Samesame believes in an eco-culture, based on values such as: Sharing, Community, Creativity, Respect and Sustainability.
For these reasons, we could not turn a blind eye to what is currently happening in the natural world around us. We are committed to reversing the existential and planetary crisis, by finding sustainable and long-term solutions.
We have been working hard to substantially decrease our carbon footprint, by introducing many different structural and lifestyle changes to all samesame apartments, Insitu, BECO and Esquina.
Below, are some of the improved short-term habits we are happy to share with you:
HAND WASH
AND DISH SOAPS
We supply co-livers and all other spaces with sustainable and biodegradable hand wash and dish soaps. We also refill these empty detergent and soap packages, thus avoiding plastic waste. Solid package free product alternatives are also possible by request.
KITCHEN
TOOLS
All new kitchen tools are sustainable and/or biodegradable. Older, previously existing tools are reused and kept.
TOILET PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS AND WASTE BAGS
We supply co-livers and all other spaces with recycled, plastic package free toilet paper, paper towels and napkins, as well as recycled/biodegradable waste bags.
WASTE
Mostly all waste is recycled, composted or reused. We have partnered with circular economy initiatives that help us reuse some of our waste such as wine corks and glass bottles, for example.
PLASTIC
WASTE
Plastic waste is kept to a minimum and recycled.
ORGANIC
WASTE
Organic waste is used for composting that in turn will help us grow our own produce.
PLASTIC-FREE
LAUNDRY SERVICE
We’ve partnered with an eco-sustainable and plastic-free laundry service company for our bed and bath linen weekly wash.
WATER
TAPS
All our taps have been adapted to have a lower water pressure, in order to reduce water waste.
ECO
LIGHTS
All our lights are energy efficient.
SUSTAINABILITY
GUIDELINES
All spaces and apartments have information in regards to recycling, saving water and energy.
ENCOURAGING A
PLANT-BASED DIET
We encourage a plant-based diet by reducing our meat and dairy consumption at Insitu. An increase of plant-based meals would drastically minimize the earth’s carbon footprint. Nonetheless, when served, all meat, fish and dairy are sustainably
and locally sourced.
GREEN
CITY MAP
We are creating a green city map with a list of recommended sustainable brands, initiatives and shops available for anyone looking into these options.
HOMEMADE FERMENTED
FOOD AND DRINKS
We have available a range of homemade fermented food and drinks, such as kimchi and kombucha. Fermentation isn’t only healthy for our gut but it also allows us to sustainably store seasonal ingredients throughout the year without extra energy use.
SPREAD
THE WORD
We openly communicate with co-livers about the impact of our choices and encourage the use of plastic free products such as solid shampoo, solid shower gel, solid deodorant, bamboo toothbrushes, etc. The same happens
for fashion, mobility and groceries.
DINNERS
AND TALKS
COMING SOON
At Insitu, we plan on hosting unique dinners with special guests who will present sustainability related themes, in order to foster inspiration, learning and dialogue within our community.
SUSTAINABLE AND
ORGANIC GROCERY SHOP
COMING SOON
We are working to open our very soon our own sustainable and organic grocery shop, located at samesame entrance. Here we will follow the same principles of sustainably, ethically and locally sourced.
GREEN
EVENTS
COMING SOON
We will host events focused on sustainability that engage both co-livers and the public. Some of our ideas include: beach cleanups, Lisbon bicycle city tours, hikes with outdoor yoga, meditation and workout sessions, sustainable agriculture workshops, natural candle making workshops, among many others.
If you’d like to take some of these ideas and adapt them to your own lifestyle, contact us so we can share all the information with you!
A part of the daily accommodation price at samesame goes directly towards the purchase of sustainable goods and services – specifically 1 euro a day per person. That same 1 euro a day not only provides us with the financial possibility of choosing greener options, it allows us to invest in a much greener future as well.
Our vision
Let’s get back to the roots. Take a look at the etymology of the word ecology. The prefix eco- comes from the greek oikos meaning “house” or “home”. This brings to light our true, existential home – the earth. Thus, it reminds us that sustainable or ecological thinking is all-inclusive: it encompasses not only our individual lives and businesses, but also our communities and the whole world.
Every little action helps and we believe all of us are responsible for doing what we can to save the earth – our home. Therefore, we would love to have you walk beside us on this incredible path of (e)co-living.
