{"id":82856,"date":"2022-07-20T17:11:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T15:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/?page_id=82856"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:50:23","slug":"environmental-awareness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/milieubewustheid","title":{"rendered":"Environmentally responsible business practices at De Groene Linde"},"content":{"rendered":"

At De Groene Linde, we believe that sustainability is not a trend, but a responsibility. Every day, we strive to run our business in the most environmentally conscious way possible. We do this step by step, with respect for people and nature. We\u2019re happy to share what we\u2019ve achieved so far, and we\u2019re always open to your suggestions on how we can do even better.<\/p>

Environmentally responsible shipping<\/h2>

Our products deserve packaging that reflects their natural origins. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve been using paper and cardboard to dispatch orders for quite some time now. We take care to choose the right size of packaging so that as little material as possible is needed. Where possible, we reuse packaging materials, and we hope you\u2019ll do the same.<\/p>

We aim to advise you as thoroughly as possible in advance, so that returns are kept to a minimum. This not only saves on costs, but also reduces unnecessary transport journeys. For returns, we ask for a small contribution towards the postage costs; this way, we can make informed choices together. You can find more information on our page about<\/a> You can read about delivery and returns here.<\/a><\/p>

Operating as sustainably as possible within the organisation<\/h2>

Sustainability starts with us. That is why we have implemented various measures within our team and on our premises:<\/p>

Mindful habits:<\/strong> Reusable water bottles, shared lunches and healthy choices.
Electric driving:<\/strong> Our fleet is largely electric.
Green energy:<\/strong> We have 40 solar panels (16 kWh) and generate enough electricity to cover our daily consumption.
Heating:<\/strong> Our premises are connected to the HVC Alkmaar district heating network and are fitted with a heat recovery system.
Waste separation: <\/strong>We sort our waste and reduce waste.
Green surroundings:<\/strong> A natural garden, green parking bays and cycle racks encourage sustainable choices.<\/p>

Plant a Tree<\/h2>

\u201cDonate one euro to help plant trees through Trees for All\u201d<\/p>

Since July 2020, with your help, we have been donating to the foundation Trees for All<\/a>. Thanks to your help, we\u2019ve already planted lots of trees! We did this by selling a wooden tree figurine made from lime wood for \u20ac4.95. All the proceeds went via Trees for All towards planting trees, and sometimes we topped this up ourselves. We have kept track of all the certificates and the status of the donations at this page<\/a>.<\/p>

Donation with purchase<\/h3>\n\n

Since June 2024, you have been able to choose to make a donation of \u20ac1<\/strong> to Trees for All. We\u2019ll double that amount and use it to buy trees. So far, together we\u2019ve already 1,000 trees<\/strong> Planned!<\/p>\n\n

Tree Partner<\/h3>\n\n

From 2025, we will officially be Tree Partner<\/a>. That means that we have to 300 trees a year<\/strong> Donate. At the end of the year, we still double all contributions from customers. If the total exceeds 300 trees, we\u2019ll buy extra trees on your behalf. We certainly succeeded in doing this in 2025! Thanks to our \u2018green\u2019 customers, we were able to donate no fewer than 140 extra trees!<\/p>\n\n

Our ambition<\/h3>\n\n

By 2028, we want to achieve at least 1,900 trees<\/strong> have planted. Every tree counts!<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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Planting trees yourself...<\/strong>
In November 2024, Ton and Rebecca set off together to plant trees in Brabant as part of Trees for All\u2019s big tree-planting day. It was a wonderful, if muddy, experience! Of course, it was great fun to actually plant trees in the ground together.<\/p>

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Why trees?<\/h3>

Trees for All works on sustainable forestry projects in the Netherlands and around the world. We have chosen:<\/p>

  • Climate-resilient forests in the Netherlands<\/strong>: restoration of damaged forests and planting of native species.<\/li>\n\n
  • Restoration of the tropical rainforest on Borneo<\/strong>: protection of the orangutan\u2019s habitat and CO\u2082 sequestration.<\/li><\/ul>

    Join in!<\/h3>

    Would you like to help too? Donate an extra euro via your shopping basket. We\u2019ll double your contribution and invest 100% in trees. Together, we can make a difference.<\/p>

    Environmentally responsible business practices: learning and improving together<\/h2>

    Being environmentally conscious in business is a journey, not a destination. We\u2019re doing our best, but we know there\u2019s always room for improvement. Do you have any tips or ideas? Share them with us! And tell us what you\u2019re doing to live more sustainably \u2013 together we can make a difference.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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