sustainable mouth mask alternatives
Perhaps an obvious and important product being added to many goodie bags today are face masks! With the current pandemic crisis still being very much relevant and evolving, everyone needs a good face mask to carry with them at all times. It is crucial to promote reusable face masks within your goodie bags! Do not add disposable face masks as these create more waste and end up in the streets, oceans, and landfill – further damaging the current environment. Additionally, buying face masks from Belgian companies that are locally produced or produced within the EU make them even more sustainable!
The following companies offer a great, sustainable alternative to disposable face masks:
The following companies offer a great, sustainable alternative to disposable face masks:
Share The Passion, a company in Zedelgem, produces eco-friendly face masks. These masks are made in Portugal and are made from bamboo, making them decomposable and anti-bacterial (WHO approved)! They can be washed up to 100 times and come with filters that can be added for further protection.
Click here to buy Price: 35 EUR for pack of 5 |
Captain Cork, a company in Hoogstraat, makes face masks out of cork and bio cotton. Cork is a very sustainable and durable material – when the cork tree bark is peeled, the tree extracts CO2 from the air which helps the growth of new bark. These materials are sustainable sourced and animal friendly (PETA Vegan certified). Furthermore, they are produced naturally without chemicals, are machine washable, and breathable yet water resistant. They come in a variety of colors so you can match them to your company’s colors.
Click here to buy Price: 19 EUR each |
Façon Jacmin, a Belgian fashion company, makes face masks made with fine Italian cotton denim (65% cotton, 35% Tencel). They are produced in Bulgaria and have layers for extra protection. They are reusable and can be machine washed. Also, different sizes are available as you will need to indicate which style you prefer – men or women.
Click here to buy Price: 15 EUR each |
mon.MO, a Belgian conscious shopping store, sells Elke Hoste’s face masks made out of organic cotton (GOTS standard). These masks are designed and made in her studio in Antwerp and have been approved by the Belgian Federal Public Health Service. They can be purchased individually and for companies! The masks come in adult sizes and are machine washable.
Click here to buy Price: 25 EUR each |