Sustainable Shopping
Let’s make one thing clear: you’re already doing great. You’re outdoors, staying active, and ready to give the regional economy a boost— but if you’re going to do it, do it right. You’ll enjoy your purchase more when you know it’s made completely guilt-free, with attention to people and the environment. Here, you will discover the most beautiful handmade items, the most conscious entrepreneurs, and local markets.
Dille & Kamille
In 1974, the first Dille & Kamille opened its doors, and since then, it has become an integral part of our streetscape. In our fast-paced world, Dille & Kamille wants to show that there is another way and inspire people to live consciously, in harmony with each other and nature. They do this, of course, with their product range: when you walk in, you see that their goods are made from natural materials. Many wooden and glass items that feel sturdy and last long. The cleaning products they sell also contain no microplastics and are probably still found in your grandmother's cleaning cabinet. Not only is their product range sustainable, but their initiatives also aim to bring about change. For example, they don’t participate in 'Black Friday,' but instead celebrate 'Green Friday' and share many tips for living more sustainably.
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Conceptstore Nørd
Suus and Gerard, the owners of Conceptstore Nørd, prefer to collaborate with small, independent designers and sell products with a story. For example, the beautiful bags and laptop sleeves from Hindbag are made from 100% organic cotton. The design of these bags is 100% ethically certified and is done within an NGO. The female employees earn three times the local standard wage. The seamstresses receive quality training, and their children have access to education. This creates a positive social impact. Hindbag is not the only beautiful brand available in the store. Curious? Then step inside at Sint Jacobsstraat 10.
Visit Nørd
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Nestled among the most beautiful buildings in Leeuwarden
biological
Between the beautiful Central Pharmacy in Art Nouveau style and the old Bonifatius Church, there is a small hidden alley. Here you will find the organic supermarket Ekoplaza. Ekoplaza focuses on themes such as organic dynamic farming, fair trade production, conscious packaging choices, and vital living. “In daily life, you constantly have to make choices. By choosing well together, we change the world every day. Plate by plate, cart by cart, basket by basket. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone. We provide food from growers and farmers we know personally; you pay a fair price for food that has been treated well. Not too much, but also not too little. Together, we work towards a food chain that makes sense. Organic? Yes, of course. But especially local, personally selected by us, sustainably transported, and packaged with as little plastic as possible. You can hold us to that. Because that better world will only come if we do it together.”
While in the supermarket you can sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed—because let’s face it, it can be quite a lot: the people, the radio, the busyness at the self-checkout, loud advertisements, and shelves full of chips and cola—the aisles in Ekoplaza are spacious, there’s no music playing, and you don’t have to scan anything yourself. This makes it not only a conscious choice but also a pleasant shopping experience.
Sustainable enjoyment - Lovely
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come and drink coffee
At Fer, you can enjoy the tastiest cups of coffee. And the coffee tastes even better knowing that the beans are produced fair trade! Enjoy organic juices and lemonades, a delicious (oat) cappuccino, the best Japanese matcha (cold or hot!), and a vegan piece of orange cake. Are you a big fan? Then you can also buy coffee beans at Fer to brew your (honest) cup of joe at home.
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come eat cake
Pip's Delicious is the place for every sweet tooth. From delicious cakes to freshly baked cookies, there's something for everyone. And you can get it all completely plant-based! Allergies or dietary preferences? No problem: at Pip's Delicious, you can find treats that are sugar-free, lactose-free, soy-free, or gluten-free. The motto is no coincidence: "delicious cakes for everyone!"
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come dine
At Unia 12, you can enjoy delicious, fresh, and local food. They cook with ingredients from the area—preferably sourced directly from the farmer—and focus on seasonal produce. That's why the menu is small and changes frequently. You can also purchase the paintings and artworks on the walls, created by a local artist.
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the friday market
Every Friday, you can go to the Friday market at Wilhelminaplein for your small and large groceries. From vegetables to flowers and from clothing to vacuum cleaner bags, the Friday market has everything you need for your household.
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the farmers' market
the farmers' market
In the Vijzelstraat, you'll find a cozy little regional market every first Saturday of the month. By the way, the Vijzelstraat can also be visited on other days: the charming small shops of local artists and entrepreneurs are open from Wednesday to Saturday.
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The Streekboer
The Streekboer
At the Streekboer, you can order the tastiest fresh, organic local products through the website. From frozen meat to seasonal vegetables and from (honest) honey to homemade jam: you can pick it up at various times and locations in Leeuwarden.
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De wereld van thee
De wereld van thee
Monique en Huub, eigenaren van De Wereld van Thee, hebben partners als BeeStreet in de arm genomen, waarmee ze een sterke verbondenheid vormen op het gebied van duurzaamheid en vergroening. Ze verkopen ook direct-trade koffie uit Finca Turriolka. Het is een schitterend terrein met koffievelden en ongerepte natuur waar veel dieren in het wild voorkomen.
