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Shopping guide Rotterdam
Discover the sustainable, local and circular shops from Rotterdam with COSH’s sustainable shopping map! A lot is happening in Rotterdam around 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 fair way. Or the collections are designed in Rotterdam and the production is outsourced to fairtrade production parties within or outsitde Europe.
Curious which circular, local and social brands you can discover in Rotterdam? You can read it here!
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, sustainable lifestyle products are made and designed by local makers. They do this on behalf of (large) companies and with their private label for sale at various retailers.
Durable bags made from old fire hoses
Unique, durable and sturdy: these are circular bags made from old fire hoses by the Rotterdam brand Eversom. Designer Ilse Evers consciously chose this material: old fire hoses do not become waste, but a new sustainable product. An Eversom bag reminds you that much more is possible than you already know and that waste can become a beautiful new product.
Sustainable and locally produced hamam towels
Looking for beautiful hammam towels that are 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.
Timeless designs, 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. Ethical and local!
A • Brandsma is a brand that focuses on high-quality women’s clothing inspired by vintage designs. With a focus on timeless and sustainable designs, Amber Brandsma strives to make clothing that meets the needs and wishes of her customers.
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 ethically and locally made in the Netherlands.
Locally made and made-to-order bags and jewellery
Looking for a timeless handbag or unique piece of jewellery? The designer Zoë Detrez makes special, made-to-order bags and jewellery in her atelier in Rotterdam. Her designs are elegant, minimalistic, genderless and seasonless. The bags and jewellery are made to order, which means that stocks are kept to a minimum.
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 sustainable 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.
Sustainable and ethically produced clothing
Looking for sustainable, comfortable and high-quality clothing? 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.
Ethisch gemaakte sieraden uit Bali
Looking for the perfect ring, bracelet or necklace? Let yourself and the planet shine with Xzota’s sustainable jewellery.
The handmade and ethical jewellery brand is dedicated to creating stylish and sustainable jewellery. 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.
Sustainable bags made from recycled truck tarps
Discover unique, 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 ethically takes place in Portugal, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania.
Sustainable and ethically made wallets
Looking for a beautiful, ethically responsible wallet? The Dutch brand Secrid offers high-quality, sustainable 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.
Colorful, ethical 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 sustainable purchase here. The Very Cherry collection is 100% fair trade, ethically produced in Europe, and mostly sustainable materials are used, such as linen and Ecovero viscose
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 fair way with respect for people and the environment. The Wereldwinkel Rotterdam Centrum is located in the sustainable department store De Groene Passage.
Eco department store in Rotterdam
Walk into De Groene Passage and discover various sustainable shops under one roof. In this ecological department store, you’ll find seven retailers with a human, animal and environmentally friendly collection. For example, the sustainable interior design shop Van Binnen, the fair trade gift shop De Wereldwinkel, the ecological supermarket Gimsel and the organic restaurant Spirit.
Local zero waste webshop
Are you curious about sustainable lifestyle products? No Waste Heroes makes it easy to try new eco-friendly, circular and animal-friendly lifestyle products. From shampoo bars to reusable cotton pads and bamboo toothbrushes, you’ll find everything together on one platform at No Waste Heroes.