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Can you get scabies from second-hand clothing?

3 July 2026

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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

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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 fast fashion: yay or nay?

12 June 2026

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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…

How to tastefully mix and match second-hand and new items in your interior

11 June 2026

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You see it often in home decor magazines and on stunning Instagram pictures: interiors where old and new blend perfectly. You want that yourself, but you are…

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

29 April 2026

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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...

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

13 April 2026

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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

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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

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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...

Are your second-hand finds properly insured?

28 February 2026

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For us, sustainable living is not just about insulating or using less gas. It is also about what is already in your home. Those...

Fake vintage on Vinted: here's how not to fall for it!

4 February 2026

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Fan of vintage? Then you were probably also shocked by Kassa's investigation. It revealed that on Vinted, many ‘vintage’ items are not old at all,...

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