This blog is about sustainable lifestyle. It’s about doing sustainable business, it’s about raising discussion. And having fun while doing it! Welcome to the journey with us!
What’s your favourite Holiday food? Mine is definitely rice porridge with some cinnamon on the top, yummy! Last year I made my rice porridge as a vegan version and oh, it tasted heavenly! Luckily, this year, we can share this delicious recipe for Vegan Rice Porridge from the magnificent PS Olen Vegaani (in English PS I’m a […]
In the past few years, the holidays have usually meant a breakout from the hassle of everyday life. It’s usually during the holidays that I clear my head and get my mind set for the coming year. It’s always important for me to leave my flat in Helsinki and get away somewhere, be it Lapland, […]
The Christmas sauna has always been one the most important Christmas traditions for me. It has been part of my Christmas Eve since childhood and still is. Actually, sauna has been part of Finnish Christmas traditions and way of life for ages. We go to Christmas sauna at noon, when it is dark outside. Everyone […]
On Friday, the 24th of November, is Black Friday. The so-called craziest shopping weekend of the year, which many have this year extended to last for a whole week or weekend. Instead of shopping crazy just because something’s in discount, we encourage you to hold your money and stop for another second to think: do I […]
The story behind the Finnish menswear label FRENN goes as follows: in 2013 Jarkko Kallio walked the streets of New York in a jacket made by Antti Laitinen and someone came up to him with the sole purpose of buying the jacket then and there. This inspired the creative professional duo to start their own […]
This Christmas I wish nothing more, than spending time with my family after another busy autumn. Well, of course, it would be lovely to get some small gifts from Weecos for me and my loved ones. On the Christmas Day, it would be lovely to light up candles and wrap me with my husband to a […]
Lovia’s cone jewels are amulets holding the wisdom of pine trees. As Outi Korpilaakso wants to make luxury with nothing to hide, she knows precisely where the mining happens and who makes the jewels. The coating is pure chemistry. A few years ago, Outi Korpilaakso decided to quit her job in an international department store […]
Hanna Rainio, the founder of Kätkö Koru, is the first goldsmith in Finland who uses Fairtrade gold in her jewellery. She’s happy for being new in the goldsmiths’ profession, as she has had the opportunity to do things differently and choose materials that are sustainable. – ”No way!” was my reaction when the goldsmith education […]
Sydänmaa means the Heartland. It is the wilderness, the distant woodland, backwoods or salo, erämaa, korpi, takamaa as we say in Finland. The common thought is that Finnish people in general love forests. We have lived in the forests as long as there has been settlement in this part of the world. Forests reinvigorate us, […]
A day-long jewellery class with a friend turned Sanna-Maria Ojanen’s life to a whole new direction. To her amazement, she found a creative side from her self and soon, became the founder of the bold and rock MOSH Jewelry. – In this profession works mainly men who have been goldsmiths for decades and they don’t care […]
Is the Weecos Home category familiar with you? We have a wide range of absolutely wonderful interior design products in Weecos – from towels, clocks and chopping boards to pieces of furniture like tables and beds. This weekend, from 27th to 29th October, with the code WEECOSHOME20 you get -20% off from all regular priced interior […]
Laura Saarivuori-Eskola makes jewellery out of old silver cutlery and Finnish coins. Environmental issues and recycling have been close to Laura’s heart since she was a child and therefore, entrepreneurship in the field of jewellery pondered her some time. Then she realised that through her work she could bring up the crucial problems of mining. […]
From the point of view of human rights and the environment, mining is a dirty industry. And an industry extremely rarely talked about although interest in the origins of jewelry is awakening. In our new lifestyle series, the ethicality of silver and gold are pondered. *** Ever thought whether gold and silver are ethical materials? […]
Almost a month since our journey to New York has passed, and it’s time to catch up! As a short recap for all: we attended the lovely Street Fair and The House of Finland exhibition with 13 Finnish brands. The exhibition was organised by The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce and Finnish Tech, Design and Art (FTDA), […]
Autumn has arrived, and you might find yourself chilled to the bone. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than surround myself with a huuuuge scarf and warm mittens, which feel like a friends’ hug on a cold morning! What is your way to cope with the cold weather? Here are five stylish, quality goods in which […]
Fall is in the air here and I couldn’t be more excited! Why? Because, finally, the hat season is on! The right hat or headband does not only protect you from the cold but also is cosy, breathable and actually doesn’t feel that you’re wearing a hat. We gathered five ideas to warm up your head […]
Weecos heads to New York to the Finnish design event The House of Finland. The event is held between 11.-14.9.2017 and is part of a larger event – the Finland100NYC. There Weecos represents the emerging, responsible and interesting brands in our own department. The brands joining this event are Aapiste, Finarte, Jatuli, Kuula + Jylhä, MEM by Paula Malleus, […]
Weecos heads to New York to the Finnish design event The House of Finland. The event is held between 11.-14.9.2017 and is part of a larger event – the Finland100NYC. There Weecos represents the emerging, responsible and interesting brands in our own department. The brands joining this event are Aapiste, Finarte, Jatuli, Kuula + Jylhä, MEM by Paula Malleus, […]
A few years back, the childhood friends Mirka Olin and Nina Rantala, were united at their mutual friend’s breakfast. Mirka, a passionate tea drinker, and Nina, who always gets excited about good ideas, ended up planning a Nordic Tea Revolution of their own. A revolution where Mother Nature’s ingredients, such as lingonberries, birch leaves and […]
Looking for new furniture for your child’s room or playful ideas to keep your kids toys in order? We have gathered the best of Finnish design together – designs so gorgeous that your kids want to stay at home to play. These brands represent not only first-class design but also sustainable values and buying from […]
Some people say that their holiday is over, but we strongly disagree on that one! Home is the best place to be, and as we spend so much time there, we suggest that the holiday continues at home. We have gathered the best of Finnish design together – designs so gorgeous that they make you desire […]
I must admit that I have always been one of those people who enjoy going back to school, and now, to work after the summer holidays. Why? Because of the new Autumn stuff! I still recall the day I went shopping my first backpack and pencil case with my mom. It was sooo exciting! For some […]
Pre-consumer waste. Post-consumer waste. Zero waste. Pre-sale. Mass-upcycling. Heard them but never really understood them? These terms are unfamiliar to quite many or often confused together. All of these terms back up the circular economy, which is seen, as stated in the previous Lost in terms post, as the future’s business model. Managing textile waste, […]
Up-cycling. Recycling. Down-cycling. A lot of new terms have popped up lately, and they are often new, confused together or misused. As Weecos also has a quite wide range of products using these methods in their production a simple vocabulary of these essential words is needed. *** CIRCULAR ECONOMY The big, trendy term – […]
Looking for classic, minimalistic and simple shapes? In that case, we recommend you to get to know these brands! We make the shopping for ethical and sustainable products easy for you as we have gathered over 150 awesome brands under the same roof. Enjoy the simply beautiful pics and the sustainable styles that come straight […]
As we’ve come aware of the environmental impacts of cotton, for example, technology has taken a role for years in creating new materials. Several technological innovations, alternatives for the traditional materials, have emerged. Are bananas, mushrooms and pineapples familiar to you and perhaps the answers to ethical and sustainable fashion? *** PINEAPPLE Could your next […]
Buying from local designers and brands is one thing, but one can easily think that local travel doesn’t have a lot to offer. We at Weecos wanted to prove otherwise, so we took a field day in July and headed to the surrounding islands of Helsinki: Isosaari, Lonna, Vallisaari & Suomenlinna. We also geared up […]
In the eleventh episode of Hardcore Fashion, Paula Malleus visits the museum of Amos Anderson – the place where Revolt collection is revealed in two weeks! In addition to three MEM pieces, what else must be done before the show? Watch the eleventh episode of Hardcore Fashion and hear what plans Paula has for the runway show. […]
For those who desire and favour bright colours, here are the perfect accessories for you! With these stunning bags and magnificent jewellery, it is easy to accessories a simple outfit, a white or a black dress perhaps. And they are not only fabulous-looking but also made in an ethically made. Which one is your favourite? There’s […]
Are you looking for ethical and sustainable brands? Great! Then you’re in the right place – Weecos. We are chancing the world a better place one shopping basket at a time. We unite you with sustainable designer brands who know their supply chain. Now, this might sound like a traditional web shop to you. But Weecos is […]
Big brands are using new technologies to make fashion more sustainable. But we feel that smaller design brands are doing significant work too, as it’s said, “big things have small beginnings”. Especially when people working together. So meet TAUKO Design, Reet Aus and Paula Malleus, brands who’s work have influence on the environmental issues as well. *** […]
How often do you ask yourself while shopping: “Do I really need this?” Today our culture values shopping as a function that can greatly improve the quality of life. When it comes to consuming fashion, the self-centered aspect of shopping is further emphasized: new clothes may make you look good and thereby improve your life. […]
Could post-consumer waste be turned into serial production? In the tenth episode of Hardcore Fashion, Paula Malleus is on the road again – now she heads to Nokia t0 the old Nanso factory to figure out if her post-consumer designs could be serially produced on the industrial level. How did the meeting go? Could a new, circular […]
Oot niin ihana (You are so lovely) takes the baby book to the next level as it is designed for all kinds of families from single parents to adoptive families. The whole development has been done tightly together with consumers to meet all of the expectations and needs. The idea of a completely new baby […]
It is time for celebrations! Weecos Ltd was established on the 28th of June in 2012, so the company is now 5 years old! Weecos – Sustainable Marketplace service was launched in Midsummer 2013 and it is now 4 years old. Last year has been truly the best one so far. We have grown in many […]
What is post-consumer waste and where from it comes? In the ninth episode of Hardcore Fashion, Paula Malleus heads to Turku to get more materials. Although this journey goes well, it’s not always as easy to get leftover materials. See what are the reasons for collaborations to fall with recycling organisations, who collects the leftover second-hand materials […]
Can’t find swimsuits, clothing, a comfortable blanket or a softie to hug for your kid? No worries, Weecos is here to make shopping for ethical children’s clothing one less thing to worry about. We’ve gathered some of our favourite ethical children’s clothing brands, and these are not only conscious choices but also COOL choices for your […]
We in Weecos believe that every human being is equal and valuable regardless of their sexual orientation or gender expression. We don’t want people to be labelled, discriminated or loathed because of who they choose to love. In addition, we want to back up a community, which inspires, educates and celebrates our diverse society. And […]
It’s been busy with a big customer order but finally, it’s ready and Paula Malleus is ready to continue with the Revolt collection. There’s only a month left to the runway show in Helsinki Fashion Week 2017 and Paula ponders what has happened since April. See on eight episode of Hardcore Fashion! *** One of the […]
At the moment the clothing industry is based on fast and cheap production, and quantity runs over quality. This is completely unsustainable and the reason why Reet Aus, an Estonian fashion designer and PhD, wants to change the mass production system from inside out. In addition to upcycling and certifications, Reet sees taxes and conscious […]