ethical way.
olga korstanje
Handmade leather bags and accessories
Looking for a unique bag? Then visit olga korstanje in Rotterdam: this is a store and maker’s atelier in one with a vast collection of more sustainably and locally made bags. The collection of her own label O* olga korstanje consists of leather bags and accessories that owner Olga makes herself in her atelier at the store. The designs are timeless, there is little stock to prevent surpluses, and she often works to order.
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More ethical production in ateliers in or outside Europa
OSKA
More sustainably and ethically produced clothing
Looking for comfortable and high-quality clothing which is more sustainable? Then you’ve come to the right place at OSKA in Rotterdam! In this spacious and bright store, you’ll find an extensive clothing collection for women, often made from natural fabrics such as GOTS-certified cotton, linen, wool, hemp and lyocell. Most of the collection is produced in Europe and part in China, with which the brand has had a good and fair trade partnership for over 25 years.
Xzota
Jewelry from Bali, made in a more ethical way
Looking for the perfect ring, bracelet or necklace? Let yourself and the planet shine with Xzota’s jewellery.
The handmade and more ethical jewelry brand is dedicated to creating jewelry that is both stylish and more sustainable. Designer Tessy uses high-quality and sometimes recycled materials in the designs. She works with her mother and local artisan goldsmiths in Bali for the production.
Freitag Rotterdam
more Sustainable bags made from recycled truck tarps
Discover unique, more sustainable bags from Freitag, made from recycled truck tarps and seat belts. They are not only stylish but also environmentally conscious. The prototypes are designed and sewn in the factory in Switzerland; in addition, the rest of the production takes place in a more ethical way in Portugal, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania.
Secrid
more Sustainably and ethically made wallets
Looking for a beautiful, more ethically responsible wallet? The Dutch brand Secrid offers high-quality and locally-made wallets. The basic collection is unisex and timeless, and they also regularly release collections with unique materials and designs. The Secrid wallet is produced in the Netherlands and works with social ateliers.
Very Cherry
Colorful, fairtrade and vintage-inspired women’s clothing
At the Very Cherry brand store in Rotterdam, you’ll find a colourful collection of vintage-inspired clothing and accessories for women. From elegant jumpsuits and dresses with prints to various (hair) accessories, you’ll find it in this beautiful boutique! You can also be sure that you are making a more sustainable purchase here. The Very Cherry collection is 100% fair trade, more ethically produced in Europe, and mostly sustainable materials are used, such as linen and Ecovero viscose
Wereldwinkel Rotterdam Centrum
Fair trade gift shop
Are you looking for an original and fair trade gift? Then visit the Wereldwinkel Rotterdam Centrum. Here you’ll find beautiful products from all over the world that are made in a fairer way with respect for people and the environment. The Wereldwinkel Rotterdam Centrum is located in the department store De Groene Passage.
De Groene Passage
Department store in Rotterdam with a more ecological offer
Walk into De Groene Passage and discover various more sustainable shops under one roof. In this department store, you’ll find seven retailers with a human, animal and environmentally friendly collection. For example, the more sustainable interior design shop Van Binnen, the fair trade gift shop De Wereldwinkel, the more ecological supermarket Gimsel and the organic restaurant Spirit.
