We recycle
We are proud to say that we recycle. Here at Typical Dutch Stuff, we believe in the value of nature and its inhabitants, and therefore we have decided to only use recycled materials, because why use a brand new box, when you have good ones that you can still use?

We reuse shipping boxes and materials that are still in good condition, including packing peanuts and bubble wrap when they are needed. We encourage you to do the same. Also, if we would use brand new boxes for each order, we would have to calculate the costs to the customers, which is something we'd rather not do!

You might also notice we never include paper invoices with retail orders. You've received email confirmations with your order details upon placing your order as well as when it ships, both of which are easy to save or print for your records. By not printing paper invoices, we're saving thousands of sheets of paper and hundreds of trees every year. You can now also download it in PDF format.

Next to our commitment to be as 'green' as we can, we also feel strongly about Fair Trade. We have a large selection of products that carry the Fair Trade label.



What is Fair Trade?
Well, the aim of Fair Trade (Eerlijke Handel) is to manufacture products for which a fair price is paid. In other words, Fair Trade products are not produced for a meager salary in Third World country. No, the people who actually make the products in the various countries of origin are given a rightful salary. Moreover, Fair Trade tries to maintain a healthy balance between the ecological and social environment in which the products are made.

Why should I buy Fair Trade?
-When buying Fair Trade, you are contributing to the conditions of life in Third World countries.
-The producer sustain him or herself, as well as their families. Their children can go to school and the family has access to health care.
-The producer is no longer dependent on the middleman.

How is the Fair Trade standard maintained?
For a product to receive the Fair Trade label, its production has to adhere to certain specific international guidelines. Like it should be, don't you agree?

For more information, please visit Worldcentric.

Please also check out our Dutch Fair Trade products. Want to give a beautiful, fair gift? Then our Fair Trade basket is the answer. It's filled with a large variety of Fair Trade products. Please also check out our complete selection of Fair Trade goodies here.