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Second-hand is good for the earth and your wallet! We'll show you that there are so many great things to find second-hand and that selling second-hand can also earn you a pretty penny

Can you get scabies from second-hand clothing?

  • 3 July 2026

The number of scabies cases in the Netherlands has risen sharply in recent years. The tiny, itchy mite sometimes turns entire student houses upside down. The scabies mite finds…

Is second-hand clothing dirty? Here's what you need to know before you go hunting for vintage treasures.

  • 29 June 2026

At thegreenlist.nl, we’re big fans of second-hand clothes. It’s sustainable, saves money and there’s so much choice these days. We’re not the…

Second-hand clothes shopping at The Swap Shop in Amsterdam

  • 22 June 2026

Second-hand shopping is one of our favourite pastimes. You know us by now: we enjoy scouring charity shops, rummaging in vintage boutiques, we're fans of…

Second-hand fast fashion: yay or nay?

  • 12 June 2026

We received an interesting reader question: is second-hand fast fashion okay or a definite no-go? We understand that question all too well. Because…

Wedding season: how to put together an outfit for every wedding dress code second-hand

  • 29 April 2026

Wedding season is just around the corner. Have you received a wedding invitation in the post yet? There's a good chance that somewhere on that...

Second-hand food parcel supplies!

  • 27 April 2026

It’s been a while since we received a request to purchase an emergency kit. Saskia immediately got to work to…

Challenge accepted: scoring a second-hand outfit at Summe in Leiden

  • 13 April 2026

At thegreenlist.nl we're huge fans of charity shops. From messy jumble sales to sleekly curated vintage boutiques: we love them! But you also have concepts that are a bit more...

Flea market guide: how to get the most out of flea markets on King's Day!

  • 10 April 2026

Well, as avid flea market visitors, we naturally have a fair bit of experience with the free markets on King's Day too. Every year we're there bright and early...

This is what happens to unsalable stuff in the thrift store!

  • 13 March 2026

News reports pop up regularly about thrift shops that are bulging. The input is pouring in, faster than they can sort it. Among the hidden treasures, unfortunately, lies...

Hand in used care items and medical devices at the Care Cycle

  • 10 March 2026

At Saskia's house, a few crutches were still gathering dust in the attic. Also, the Vacoped - one of those sturdy, orthopaedic shoes you have to wear when...

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