jjpamsterdam@feddit.org
@jjpamsterdam@feddit.org  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

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All clothes Made in EU for the first time

I’ve switched over to only buying clothes made in EU countries, if at all possible, a while ago. Today, as far as I know, is the first day of wearing only clothing made in the EU and it does feel like a small achievement. I’ll try and share some findings I made along the way for this community and welcome additional Ideas and inspiration. I’ll start from the top.

  • Baseball cap by Armedangels (German company) made in Portugal
  • Shirt by Eterna (German company) made in Romania (although Eterna can be tricky as they have manufacturing in China as well)
  • T-shirt by Sanvt (German company) made in Portugal
  • Trousers by Hansen Garments (Danish company) made in Italy (while pricy, this has become my new favourite option to replace the casual but sturdy type of trousers I used to buy from Carhartt. I also tried Meyer Herrenhosen, a German company, Made in Romania, which were fine but not exactly what I personally prefer)
  • Belt from H&M (Swedish company) made in Sweden
  • Underwear by Hanro (Austrian company) made in Bulgaria
  • Socks from my local Kaufland (German company) made by Softsocks (Bulgarian company) in Bulgaria (although I also own several pairs of Treazy socks, which are made in Portugal and my daughter has come to absolutely love the colourful SOXN socks made in Germany)
  • Shoes by Giesswein (Austrian company) [Edit: made in Austria this is a legacy item; Giesswein seems to have switched manufacturing to Asia recently, I therefore recommend Shoepassion also for more casual shoes, as these are still made in Europe, mostly Portugal] (for work I often wear Shoepassion shoes, made in Portugal, with different models made in other EU countries)

Some of these were fairly easy to find and available at major stores (H&M, Kaufland, online at Zalando) others were more obscure. Especially the more specific pieces like sturdy but good looking trousers took some searching. Surprisingly some pieces like the shoes or the shirt had been in my wardrobe for ages already without me paying attention to their “Made in” labels.

Generally some “responsible” brands like Armedangels have been amazing with their transparency, declaring where every piece is manufactured in their online shop. On the other side established brands like Eterna sent me a friendly response to my Email explaining that they themselves couldn’t say for sure which of their products is made where and recommended checking the label or EAN code.

Finally it’s obviously a bit more expensive to buy European. But then again workers in Portugal, Bulgaria or Austria have completely different working conditions than their peers in Bangladesh. Overall I will certainly try to continue buying EU made clothes whenever possible. I’d love to hear from other users who have gone on similar journeys or who might have different input.
jjpamsterdam@feddit.org
@jjpamsterdam@feddit.org  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

⁂ Article

All clothes Made in EU for the first time

I’ve switched over to only buying clothes made in EU countries, if at all possible, a while ago. Today, as far as I know, is the first day of wearing only clothing made in the EU and it does feel like a small achievement. I’ll try and share some findings I made along the way for this community and welcome additional Ideas and inspiration. I’ll start from the top.

  • Baseball cap by Armedangels (German company) made in Portugal
  • Shirt by Eterna (German company) made in Romania (although Eterna can be tricky as they have manufacturing in China as well)
  • T-shirt by Sanvt (German company) made in Portugal
  • Trousers by Hansen Garments (Danish company) made in Italy (while pricy, this has become my new favourite option to replace the casual but sturdy type of trousers I used to buy from Carhartt. I also tried Meyer Herrenhosen, a German company, Made in Romania, which were fine but not exactly what I personally prefer)
  • Belt from H&M (Swedish company) made in Sweden
  • Underwear by Hanro (Austrian company) made in Bulgaria
  • Socks from my local Kaufland (German company) made by Softsocks (Bulgarian company) in Bulgaria (although I also own several pairs of Treazy socks, which are made in Portugal and my daughter has come to absolutely love the colourful SOXN socks made in Germany)
  • Shoes by Giesswein (Austrian company) [Edit: made in Austria this is a legacy item; Giesswein seems to have switched manufacturing to Asia recently, I therefore recommend Shoepassion also for more casual shoes, as these are still made in Europe, mostly Portugal] (for work I often wear Shoepassion shoes, made in Portugal, with different models made in other EU countries)

Some of these were fairly easy to find and available at major stores (H&M, Kaufland, online at Zalando) others were more obscure. Especially the more specific pieces like sturdy but good looking trousers took some searching. Surprisingly some pieces like the shoes or the shirt had been in my wardrobe for ages already without me paying attention to their “Made in” labels.

Generally some “responsible” brands like Armedangels have been amazing with their transparency, declaring where every piece is manufactured in their online shop. On the other side established brands like Eterna sent me a friendly response to my Email explaining that they themselves couldn’t say for sure which of their products is made where and recommended checking the label or EAN code.

Finally it’s obviously a bit more expensive to buy European. But then again workers in Portugal, Bulgaria or Austria have completely different working conditions than their peers in Bangladesh. Overall I will certainly try to continue buying EU made clothes whenever possible. I’d love to hear from other users who have gone on similar journeys or who might have different input.
cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml
@cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

European alternative to stand mixers from KitchenAid?

I am contemplating getting a stand mixer for baking purposes, and I’ve always known KitchenAid as the default choice here. I would instead want something European-made, but I am unfamiliar with the landscape.

Do any of you have any experience with European models, such as the Ankarsum or Bosch OptiMUM (what kind of name is that??), or any other?

I have a good food processor and blender from before, so I don’t need it to be able to handle all kinds of things that stand mixers are not meant for, but if there’s some extensibility beyond just kneading that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to achieve with those devices, that would be a plus.
cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml
@cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

European alternative to stand mixers from KitchenAid?

I am contemplating getting a stand mixer for baking purposes, and I’ve always known KitchenAid as the default choice here. I would instead want something European-made, but I am unfamiliar with the landscape.

Do any of you have any experience with European models, such as the Ankarsum or Bosch OptiMUM (what kind of name is that??), or any other?

I have a good food processor and blender from before, so I don’t need it to be able to handle all kinds of things that stand mixers are not meant for, but if there’s some extensibility beyond just kneading that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to achieve with those devices, that would be a plus.
Logan Grendel (they/them/she)
@focusedoninfinity@todon.eu  ·  activity timestamp last month

Google is the feds, and the feds are fash. Things will disappear at best, and you may be in trouble for content in your Drive at worst. The best time to move your content is right tf now, darlings. Cryptpad.fr is a great alternative.

Getting off Google is literally imperative rn, for writers and artists but ESPECIALLY organizers.

Folks, we are in a time where feds are disappearing people from the street and posting supremacist content on official accounts. It's NOT a time to "wait and see" or recommend calm. Move now.

Organizers, PLEASE get your info off of Google right now. The safety of your communities may be at risk v soon. You can call it fear mongering if you want, but we're well past "wait and see" with this admin. Do not fafo with the safety of your folks. Cryptpad is right there. #deletegoogle
Petra van Cronenburg
@NatureMC@mastodon.online replied  ·  activity timestamp last month
@focusedoninfinity Do you have a source for "Google is the feds" to get more information?

For the rest, I recommend @european_alternatives as well as the group @ buyeuropean@feddit.uk (groups boost to a community when they are mentioned) and the hashtag #buyEuropean to get ideas for alternatives.
European Commission
@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu  ·  activity timestamp last month

The EU-US deal restores stability and predictability for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.

It secures continued access for EU exports to the US market, preserving deeply integrated value chains and safeguarding jobs. It provides the basis for continued collaboration.

The deal sets out the parameters of the EU-US trade relationship. It is the first step in a process that will be further expanded over time to cover additional areas and continue to improve market access.
Kris Klein 🇪🇺
@krisklein@mastodon.social replied  ·  activity timestamp last month
@EUCommission Trump is a bully and a felon and just screwed you over. #buyeuropean#boycottUSA
PrimozR 🌳
@PrimozR@social.vivaldi.net  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Insightful interview with Domagoj Boljar, co-founder of Croatia-based Earthbound eco sneakers (formerly Miret), talking about the challenges in the development and financing of sustainable footwear.

https://online.pubhtml5.com/aibts/tscp/

"We saw brands trying to use recycled materials, like recycled plastics, PET bottles, ocean plastics, etc. We saw this approach of using recycled materials as a moral hazard, which would exacerbate the problem by making people feel it's okay to create waste through their lifestyles, since someone else would take this waste and turn it into a useful product."
[...]
"This is not true, because only a small fraction of the waste we produce - and the plastic we produce and discard - can ultimately be used as raw material for new products. Most of it is 'forever plastic'. We decided to follow the only path we thought feasible, and that's nature's way."
[...]
"[W]e produce biodegradable sneakers, if left in nature, they will gradually decompose."

#Sustainability#EcoFriendly #buyeuropean#BuyFromEU
PrimozR 🌳
@PrimozR@social.vivaldi.net  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Insightful interview with Domagoj Boljar, co-founder of Croatia-based Earthbound eco sneakers (formerly Miret), talking about the challenges in the development and financing of sustainable footwear.

https://online.pubhtml5.com/aibts/tscp/

"We saw brands trying to use recycled materials, like recycled plastics, PET bottles, ocean plastics, etc. We saw this approach of using recycled materials as a moral hazard, which would exacerbate the problem by making people feel it's okay to create waste through their lifestyles, since someone else would take this waste and turn it into a useful product."
[...]
"This is not true, because only a small fraction of the waste we produce - and the plastic we produce and discard - can ultimately be used as raw material for new products. Most of it is 'forever plastic'. We decided to follow the only path we thought feasible, and that's nature's way."
[...]
"[W]e produce biodegradable sneakers, if left in nature, they will gradually decompose."

#Sustainability#EcoFriendly #buyeuropean#BuyFromEU
All Europeans 🇪🇺
@ueeu@social.vivaldi.net  ·  activity timestamp 3 months ago

We were both reluctant to change our music streaming app because we had spent years selecting playlists that were perfect for our tastes. 🎵

The thought of starting from scratch with a new app was daunting. We would have to build our playlists from scratch, and there was a chance we might not find some of our favourite artists on another platform.

But last month we discovered Soundiiz 🇫🇷 and it was exactly what we needed. 😀

Soundiiz is a platform created by Thomas Magnano and Benoit Herbreteau - both from France 🇫🇷. It helps users manage and transfer music playlists between different streaming services, which is useful for people who use multiple music streaming services.

It supports more than 40 music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Qobuz etc.

Soundiiz main features:
- quickly convert playlists from one service to another
- keep playlists up to date across platforms
- manage your entire music collection, including playlists and favourites, in one place

The platform offers many other features and is particularly useful for sharing playlists with people who don't use the same platform as you.

Check out all the features here: https://soundiiz.com

#music #soundiiz#BuyFromEU#BuyEuropean

Ps.: To subscribe to Soundizz, we used a voucher code we found on Qobuz blog: https://help.qobuz.com/en/articles/58315-how-to-transfer-your-playlists-for-free-with-soundiiz

a gif showing how to select the source and destination services
a gif showing how to select the source and destination services