| dubbeldingen.nl | Dubbel Dingen | The website focuses on giving a second life to discarded materials, utilizing valuable resources and minimizing waste. Artist Ruben Pot creates unique objects from this material, researching and documenting the history of each product. Dubbel Dingen offers a wide variety of products, including lamps, clocks, and artwork, and hosts workshops where visitors can participate in creating their own pieces. | Retail & Commerce → Concept Stores 45 | object 270 artwork 2248 story 8285 workshop 19325 | Gelderland → Doetinchem 2706 |
| hipaholic.nl | Hipaholic | Anuschka Odau is an all-round stylist specializing in photoshoot styling, content creation, and Instagram, helping entrepreneurs create appealing visuals. Hipaholic focuses on art and styling that makes the visitor happy, offering services such as interior styling, advice, and DIY projects. Anuschka Odau creates colorful and playful creations using paper pulp made from recycled paper, and sells these through pop-up events and via her Instagram account. | | upcycling 82 content creation 190 styling 2331 art 3856 interior 8093 photography 9503 | |
| eureka-rc.nl | Eureka Research & Consultancy | Eureka Research & Consultancy positions itself as a constructive-critical sparring partner and a flexible coach. The company uses the 'upcycling' method, reusing and refining existing knowledge and insights. The service package includes desk research, consultancy, training, and workshops, with the goal of generating strategic insights based on a holistic approach. | Human Resources → Payroll 515 | holistic approach 58 upcycling 82 consultancy 2596 training 28133 | |
| qlikr.nl | Qlikr | The agency offers various services including Google advertising, SEA, social media management, SEO, and influencer marketing. Qlikr considers itself the client's online marketing department, emphasizing creativity, results-orientation, and customer focus. The company utilizes the latest technologies, such as AI tools, and works with clients as an extension of their business to optimize their marketing strategies. | Business Development → Marketing Strategy 1001 | ecosystem 262 social media 3342 technology 6816 marketing 7107 | |
| textielmakers.nl | Textielmakers | The workshop creates products from old materials, such as banners and flags, and transforms them into bags, laptop sleeves, and aprons. Textielmakers offers both repair services and the production of new products, with a focus on sustainability and social impact. The company has experienced coupers and eager starters, and has experience with a variety of materials and product types, from fashion items to industrial filters. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | upcycling 82 sewing 137 textile 1421 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| kodama.nl | Kodama Japanese Interiors | The shop sells a wide range of Japanese products, including futons, mattresses, tatami mats, zaisu chairs, lamps, lanterns, Shoji screens, and room screens. The furniture maker crafts these products themselves, with attention to detail and finish, in various styles such as Japanese beds and traditional interiors. Kodama has been a shop in Amsterdam for over 30 years and offers customers the opportunity to create their own futon and visit the showroom to see the products. | Bedroom → Beds 702 | futon 10 lamp 1142 screen 1438 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| koopeenpraatpaal.nl | Ecoleon | Ecoleon was given the opportunity to buy all the old speaking posts in the Netherlands and give them a new life, with new products being developed based on these iconic objects. The upcycling process gives the speaking posts a new function and value, preventing them from ending up on the scrap heap and contributing to sustainable mobility. Ecoleon and its partners are working on various new applications for the speaking post, including auto-charging and bicycle charging posts, while maintaining the recognizable appearance. | E-Commerce → Marketplaces 1053 Waste Management → Recycling 1027 | upcycling 82 | |
| ditisniksnieuws.nl | Unwaste | The website sells a variety of products, including coffee cups, notebooks, lamps, laptop stands, bags, and bird feeders, all made from recycled materials such as coffee grounds, paper, and plastic. The company offers personalized options, such as making bags from old tarpaulins or laptop covers from old materials via the 'Quick Loop' approach. Products are listed with their prices, both excluding and including VAT, and some can be personalized. | Business & Economy → Sustainable Business 226 | circular 369 waste 1312 | |
| theupcycle.nl | The Upcycle | The website features a shop with products like Nestkasten (birdhouses), Relatiegeschenken (gifts), and a variety of upcycled products, including earrings, candles, and belts. It offers workshops on upcycling techniques, specifically focusing on plastic bag notebooks, bike waste jewelry, and upcycling belts from old pants. The website promotes sustainable design and encourages visitors to become ‘Circulair Entrepreneurs’ by transforming discarded materials into valuable products. | Waste Management → Recycling 1027 | upcycling 82 workshop 19325 | |
| krizlifestyle.nl | Kriz interior & lifestyle | The showroom offers a blend of unique products, such as furniture, lighting, decoration, wallpaper, and accessories, with a focus on Danish comfort and Dutch design. Kriz interior & lifestyle also creates unique upcycled lamps, clocks, and ornaments from recycled materials, as well as mood makers like masks and coat hooks. The showroom is open by appointment only and provides an inspiring and creative atmosphere, featuring a selection of vintage and restyled furniture and a blog to inspire visitors with various colors and patterns. | | upcycling 82 decoration 4085 showroom 4883 furniture 8751 design 27202 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| groenmblauw.nl | Atelier groenmblauw | The website offers an overview of various handmade products, including fabrics, straw-rope rugs, and bags made from plastic waste. Marjolein Bartels creates unique pieces, such as night-flying butterfly motifs and embroidery, and experiments with techniques like band weaving and crocheting. The website also contains information about upcycling projects, such as the creation of a Spencer made from local wool, and pattern ideas for handcraft projects. | Crafts → Textile Work 134 | upcycling 82 wool 489 fabric 1644 pattern 2012 bag 2399 | Duiven → De Eng 17 |
| sammyray.nl | Sammy Ray | The website sells a wide range of sustainable gifts, including flag garlands, aprons, wallets, toiletry bags, and plush toys. The products are handmade in the Netherlands, often from recycled or upcycled materials, and are presented with a story about reusing waste. The website offers free shipping from certain order amounts in the Netherlands and Belgium, and promotes the idea of 'zero waste' by giving discarded materials a new life. | Gifts → Sustainable Gifts 12 | upcycling 82 handmade 270 waste 1312 gift 6442 sustainability 18451 | |
| bannerbag.nl | BannerBag | The company specializes in upcycling materials like facade cloths, mesh cloths, sailing sails, and advertising cloths, transforming them into shoulder bags, shoppers, beanbags, and other items. BannerBag offers custom solutions, collaborating with social workshops and companies to reuse waste and promote environmental awareness. Customers can contact them to discuss their specific wishes and obtain personalized labels and packaging. | Printing → Online Printing 28 | banner 518 label 819 waste 1312 bag 2399 sustainability 18451 | |
| walluxe.nl | Walluxe | The Leathr by Walluxe® collection consists of leather wall tiles produced in the Netherlands and made from leather that originates as a byproduct of the food industry, sourced from animals that have lived well. The tiles are available in both self-adhesive and non-adhesive versions and come in two sizes: 25x50cm and 12.5x50cm, making them easy to cut to size for various interior styles. Walluxe provides information, instructions, and the opportunity to request color samples, and is open to dealers and offers contact details and social media links. | Interior → Wall Coverings 435 | color samples 41 wall tiles 46 leather 785 netherlands 1376 collection 7566 sustainability 18451 | |
| studio-kolderiek.nl | Studio Kolderiek | The studio avoids the use of new materials and gives old materials a new life. Objects may have scratches, dents, or other imperfections, contributing to the unique character of the product. Studio Kolderiek is located in Arnhem and is registered with the KvK under number 68330553. | Women’s Clothing → Boutique 139 | upcycling 82 objects 426 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| gym2decor.nl | Gym2Decor | The company transforms items like swings and balance beams into unique furniture, such as cocktail bars and wardrobes. Gym2Decor emphasizes upcycling and its sustainable benefits, with old materials given a new, more valuable function. The website features references from satisfied customers, including the KRO-NCRV, Wencke, Fam van Abeelen Amsterdam, Fam de Witte Amersfoort, Coolblue, Tribe Company BV, KAAT&CO and Jeroen, who praise the quality and creativity of the products. | Textile Arts → Crafts 9117 | upcycling 82 swing 92 vintage 689 furniture 8751 | |
| mariposakunst.nl | Mariposa kunst | Mariposakunst’s artistic journey began with art lessons from her German grandmother, followed by instruction in high-end recycled art from her mother, a graduate of the Art Academy of Berlin. After a period of immersion in her mother’s atelier, Mariposakunst developed her own distinctive style, characterized by a masterful use of light, as noted by art historian van Ouwerkerk. Currently, Mariposakunst is also pursuing a writing project, a collection of twelve short stories titled ‘Women without Men’. | | novel 440 atelier 1417 art 3856 light 5148 paint 8747 | |
| studioknapp.nl | Studio Knapp | The studio offers a wide range of activities, including an upcycling café, a shop with handmade products (KNAPP & LAPP), a coloring space (KNAPP-KLEURKLUP), a handyman and gardening department (OPKNAPPERIJ), and a meeting salon (KNAPPSALON). Activities take place at Het Palet in Rotterdam Alexander, with regular Wednesday afternoons from 10:00 to 12:00 for the upcycling café and coloring club, and from 9:00 to 13:00 for the handyman service with lunch. Visitors can attend activities or participate and contact for more information. The location is Duikerstraat 31, 3067 SG Rotterdam. | Culinary & Tastings → Gatherings 92 | upcycling 82 gardening 505 coloring 591 café 944 meeting 2381 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| smouthout.nl | SmoutHout | The website features a portfolio showcasing examples of previously created furniture. SmoutHout utilizes old and discarded furniture and scrap materials for its projects, a process known as ‘Upcycling’. Visitors can contact the maker via the contact page to ask questions or discuss a specific customization. | Furniture → Upholstery & Fabrics 1045 | upcycling 82 portfolio 6854 furniture 8751 | |
| eefiesateljee.nl | Eefie's Ateljee | The atelier offers embroidery services and custom-made products, including cushions, curtains, and pouches/toilet bags. Eefie's Ateljee organizes workshops and sewing classes for children, where they learn to upcycle fabrics into bags and other items. The OWWN webshop offers unique, handmade lifestyle items and slow fashion, made from recycled materials. Currently, only a limited part of the assortment is available online. The assortment in the webshop will be further expanded in the coming time. | Crafts → Sewing 591 | embroidery 614 cushion 823 textile 1421 bag 2399 webshop 8648 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| breierlei.nl | Breierlei | The website offers a wide range of knitting patterns, from free to seasonal special patterns, as well as materials such as wool, yarn, needles, and hooks. It also includes a community section with events, meetups, and a platform for sharing projects and stories from other knitters. The blog section provides inspiration, tutorials, and articles about techniques, materials, and trends in handcrafting. | Crafts → Knitting 537 | yarn 407 wool 489 pattern 2012 technique 2157 | |
| atelier2t.nl | Marieke ten Thij | The website features a collection of handcrafted bags, often with a story behind the leather used. Visitors can have custom bags made, particularly utilizing leather from old jackets. The website provides information on sustainable processes, such as the upcycling of leather, and the artisanal background of the bag maker. | Accessories → Bags 1001 | upcycling 82 leather 785 bag 2399 | |
| upcyclingday.nl | Upcycling Day | Upcycling Day is a day when people put their items on the street and interested individuals can take them for free, suitable for street parties and neighborhood days. The website highlights the positive effects of upcycling, such as the environment, money, learning for children, and social cohesion. Upcycling Day offers marketing materials, an organization package, and educational packages for children to successfully organize the event and involve the neighborhood. | Local Events → Neighborhood Events 57 | marketing material 38 item 1125 neighborhood 2424 event 45199 | |
| owwn.nl | Eefie’s Ateljee | The website offers both sales points and an online shop where unique, handcrafted items are for sale. OWWN specializes in upcycling old materials, such as banners, into new products, including bags and clothing. The company is linked to Eefie’s Ateljee, a workshop that produces these items and contributes to a circular economy. | | upcycling 82 circular 369 bracelet 1053 bag 2399 webshop 8648 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| madebysashaastrecht.nl | MadebySasHaastrecht | SasHaastrecht creates new blankets, cushions, and other items from old clothing and fabrics, including linens with sentimental value. Clients can discuss their wishes and taste together with the maker and have a design created. The website mentions a collaboration with Wereldwinkel Gouda for small items and describes the process of appointment, design discussion, proposal, production, progress updates, and payment. | Crafts → Textiles 1280 Waste Management → Recycling 1027 | proposal 159 blanket 495 cushion 823 taste 933 textile 1421 design 27202 | |
| blikkenvangers.nl | Blikkenvangers | The website offers a collection of lamps, storage containers, stools, and nostalgic advertising signs, all made from recycled materials. The products are handmade and shipped quickly via PostNL. They guarantee that customers cannot find these products anywhere else. The website is organized into categories such as lamps, storage containers, stools and advertising signs, with detailed descriptions and prices for each product. | Lighting → Lamps 310 | storage container 26 advertising signs 52 stool 78 lamp 1142 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| bybetty.nl | ByBetty | Betty is a maker of unique artwork, focusing on the reuse and upcycling of materials. She utilizes materials such as beer cans, wool, bottle caps, cork, and paper to create her works. The website provides updates on her work via Instagram and will eventually include a webshop with her products. | Decorative Arts & Crafts → Handmade Art 56 | instagram 1216 artwork 2248 webshop 8648 | |
| kleurkabouter.nl | Kleurkabouter | The website offers workshops where participants learn how to upcycle old items. These workshops are suitable for both beginners and experienced upcyclers and provide fun, inspiration, and a relaxed atmosphere. The website emphasizes the benefits of upcycling, such as socializing, sustainability, creativity, and adding personality to an interior. | | upcycling 82 item 1125 creativity 2531 sustainability 18451 workshop 19325 | |
| lastcenturydesign.nl | Last Century Design | The online shop sells items from the past and present, ranging from vintage lamps and industrial work lights to contemporary design and upcycled products. Visitors can view part of the collection in the showroom and online via the website. The shop is also active on Marktplaats and Catawiki. Lighting is inspected and, if necessary, maintained and there are regularly discounts available. | Antiques & Collectibles → Vintage 623 | upcycling 82 vintage 689 light 5148 | |
| mamasjurk.nl | Mamas Jurk | The website sells clothing items such as dresses, trousers, shirts and vests, which are handmade and often unique. Mamas Jurk transforms used clothing into new clothing items for children, with a focus on sustainability and the reuse of materials. The website also offers the opportunity to have clothing custom-made and provides patterns for DIY clothing. | Crafts → Handmade 1147 | childrens clothing 47 handmade 270 fabric 1644 pattern 2012 clothing 9443 sustainability 18451 | |
| milosmoois.nl | MiLo’s Moois | The website describes MiLo’s Moois’ philosophy, centered around rediscovering and retelling the stories behind objects with a history. The company specializes in transforming old materials and secondhand items into unique, handcrafted items such as paintings, jewelry, and furniture. MiLo’s Moois offers workshops and courses for anyone who wants to develop their creativity and learn new techniques for upcycling old items. | Lighting → Vintage Furniture 209 | upcycling 82 objects 426 item 1125 creativity 2531 workshop 19325 | |
| wilmashaarstudio.nl | Wilma's Haarstudio | The salon is located in Meppel at Verzetslaan 57 and offers a wide range of services, including online and telephone appointment scheduling. Wilma's Hair Studio, led by Wilma, specializes in hair coloring and possesses modern cutting techniques. She uses ammonia- and paraben-free dyes and products from brands Chi and Alter Ego. The salon also sells an organic styling and care line from the brand ZENFACTOR, which is soap and fragrance-free and rich in plant oils and natural extracts. | Men’s Grooming → Barbershops 1012 | coloring 591 extension 1941 salon 5541 appointment 13510 | Drenthe → Meppel 1903 |
| zegmaarsoof.nl | Zeg Maar Soof | The website offers an online shop with handmade accessories, including upcycled pouches and book sleeves. It provides sewing patterns and DIY projects, ranging from bunting to wrapped pouches, available as PDF formats. A blog features articles about sustainable sewing, tips for beginners (such as buying a sewing machine) and suggestions for sustainable fabrics and thrift stores. | Crafts → Sewing 591 | sewing pattern 15 upcycling 82 sewing machine 245 pattern 2012 accessories 12975 blog 13392 | |
| tatamiupcycling.nl | Tatami | Tatami develops and sells various ecosystems that serve as decorative elements. The products are largely made from sustainable materials such as metal, wood, glass, and concrete. Tatami collects usable products from waste in Amsterdam and gives them a new life by reusing them. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | upcycling 82 ecosystem 262 lamp 1142 decoration 4085 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| atelier-iets.nl | IETS | The website offers a diverse range of products, including beach bags, poufs, cushions, bracelets, aprons, and party decorations, often made from sustainable materials such as upholstered steel fabrics, tarpaulins, and sashes. IETS specializes in upcycling, creatively reusing old materials and products into new, unique items. The website describes the founder's background and their passion for upcycling. The website sells various products, including lamps made from unusual materials (such as showerheads and vacuum cleaner tubes), wall hangings, gift packaging, and accessories, often at prices ranging from 22.50 to 75 euros. | Accessories → Bags 1001 | poufs 31 upcycling 82 bracelet 1053 lamp 1142 bag 2399 | |
| transformatter.nl | Transformatter | The company was founded by two twin sisters, Bascha and Lente IJntema, who create unique interior products with a focus on storytelling and sustainability. Transformatter offers a range of products such as lamps and decorative items, highlighting their commitment to turning waste materials into appealing goods. Customer testimonials emphasize the high quality of the products, personalized service, and the founders' passion and dedication to creating beautiful and meaningful designs. | Lighting → Lamps 310 | lamp 1142 design 27202 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| minnys.nl | m innys | The maker sells her creations primarily at markets and sometimes also online. The website provides a calendar with locations where the maker is present at markets. The focus is on upcycling: restoring and enhancing used items with attention to detail. | Materials → Recycled Materials 17 | decorative objects 11 upcycling 82 jewelry 4599 | |