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Dunkler Himmel über grünem Hügel, mit "CO2 Kompensation" und Pfeilen nach oben und unten.

CO2 compensation: Trusted organizations, certificates and climate protection projects

One thing is clear: our lifestyle produces vast amounts of harmful substances that pollute the environment. A completely emission-free life would be desirable, but unfortunately, it's not feasible ...

Frau holt ein Produkt aus einem Lagerregal, unten steht "Online-Lagerverkauf" auf buntem Hintergrund.

This is how our online warehouse sale works

The concept behind our 'warehouse sale' has always been to offer products that couldn't be listed in our online shop due to minor flaws . For example, fair fashion clothing with small stains, dente...

Person gestaltet DIY-Adventskalender mit nachhaltigen Produkten wie Schokolade und Kerze auf einem Tisch.

Ideas for your DIY advent calendar - sustainable, fair & affordable!

The Christmas season is just around the corner again. Spending time with loved ones and family suddenly isn't as easy as it was a year ago. A lovely idea to bring a smile to the face of a loved one...

Illustration mit Symbolen einer Zahnbürste, Münzen, Uhr, Wasserhahn, Händen und Lkw; Text über Preise für B-Waren.

Imperfect doesn't automatically mean super cheap? That's why even our B-grade goods have their price.

We are frequently asked why our products are still relatively expensive despite some imperfections. In this blog post, we'd like to explain how we determine our prices and what's important to us. W...

Zwei Yogamatten auf Betonboden links, daneben das Logo "hejhej", rechts zwei Personen lächelnd in einem gut beleuchteten Raum.

hejhej-mats - The first closed-loop yoga brand

Shouldn't sustainability and yoga naturally go hand in hand? Often, however, the accessories used, such as mats, bags, and other equipment, are overlooked, and these are frequently produced in way...

El Puente-Logo, Arbeiter beim Sortieren von Bohnen und Gewürzprodukte vor Tomaten und Paprika auf einem Tisch.

El Puente - The Fair Trade Pioneers

El Puente translates from Spanish as "The Bridge." And that's precisely the bridge this fair trade company aims to build through its partnerships between the Global North and the Global South. El P...

Bambusprodukte der Marke "Smooth Panda", einschließlich Toilettenpapier und Küchenpapier, neben einem Holzstumpf.

Hygiene paper made from bamboo - An interview with Smooth Panda

In 2019, the consumption of hygiene paper, including toilet paper, kitchen towels, tissues, and facial tissues, amounted to approximately 1.58 million tons in Germany (Federal Environment Agency). ...

Grafik mit dem Text "WIR SPENDEN 2,5% unserer Mehrwertsteuer" auf buntem Hintergrund.

Therefore, starting July 1st, we will donate 2.5% of our gross monthly revenue.

Over the next six months, we'd like to donate 2.5% of our VAT to charitable projects, associations, and organizations. So, with your orders, you're not only rescuing imperfect products, but also su...

Blauer Hintergrund mit "Mindesthaltbarkeit ≠ Verfallsdatum" und daneben Text: "10 Fakten zur Lebensmittelverschwendung."

Best before date ≠ expiration date. 10 facts you should know about food waste and shelf life.

"Best before... doesn't mean deadly after..." – heard that before? Probably. Unfortunately, it's still the case that many consumers, after glancing at the printed best-before date on their food pac...