Ho, ho, ho! Let's slow things down a bit and enjoy the holidays. To get all set for Christmas, Charlie + Mary are organising a mini market this weekend in De Hallen, Amsterdam. There'll be plenty of shops, live music…

Because we’ve been putting our planet at risk, we have to deal with issues like, errr, climate change, species extinction, the depletion of critical natural resources and industrial control of our food production, to…

How to make the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful? Simple. Make your own Christmas tree. Because every year, around 85 million trees are being cut for this annual celebration. Not so festive, huh? We…

Remember design journalist Jeroen Junte in The Pod Sessions? In this interview series designers share their thoughts on how their work influences our workspace environment and its culture. And… next up is Stefan…

George Michael is back on the radio, which means the festive season is approaching. Time to dress up in something special. Charlie + Mary selected some of their favourite pieces, both sustainable and fair. Have a jolly…

Each and every month, Jelle Hoogenboom introduces us to an Anonymous Animal; the unknown creatures that also deserve a place in company logos, animation movies and, of course, our hearts. This month he goes nuts because…

Yep, the world is facing some serious problems. And yep, there’s a lot of talk about how to solve them (heya fellas at COP21). But talk doesn’t reduce pollution, grow food or heal the sick. That takes doing. And…

Thanks to Charlie + Mary we all know what’s the deal with leather. Of course, leather is sustainable in the sense that it’s strong and durable, but the industry itself doesn’t give a toss about the well-being of…

What’s a better way to start this Monday than with some photographs of bioluminescent phytoplankton washed up on the beaches of the Maldives? There’s a certain type of plankton that emits light when stressed, such…

Remember SEA ME? The conceptual carpet of Studio Nienke Hoogvliet. She made a rug of sea algae yarn and knotted the rug by hand in an old fishing net. The project shows the contrast between the plastic soup and the…

Photo: Martin WengelaarCoffee. Newspapers in bed. Cuddles with the dog. What are your Sunday rituals? Ours involve VPRO’s tv-program ‘Tegenlicht.’ Tegenlicht focuses on our globalized world in which societies,…

In six days it's December and whether we like it or not, it's usually the month where we find ourselves strolling around town, hunting down gifts for our people. Luckily Charlie + Mary got some gift ideas for you. Gifts…

It’s the final countdown. Not for Christmas, nor for NYE. Nope, we’re impatiently waiting for the new book of Anne-Marie Rakhorst. Rakhorst, Strawberry Earth Academy friend and Mette’s very own coach, will release…

Nope, COP 21 has nothing to do with twenty one policemen. COP 21 stands for the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The event will be held in Paris from Monday, 30 November to Friday, 11 December 2015. All…

Better get ready for winter, boys! The FW 2015/2016 collection is all about knitwear. Ranging from basic cable knits to two-tone textures and quirky intarsias. Charlie + Mary selected a few of this season's trending…

It’s a life raft. A time machine. And an escape pod together in one. But above all, the Terapy bean bags are a place to recharge, where you can let your mind wander and your imagination run free. But there’s more.…

Venha comigo! That’s Portuguese for “c’mon, let’s catch some waves and stuff our faces with pastel de nata afterwards.” Yep, the next coming weeks Surfana Surftrips is organising three surf trips to Portugal…

Something is fishy about buying and eating our aquatic friends. Because how is the fish being caught? Is it an endangered species? And what about fish farms? Wilbert (YFM NL) dived into this subject and wrote 7 tips.

CUT - the talking! The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is about to start. These documentaries, focused on the planet, its people and products, should be in your agenda somewhere in between 18 - 29…

This 'local heroes' edition Charlie + Mary introduce you to the latest labels and inspiring designers and entrepreneurs they work with. All have a nice story to tell and sell their collections at the Charlie + Mary…

This Saturday, 7 November 2015, we gather for an evening filled with art, music and lectures. Hurrah, it's Museum Night! More than 50 Amsterdam based museums welcome you from 19:00 till 02:00 to check out their…

Justin Timberlake wrote a song about it, so it must be true. What comes around, goes around people. In other words: the universe got your back, as you may have noticed during the Strawberry Earth Fair. Last weekend, we…

When winter comes a lot of people like to wear furry items to keep warm and comfy. Not exactly sustainable or animal friendly. But guess what... there is an amazing 'fake fur' alternative that looks luxe and real, but…

Plants can brighten up any room. Even the smallest room in the building is a whole lot more inviting when you accommodate a tiny forrest over there. Okay, some Donald Duck editions also help. Now back to the other perks…

We told ya before. Nature is the best designer of all. Jelle Hoogenboom can tell. This month in 'Anonymous Animals' he introduces us to a creation that could help us solve many, many problems...