In the year 2022, giving a Christmas box full of plastic, disposable products and knick-knacks is no longer feasible. Much of the content of the Christmas box will not even be used, and often ends up in the trash in no time.

Especially at a time in which you, as a company, bear a great responsibility for the planet and set an example for both your staff and consumers.

What are the criteria for a sustainable Christmas box? 

A good question. And one that every company should ask itself. We researched the different types of sustainable, eco-friendly Christmas boxes and gifts out there and found these common denominators:

A sustainable Christmas box consists of products that, compared to standard products are, produced more sustainably. In other words: with more care and attention for nature. 

In concrete terms, this means that the products are made from 

 materials, with less water wastage and/or with fewer CO2 emissions.

The items in a sustainable Christmas box 

lasts a lifetime (compared to 5 shaves with a disposable blade), a 

 is good for many more washes than a bottle of shampoo and an erasable, 

The contents of a sustainable Christmas box are 

. As nice as it is that a sustainably produced product lasts a long time, if it cannot be recycled or cannot be recycled properly, it will ultimately still cause damage to nature and the planet.

This makes a sustainable Christmas box a great success! 

In the online catalog called 'the Internet', you sometimes don't know what to choose anymore. Because how do you determine what a suitable Christmas gift is that all your employees are happy with?

In our experience, we've seen that both the staff and the employer react very positively and surprised to our sustainable Christmas boxes. Frequently mentioned reasons for this are:

1. The contents of the Christmas box are frequently used. 

Sustainability is one side of the coin. The other side? Usability. A Christmas box with items that are very sustainable, but have no practical function for most people in daily life… that's useless. So pick products that everyone uses regularly, such as stationery, care products or something as simple as a practical bag.

2. The Christmas box contributes to a better world. 

Many employees indicate that receiving a sustainable Christmas gift gives a good, 'green' feeling. As if the world has become a bit better because of this box, instead of worse. This is what makes a sustainable Christmas gift so powerful compared to regular gifts: they really reach the recipient and inspire them to handle the products well and make better choices for the environment.

3. The contents of the Christmas box are personal and original. 

On average, sustainable alternatives for certain products are just that: alternative. They are made of different materials than most people know or use and often have an extensive background story, linked to a mission. That makes a sustainable Christmas package very original and authentic.

With some Christmas box, there is also the possibility to personalize the content. For example, we offer personalized erasable notebooks that feel extra personal for the recipient.

Everybody happy thanks to sustainable Christmas gifts

In short: a Christmas box that meets the above pillars is a better choice for the planet and for the employee or recipient. He or she can use the contents of the box for a longer period of time, with better quality items that are often also made in a cleaner way – without chemicals and other toxic substances.

Thank your colleagues with a sustainable MOYU Christmas box!

Have you been inspired to give a sustainable Christmas gift to your staff or colleagues? Take a look at our Christmas page for an overview of our Christmas boxes.

Our Christmas boxes always contain a sustainable, erasable notebook made of tree-free stone paper. You can choose from standard designs, or have them completely personalized according to your wishes, taste and company style.

This way you thank colleagues with a sustainable, original and very personal gift.

At the moment we are still working  on the exact content of this year's Christmas boxes. We can tell you more about it by email or telephone. For more info, send an e-mail to paul@moyu.rocks.

Three reasons why a sustainable Christmax box always works

Free scan apps come in many sizes. There are endless scan apps that you can use to digitize your notes. Below we have highlighted the 4 best free scan apps for IOS and Android!


Adobe Scan has developed an app for scanning documents and is one of our all-time favorites. While scanning, the app searches for a document. When it is found, the scan will be made automatically. You also have the option to manually make the scan.

After making the scan, the dimensions are automatically cropped. Of course you can also manually crop and rotate at the end.

After scanning, you are able to save the entire file as a PDF. The app will also automatically recognize the text and with the help of Acrobat you are even able to edit the document. The scans can be opened via Adobe Document Cloud. Adobe Scan also has OCR functionality that automatically digitizes written texts.

Figure 1: A simple visual image of scanning with Adobe Scan.

Another star in the field of scanning apps is Microsoft Office Lens. One thing is more than certain: it won't get any more user-friendly.

Figure 2: start, scan and save. These images show that you will be able to make scans and save them in your desired file in no time. 

Microsoft Office Lens immediately recognizes whether a document is available to scan. As with Adobe Scan, it is also possible to scan the page manually. After scanning, you can still crop and rotate the page. 

You could even add multiple pages or write an extra note on them. The great advantage of Microsoft Office Lens is its flexibility. With numerous integrations of other Office products (OneNote, Word, OneDrive, Powerpoint) you can directly export the scan.


As the word says: GENIUS. Scan your paper documents on the go and export them as multi-page PDF files.

The scanner app automatically recognizes the image and also automatically crops the image. In this fast way you will be able to scan a lot of pages in no time. That's how you keep structure!

Smart scanning also makes it possible to remove shadows with imperfections, apply filters (such as black and white photos) and scan a batch.

Even text recognition is one of the Genius Scan's options. To get the most out of it, items such as text recognition, creating contacts and backups can be purchased for a  one-time rate between €2-25 euros.

Figure 3: A visual impression of the fresh Genius Scan app.

The Scanbot just does what it's supposed to do. Just like the Genius Scan, the Scanbot has options for additional premium features. The Scanbot has a slightly lower rating than the other apps. This could have to do with the user-friendliness of the app and the overview of the gallery that contains the images.


Figure 4: An example of the Scanbot scanning app.

In the flooded sea of ​​thousands of scanning apps, these are the 4 most highly valued and most trusted scanning apps in the market. As the ratings indicate, Microsoft Office Lens is an absolute must among Android users. For Apple enthusiasts, an Adobe Scan and Genius Scan will probably be more than enough. It is also good to know that premium features are possible if you really want to use the scan app intensively.

Scanning must be fast and easy, so that it does not become a difficult task. No hassle with saving. And no hassle with scanning. In our opinion, those are the best 4 free scanning apps that meet these requirements. Good luck choosing!

Do you also want to switch to writing, scanning and erasing on stone paper?

The 4 best free scan apps for digitizing your notes. 

Good chance that you – like 90% of all people – sometimes lose the overview, drown in your to-do list and watch your must-do-list only get longer and longer (instead of shorter). With far too many headaches as a result.

One of the solutions lies in good planning. Because: good planning is half the job.

Do I help myself to focus (or am I distracting myself)?

Do I use Boomerang, Asana or other time management tools?

If the answer to one (or more) of the above questions is 'no', we recommend that you read on. Below we set out our best tips and tools for more efficient planning, more productive work attitude and above all: a lot less stress.

So put your phone away, close disturbing tabs and choose a moment of focus.

 is a handy way to organize your goals, sub-goals and tasks. And therefore your priorities. At MOYU we all use it, so we're all on the same page.

: determine an end goal. Your dot on the horizon. What do you want to have achieved in x number of months or in a year? Think of this as your final destination.

: Be as specific as possible. “I want to lose 10 kilos” is more specific (and better) than “I want to lose weight”.

: which sub-goals support this higher purpose? Suppose you want to double the number of visitors to your website. Then you will have to set a sub-goal to, for example, increase organic traffic, or to attract more paid visitors through advertisements. A KR can then be “I'm setting up three new campaigns”. Or, in the case of weight loss, “I can cook ten healthy meals.”

: now determine which actions you need to perform to achieve those sub-goals (and therefore your higher goal). Are you going to work on SEO content? Do you schedule time every week for developing a new campaign concept? Is Tuesday your healthy-and-new-recipe-try day?

These activities must therefore directly or indirectly contribute to the higher goal, your objective.

: Really give this OKR system a try. Many of us do a lot of work every day, but do it without a clear (measurable) end goal.

If you know clearly where you want to go, it's easier to list your 

. If you make a daily, weekly, monthly or even annual plan, always check whether your planned activities really contribute to the higher goal that you want to achieve.

: Set yourself one important task a day that you absolutely must complete. Work on this right away in the morning, so that you have already finished the most important thing of that day before 12:00. We guarantee you it gives a good feeling ;-).

Your brain is not made to remember and oversee many different things. Therefore, work with a 

: in this online system you can manage your agenda, set up timelines, create projects, switch with colleagues and work with goals, sub-goals and even sub-sub-goals.

Google Calendar: a (stone) paper calendar can work wonderfully, but a digital agenda offers many more possibilities. Think of inviting colleagues, creating online meetings and shifting tasks if necessary. Prefer a physical agenda? 

Then take a look at this erasable weekly planner from Dennis Storm

is always standard on our desk. This planning tool helps you to keep more overview in your tasks and gives you the opportunity to write, scribble, etcetera.

It's oh-so-tempting to fill up your calendar completely. Because then everything supposedly fits. On paper, at least. Make sure you 

, or work out time, prep time, etcetera. These are often tasks that a) MUST be done and b) don't actually deserve time in your calendar right now. As a result, you quickly fall behind the facts.

So be realistic in your planning and take into account different types of tasks, from updating your mailbox to preparing a meeting.

5. Choose focus (in stead of distraction) 

Anyone who wants to be distracted in 2022 only has to look at the ten tabs that are open on his or her screen. Or turn on the notifications. Or constantly checking emails.

 there. The question is: what do you choose? Focus, or distraction?

So turn off those notifications, keep only one tab open, don't check your email in between and possibly use (noise-cancelling) headphones. This saves you from stimuli and noises from outside.

 tool to set if and when emails come in – for example, only between 09:00-09:30 and between 16:30-17:00. We are really big fans of this, because you know that it is useless to check your email: nothing is coming in anyway. And so you stay far away from your inbox.

As much as we want to be super(wo)men, unfortunately most of us (usually) are not.

 and take that into account in your planning.

Is your creativity high in the morning? Take advantage of it and schedule a block of brainstorming in the morning. Do you get tired after lunch? Give yourself the space to walk around the block, meditate, cuddle with your dog, etcetera.

 is a great meditation app with which you can do guided meditations for example, more focus, but also more peace, self-confidence, purposefulness, etcetera. We love it!

“No” is a powerful word. So use it when you need it. And that's more often than you think.

By saying “no” to a task, request or phone call, you define your boundaries and you make them clear to someone else.

 is replaceable. So are you. If you say “no” to a task, there is always someone else who can take on the task. 

10 x Practical Tips for the Best Planning

On the Internet many sustainable, erasable and rewritable notebooks can be found. There are notebooks made of recycled paper, plant paper, stone paper, waste material, upcycled material, whiteboard paper and the list goes on and on. One notebook works with a pen, the other one works with a marker. The companies behind these sustainable notebooks almost always have an inspiring story and a (green) mission to share. This could be quite overwhelming, because how can you ever choose the right sustainable notebook that fits you best? 


Which sustainable notebook fits you best? 

Let us introduce you into the world of sustainable notebooks that most closely match MOYU. Can we be completely neutral in our statement? Well no, not 100%. We do think it is important that you can make the best choice for yourself. We would rather see you being happy with a Bambook or Correctbook notebook than keep writing on pulp paper or maybe even be dissatisfied with your MOYU notebook!


Bambook dreams of a world where people use resources responsibly so that we take care of our planet and our people.


 with a beautiful cover made of bamboo. The notebooks are offered in several sizes. The contents of the booklets can be personalized by yourself. For example, you can choose from lines, checks, blank and to-do lists. You write with a special marker that can be erased in combination with a spray and cloth. It works exactly like writing on a whiteboard: easy and fast. If you want to save your notes, you can download the handy 

 for free in the Appstore. That works about the same as a 'normal' scanner app, but then it is specially designed by and for Bambook.


Per product sold, Bambook plants a tree on Madagascar.

- Doesn't offer a writing experience like you're used to

↳ If you enjoy writing with a marker / tip felt pen; 
↳ If you want to write on a whiteboard in a notebook form;
↳ If you want to be able to compose your notebook yourself;
↳ If you find an accompanying scan app important.

Correctbook's mission is to provide 1 million children with the possibility to write for a year by 2023.


Correctbook sells notebooks made of paper and plastic with a cover made of cardboard and a layer of artificial leather. The pages feel plastic-like, giving you the feeling of writing on a whiteboard. The pen ink can be erased by using the eraser on the back of the pen. As a result, it takes a while to clean a page. Sponges are also available, but sometimes you have to scrub to get the pages clean. The ring binder, which holds the pages together, is somewhat larger and has fewer 'bands' through the paper. There are handy tabs in the notebook. This way you have a quick overview in the notebook. In addition, Correctbook also has its own scan app.


For each copy sold, Correctbook provides one school-age child in Africa with erasable stationery items for a period of 3 months.

- You can only erase the ink using the eraser (which can take a long time)

- Less beautiful covers and designs available

↳ If you like to write in a whiteboard notebook with a thicker pen; 
↳ If you think the mission to support school-age children in Africa is important.;
↳ If you find an accompanying scan app important.

Greenstory sells 'Greenbooks' – whiteboard notebooks, just like Bambook and Correctbook do, including a marker that you can erase. The unique thing about a Greenbook is that you can organize the pages yourself. You can easily click the pages in and out of the notebook. The pen is erasable by means of the spray and the supplied cloth. To keep the booklets beautiful, Greenstory gives the option to deliver the Greenbook with a cover of vegan leather.

Through Hivos, Greenstory compensates for all CO2 emissions that are released when the production is shipped to Greenstory and from Greenstory to the consumer.

- Ink is hard to erase (especially if it's been on the page for a while)

↳ If you want to determine the layout of your notebook yourself;
↳ If you don't care that it doesn't involve a good cause;

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