Hello
My name is Inge Westerink
About 4 years ago I started my transition to a sustainable life and career. Now I advise consumers, and businesses on how to do this. It is my mission to have as big an impact as possible with the work I do. Spreading my positive message and inspiring others to do the same.
Sustainability Certifications
2023
Business Sustainability Management
University of Cambridge
Topics include sustainable business strategies and models, sustainable development and innovation, circular economy, life cycle assessment, sustainable communication strategies, and regulatory environment and international policy
2023
ISO 14001:2015
The Knowledge Academy
Certified Environmental Management System Lead Implementor. Topics include setting up an Environmental Management System, environmental strategies, environmental policy, and aspects, impacts and risk analysis.
2021
Driving Business Towards the SDGs
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Topics include Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how to structure a business strategy in alignment with these and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
Collaboration Portfolio
Consumers need more transparency and @kinglouiefashion is making a statement by providing this! This is a BIG step for the fashion industry! King Louie has been working on providing transparency about their products’ journey. Each item from the new collection will from now on have a Transparency Report linked on the product page. In it you can learn: 🌱 Where raw materials come from 🌱 Where the fabric has been processed 🌱 Where the item has been manufactured
🎉 Next week I am starting my new job as a fulltime Sustainability Consultant! This step truly is a dream come true for me. From now on I will focus my work on driving strategic sustainable change within the real estate industry. Little did I know in 2020 when I started my personal sustainability journey that it would become such a big part of my life and career. I feel so grateful to have found this passion and the courage to pursue it.
Had such a great time last Saturday speaking at the @funkyveganfestival about why I do what I do as a Green Influencer (or Greenfluencer). I started this account in 2020 to share what I learned on my own sustainability journey. Creating this account has helped me to expand the impact I have with what I do, and that is what I am passionate about. If we all take small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle we can have a big impact together. So share what you do with people around you!
💻 With the launch of my new website recently I decided that I wanted to focus more on speaking opportunities at events going forward to share my story as a Greenfluencer and Sustainability Consultant. 🤩 An amazing opportunity has come up for me to share more about my sustainability journey and work as a green influencer and answer live questions from the audience at the @funkyveganfestival this coming weekend.
What are refurbished shoes? They are shoes someone else decided had to go, given a second life! @wearstorenl cleans the shoes professionally and replaces the inner sole. This way they are as new and ready for round two! Refurbished shoes are good for you and the planet. Here are 4 reasons why: 👣 For you: 1. They are unique: one thing is for sure sure you will not find someone else walking around in the same pair of shoes as quickly as you normally would! 2. Costs are lower than any regular pa
In need of a photographer that only focusses on sustainable brands and people? I can really recommend @angeladevlaming Recently I had the pleasure to work with her for my portfolio update. It is always great how two sustainability-minded people can create magic together! Looking forward to working with you again in the future Angela!
As a sustainable influencer and model you need to ensure your portfolio is up to date. As I recently cut my hair it was time for an update, and of course my shoot needed to be as sustainable as possible, including hair & makeup. Thank you @patriciavheumen from @studiohubsch for my incredible (and green) look today. It surely gave me to confidence I needed and I am looking forward to sharing the final results of the shoot with you all soon 💚
Happy World Environment Day from me and @every_can_counts_benelux A good moment to consider recycling when away from home. Do you recycle your cans when away from home? Research from Every Can Counts has shown that only 40% of people in the Netherlands do this. I believe that together we can raise this number! What makes the recycling of cans sustainable?
I’m against child labor, modern slavery and environmental damage and so is 80% of Dutch citizens! Yet our government is heading in another direction… Consumers often get given the responsibility to provoke environmental and social responsible change. From my perspective this is something businesses and governments play a big role in as well. Right now, the Dutch government has the power to make a change with the law ‘Internationaal Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen’.
Recently I’ve had the luck to become a Roetz ambassador. Something that feels so special to me. When I started this account to share my sustainability knowledge I never could have dreamed that it would have taken me this far. I feel truly inspired by the amazing brands I get to work with and their contributions to society are an example to me and hopefully to you as well. Roetz truly stands out with their recycling practices, making them one of the most sustainable bike brands out there.
Hoe eerlijk is jouw supermarkt op het gebied van mensenrechten? @questionmark_nl onderzocht het, ondersteund door @solidaridadnl en @oxfamnovib en er is goed nieuws en slecht nieuws: ✅ Het GOEDE nieuws: het verslag, de Superlijst Sociaal, geeft veel inzicht waar supermarkten veel van kunnen leren. De supermarkten werden getest op: 1️⃣ hoe transparant ze zijn 2️⃣ wat ze doen voor arbeiders 3️⃣ wat ze doen voor kleinschalige boeren 4️⃣ wat ze doen voor gendergelijkheid
What does a sustainable Christmas look like? A question a lot of you are probably asking yourself at the moment. For me picking up my @beterboompje Christmas tree yesterday with my @roetzbikes bike was a good start. There is a lot of debate going at the moment about what tree is the most sustainable. And it makes me happy that so many people are considering this. This is such a great step towards awareness around a sustainable holiday season.
VIVAIA
@vivaia_official
"Inge has worked with our brand many times, each time being amazed by Inge's amazing creativity. Inge is very passionate about people and work, and I feel very happy working with her.
If you're thinking about working with Inge, don't hesitate, Inge will be great!"
Earthastic
@earthastic_products
"Inge has been part of our journey from the very beginning. It is exciting to see her passion and enthusiasm for sustainability, and her drive and commitment to deliver great quality of work.
Inge's commitment to remain objective and offer her audience an unbiased view of the brands and products, as well as her ability to excel in all our assignments, has made her one of our favourite sustainability experts and influencers in the field. We highly recommend Inge as a partner in any sustainable brand's journey!"
Every Can Counts
@every_can_counts_benelux
"We were very pleased with the influencers for this campaign. They were great to collaborate with and very enthusiastic about the cause. Thank you for setting up this collaboration."