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Onze founder Lyan in LINDA.
Onze founder Lyan mocht haar verhaal vertellen aan LINDA., in samenwerking met ING. Met een baby op schoot vertelde ze hoe SOLYD begon aan de keukentafel, met één simpel idee: persoonlijke verzorging kan beter. Voor jou, voor de planeet en voor de generaties na ons. Wat ooit startte met de eerste Shampoo Bars, is inmiddels uitgegroeid tot SOLYD: een compleet solid care merk voor haar, huid en lichaam. Inmiddels douchen meer dan 300.000 huishoudens met ons mee en hebben we samen al meer dan 10 miljoen plastic flessen bespaard. In het interview lees je meer over het ontstaan van SOLYD, de rebranding en de missie achter onze plasticvrije verzorging. Lees het volledige artikel op LINDA. Together, we raise the bar.
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ShampooBars.nl launches national trade-in campaign against plastic pollution: 'Make the world happy, choose plastic-free!'
Spankeren, April 2025 – As part of the #MayPlasticFree campaign, ShampooBars.nl is organizing a nationwide campaign throughout May to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the bathroom. Together with twelve physical points of sale across the Netherlands, the sustainable personal care brand is calling on consumers to exchange their empty plastic shampoo bottles for a free trial pack of mini Shampoo Bars. National Exchange Campaign Visitors can hand in their empty plastic shampoo bottles at one of the participating stores and receive a free trial pack with plastic-free Shampoo Bars in return. With this, ShampooBars.nl demonstrates how easy it is to switch to a sustainable, plastic-free showering experience. For those without a nearby point of sale, ShampooBars.nl offers an attractive alternative: a trial pack can be ordered via the website, including free shipping. Participating Exchange Points: Hoge Ramen – Deventer Drogisterij Pijl – Leeuwarden Sol Luna – Brummen De Eerlijckheid – Oirschot Munt&Zo – Middelharnis Eduard – Leiden Tabeaux – Hoogerheide Natuurmuseum Brabant – Tilburg Verde – Deventer Jeppe – Deventer Cozy By B Bryan – Heerde Sterk en Sveer – Sneek A Growing Plastic Problem The campaign addresses an urgent problem: global plastic pollution. Only 9% of all plastic is recycled, while production increases by 8% annually. Many plastic packages are used only once and then end up in landfills, incinerators, or – even worse – in our oceans. It is expected that by 2050, the ocean will contain more plastic than fish. ShampooBars.nl aims to encourage consumers to take a step towards less plastic with this campaign. About ShampooBars.nl ShampooBars.nl was founded in 2018 by Mark and Lyan, with a mission to provide personal care products without unnecessary plastic. Their first 100% plastic-free Shampoo Bar emerged from frustration over the fact that regular shampoos primarily consist of water and are packaged in polluting plastic bottles. ShampooBars.nl Bars contain only active ingredients of the highest quality and last on average as long as three plastic bottles of shampoo. Thanks to their compact form and efficient composition, the Bars not only save space but also reduce CO₂ emissions during transport. ShampooBars.nl now offers a complete plastic-free range of hair and skin care. All products are handmade, developed, and produced in the Netherlands – with complete transparency and an eye for quality. Today, more than 300,000 households use ShampooBars.nl products, collectively saving millions of plastic bottles. Click here for more information about the campaign For press inquiries or additional information:Lyan GarritsenShampooBars.nlEmail: lyan@shampoobars.nlWebsite: www.shampoobars.nl
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1,248,329 plastic shampoo bottles saved in 2024: a milestone for ShampooBars.nl
In 2024, ShampooBars.nl, together with its customers, achieved something special: we saved no less than 1,248,329 plastic shampoo bottles. This impressive number is a big step in the fight against plastic pollution. While the world is increasingly swamped by single-use plastic, together we prove that sustainable choices truly make a difference. A world full of plastic 🧴 It's a harsh reality: in 2024, 500 billion kilograms of new plastic was produced worldwide. Incredible, right? Almost half of this is single-use plastic – items we use for only a few minutes, but which pollute the earth forever. Less than 9% of this plastic is recycled. Most of it ends up in landfills, in nature, or in the oceans. Plastic never truly degrades. It breaks down into ever smaller pieces – micro- and nanoplastics – which end up everywhere: in our oceans, our air, our soil, and even our bodies. Every year, up to 15 billion kilograms of plastic enter the oceans, of which less than one percent is visible on the surface. The rest sinks to the bottom or floats through the water. The conclusion? Cleaning up is not enough. We must drastically reduce the production of new plastic. Shampoo bars: a small change with a big impact 🧼 At ShampooBars.nl, we believe in solutions that are both practical and sustainable. A Shampoo Bar is a compact, eco-friendly alternative to the old-fashioned plastic shampoo bottle. One Shampoo Bar replaces three plastic bottles and lasts just as long. But it's not just about saving plastic. Shampoo Bars contain no harmful chemicals or microplastics, are better for your hair and the planet, and are produced sustainably. By switching to bars, you make a conscious choice that has a direct impact. Working together for a plastic-free future 💚 1,248,329 bottles saved in one year – those are figures we are proud of. But the work is not yet done. If we truly want to make a difference, we need to inspire even more people to make conscious choices. Imagine: what if every Dutch person used one Shampoo Bar instead of a plastic bottle? Then we could save millions of kilograms of plastic. What can you do? The power of change lies in small, daily actions. Here are a few ways you can contribute:• Switch to Shampoo Bars and other sustainable products.• Avoid plastic packaging where possible and opt for reusable alternatives.• Tell others about the impact of plastic pollution and inspire them to make a difference too. Together against plastic pollution 2024 was a year in which we collectively showed that change is possible. But the fight against plastic pollution continues. At ShampooBars.nl, we remain committed to a cleaner, more sustainable world. We will continue until every bathroom is plastic-free. Will you join us? 💪 Sources: 1.Global plastic production: The figures on the annual increase in plastic production (500 billion kilograms in 2024) and recycling percentages are based on data from reports such as those from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Plastic Waste Management Institute. 2.Plastic in oceans: The amount of plastic entering the oceans annually (up to 15 billion kilograms) and the visible proportion comes from studies by organizations such as Plastic Soup Foundation and Ocean Conservancy. 3.Micro- and nanoplastics: Information on the impact of microplastics on nature and the human body has been gathered from scientific publications, including reports from WWF and The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). 4.Impact of Shampoo Bars: The estimated saving of three plastic bottles per shampoo bar comes from ShampooBars.nl itself, based on the usage volume and weight of average plastic bottles.
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