We plant a tree for every single product we sell – it has never been easier to do something good and give something back to nature. But what's cooler than planting your own tree by yourself? Try it out – with the NIKIN TreePlanting Kit!
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NIKIN führt neu einen Blog, in dem regelmässig ganz unterschiedliche Themen angesprochen und diskutiert werden. Hast auch Du einen Gedanken, den du schon lange mal niederschreiben und teilen wolltest? Dann sende uns Deinen Text und vielleicht steht unter dem nächsten Post dein eigener Name!
Sustainable through the winter
Gepostet am 06 Dezember 2019
Winter is here again and brings cooler temperatures. Some love it and others flee into the warmth. We'll show you how you can survive the cold months at home without worries – and in a sustainable way.
NIKIN is Swiss Brand of the year 2019/2020
Gepostet am 04 Dezember 2019
NIKIN achieved the highest score in the clothing category in the price-performance sub-category. We are now proud to be labelled „Swiss Brand of the year 2019/2020".
„We need a trillion trees!" - An interview with the ETH researcher Dr. Colin Averill
Gepostet am 28 November 2019
Global reforestation is the most effective measure against climate change. The world needs a trillion new trees to absorb two thirds of man-made CO2 emissions. This is the conclusion of a study by ETH Zurich. We spoke with Dr Colin Averill, who was involved in the study.
Bye bye Black Friday – hello GREEN Friday!
Gepostet am 26 November 2019
It's once again this Friday at the end of November, when people flock to overcrowded shops in masses or let their credit cards run hot in online shopping and throw their money around – for things they don't really need. "But today everything is cheaper than usual. – It's Black Friday again!
Where does my TreeShirt come from? The Traceable TreeShirt presents it to you!
Gepostet am 22 November 2019
We launch the first Traceable TreeShirt - a TreeShirt that can be traced back to its origin. With your order, set an example for fair and sustainable partnerships. One tree is planted per Traceable TreeShirt sold.
Soon it's Christmas again: this time with a sustainable tree?
Gepostet am 22 November 2019
There are only a few weeks left until Christmas and the preparations for the Feast of Joy are already in full swing. Delicious Christmas biscuits and hopefully a lot of snow provide the perfect ambience – but the joyfully decorated tree is a must, right? But how sustainable are our Christmas trees?
The amazing story of the Old Man in the Airplane
Gepostet am 15 November 2019
Could you imagine living in an old airplane in the middle of a forest? It's actually hard to believe – and yet there's a man who does just that. Here is the incredible story of Bruce Campbell.
Sustainable and fair fashion – which is also affordable
Gepostet am 08 November 2019
Sustainable and fair fashion at reasonable prices – that's possible! A product of this kind should not be overpriced and therefore only accessible to a few. We want to set an example with our vision and show that there is another way.
Nature throughout the year: Why there are seasons
Gepostet am 01 November 2019
A refreshing swim in summer, walks through the colourful woods in autumn, a warming fire in the chimney under snow-covered roofs in winter and in spring, nature awakens again, and the cycle begins anew – what could be better? Our seasons in an overview.
Organic cotton and recycled polyester vs. conventional materials
Gepostet am 25 Oktober 2019
The materials used and the production of textiles are often not very sustainable. With the aim of making sustainable fashion accessible and affordable for everyone, we work every day to find and implement sustainable alternatives to conventional materials for our products.
What it looks like today at NIKIN: the founding history part 3
Gepostet am 20 Oktober 2019
In our three-part blog series we show you how two friends from their childhood days founded NIKIN and wanted to give something back to nature. In the third part, learn how Robin and Nicholas chose the new logo and who even had it tattooed.
How NIKIN is slowly growing: the founding history Part 2
Gepostet am 19 Oktober 2019
In our three-part blog series we show you how two friends from their childhood days founded NIKIN and wanted to give something back to nature. In the second part, learn how Robin integrated his whole family into the young company.
How it all began at NIKIN: the founding story Part 1
Gepostet am 18 Oktober 2019
In our three-part blog series we show you how two friends from their childhood days founded NIKIN and wanted to give something back to nature. In the first part, find out where the NIKIN founders Robin and Nicholas know each other from and where the idea for their own company came from.
NIKIN-CEO nominated for Aargauer of the Year
Gepostet am 30 September 2019
Gifts – sustainable alternatives for your customers, employees, family and friends
Gepostet am 24 September 2019
The Christmas season is soon coming up again and with it the pre-Christmas stress begins. With a few tips for sustainable gifts, you can escape this hassle and enjoy the most wonderful time in complete relaxation.
5 reasons why we love autumn so much
Gepostet am 23 September 2019
Autumn has officially begun – and is probably the most underestimated season of all. But there are endless beautiful things that you enjoy best in the golden season. We have listed five reasons why we love autumn so much.
NIKIN Skate Contest 2019: Spectacular tricks, three categories and trees planted
Gepostet am 12 September 2019
The second NIKIN Skate Contest was a spectacle in a class of its own. Great tricks, late summer weather and funky beats made for an unforgettable event. And the international field of participants made the skater's heart beat faster.
Life in the rainforest – the last Penan on Borneo
Gepostet am 06 September 2019
The rainforest of Sarawak on Borneo is the home and livelihood of the Penan. Twenty years after the environmental activist Bruno Manser fought with the Penan against the deforestation of the trees, the forest is still threatened. With his book Doomed Paradise, photographer Tomas Wüthrich gives an impressive insight into their life in the forest.
Voyages durables : comment minimiser les plus grands péchés du voyage
Gepostet am 03 September 2019
It's summer and holiday time – people travel and that's a good thing. But you simply have to be aware of the effects this has. Sometimes the visit of the most beautiful places in the world doesn't have to be that harmful to the environment.
Organic cotton vs. bamboo – and other sustainable alternatives
Gepostet am 23 August 2019
Sustainable materials for our products are very important to us and therefore we almost exclusively use organic cotton, bamboo and other sustainable alternatives. But what are the differences?
People who live in the forest – modern hermits and escapists
Gepostet am 16 August 2019
Away from the family, away from every luxury, away from civilization – people who decide to live in the great outdoors and spend their time in the forest – the forest people!
Weather and Climate – Interactions and Human Influence
Gepostet am 04 August 2019
Weather and climate – two terms not to be confused or equated. One changes every day and the other is currently in a problematic change. What is what and which influences the other? Weather and climate in the overview.
Sustainable energy sources – renewable energies
Gepostet am 26 Juli 2019
Sooner or later natural resources will be irrevocably depleted and yet energy consumption in our latitudes continues to rise. The time has come to switch to renewable energies!
Animals in the rainforest – an unknown biodiversity in danger
Gepostet am 19 Juli 2019
The rainforest. The lung of the earth and the habitat of an unimaginable diversity of species. For various purposes the forest is deforested worldwide, unhindered. And so its threatened inhabitants disappear with him.
The Cities4Forests project
Gepostet am 16 Juli 2019
Civilization and nature, city and forest – can they coexist? Worldwide, natural areas are suffering from the rapidly growing urbanization, but now there is a project in which cities are committed to the preservation of forests. Find out more about Cities4Forests here.
A life without plastic – and the alternatives
Gepostet am 04 Juli 2019
It's hard to imagine our everyday life without plastic – we think! In fact, there are already some alternatives to conventional plastics. Learn more about them here.
The "Ecological Footprint" – what is that?
Gepostet am 28 Juni 2019
The "Ecological Footprint" is a very topical term and yet many do not know what the effects of their own lifestyle are on earth. Some of the everyday habits are among the biggest factors accelerating climate change. But what is the Ecological Footprint?
GOTS – NIKIN participates!
Gepostet am 21 Juni 2019
Global Organic Textile Standard, GOTS for short, is an internationally recognised certification with the vision that organic textiles should become an essential part of everyday life, improving people's lives and benefiting the environment. Since 2019, NIKIN is also GOTS certified, but what is GOTS?
Sustainable TreeCaps made in Europe – much easier said than done!
Gepostet am 15 Juni 2019
A sustainable TreeCap, made in Europe. For a long time this was very high on our list of goals. From now on, our TreeCaps will be produced exclusively in Europe. A long-aimed goal could finally be achieved, but it was an incredibly long and nerve-racking journey. Learn more about the long lasting development of the new TreeCaps produced in Europe.
The profession of the forester: as multifaceted as the forest itself
Gepostet am 07 Juni 2019
We now know that forests are essential for our planet and life on it. The continued existence and protection of forests is therefore a major concern. How do forests and people function side by side? For this we asked a person who probably knows the forest best: the forester. We are very happy that we were able to ask these and other questions to a Swiss forester, Peter Piller.
World without people – it would also work without us!
Gepostet am 07 Juni 2019
In the context of climate change, natural catastrophes, wars and overpopulation, it is possible to start reflecting on things occasionally. Is the "humanity model" an obsolete model? A few thought scenarios on an interesting topic.
Sustainability doesn't need to be too expensive!
Gepostet am 24 Mai 2019
Sustainability has become a real necessity - no matter in which areas of life. The big problem is that although you would like to live more sustainably, this is financially affordable for only a few. But that doesn't have to be the case - we offer an alternative.
#HugATreeChallenge – Help to plant 100,000 trees!
Gepostet am 19 Mai 2019
It has never been so easier to plant a tree and do something good for our planet. We start the #HugATreeChallenge and want to plant 100'000 trees with your help. Join us, spread the message and make a big difference!
How many trees does the planet earth need?
Gepostet am 12 Mai 2019
The forests of this earth are in danger. Every year a forest area the size of Costa Rica is lost. We are actively committed to reforestation, because reforestation is urgently needed. Why and how to do it right?
Our green cohabitants – 7 interesting facts about trees
Gepostet am 03 Mai 2019
The tree – a miracle of nature. In 7 interesting tree-facts you can learn more about our green fellow inhabitants, who give us so much and therefore have to be respected and protected.
"Non-profit organizations" – what's behind the abbreviation NGO?
Gepostet am 26 April 2019
NGOs make headlines. Again and again, they come into the limelight when they work where nobody else can or wants to get involved. Whether it is the conservation of natural areas, humanitarian missions in war and crisis areas or political education and education, NGOs are an important part of civil society. But what is an NGO?
Earth Day 2019 - NIKIN plants trees with OneTreePlanted in Colorado (USA)
Gepostet am 18 April 2019
As since 1990, the International Earth Day 2019 takes place every year on 22 April. This year, together with our partner, OneTreePlanted, and many volunteers, we plant about 5000 trees in the US state of Colorado!
Earth Day 2019 - soon it's time again!
Gepostet am 16 April 2019
April 22 will be the day when Earth Day takes place all over the world. People on all continents stop, take time to think about the well-being of our planet, take part in actions that demand more attention for urgent problems. NIKIN also participates!
The NIKIN Tree Planting Day 2019 – a great success!
Gepostet am 12 April 2019
In just over two years, we have planted over 160,000 trees - all over the world, but never on European soil. This changed on 30 March when, together with 50 motivated volunteers, we planted around 500 trees in springlike conditions in our home region of Lenzburg.
The rainforest - the lungs of the earth
Gepostet am 05 April 2019
More and more rainforests are being deforested worldwide - the consequences are drastic. Because with the forest not only plants and living beings disappear, but also many other existential things, such as the air we breathe every day.
Fair fashion made of organic cotton - Cool, trendy, sustainable
Gepostet am 03 April 2019
"Fair Fashion": a term that is becoming more and more popular. But what does "fair fashion" actually mean? At NIKIN we use organic cotton textiles instead of conventional cotton: what is the difference and what makes the first sustainable? You'll find the answers here.
More sustainability in everyday life: Join in!
Gepostet am 22 März 2019
Sustainability is a hot topic - both socially and politically. We have only one earth and therefore we have to protect it with all its beauty. With small changes in your everyday life you are doing something good so that it will also be preserved for future generations.
Recycling - what makes sense, how does it work, what does it bring?
Gepostet am 15 März 2019
Recycling - an omnipresent topic. Switzerland is also referred to as the "recycling world champion". But what do we actually recycle for and how do we recycle properly so that it fulfils its purpose?
Off to the forest – the right way!
Gepostet am 17 Februar 2019
A walk in the woods, whether in the winter in the snow or in the summer under the cool canopy, offers so much - and completely free! That is why it is all the more important that he remains in his form. This calls for appropriate and respectful behavior in the forest.
Plastic – the threat of the seas
Gepostet am 08 Februar 2019
A walk in the woods, whether in the winter in the snow or in the summer under the cool canopy, offers so much - and completely free! That is why it is all the more important that he remains in his form. This calls for appropriate and respectful behavior in the forest.
The forests of this world - habitat, water storage, oxygen factories
Gepostet am 10 Januar 2019
A forest is much more than just a collection of green-and-brown shapes that tower into the sky and shade us in the summer, but rather an ingenious natural wonder that, through its complexity, provides habitat, water storage, and last but not least produces vital oxygen for us
Sugarcane paper - guaranteed tree-free!
Gepostet am 10 Januar 2019
More than 40 percent of the world's wood is processed into paper products such as newspapers or copy paper. Sugarcane - the sustainable alternative.
Where does my product come from?
Gepostet am 10 Januar 2019
Do you actually know where, by whom and under what circumstances all the things you consume daily are made? Open your eyes and be aware of what you are buying.
Why go fast, when can go slow?
Gepostet am 09 Januar 2019
Not only are we humans constantly in stress, but the fashion industry is too. The goods should be produced and sold as cheaply as possible. Working conditions are terrible in many places and the materials are often harmful to the environment. Something does not work ... Slow Fashion - relax and take it easy!