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Nena D’haen
Al enkele bestellingen geplaatst en steeds zeer tevreden. Het is duidelijk dat Moenia enkel producten verkoopt waar ze zelf achter staat. Prijs-kwaliteit zit ook helemaal goed!
Nena D'haen
Maria Fernanda Torres
I love Ecossentials! You can find so many products on their website and plus the owner is really carefully when choosing products to add in her site, this means, only high-quality products. Also, it’s a company that cares and does a lot for the environment and the planet. Thank youuuu, I’m always loving the products that I order!
Maria Fernanda Torres
Linde Plasmans
I am so satisfied with Ecossentials! Not only are the products always top, Moenia answers every question/dm with so much patience, time and love. Enormously happy that I discovered her! She really makes me feel like we can change the world!
Linde Plasmans
Max Smeets
WAT! EEN! SERVICE! Ecossentials heeft me geholpen om de juiste ecologische producten te vinden. Nu ben ik helemaal mee met het verhaal en probeer ik mijn ecologische voetafdruk te minimaliseren
Max Smeets
Anaïs Hendrickx
Vlotte en vriendelijke communicatie, kwaliteitsvolle producten, snelle levering,… Zeker en vast een aanrader!
Anaïs Hendrickx
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𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲...
... and this means we’ve consumed our global natural resource budget for 2021. And humanity only needed 7 months to do so! Right now, we are consuming resources that were supposed to last for generations to come. Basically, we're living on a planet borrowed from the future 🙃
🥴 #ecoanxiety, you're hitting hard! I know it can be overwhelming to think about the various global impacts such as climate change, biodiversity loss, mass pollution, and extreme weather events (to name a few). But I still believe that through wise, forward-looking decisions, we can turn around natural resource consumption trends while improving the quality of life for all people 🙌🏽
✊🏽 But we can't do it alone! What we need now is a strong political will and decisive action. We need to put even more pressure on companies and on our governments, our supposed chosen changemakers. Over and over, until we see change. We must all get involved, in any way we can, 'cause we can't wait any longer. Our planet can't wait any longer.
🌍 #letsmovethedate together! Signing the #climatechangers petition, an initiative by @oxfam.be to pressure our climate ministers at the upcoming COP, can already help! And choosing for a more sustainable lifestyle, even step by step, creates impact our planet needs 🌞 #ecossentials
Sources: @fashinfidelity , earthovershootday.com
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!
📦 A little bit more info on your (hopefully) fav boxes!
•• All our boxes are made from #recycled cardboard and printed with soy ink
•• To seal your packages, we use recycled paper tape
•• Our thank you cards are made from old t-shirts
•• Every order is packed as #minimal & efficient as possible
•• We use different sizes of boxes, to take minimal space in the shipping process
•• We only use #recycled paper filling when neccesary
🌲 Of course, this still has some impact. So that's why we plant one tree per order to offset our leftover impact on the #environment! Recycle or reuse your box after use & let's make this a packing standard! #ecossentials
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧.. 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡
🤮 Everywhere I look, there's some piece of trash hangin' around: on the streets, next to bins, in nature.. abroad or at home. I see SO many people just throwing their garbage on the ground like it's the most normal thing ever. Like it's super okay to treat our planet as one big landfill. It literally sickens & infurates me at the same time. Feeling disencouraged at times, it's part of the fight..
🥤 Single-use plastics, buds, wrappers, hard plastic, old furniture, tampons, straws, bottles, fishing nets... I could open a shop with all the stuff I've found & picked up already! Why is this such a hard & big problem to solve? And what can we do?
🤚🏿 First of all, in my opinion, companies should be responsible for the end of life of their product. Besides that, governments could introduce some kind of 'statiegeld' system for all kinds of products/materials, so consumers get more encouraged. We can't put all the pressure & blame on the consumer, although a big behaviour shift is very much needed too.
✊🏼 As an individual, not littering & using reusables is already a huge step forward! It's way easier than you'd think, so give it a try (one step at a time) 🤗 & it's okay to feel disencouraged sometimes. Feel the feels (I sound like a generic Pinterest quote 🥲) but afterwards, you can use those feelings as energy to fight the good fight even more 💥 #ecossentials
🏝 A very little photodump of our Croatia journey so far (+ sustainable travel tips)! It's been such a pleasure to explore the beautiful nature, to drive for hours along the rivieras & to just unwind.
🤔 So how do we do that, sustainably? Travelling + sustainability, it sounds kinda contradictory. Of course, when you're travelling by car/van/bike/train, it's a bit more straightforward. But even if you're going somewhere by plane, there are still quite a few things you can do to make your journey more #ecofriendly!
🌴 Tourism is responsible for about 5% of global CO2 emissions and for the incredible amounts of trash that's left behind. To me, sustainable travel means travelling in a way that minimises our negative impact. This means not harming the destination’s cultural and natural environments while preserving its untouched beauty, healthy ecosystems and diverse communities.
🌍 I feel unbelievably lucky to be able to travel the world so easily. By car, bike, train or plane, it's a huge privilege. So the least we could do, is taking care of the destination you're going to!
👉🏽 I've included some tips on how to make your travels more sustainable, so swipe away! & please remember, everyone is on their own sustainable journey, so shaming someone 'cause they fly, is never a good idea. Instead, start a conversation or inform & educate about alternatives. There's no such thing as a flawless ecowarrior! 🌞 What are your tips on travelling sustainably? 👇🏽 #ecossentials
𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬
🧺 There are a few #sustainable laundry options out there, but this one truly is one of my personal favorites! Easy to use, great result, affordable & lightweight - say hi to these laundry strips! A #lowwaste laundry detergent that is as sensitive on your skin, as it is to the environment.
•• One single strip is enough for a whole load of washing which means these strips are much lighter than their alternatives. The small strips will dissolve in the wash as they dislodge the dirt and stains on your clothes as efficiently and eco-friendly as possible. They work at high efficiency in both cold and hot water, as well as in every type of washing machine ✌🏽
•• Almost convinced? The strips also have hypoallergenic properties, are cruelty-free & vegan, and free from parabens, phosphates, chlorine bleach, and added dyes to make them as safe and non-toxic as possible. Now that's a product worthy to wash your clothes 🧼
👉🏽 Tap to discover!
𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞
🏝 My dad didn't bless me with his Tunisian, thick skin, so whenever I go out in the sun, I need lotsss of sunscreen to prevent looking like a 🦞 But finding good, #natural, #vegan, #reefsafe & #plasticfree suncare wasn't that easy at first!
•• Luckily there are some amazing brands out there who tick off all of the above! The products from Amazinc contain a special mix of minerals to provide #sustainable and strong sun protection that is gentle to your skin and to our nature. It's important to always protect your skin against sun rays & now you can in a way that's also good for the planet!
🌞 No white cast
🌞 Recyclable metal packaging
🌞 Vegan & cruelty-free
🌞 Reef safe
🌞 Water-resistant
🌞 SPF 10+ ,15+, 30+ or 50+
🌞 Made in Europe
🌞 Safe non-nano & uncoated UV filters
🌴 Tap to discover the range, which is in limited sale now! We offer great suncare from other brands too, just check out the dedicated 'Sun Care' category on the shop 🖖🏼 #ecossentials
𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 - 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
🛍 It's sale season again - massive discounts & best buys wherever you look! These sale periods used to be my time to stock up on waaaay too much clothes, even if I wasn't sure if I needed it or would wear it. It's cheap, so why not?
•• Let me tell you why not! To make room for bought sales items, people are likely to get rid of “pre-loved” items, which are still perfectly fine, and harm the environment. I did that. Clothes worn maybe once or twice, end up burned or on landfill. 'Cause we have to keep up with current trends, right?
•• Besides the huge environmental impact, there's a mental impact that can't be ignored too! Sales may drive consumers to spend money they don't have on something they don't need, with the feeling of regret or guilt afterwards. It can also contribute to compulsive buying disorder, by legitimising spending on a massive scale.
•• So, I really do know it's hard not to indulge in all these discounts, but ask yourself the following questions when buying:
🤔 Do I really need it?
🤔 Is it a timeless piece?
🤔 Where is it produced?
🤔 Do I own already similar pieces?
🤔 Can I combine it with my current wardrobe?
🤔 Was it made fair trade?
🤔 Is the material durable or sustainable?
🏷 Trust me, I know it's not an easy transition. But step by step, one sale period at a time, you'll notice it gets easier to buy sustainably (or nothing at all)! I own a closet filled with old, secondhand & sustainable clothing and I never feel like I'm out of style - so you can too! ✌🏽 Wearing a full thrifted outfit 😎
𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬
🛀🏽 Restore your body and mind with therapeutic grade essential oils & turn your shower into an aromatherapy spa experience! How? With these all natural shower steamers 🚿
•• The natural essential oils in these steamers recharge and energise your senses. Peppermint fuses with refreshing Eucalyptus, creating an uplifting scent. The steamers will help to unblock a stuffy, congested nose and help to alleviate pain and swelling in your sinuses, throughout your cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose and between the eyes. Now that sounds gooood, doesn't it? 😏
•• How to use? Place one shower steamer on the floor of your shower away from the direct stream of water. Let the shower steam diffuse the relaxing aroma, breathe in deeply and relax. Each shower steamer lasts between 1-2 showers. Showering will soon become your favourite part of the day (if it wasn't already)!
👉🏽 Handmade in Germany by @goldricknaturalliving 🛀🏽 Tap to discover these pretty & effective steamers 🚿 #ecossentials
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝(𝐞)𝐫𝐬!
👀 There's a new kid in town! Introducing today: the solid cosmetics range from @wondr.care !
•• Handmade in Belgium, Wondr strives to provide all natural solid cosmetics, that are kind to your skin and the planet! All of their bars are 100% plastic free, vegan, naturak and free from all nastyness. And most of them are even soap free! Besides the use of no-nonse ingredients, they gave special attention to the design of their bars, making them all very easy & comfortable to use. The cute bubbles on the shampoo & shower bars even give an extra massage to your skin!
👉🏽 Tap & swipe to discover this range of heavenly smelling, great working bars! From facewash & shaving bars, to shampoo & shower bars - a complete #plasticfree bathroom range 💦🧼 #ecossentials
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬!
👀 Did I climb a tree & hurt myself, only to end up having this pic as the best shot? Jup 🤦🏽♀️ But now the important stuff! Are you graduating? Looking for a (new) job? Then I have something really cool to share with you! What if I told you that you could plant a tree & help our Belgian biodoversity with your job hunt? 😏
•• By uploading your CV on @stepstone.be, tons of recruiters can directly contact you AND you're helping them to plant 10.000 trees! @stepstone.be decided to bring this action to life to help both you and the planet. To make this happen, they've teamed up with @reforest_action to support 2 of their projects in Belgium!
•• Why plant a tree in Belgium? Less than 25% of the Belgian territory is covered with forests. Although there is no deforestation in Belgium, our forests are unfortunately heavily affected by diseases and insect pests. So, let's support our own forests too by helping StepStone reach 10k 🌲🌲🌲
🌴 And I think that's pretty cool! I used to work for @stepstone.be as a student & I loved my time there. They've always tried to tackle sustainability in the office & I even wrote an article on the topic back then! So this action is something I can only support, as it is a true win-win for you & the planet 🌍🌞 Go visit the link in their bio! #collab #ecossentials
