Tips for a greener lifestyle
At the academic centre
- reduce printing materials
- Recycle! – there are recycling bins for paper and plastic in both academic buildings
- use a water bottle instead of disposable cups
- turn the lights off when leaving classrooms and bathrooms
At the dorms
- Recycle! – there are recycling bins in all kitchens and study spaces. Please make sure to take these out regularly
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room including common areas
- Wait for the dishwasher to fill up before running the washing cycle
Zero Waste Shopping
Zero Waste stores in Prague
Bezobalu
Bělehradská 96
Praha 2, 120 00
(with community compost)
Radhošťská 2278/1,
Praha – Vinohrady, 130 00
Pod Kaštany 5,
Praha 6, 160 00
Nebaleno
Jaromírova 726/15
Praha 2 – Nusle
128 00
NEOBALENO
Zázvorkova 25/3,
155 00 Praha 5
Farmers’ Markets
There are regular farmers markets at a number of locations in Prague held on the weekends and sometimes on workdays from early spring until late fall. You can buy seasonal produce as well as cosmetics, fashion and hand-crafted items. Don’t forget to bring a bag, or do as the locals do and get a hand-woven basket!
Heřmaňák Farmers’ Market
Řezáčovo náměstí (check their FB page for dates and times)
Zero-waste farmers market close to Osadní dorm. Make sure to bring your own bag and containers and shop for a wide variety of products
Other Farmers’ Markets
For a more extensive list of farmers’ markets, visit the Farmers’ markets page.
Fashion
Sustainable Fashion Brands
You can find some suggestions for sustainable fashion brands in this article.
Second Hand and Thrift Stores
There are many thrift stores and second hand stores around Prague, here are some suggestions:
Prague Thrift Store
Budečská 13, Praha 2
Dukelských Hrdinů 21, Praha 7
Textile House
Charvátova 11, Praha 1 110 00
Dělnická 1131/37