Our Mission: Sustainability and Circularity in the Baby Market

At Tiny Library we strive for a more sustainable baby market by offering circular solutions and inspiring producers to produce more sustainably. We do this by entering into partnerships with like-minded brands, and contributing to various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our approach focuses on extending the lifespan of baby products, saving resources, CO₂ emissions and water, and creating equal opportunities for everyone.

WE SET A NEW STANDARD


Tiny Library was founded to offer parents a more sustainable alternative to the excessive consumption of baby products. Founder Julie, as a mother of three, saw the waste of baby items that are often only used for a short time. Tiny Library offers a solution by renting out baby products, which saves both space and costs, while contributing to a better environment.

A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

By choosing to rent instead of buying, you ensure that products last longer. Many products, such as strollers and co-sleepers, are often only used for a few months, but by renting them out, they can be used by multiple families, which reduces the production of new items. This not only reduces CO₂ emissions, but also water and raw material consumption.

THE SOLUTION

Extend the lifespan of baby products by cleaning, checking and possibly repairing the products. When products return to us, we ensure that they can be used again for the next baby after thorough refurbishment. This way, products do not need to go to the dump unnecessarily or gather dust in the attic or in the shed.

SOCIAL IMPACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

A sustainable future goes beyond the environment. That’s why we’re also committed to equal opportunities worldwide. For example, we support initiatives that focus on combating poverty, such as The Baby Project , which supports vulnerable mothers and children with essential care and nutrition. We contribute to SDGs such as:

  • 'Zero hunger' (SDG 2)
  • 'Good health and well-being' (SDG 3)
  • 'Responsible consumption and production' (SDG 12)
  • 'Partnership for the goals' (SDG 17)

towards a tiny footprint

Our rental service ultimately means that fewer products need to be produced and we extend the lifespan of countless products. This reduces CO² emissions and raw materials are depleted less quickly. In this way, we work together on a Tiny Footprint. To achieve this Tiny Footprint, we have set ambitious goals:

  • Save 900,000 kg of product and reduce 15.75 million kg of CO₂ in the next 5 years.
  • Extending the lifespan of products through intensive cleaning and repair, so that fewer products need to be produced.
  • Develop a fully circular supply chain and make the delivery of our products climate neutral.

Collaborate with Circular partners such as:

Bugaboo designs products with replaceable parts and recycled materials. Bugaboo focuses on extending the lifespan of products and donates strollers to social projects.

DISCOVER BUGABOO

Easywalker uses high-quality, recycled materials and strives for CO₂ reduction in the production chain. They work on more sustainable packaging and stimulate environmentally friendly corporate cultures.

discover easywalker

Tummy Tub, thanks to their innovative design, they save significantly on energy, water and plastic and contribute to a sustainable lifestyle.

Discover tummy tub

OTHERS TELL IT BETTER THAN WE

Top service, great contact, clear explanations and most importantly a sustainable model with good products for a fair price. Tiny Library has a great
sustainable service set up.

Arieke B.

Great service! [...] So nice that I didn't buy the co-sleeper, but rented it, because you only need it for a relatively short time. Highly recommended to rent baby products at Tiny Library!

Marieke G.

What a fantastic company! Renting good quality baby equipment that you will only use for a few months - fantastic. The customer service is great: tailored advice via email, smooth shipping and returns. I am a super fan and recommend it to all my pregnant friends.

Linda B .

Extremely happy with Tiny Library! A very nice and sustainable option to rent things that you only use for a short time but really need. [...] Communication was nice and clear! Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Roosje B.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Choose on our website which product or products you want to rent. We rent new and 'as good as new' products. Before the products are rented again, they are professionally cleaned and checked for safety.

2. Choose when you want to receive your product. We will deliver the products on the date you specify. Your subscription will only start when we ship the products.

3. Choose how long you want to rent your product. The cost of your subscription depends on which product you choose and how long your minimum rental period is. The longer your minimum rental period, the lower the monthly amount. You can find the monthly costs on our website with the relevant product.

4. You no longer use the product? Simply return it to us free of charge.

For more information, please see our how it works page

Renting from Tiny Library is in most cases cheaper than purchasing second-hand products. You can expect to save up to 70% of the new price of the product if you rent it, depending on how long you rent the product. This is often 10-30% cheaper than buying via marketplace. With us you can always choose between at least 3 options for the rental period and can therefore make a well-considered choice yourself. It also saves you a lot of hassle and time, something that is also worth a lot to you as a busy parent (to be). This way you have all the time for your baby.

You can order from us as soon as you know which products you need. At checkout you can indicate when you want to receive the products. Even if this is only in a few weeks or months. Very handy, you already arranged that!

Your subscription starts the moment you receive the products. Because you have already paid for the first month in the webshop, the monthly amount for the next month will be collected a month later via direct debit.

For products such as a co-sleeper and bassinet, we also recommend that you have these at home around week 37. Most deliveries are between 37 and 41 weeks and we know from experience that it gives peace of mind to have it delivered on time.

Do you have any more questions? Check out our FAQ or send us a message: customerservice@tinylibrary.nl .