Green Week Self-Care

Asociación para el Autocuidado de la Salud (anefp)|Spain |Annual (since 2022)
Environment & Sustainability
Circular economy & environmental footprint
Research & Best Practices
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Anefp’s Green Week Self-Care is an annual initiative aimed at fostering dialogue and action between the self-care sector and the circular economy. Held online and in person, the event brings together stakeholders across the value chain.

Objectives

  • Share good practices in environmental sustainability
  • Explore challenges and solutions related to sustainability in self-care
  • Promote consumer-centric decision-making in building a circular model

Target Audience

  • Initially targeted at anefp members
  • Now extended to include all consumer health professionals

Key Activities and Approach

  • A multi-day hybrid event (3–4 days per edition) featuring:
    o Roundtable discussions with representatives from the self-care sector and involved stakeholders, companies and related institutions
    o Case studies from self-care anefp companies presenting their sustainable practices
  • Internal communications through member bulletins
  • Social media campaigns via X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Outreach to specialised sustainability and health sector media

Impact and Result

Metrics 2025

  • Over 170 professionals participated in the latest edition
  • Average of 30 participants per session, representing 20 different companies
  • High organic engagement on social media using #anefpGreenWeek and #GreenWeekselfcare
  • Content shared and reposted by participating institutions and companies
  • Coverage in top Spanish media outlets focused on sustainability

Insights and Takeaways for Others

  • Creating a shared space for dialogue between sectors drives collaboration
  • Sustainability can serve as a unifying theme across the self-care value chain
  • Expanding access beyond association members increases impact
  • Social media and media engagement amplify professional events

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