Alderman Van Zandbergen on tour of Fairtrade clothing stores

Twahânsklean yn'e haadrol

At the Estafette in Burgum, employees emphasize that it is Fairtrade Week at their place all year long. With an attractive store presentation, they make second-hand clothing their first choice. And with results: in 2024, the store sold almost 5,000 kilos of textiles - good for a CO₂ savings of 26 tons. Estafette calls on residents to donate consciously. Only clean, whole and neat clothes are suitable for reuse. "Having doubts? Ask yourself: would I still buy this myself? Yes? Bring it to Estafette. No? Then use the textile container," reads the advice.

Duorsumens yn de winkelstrjitte

At the HEMA, the alderman spoke with an employee about how the store integrates sustainability, Fairtrade and circularity into its policies. Beerde Mode also showed that sustainability plays an important role. Although not all brands carry the Fairtrade label, they do invest in fair and environmentally friendly production. "Immerse yourself in the brand you buy," was the message.

In the third store, Petit Paris, the alderman discovered vintage clothing from Paris. Vintage contributes to sustainability in two ways: it prevents new production and often offers high-quality clothing that lasts longer. The clothing tour ends at Aline Fashion, where customers are increasingly consciously choosing Fairtrade clothing. The store won the national Storytelling Award in 2015 and 2019 for its sustainable choices. "We notice that people are really focused on looking for responsible products," says an employee.

Councilwoman Van Zandbergen concluded her visit by handing out laundry bags with laundry nuts. "Those who choose Fairtrade and sustainable clothing also choose responsible washing," she said.

Fairtrade yn Tytsjerksteradiel

Tytsjerksteradiel is a Fairtrade Municipality and encourages fair trade, sustainability and conscious consumption. The clothing tour shows that many local entrepreneurs are committed to a fair and green future.