Goods / 19 Jun 2019

WOO is dedicated to changing the way people shop. Our customers care about the humans behind their purchases and want to have a positive impact on the world. When you purchase WOO, you help employ & empower the communities who are involved in making the WOO collection. Our portfolio consist of handmade product in categories as Candles, Home Fragrances, Jewelry and Personal Care. This blog post informs you about the origin of our categories.

Goods / 25 May 2019

Each step in the WOO value chain is special. The way we produce is unique. WOO is not interested in driving down costs and producing cheap goods. We believe in creating partnerships between people and having a positive impact on the planet.

Impact / 06 Mar 2019

One of the most fascinating regions in Southeast Asia, the mighty Mekong Delta runs a length of 4,350km through six countries. It begins in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains and makes its way from China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia before flowing through Vietnam. The mighty river fractures into hundreds of rivulets, channels, and distributaries that make up the Mekong Delta before emptying into the East Sea.

Goods / 22 Dec 2018

Want your candles to burn more evenly, smell stronger and last longer? Read these tips before you next light up.

Goods / 30 Nov 2018

When we set out to create our candles, we didn’t just want to make any candle. We wanted to create a socially- and environmentally-responsible product. In an ongoing journey that took many months to perfect, WOO sourced, tested and revised our design which resulted in a luxury candle of an elite standard.

Goods / 08 Sep 2018

These days, it’s common practice for consumers to tote around reuseable water bottles in an attempt to reduce the piling, hard-to-degrade plastics in our oceans and landfills. With the many water bottles available on the market - plastic, glass, aluminum and steel - how do you know which one to choose? Below are 15 reasons why WOO chooses steel.

FEATURED / 02 Aug 2018

Have you heard the news? Honey bees are going extinct, at quite an alarming rate. Excessive pesticides don’t help, as well as disease, parasites, and poor weather due to global warming.

Lifestyle / 15 Jul 2018

When you don’t have time for an hour-long yoga class, practice these 4 asanas for a quick and easy way to get your mind, body and spirit ready for the day.

Goods / 08 May 2018

No, we’re not talking about those briquettes you heat up on the grill, we’re talking about activated charcoal. This special type of charcoal has been treated at very high temperatures and steamed to develop tons of tiny pores that increases its absorptive surface area to draw out and trap harmful substances, toxins and impurities.

Press / 01 Mar 2018

LIVING AT HOME - "Mit dem Verkauf von nachhaltig produzierten Raumdueften und Schmuck unterstuetzt WOO arme Menschen weltweit..."

Goods / 19 Feb 2018

EUROPEANLife - "A special handmade Scented Travel Candle by WOO is one such treasure that takes your mind off the stress of the day and brings you back to your peaceful self. "

Press / 01 Feb 2018

INSIDE - "WOO - Worlds of Opportunities Upcycled Vodka Bottle, handgefertigte, aus recycelten Wodkaflaschen hergestellte Premium-Kerze..."

Press / 01 Feb 2018

FEEL GOOD MAG. - "Bestehend aus recycelten Bier- und Vod-kaflashen, erzaehlt jede WOO Duftkerze eine eigene, einzigartige Geschichte..."

Press / 04 Jan 2018

VITAL - Die handgefertigten Duftkerzen sind ummantelt von recycelten Flaschen, die vietnamesische Frauen auf Mullhalden sammelten...

Press / 01 Jan 2018

MYSELF - "Wie eine Hollanderin mit Duftkerzen und Raumsprrays Entwicklingshilfe betreit..."

Press / 20 Dec 2017

DELUXE - "Những món phụ kiện tinh xảo, những hoa văn trang trí tỉ mỉ, hay bộ quà tặng thủ công đặc sắc..."

Press / 14 Dec 2017

DER RICHTIGE RIECHER - "Dieses Jahr soll kei Parfum unterm Christbaum liegen, aber trotzde etwas Aromatisches?..."

Press / 10 Nov 2017

KUNSTVOLLE DUFTKERZEN - "Das Unternehmen WOO (Worlds of Opportunities) stellt in Handarbeit, nachhaltig und sozial verantwortlich Lifestyle-Produkte her...

Press / 01 Nov 2017

SPA INSIDE - "Nachaltig WOO Nachhaltig WOO (Worlds of Opportunities steht fur Luxusprodukte wie Fragrances, Pflege und Accessoires...

Press / 01 Nov 2017

INSTAGRAM - Martina Nimamanie

Press / 01 Nov 2017

DONNA - "Halb 10 morgens in Deutschland: "Warum stehst du denn immer noch vorm Schrank Schatz?"...

Press / 09 Oct 2017

FÜR SIE - "WOO heißt eine nachhaltige Marke, die versucht, Menschen weltweit zu vernetzen und zu beschäftigen..."

Goods / 08 Sep 2017

ASIA LIFE - "Brainchild of Saskia de Knegt, the WOO concept was conceived in 2009 and launched in 2012. Meaning ‘Worlds of Opportunities’ WOO is a premium impact brand offering luxury lifestyle products to socially conscious consumers..."

Press / 01 Jul 2017

ELLE VIETNAM - Nghe như biểu ngữ hô hào từ một chương trình quảng cáo nào đó, nhưng qua cuộc trò chuyện với cô Saskia, đây lại trở thành câu nói truyền lửa cho rất nhiều người – đặc biệt là các bạn khuyết tật...

Press / 29 May 2017

HARPER'S BAZAAR | VIETNAMESE EDITION - Trong ngôi nhà ngập nắng tại Amsterdam, bếp và lò sưởi chính là nơi yêu thích nhất của Saskia – người phụ nữ đã và đang mang đến nguồn cảm hứng và những giá trị chân chính của người Việt đến với thế giới...

Lifestyle / 29 May 2017

HARPER'S BAZAAR | ENGLISH EDITION - In a fully sunny Amsterdam house, the kitchen and fireplace are Saskia's favorite place - a woman who has brought the true inspiration and value of the Vietnamese to the world...

Impact / 08 Mar 2017

BLISS SAIGON - Saskia de Knegt is a designer and a businesswoman who puts together projects based on passion, quality, equality and "Savoir Faire." Since 2012, Saskia proposes a vision ultra creative on home interior products via her label "WOO"...

Goods / 01 Dec 2016

OI MAGAZINE - "I came to Vietnam 10 years ago to work for a development center. I saw that there were a lot of talents and resources in the country, but I also saw that many people did not have access to opportunities or markets." says Saskia de Knegt...

FEATURED / 20 Feb 2016

BLOG: SUSTAINABLY CHIC - Also known as Worlds of Opportunities, WOO is a premium lifestyle brand benefiting both the consumer and the maker - I love this concept...

Press / 18 Feb 2016

JUTTU - Van aloë vera over jade tot peppermint: deze lente-musthaves krijgen van ons groen licht...

Press / 11 Jan 2016

HET PAROOL - Met de kerstboom de deur uit en alle versieringen opgeruimd, is de woonkamer opeens heel kaal. Wellicht...

Press / 15 Nov 2015

HOME | SUNDAY TIMES - Something's up with the concept of cosiness this year - the goalposts have relocated from a place of tartan blankets and cable-knit cushions to more contemporary, aspirational territory...

Press / 07 Apr 2015

RVO.NL - Een bedrijf opzeten in Vietnam, daar draait Saskia de Knegt haar hand niet voor om. Contacten leggen, enthousiasme- ren, dwarsverbanden zien – dat kan ze...

Press / 11 Feb 2015

BLOG - NOT ON TUESDAY | YOUR STYLE JOURNEY - Ruim twee weken geleden waren Leonie en ik samen op de modefabriek om inspiratie op te doen voor Not on Tuesday...

Press / 06 Feb 2015

FASHION SCENE - WOO is een nieuw luxe lifestyle merk wat prachtige producten op de markt brengt om van te genieten...

Press / 27 Dec 2014

TELEGRAAF - Mensen sterk maken, inspireren en arm en rijk verbinden. Dat zijn de drijfveren van Saskia de Knegt, oprichter van het merk Worlds of Opportunities...

Press / 10 Dec 2014

MARKETING TRIBUNE - We maken producten met een grote toegevoegde waarde, waar iedereen echt blij van wordt...

Goods / 01 Dec 2014

SUSTAINABLENEWS.UK - WOO, short for Worlds of Opportunities is a new luxury lifestyle brand that is created as a vehicle to reduce poverty. The global brand is leading the way in sustainability and transforming...

Press / 23 Dec 2013

BLOG: BEAUTYNL - Twee weken geleden opende Worlds of Opportunities, kortweg WOO, haar concept store aan de hippe Van Baerlestraat in Amsterdam...

Press / 20 Dec 2013

SANTÉ - De geurkaarsen van WOO – wat staat voor Worlds of Opportunities – zijn gemaakt van hoogwaardige bijenwas in gerecyclede wodkaflessen...

Press / 18 Dec 2013

KNACK WEEKEND - World of Opportunities of kortom WOO recycleert wodka- en wijnflessen en vult ze met bijenwas...

Goods / 03 Dec 2013

POSITIVE LUXURY - This candle company packages its scented luxuries in recycled paper. WOO is also very dedicated to creating opportunities for the people involved in the manufacturing process, creating a positive socio-economic impact...

Press / 01 Dec 2013

STIJLVOL WONEN - De geurkaarsen van WOO (Worlds of Opportunities) geven vrouwen uit Indochina de kans op een beter leven...

Press / 25 Nov 2013

BRAND MISSION - Deze heerlijke subtiele geurkaarsen zijn gemaakt van bijenwas, gegoten in oude wodka, bier en wijnflesje...

FEATURED / 22 Nov 2013

ESENSUAL LIVING - The festive season is the perfect time to highlight the extraordinary story of WOO, a luxury global lifestyle brand that is leading the way in sustainability...

Press / 15 Nov 2013

LIBELLE - Want zij wil liever niet ‘zomaar’ iets geven of hebben. Deze kaarsen worden in Vietnam gemaakt met parfum, bijenwas en gerecycled materiaal...

Press / 05 Nov 2013

HAPPINEZ - WOO steht für "world of opportunities" - eine Welt voller Möglichkeiten und Chancen. Die außergewöhnlichen Duftkerzen WOO durchlaufen mehrere Produktionsschritte: Alte Flaschen werden gesamelt, recycelt...

Press / 01 Nov 2013

BLOG: YOUR LIFESTYLE GUIDE - Elke keer als ik denk dat ik alle kaarsen wel ken, ontdek ik toch iets nieuws. Een tijdje geleden kreeg ik een mailtje van een hele aardige dame die verbonden is aan WOO...

Press / 01 Nov 2013

RED MAGAZINE - De handgemaaktte bijenwaskaarsen van WOO – Worlds of Opportunities – zijn niet alleen mooi vormgegeven, ze ruiken ook bijzonder lekker en branden verrassend lang (de kleintjes al 25 uur)...

Press / 15 Oct 2013

Een geurkaars die biologisch, ecologisch én fairtrade is? Die maakt écht het verschil...