Five ethical addresses in Amsterdam

Boost your green credentials in this sustainable creative space. A former shipyard, it’s been upcycled, fitted with solar panels, an aquaponic greenhouse and soil-cleaning systems. Visit for arts and crafts, spiritual ecology talks and eco-activism, or a quick mindfulness jab. Or, simply eat bitterballen made with coffee-ground-grown mushrooms, My City Garden greens and matcha lattes.

After mistakenly dyeing herself purple, Jitske Lundgren (and co-founder Carlien Helmink) decided fashion should be a fun affair. Their shop Studio Jux (‘having fun’ in German) sells sustainable minimalist looks, vegan skincare and guilt-free gifts. And you can get to know their Nepali tailors, too –look on your garment’s label for a code that will take you straight to their online profile.

Amsterdam’s vegan-leaning lot partially crowdfunded Meatless District (a cheeky riff on NYC’s Meatpacking District). Since then it’s likely converted some carnivores with faux chicken or cheeseburgers, Barbacoa bowls, homemade pastas and healthy sweets –all organic and wholly animal-free. Pair with vegan wines and beers, orvisit on the weekend for a cruelty-free brekkie.

‘Green, fair, vegan’ is this fast-fashion-fighting brand’s motto. Wearables include People Tree’s organic-cotton separates, Armedangelstree-pulp tops and By Mölle’s scarves knitted from recycled denim. Neither ethics nor style are compromised here, whether you want hip-hugging pants, a tailored parka or faux-leather tote. Plus they have shoes with the lightest of footprints.

This innovative space aims to show off hemp’s lean, green versatility. The eco-friendly fibre has been worked into strokably soft separates, lotions and potions, furnishings, jewellery, artworks, insect-repellent... The bright-white, light-flooded space they’re showcased in is a tranquil spot to stay awhile. Stop in the on-site café for plant-based teas, smoothies and cakes.