Eco-friendly living in Prague

Online workshop & Useful links

Do you want to become a more eco-friendly Prauger? Then the tips from our volunteer Aleksandra are exactly what you need! In this article you can find the recording of our online workshop called Eco-friendly living in Prague together with all the links connected to this topic that might interest you.

Aleksandra comes from Poland and is a “low impact” enthusiast deeply interested in finding and sharing useful sustainable practices. Having successfully finished her university degree in Social work, she is currently involved in an ESC project in Germany dedicated to education about sustainability, fair trade, human rights, democratic values and intercultural exchange. She writes a blog about mental health, books, culture and more: https://thoughts-are-not-real.me/.

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USEFUL LINKS

Studies

Very interesting study about how the plastic ends up in the ocean: https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution?utm_source=newsletter

Recycling system in Prague

https://ksnko.praha.eu/map-separated/

Zero-waste shops

http://zerowaste.bezobalu.org/?lang=en (ENG)

https://mapa.reduca.cz/ (CZ) – map of zero-waste shops

https://bezobalu.org/(CZ) – chain of zero waste shops in Prague

http://bezobalovyjelen.cz/ (CZ) – zero waste shop

https://www.nebaleno.eu/ (CZ) – zero waste shop

https://www.zerowastecesko.cz/praha/ (CZ) – info about zero-waste, links, inspiration

https://www.countrylife.bio/ – chain of shops (bio, organic, zero-waste, food, hygienic products, etc.)

Food

www.mapko.cz (CZ/ENG) – map of community gardens, composters and other places

https://kokoza.cz/en/ (CZ/ENG)- initiative supporting composting and urban gardening

www.svetbedynek.cz , www.svobodny-statek.cz (CZ) – possibility to order boxes of greens and vegetables from local farmers

https://zachranjidlo.cz/english/ (CZ/ENG)- food waste

Farmers markets

https://otockelimek.cz/ (CZ) – coffee cups and boxes to borrow and return

https://www.rekrabicka.cz/ – reusable food boxes to borrow and return

Hygienic products

Zero waste shops (see above)

Menstruation (menstrual cups, period panties..)

https://snuggs.cz/ (ENG) – period panties

https://www.petitlulu.eu/ (ENG) – reusable cloth peds, nappies for children

Clothing

SWAPs (for example – www.svet-hub.cz (ENG), public swaps – search FB)

Second hand and charity shops:

https://prestupnistanice.cz/en/ (ENG)

https://www.sue-ryder.cz/en/ (ENG)

https://moment-ops.cz/ (CZ)

Slow/sustainable fashion (for example www.greenbutik.cz)

Re-sell (http://blesitrhy.cz/?lang=en (ENG) – flea markets, https://www.nevyhazujto.cz/ (CZ), various FB groups (also in English)

Repair/Borrow/upcycle

https://www.zpokojedopokoje.cz/introduction (ENG)- re-use centre, workshops

https://www.libraryofthings.cz/katalog/ (CZ/ENG) – library of things at Kampus Hybernská

www.opravarna.cz (CZ) – repair shop

https://incien.org/about-us/ (ENG) – Institute of circular economy

Circular workshop at Kampus Hybernská (, circular workshops at the municipal library (https://www.mlp.cz/en/), etc.

Zero-waste festivals

https://www.facebook.com/zerowastefestivalprague/ – Zero waste festival Prague

Slou days festival

Social media and websites

Shelbizzle

zero waste period routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn4ATdRxPUs
why we should quit recycling (of plastic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn4ATdRxPUs

Sustainably Vegan

https://sustainablyvegan.org/
how to start minimalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2gUN1rVlE
reflection on being 5+ years living sustainably: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FsBbbqanWM

Kristen Leo

zero waste and classism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keCkUmH-5JM&ab_channel=KristenLeo

Heal Your Living

a day in the life of an imperfect minimalist: https://youtu.be/Z-HGjgxO_V4

Our changing climate and Climate Adam (for more informative videos)

video about Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1AVgbI_1r0
Does vertical farming work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V605mb9Fr-M

Gittemary Johansen

e.g. video about the impact of stainless steel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h1XM5zZvoA&t=315s
zero waste confessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4I_jZbRmjs

My Green Closet

cool upcycling ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNTkK0PAfs

Pick up limes, and Peaceful cuisine (vegan recipes)

Leena Norms

a guide to positive panic – dealing with eco-anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT7TTlNCGMI&list=PLb1-lu-abhnWhcTev77DB2cmGz9UaLiPP
Very good video critiquing sustainable fashion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td9rHaEQsQA

Home composting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Fs6LcL-VI

Instagram and FB

Nebaleno
Bezobalu
Country life
Zero waste international
Otoč kelímek, etc.