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Tropicai offers high quality coconut delicacies that are organic and fair trade certified. The assortments of food include virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, and most recently also sugar from the coconut flower. Additionally, Tropicai offers luxurious and certified organic cosmetics, all based on pure virgin coconut oil, whose extraordinary formula revitalizes and moisturizes the skin and also renders important nutrients to skin and hair. www.tropicai.com Green & Black’s produces exquisite chocolate for which it only uses high quality, ethically sourced organic ingredients. The key ingredient is Trinitario cocoa sourced in Belize and the Dominican Republic. When Craig Sams and his wife Jo Fairly started in London’s Portobello Road in 1991, they would have never imagined the success, but Green & Black’s is conquering one chocolate-loving nation after another. www.greenandblacks.com The six rice blends from Berliner start-up Lotao are not only culinary specialities, but they also communicate the cultural background story, inspired by Chinese dietetics with its five elements. Matching every rice blend, Lotao offers a unique Perfectioner (mix of spices) or Elixir (enrichment with fruits and spice plants based on rice oil) that fully develop the unique flavour and aroma of the rice. www.lotao.com |
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Slowmo fashion has a comfy feeling about it. This phenomenon starts early in the production chain. The family business founded in 2006 by the siblings Felicia and Melchior Moss in Berlin stands for sustainability and quality. The pieces are 100% organic and fair trade and are produced without child labour, exploitation, genetic engineering or environmental pollution. Everything is produced in Germany. Slowmo focuses on short routes – the local production in Berlin allows for minimal transport distances as well as close collaboration with sewers. The prints are manual screen prints, made in Berlin. The knitwear is produced in traditional manufactories in Thuringia. Here, too, transport routes are being cut down. The slowmo collection is mainly made from organic cotton, the sheepwool used comes from ecologically bred merino sheep. The designs combine urban atmosphere with elements from nature. The close collaboration and permanent advancement are of high importance for the siblings and crucial to establishing an integrated sustainable company. The slowmo products are GOTS certified and carry the Nature Textile label as well as the Durch label Skal. The sustainable approach is not just a trend phenomenon but forms an obligation to slowmo. True to the motto „Organic is not just a fashion, it’s a commitment“, the respectful interaction with human and nature builds the basis for slowmo’s work. A selection of the latest collection’s pieces as well as the biyearly print magazine slowmag are now available in the ecoShowroom in Berlin. |
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Basierend auf der Idee der Australierin Abigail Forsyth und mit der Unterstützung der Melbourner Industriedesigner CobaltNiche sowie dem Grafikdesignbüro SouthSouthWest entstand 2009 KeepCup. In Design und Handhabbarkeit gleicht er Einwegbechern – unter anderem repliziert er die Größen und passt so genau unter Espresso- maschinen. Auch sein Deckel mit Trinköffnung erinnert an den klassischen Take away-Becher. Tatsächlich kann KeepCup aber deutlich mehr als sein Einweg-Verwandter: Er verfügt beispielsweise über eine Silikonbanderole, die die Hand vor Hitze schützt und auf der die eigene Kaffee-Präferenz wie Cappuccino oder Flat White markiert werden kann. Die Trinköffnung kann verschlossen werden. KeepCup ist leicht, unzerbrechlich, stapelbar, gut transportierbar sowie spülmaschinen- und mikrowellengeeignet. Er passt in die meisten Becherhalter im Auto und in viele Flaschenhalter am Fahrrad. Nicht zuletzt bestechen seine matten Kunststoffoberflächen mit einer angenehmen Haptik. Auch optisch hebt sich der farbenfrohe KeepCup von der Konkurrenz ab. Jeder KeepCup kann ein echtes Unikat sein: Becherfarbe, Deckel, Verschlusskappe und Silikonbanderole sind in vielen unterschiedlichen Farben erhältlich und können frei kombiniert werden. Für Abigail Forsyth, heute CEO von KeepCup, früher Inhaberin einer florierenden Kaffee-Kette, stand von Anfang der Schutz der Umwelt durch die Verminderung von Plastikmüll im Zentrum ihres Handelns. Diesem permanenten Ziel nähert sie sich immer weiter an: „Über 900.000 umweltbewusste Kaffeeliebhaber weltweit genießen ihren Kaffee bereits aus KeepCups. Wenn 80% der aktuellen Keep Cup-Nutzer acht Coffee to go pro Wochen trinken, sparen sie durch die Verwendung von KeepCup in einem Jahr rund 300 Millionen Wegwerfbecher ein. Dies entspricht über 4.200 Tonnen Müll oder genügend Energie, um 5.000 Haushalte ein Jahr lang mit Strom zu versorgen. Außerdem werden 70.000 Bäume vor dem Fällen bewahrt – ein schöner Gedanke!“ Der Becher besteht aus Polyprophylen (PP), der Deckel aus weichem Polyethylen (LDPE), die Banderole aus Silikon und der Verschluss aus thermoplastischem Polyurethan (TPU). Alle verwendeten Kunststoffe sind lebensmittelunbedenklich und enthalten kein schädliches Bisphenol A. |
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cosmondial GmbH & Co. KG benecos – natürlich schön ecoShowroom |
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Seit 2008 bietet benecos hochwertige, BDIH-zertifizierte Naturkosmetik. Die moderne Marke möchte durch ein junges Design und die moderate Preisgestaltung allen den Zugang zur Naturkosmetik ermöglichen. sieben&siebzig GmbH ist seit Oktober 2011 für die Pressearbeit des Unternehmens zuständig, unterstützt und berät in allen Fragen der Kommunikation.
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Trendbewusst, ansprechendes Design und qualitativ hochwertig. Während die Trendscouts im Auftrag von benecos stets die neuesten Beautytrends und kommende Farbauswahlen aufspüren, sorgen die Produktentwickler gleichzeitig dafür, dass die Produkte den Anforderungen für kontrollierte Naturkosmetik des Zertifizierungslabels BDIH-zertifiziert entsprechen. Das benecos Sortiment bietet eine umfassende Auswahl an dekorativer Kosmetik wie z.B. Lipglosse, Lippenstifte, Eye- und Lipliner, Mascara, Lidschatten, Make-up und Puder. Der Nagellack in aktuellen Farben ist nicht BDIH-zertifiziert dafür verzichtet benecos auf schädliche, bei anderen Marken übliche, Inhaltsstoffe wie Toluol, Phthalate, Formaldehyd und Kolophonium. Die „Happy Nails“ heißen nicht nur so, sondern machen vor allem die Fashionistas in zwölf aufregenden Farben von Spicy Chocolate, Vintage Red über Delicious Violet bis hin zu Urban Grey glücklich. Der permanente Ausbau und die Weiterentwicklung des Sortiments, sowie regelmäßige Analysen zu aktuellen Farbtrends machen benecos zu einer natürlichen Alternative gegenüber sonstigen, konventionellen Kosmetikmarken. Durch die Preisgestaltung weckt die Marke vor allem das Interesse neuer Käufer, die sich Naturkosmetikprodukte bislang nur bedingt leisten wollten. Kontrollierte, moderne Naturkosmetik im attraktiven Design – Ansprechend und für alle zugänglich. So präsentiert sich benecos bereits erfolgreich in vielen Verkaufsstellen in Deutschland, Frankreich, Schweden, Österreich und vielen weiteren europäischen Ländern. Erhältlich sind die Produkte im Biofachhandel, in Naturkosmetikfachgeschäften, Reformhäusern, sowie in ausgewählten Apotheken und Parfümerien. Aktuelle Produkte sowie Neuheiten präsentiert natürlich auch der ecoShowroom in Berlin. |
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Accessoire Brands Bright typography for home and office Simply disposing of beautiful old neon signs? Character had a much better idea: The small Helsinki-based enterprise deconstructs the letterings and puts them back on the market in the form of single letters, thus giving them a second life. Recycling at its best since everyone involved in the process profits from the second life cycle of the letters. The beautiful individual items which have been refurbished with state-of-the-art technology (LEDs) are versatile. Whether used as mood light, decorative garden object, night light for kids or sculpture at an office reception – the robust, industrial design catches the eye everywhere. www.character.fi  Lace carpets with a good conscience Hooked Design is a small manufactury that produces wonderful fragile-looking yet sturdy carpets. The fancy pieces are inspired by the famous window of the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris. The carpets are home-made in a traditional way in Turku out of left-over materials from the Finnish and European textile industry. For every carpet sold, one euro is donated to fight child labor. The enterprise that was established by a business student and a designer in 2009 was awarded Best Young Finnish Enterprise in 2010. www.hookeddesign.com Fashion Brands  Less with higher quality Nurmi is a sustainable clothing label that wants to bring back the times when both the quality and the design of clothes were meant to last. Anniina Nurmi, who stands behind the label, wants to produce less with higher quality and to do this ethically and ecologically. All garments are made in Finland from natural materials such as organic cotton or E-Leather®. Special emphasis lays on the transparent supply chain in which every step is checked very strictly on ethical and ecological compatability. „Cherish forever“ is the claim of the label, and you will definitely cherish the beautiful tops, dresses and scarves for a very long time! www.nurmiclothing.com  Bohemian Chic Music and films are the two main sources of inspiration for indie fashion label with love Sanna Hopiavuori. The dresses, bags and pieces of jewellery range between girlish romance and rock style and lend a bohemian chic to their wearer. Designer Sanna Hopiavuori prefers to use shades of grey and black for her hand-crafted pieces. Flea markets are her preferred source for vintage leather, the main material used alongside organic cotton and recycling materials such as PET. The designer knits, crochets and sews herself. The melancholic beauty of the fall/winter collection 2011/12 „they found mary bellows cuffed to the bed“ is inspired by a Nick Cave album about passion crimes. www.hopiavuori.com  Surprising styles inspired by nature and urban life Minna Kaartinen founded her eco fashion label Vietto in 2007. The pieces, whether women’s clothing, accessoires or jewellery, surprise with a fresh and unusual look and can be worn in different ways. The items are made of recycled material, organic cotton and left-overs from the textile industry. With many garments, bamboo yarn is used. All material is bough from Finnish producers, all garments are 100% ethically made in Finland. The designer is inspired by pop culture and urban life but also by nature. She does not believe in collection cycles but rather views her work as a continuous process in which designs develop from one season to another. www.vietto-ecofashion.blogspot.com |
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The classy feel of the merino quality has a decisive influence on ANSOHO designs. Anna Sophie Howoldt’s passion for dance and yoga also plays a great role in her work. Her models, based on architectural cuts, are wearable, comfortable and flowing. At the same time, the simplicity and functionality of the pieces underline the elegance and delicateness so typical for this label. The product range includes a ladies line as well as some models for men. The primary focus is on cardigans, pullovers, dresses and skirts. Multifunctional is what encompasses this designer’s sustainable concept and approach to design. For example, ”Fledermauspullover“ (“Bat Pullover“), whose wide waist can also be worn as a turtleneck. Anna Sophie Howoldt is positive about the fact that a respectful interaction with nature and resources is indispensable for good design. For the designer, this builds the basis of her approach to any creative process. Thus, ANSOHO designs are timeless, self-confident favourites with changeable character. The complete collection is produced in Germany. The fall/winter collection 2011/2012 emphasizes the powerful colour raspberry which forms an outstanding contrast to the other, subtle colours black, grey and caramel. ANSOHO also integrates preferred cuts from previous collections in a basic line.
Further information about ANSOHO in the ecoShowroom can be found on www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Emils, Fandler, Herbaria, San Floriano und benecos ecoShowroom |
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Emils, Fandler, Herbaria, San Floriano und benecos ecoShowroom We regularly present special organic products with a difference, tempting food ideas or effective and stylish beauty highlights on our news-window. From March 2011 on we provide the following products on or ecoShowroom news-window … |
Herbaria – Sweet news from all over the world – Spice jars promising the wide world of taste. Seven new spice compositions for sweet dishes especially designed by star chef Konrad Geiger and developed exclusively for Herbaria, which conjure a touch of refinement, a dash of flavour, an extra of seduction into cakes & co. Oil mill Fandler – Enticement for 85 years – Jubilee cuvées in two compositions Fandler manufactures more than 30 sorts of pure cold-pressed oils. The oils are unfiltered, unrefined and free from additives. According to its 85th anniversary jubilee the Fandler oil mill is going to present two highquality jubilee cuvées for connaisseurs, gourmets and oil fanciers: Jubilee-oil 8 and Jubilee-oil 5. Emils Feinkost – Emils salad dressings contain neither preservatives nor colorants, emulsifiers or flavourings. The entire range of ingredients is organic and produced by regional manufactories, as regional as possible. San Floriano Feinpeeling - The San Floriano fine peelings, made from demeter olive oil, demeter beeswax, essential oils and untreated, air-dried sea salt, stimulate, clean and purge your skin – softly and traditionally due to the tactile charm of the finely ground sea salt combined with soothing oils. The aluminium tube helps to dispense with additional preservatives. benecos HAPPY NAILS - benecos is a young trendy brand with natural cosmetics at reasonable prices. The new nail polishes in attractive colours are free from harmful ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene, phtalates or camphors and have a silky, light texture with an elegant glimmer. To know more about our innovative organic products go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Lifestyle in tubes using only the purest, highest-quality ingredients, free from tensides, demeter-certified, composed in the tradition of the great master perfumers. This was the bold vision of young soap manufacturer “San Floriano“ before introducing demeter luxury products in the somewhat unfashionable organic cosmetics market. Mission accomplished: the biodynamic content and stylish design of the tubes bring together tradition, aesthetics and entrepreneurial spirit in one product.
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Currently, San Floriano offers two exceptional products, unique in quality and design. Tube-soaps in four different fragrances made from demeter olive oil and demeter cocoa butter. The 100% recyclable aluminium tubes are not only a visual highlight but also make the use of preservatives unnecessary. The tubes have another positive side effect as they decelerate hand-washing, turning it into a deeply purifying, aromatic ritual – and even a practical one when travelling.
San Floriano massage candles are made from demeter olive oil and demeter beeswax enriched with lavender, mint, orange or calendula. After four minutes of burning the wax composition can be used as a rich massage oil,
warming and relaxing the entire body.
San Floriano is a brand of Jungebad KG, a long-established, yet highly innovative, family-owned company from Bad Boll, Baden Württemberg. The company became known for Jungebad®, a therapeutic oil bath used in the treatment of chronic diseases or simply for relaxing. In 2010 San Floriano, too, started using essential oils for their beneficial properties, thus continuing the company tradition of loving attention for the human body.
To find out more about San Floriano products at eco Showroom go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Ingredients from nature, selected herbs, our very own treatment concept and a core idea that shapes our special skin care approach and our cosmetic products: the skin possesses its own powers of nurture and regeneration and skin care products should support these functions. This has been Dr.Hauschka’s philosophy since 1935. You can now discover the latest Dr.Hauschka products and seasonal highlights at Eco Showroom.
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Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products strengthen the skin’s own healthy processes and give protection against external influences. To achieve this, Dr. Hauschka began cultivating medicinal herbs in the biodynamic garden of Wala Heilmittel, the company he set up in 1935. Today, all Dr.Hauschka products are BDIH certified and what is even more, Dr.Hauschka Skin Care is a co-founder of the new, stricter NaTrue standard for organic and natural cosmetics. The positive effects of Dr.Hauschka products are not limited to the company’s face, body and hair care. Dr.Hauschka Decorative Cosmetics, introduced in 1999, too, are made from botanicals and natural minerals and not only enhance your beauty —they nurture your skin, helping you make it healthy, fresh and beautiful. Dr.Hauschka Estheticians collaborated closely with artists to create the colours for the new range: The shades take on a life of their own and unfold different nuances on every skin. Artists and designers also regularly become involved in exclusive fashion collaborations: Dr.Hauschka works with young fashion designers to develop accessories that bring together the worlds of beauty and fashion.
More on Dr.Hauschka products or the latest fashion collaborations on www.ecoshowroom.de |
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VILDE SVANER is not about basics but about low-key extravagance made from organic cotton and recycled shirts. The focus is on design and construction which can be seen as much in the existing collection as in the new designs, e.g. the short denim jacket or the short-sleeved satin blazer. New forms and silhouettes complement and play with existing ones. Organic jersey, denim, satin and batiste sourced from a local fabric supplier and largely dyed by the designers themselves continue to be the materials of choice. The dyes comply at least with German ÖKO-Tex-Standard 100, mostly also with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). In addition, recycled shirts are made into light shirt dresses that can be found alongside the tulip-shaped Tulpe dress and the tight-fitting Pencil dress at eco Showroom. For more information on Vilde Svaner at eco Showroom go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Eco-friendly products that meet the highest functional requirements – or in other words: "the hottest ski jackets in the world"! PYUA is the first sportswear brand that uses recyclable materials for its functional outfits and picks up the garment from the client once its lifecycle is over – to reintroduce it back into the production process. Sustainability is at the basis of the entire value chain – and this also involves manufacturing all PYUA products in Europe. True to the motto Ecorrect Freeriding PYUA is now also available at eco Showroom.
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PYUA was awarded the Eco Responsibility Award by ISPO for its Climate Series in recognition for its commitment to environmental protection, product sustainability as well as its pioneering role in the field of Eco Responsibility. The inside material used for the jackets and pants stems from a closed recycling system that brings down energy consumption and CO2 emissions to one fifth compared to production of polyester raw-materials from crude oil. And what is more – besides outstanding skin compatibility, full recyclability and recovery of the products, PYUA also stands out for its sustainable corporate culture and marketing strategy. When it comes to aesthetics, PYUA sportswear wins hands down, too. The colour range takes up natural shades: warm earth tones contrasted with fluorescent shades of crocus bulbs. Functionality is given utmost priority - whether it is sweat transport, superior temperature regulation or weather protection. Consequently, PYUA insists on working with partners for whom sustainability is more than merely a marketing strategy and who give real content to the idea. All products are made in Europe. Take a look at PYUA at eco Showroom: www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Hari’s Treasure b.v. Hari’s Treasure ecoShowroom |
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Since 2008 Hari Tea, a product of Dutch company Hari’s Treasure is available in organic supermarkets across Europe - 11 varieties of great tasting herbal, spice and tea blends based on Ayurvedic recipes – all organic, of course! Through their presence alone, Hari´s Treasure brings peace and quiet to eco Showroom. But of course you can also buy Hari’s delicious teas here and enjoy them at home.
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Formulated accordig to Ayurvedic traditions, Hari Tea promises nothing less than bringing us back to the silence of the present moment. Whether mental, spiritual, inspirational or physical – carefully selected organic herbs and spices hand packed in cotton tea bags release their full flavours once the infusion is prepared. Available in 11 varieties divided in four categories, the mental varieties include "Mindscape" and "Persistence of Memory", the spiritual ones "Face the Moment" and "Inner Connection", the inspirational ones promise "Life in Balance" and "New Sensations“ while the physical ones are beneficial for a "Tummy in Harmony“ and our "Inner Flow". The beautiful packaging , evocative names and unique blends and combinations help us experience a few moments of undistracted silence And to further settle the stomach Hari’s Treasure introduced Hari Crunch cereals in three delicious varieties: Let’s Rock, All Clear and Open Up with exotic ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, rose, pineapple, coconut or eucalyptus. Discover Hari’s Treasures at www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Upcycling is the new term used to merge design and recycling. FAHRER excels in this discipline. The company works exclusively with sheltered workshops for handicapped people to manufacture “Individual Cycling Accessories“ for urban cyclists from old truck tarpaulins, boat covers or giant posters - including individual leg bands, wallets, bags and iphone holders. Come and check out FAHRER products at eco Showroom!
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It all started with the BAND. Architect Joachim Leffler devised, designed and produced a functional, essentially cool leg BAND purely out-of self-interest. Other urban accessories that make a cyclist’s life easier followed. KOMPLIZE and SCHLINGEL for instance, sturdy bags in two different sizes that can be attached to the bike frame or carried with a hand-loop when off-road. The latest highlight is iphone holder SPITZEL that can easily be positioned onto the bar or stem. Mounting and taking off is done in seconds. The iphone itself travels in a shock-absorbing protective cover. Of course, SPITZEL is not limited to bicycles – it can be fixed onto any metal bar, whether pram, supermarket trolley, golf bag or fishing rod. Have your digital shopping list, mailbox or apps at hand when out in the park or fishing in the lake. Besides his authentic, joyful attitude to life Joachim Leffler cares a great deal about working with disadvantaged people. The limitations are an essential part of the design. And so is the handwork. To know more about FAHRER and their innovative products go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Hemp – the new superfood? Rich in essential fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid, essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins and fibres, hemp is a real power plant. Most parts, from the flowers, leaves, fibres to the seeds are used for a wide variety of purposes. The plant’s seeds, oil, flour, leaves and essential oil form the basis of food products like pasta, cereals, oil, teas and sweets. At eco Showroom we offer a selection of delicious – and healthy – hemp food products like sweet cinnamon, chocolate or savoury, sweet & hot hemp seeds, hemp cookies, spaghetti and hemp oil – all organic of course. A healthy temptation for your taste buds: thanks to their high nutritional value hemp food products boost your metabolism and are less likely to be stored on the hips. Indulgence without regret! Another advantage for people suffering from allergies: hemp is gluten-free. If you want to know more about Hanf & Natur products at eco Showroom go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Triodos Bank N. V. Deutschland Triodos Bank ecoShowroom |
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Working together towards a common goal is ecomomical. For this reason alone Triodos Bank concentrates on moving things forward – and has been dedicated to this goal since its foundation in 1980. The bank and its customers share a common goal: work towards a balance between people, the environment and the economy. With this in mind, Triodos Bank helps create platforms to promote sustainable consumption and sustainable projects. So it is only fitting that Triodos supports eco Showroom right from the start.
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Today’s money shapes tomorrow’s world. Given the growing importance of sustainability in banking, only a banking model that uses money to move sustainable ideas forward can help change the world for the better.
Since it started in 1980, Triodos Bank – with the support of about 250.000 savers and investors in Europe, has financed ecological, cultural or social projects and companies that help create a better future. Triodos Bank predominantly lends to small and medium-sized companies, institutions and projects from the sectors of organic food, environmental services, welfare, art and culture, education and community projets.
Transparency and entrepreneurial spirit are at the heart of Triodos Bank's work, which is driven by the ambition to contribute to a more sustainable economy. This involves sharing its ethical principles with all customers and employees as much as making accessible all information on who and what it finances. To find out more about the companies and projects financed in Europe go to Triodos Bank’s international website www.triodos.com or to the German website www.triodos.de The latest news on Triodos Bank at eco Showroom can be found on www.ecoshowroom.de |
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KSIA stands for environmentally and socially sustainable production practices, highest quality materials and workmanship and a unique fashion product. The collection is inspired by Germany’s pioneering post-war architecture of the 1950s and 1960s. This is by no means a coincidence: the designer behind the label, Kasia Ehrhardt, studied architecture and fashion design around the world. And yet she decided to return to Berlin to continue the family tradition. Her great-grandfather had already manufactured leather handbags and suitcases near Leipzig about 100 years ago. The present KSIA collection includes classical shopping bags and cases that perfectly complement the handbags. All leather accessories are manufactured by hand and are made from the finest naturally tanned cowhide nappa leather that stands out for its extreme softness and durability. The leather is tanned in the Allgäu region, Southern Germany, by ecopell, a company that manufactures only naturally tanned leathers and thereby minimises the negative effects on the environment generally associated with leather manufacturing. Its high standards for eco-friendly tanning, wastewater treatment and disposal of used leather are in keeping with KSIA’s motto: Looking Good while doing Good.
For more information on KSIA at eco Showroom go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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When Rianne de Witte started her label in 1996 she was among the pioneers of the eco fashion sector. Since 2005, she is a member of MADE-By –the blue button not only stands for her commitment towards fair trade, sustainably produced materials and people-friendly manufacturing processes but also certifies that the label undergoes counselling and testing through MADE-By. In addition, the designer, born in 1967, likes to share her personal experience. She worked in co-operation with different clients, e.g. the New York Hotel in Rotterdam, and designed exclusive fashion lines for a number of Dutch celebrities. Her current autumn/winter collection “Sophisticated Moths” illustrates de Witte’s understanding of a minimal, delicate and feminine, yet unconventional and self-confident design language. The designs are timeless classics, albeit with a modern cut and versatile in style. Art Deco meets eastern European folklore. The moth as the mythical insect of the night features in some of the designs, creating a playfully-bizarre atmosphere. The dresses, trousers, coats and tops in grey, warm red, petrol blue and natural camel shades are made from organic cotton and wool combined with cashmere and alpaca. In 2007 Rianne de Witte opened her first flagship store in Breda, the Netherlands. The Label already has 25 sellingpoints among Europe and find now a new home in Berlin at the eco Showroom. At the same time it’s the first address in Germany.
For more information on Rianne de Witte at eco Showroom go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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Reflection GmbH Reflection – The power of choice ecoShowroom |
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We have a choice! Kim Steeb is the initiator, founder and designer of “Reflection – The Power of Choice“. Together with fair-minded, sustainable cooperation partners she developed products you can buy with a good conscience. With the launch of the Reflection online shop in December 2010, the company introduces its new lifestyle-oriented product lines from the worlds of fashion and beauty. In parallel, the label’s Feelwear collection and Body&Soul Care will also be available at eco Showroom.
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The Feelwear Collection offers timeless, functional organic cotton basics for yoga and other soft sports in addition to simple, high-quality knitwear made from Bolivian alpaca wool that can be combined with a wide variety of daytime outfits. Free from harmful substances, the focus is on natural materials and transparent, traceable manufacturing processes. The Body&SoulCare line, developed in cooperation with German natural cosmetics manufacturer “Klar Seifen” features a Body Bar, Body Shampoo and Bath&Body Oil tuned to the seven chakras or human energy centres. For Kim Steeb, yoga teacher and mother of two children, Reflection is a way to turn her beliefs and lifestyle into a personal brand: “It’s clear decisions and deep-rooted values that make us happy: the people with whom we live, what we eat, what we buy or the way we dress. These values mirror who we are – they reflect our lives. Reflection is intended for people who love life, who value functionality and beauty and live a modern yet nature-conscious life.”
For more information on Reflection at eco Showroom go to www.ecoshowroom.de |
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