About this blog
In from pinches to purpose, we share tips, stories, and ideas for living more consciously and sustainably. Small steps – or “pinches” – can make a surprising difference. Whether you’re just getting started or have been on this journey for years, you’ll find inspiration here for creating less waste and living with more purpose.
How It Works: Packaging-Free Shopping in 6 Simple Steps
Curious to try shopping without packaging but not sure how it works? It’s easier than you think! Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to refilling a jar (or container or bag) at our shop in Haarlem. 1. Find a jar You don’t need anything fancy. A clean jam jar, an ice cream tub, or a cloth bag will do. As long as it’s clean and closable, it works! 2. Come to the shop Address: Gen....
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How to remove sticker glue and smells from jars
Before you reuse a jar for your pantry, it’s worth spending a little time getting rid of sticker glue and any lingering smells—especially if the jar came from pickles, tomato sauce, or something oily. A clean, neutral-smelling jar makes your pantry feel calm and fresh. Here’s how to do remove sticker glue and smells from jars with easy methods using things you probably already have at...
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How to Clean and Sterilize Reused Jars (The Easy Way)
Reusing jars is one of the smartest, most eco-friendly ways to build your pantry. But before you fill them with rice, oats, or lentils, make sure they’re truly clean. That means more than just rinsing out the leftover pasta sauce. This guide walks you through the easy ways to clean and sterilize reused jars – plus why drying them fully matters more than you might think. Here’s...
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Refill your Sonett bottles in Haarlem
Live near Haarlem? Bring your empty Sonett bottles to our shop and let us refill them for you with the same trusted, eco-friendly detergent or cleaner – without the plastic waste. How it works Refilling is simple: ✓ Bring your clean, empty Sonett bottle to our store in Haarlem Nord. ✓ We refill it with your chosen product from our bulk dispensers. ✓ Save some money compared to...
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Haarlem gets its first zero-waste shop
Haarlem’s first zero waste shop has just opened: oodles and pinches is now located at Generaal Cronjéstraat 96. photo credit: Helga Beuving oodles and pinches was previously located in one of the containers inside the BakkeRij building with a small showroom, but has now moved into a storefront on the well-known shopping street in Haarlem-Noord. Owner Inge Echterhölter wants to...
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Every thing you can change for the better is a step forward, even the small ones count.
Getting started with Zero Waste Lifestyle
You found out about Zero Waste Lifestyle and this new way of living resonates with your values. But since there so many resources out there (blogs and books for example) and a lot of recipes for things to make from scratch it can be somewhat overwhelming in the beginning. Here is a list of easy things you can do to get started: Separate organic waste Replace disposable products...
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Guide to Zero Waste Lifestyle in Haarlem
This is a growing guide for eco-friendly living and going zero waste in Haarlem. It will be updated and added to. So it’s worth checking back again over time. And if you happen to know a location or business that would fit well on this list, just let me know. If you’re a business owner and would like to be considered for this list, send me a message as well. Second...
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New business boosts Zero Waste Lifestyle in Haarlem, Netherlands
Since plastic pollution finds it’s way into the general media more often these days, Zero Waste Lifestyle gains traction. Around the world articles about Zero Wasters appear in magazines and new books get published helping newbies finding their way into the Lifestyle. Zero Waste Lifestyle in Haarlem gets a kick start The newly founded business oodles and pinches sets out...
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