It's all about the environment

At Hoppekids, we ultimately do things to create a better world for all children. We do so by producing quality furniture that lives up to strict standards about environment, health, and safety. For that reason, we’ve been certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel – a certification we are very proud of. Hoppekids is the first and only producer of modular bed systems for children who has achieved this.

The thing is, with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, we commit to producing long-lasting products while also looking out for the environment. We are certain that you agree: Taking care of the environment is taking care of our kids and their future.

Sustainability is no longer simply a hygiene factor used to avoid dissatisfaction – it’s a motivational factor truly creating satisfaction. This is clear to see among companies who, right from the beginning, make an effort to include sustainability on a strategic level. The potential among entrepreneurs and start-ups is enormous and that is exactly what this award seeks to celebrate.

"With heart and soul is Hoppekids' slogan. We love what we do, and the way we do it. If other companies share this feeling and thereby support the important task of protecting our environment and seek to develop more sustainable solutions, we are happy to be able to help with this award”
René Stenvang, owner of Hoppekids

Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award was established by René Stenvang in connection with the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Latvia's independence in 2018, where the Crown Prince of Denmark also participated.

Protecting the environment is protecting our kids and their future.

Looking out for the environment is in the core of Hoppekids' philosophy. Implementing this in our production line was only the beginning.

Hoppekids wish to celebrate those start-ups and entrepreneurs who work strategically and innovative towards a more sustainable business model. They do so each year by presenting the Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award. The purpose of the award is to promote a more sustainable development among start-ups and entrepreneurs. This is done by supporting a specific business or product development that encourages green transition.

5.000 euro for more sustainable entrepreneurship

The purpose of the award is to promote a more sustainable development among start-ups/entrepreneurs as well as supporting one specific business or product, which furthers a more sustainable development. The jury yearly announces a winner. The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur/start-up or business, who designs or produces a product or service within the design & lifestyle segment that:

Is circular or produced more sustainable
Is developed with the intention to reduce the environmental impact e.g. by:
- Reducing the number of products in the household
- Prolonging the lifespan of already existing products
- A well-thought-out packaging with a purpose/function after unpacking
Wishes to be certified with an ecolabel e.g. the Nordic Swan Ecolabel or the EU-flower and needs financial help with the process

The winner of the award will receive a prize of EUR 3000. The two runners-up will each receive a prize of EUR 1000.

Previous award winners

2019 Babbit

A hi-fi sound system for the whole family.

The business plan and product behind Babbit is designed to reduce the number of products in our household, making the already existing products last longer. It even has a packaging which purpose is not to be "waste".

2020 ReCollector

Innovative & user-friendly garbage sorting for the home.

The containers are made from 100% reusable plastic, which means the material can be used and reused over and over again. This prolongs the life and usage of the material used. One box removes 1,8 kg plastic from our mutual mountain of garbage.

2021 was different

In 2021, the Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award did not take place. We chose to support a local soccer turnament, Sommerbold på Heden, for children and adults with special needs. They haven't been able to do the turnament for the last 2 years due to the Covid epidemic and other cirumstances. This year, Hoppekids also contributed with a trip to the amusement park, Djurs Sommerland, for the players and their families, which they used on the occasion of the organisation's 10-year anniversary. A trip that brought great joy for all the members.

Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 2022/2023

You can submit your application in the period 20.12.2022 to 15.02.2023.

The application should include a presentation of your company and your product or service. The application should at least describe how your company and product/service is more sustainable. You should also include how you are planning to use the award if you win as well as how that will support sustainable development.

As part of the application, you will also get the opportunity to upload graphic material that can support the presentation of your product or service.

You can no longer apply for the award 2022/2023.

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur/start-up or business, who designs or produces a product or service within the lifestyle & design segment that:

Is circular or produced more sustainable
Is developed with the intention to reduce the environmental impact e.g. by:
- Reducing the number of products in the household
- Prolonging the lifespan of already existing products
- A well-thought-out packaging with a purpose/function after unpacking
Wishes to be certified with an ecolabel e.g. the Nordic Swan Ecolabel or the EU-flower and needs financial help with the process

The winner of the award will receive a prize of EUR 3000. The runners-up will each receive a prize of EUR 1000.

The finalists for the Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 2023 are presented on 28.02.2023. If your company is among the finalists, you will be invited to the award ceremony taking place on 22.03.2023 in connection with the conference Danish Kids conference within lifestyle. At the award ceremony, each finalist will pitch their product or service to the jury and the rest of the audience. The audience will ultimately select the winner.

This year’s award ceremony will take place on the 22^nd of March 2023 in connection with the conference Danish Kids conference within lifestyle. The finalists will each present their product or service to the jury and the rest of the audience. Hereafter, the audience will select the winner.

On March 22^nd, 2023, we highlight specific companies that work strategically with sustainability. However, this day is also an opportunity for inspiration and for sharing those initiatives that start-ups take, which form breeding ground for a greener development among entrepreneurs and society in general.

Finalists 2022/2023

The purpose of the Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award is to further the green and sustainable transition. Specifically, we do so by celebrating companies that work strategically with sustainability and who take part in generating change or setting new standards within their field.

The jury has selected four finalists for this year's award. The finalists will be pitching their product or service on March 22nd at the Danish Kids conference within lifestyle. Hereafter, the audience will ultimately select this year's winner of the award.

Sheworks

The finalist is chosen for their exceptional work with both environmental and social sustainability. The finalist transforms discarded textiles from the Danish design industry into design products, thereby saving CO2, chemicals, and water as well as reducing the amount of textiles ending in incineration. The handmade designs are made locally in Denmark creating jobs for women outside the labor market.

Design Rocket

The finalist is chosen for their clever and playful design that goes hand-in-hand with a fundamental consideration for the environment, reflected throughout the entire value chain. The jury emphasizes the well-thought-out design where aesthetic and practical features are combined with playful elements inspiring children to play more.

CrayAte

The finalist is chosen for their ability to combine learning with play through their circular bio-solution. With their crayons made of color pigments from food waste, the finalist seeks to build bridges between the child’s knowledge about food waste and the creative use of crayons. The jury emphasizes the innovative concept originating from the massive waste of food in the pre-prepping industry.

Bakano

The finalist is chosen for their ability to create long-lasting design that can also hold a unique personal retelling. With a business model relying on upcycling of leather goods, the finalist offers new life to old leather products or leftovers from leather production. In that way, old couches and discarded leftovers resurrect as high-quality design products.

And the winner is... !

Sheworks Atelier

At the Danish KIDS Conference within Lifestyle hosted by Dansk Mode & Textil and Lifestyle & Design Cluster, we found this year’s winner of the Hoppekids Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 2023.

The four finalists for this year's award Design Rocket, Bakano, Sheworks, and Crayate each did a pitch for the audience at the conference. Four inspiring companies all working with and for sustainable development within their field. Ultimately, the audience chose the winner of the award.

Congratulations Sheworks Atelier !
Sheworks transforms discarded textiles from the Danish design industry into design products, thereby saving CO2, chemicals, and water as well as reducing the amount of textiles ending in incineration. The handmade designs are made locally in Denmark creating jobs for women outside the labor market.