A day of shopping becomes even more enjoyable when you know you’re minimising the environmental impact of your purchases. Fortunately, there are plenty of new initiatives in sustainable shopping. You can shop sustainably for interior design, fashion, and even your bike. Moreover, there are more and more zero-waste shops in the food sector. We’ve listed the coolest sustainable stores in Amsterdam, where you can shop guilt-free.
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Ten sustainable stores in Amsterdam to visit soon
Sukha
At Sukha on the Haarlemmerstraat, you can buy beautiful items for your home, clothing made from lovely fabrics, and fun, always-great gifts. Think poetry collections, cotton garlands, and jewellery. Almost everything here is handmade and sustainable.
Haarlemmerstraat 110-HUIS, Amsterdam – sukha.nl
Sukha Amsterdam
Six and Sons
Also on the Haarlemmerstraat: Six and Sons. A gift shop with sustainable products and plants, where it’s almost impossible to leave empty-handed.
Haarlemmerstraat 41, Amsterdam – sixandsons.com
© six and sons
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The Collectives
There are occasional sales at The Collectives, but the focus is mainly on clothing rental. And that’s great, because this way, you can suddenly appear at a party in a designer dress without spending too much.
Elandsstraat 111, Amsterdam – thecollectives.amsterdam
© The Collectives, @thecollectives.amsterdam
Amsterdam Vintage Jewels
At Amsterdam Vintage Jewels on the Brouwersgracht, you’ll find a wide range of vintage jewellery and new designs. These new items are made from recycled materials, allowing you to shop with a clear conscience.
Brouwersgracht 238, Amsterdam – amsterdamvintagejewels.com
© Amsterdam Vintage Jewels, @amsterdamvintagejewels
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Delicious Food
At Delicious Food, a zero-waste shop in the Jordaan, nuts, dried fruit, and muesli are tapped from a large wall. Just bring a glass storage jar and stock up.
Westerstraat 24, Amsterdam – deliciousfood.nl
Little Plant Pantry
Little Plant Pantry is a plastic-free shop with a small vegan café in Amsterdam-West. Here you’ll find unpackaged bulk goods like rice, pasta, nuts, and lentils, as well as oils, vinegar, and natural soaps. They also serve fresh juices, cakes, lunches, and dinners daily—“just like your grandma would make if she were vegan.”
Bosboom Toussaintstraat 45-H, Amsterdam – littleplantpantry.com
© Little Plant Pantry
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Lena Library
Only buying something to wear once to a party is quite a waste. That’s why you can borrow the clothing you want to wear at the fashion library, Lena. Think of it as an extra wardrobe to choose from occasionally. Pay-as-you-borrow or take a subscription for €19.95 per month.
Westerstraat 174H, Amsterdam – lena-library.com
Restored
Interior design and fashion come together at Restored. The shop sells clean designs from emerging designers and often smaller labels focusing on craftsmanship and individuality. The idea behind Restored is that simplicity brings peace, beauty, and balance to life. It’s the place for an original gift.
Haarlemmerdijk 39, Amsterdam – restored.nl
ⒸRestored, Amsterdam
Verse
At fashion store Verse, everything is sustainable in some way. The garments are made from surplus, recycled materials or alternative materials like pineapple leaves, PET bottles, or mushroom leather.
Gerard Doustraat 84H, Amsterdam – versegoodstore.com
© Verse, @versegoodstore
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Het Faire Oosten
The best sustainable souvenirs and gifts can be found at Het Faire Oosten. Fashion, interior design, and food unite here, focusing on sustainability, craftsmanship, and creativity. Feeling hungry after all that shopping? Het Faire Oosten happily recommends Mr and Mrs Watson at Linnaeuskade 3H as one of their favourite vegan restaurants nearby.
Waldenlaan 208, Amsterdam – hetfaireoosten.nl
Het Faire Oosten
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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