Looking for places to purchase unpackaged food? How about detergents and personal care items that won’t harm you or the environment? If you’re residing in the Czech Republic, we’ve compiled a handy list of stores that can help you transition to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
GreenStore
You have the option to either place online orders or visit the physical store located at 28. pluku, 100 00 Praha 10-Vršovice. Apart from cosmetics and reusable lunchboxes/cups, they also offer cost-effective detergents in large packages of up to 5 litres. These include essential household items like washing powder, dishwasher detergent, floor cleaner, and more.
Bezobalu
This is probably one of the best developed chain of zero=waste stores in Czech Republic with a huge variety of products like food, cosmetics and reusable kitchen supplies. You can come to the chain’s stores with your own containers and buy all kinds of spices, cereals, and even pasta by weight. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s also something to choose from. They even sell reusable coffee filters!
Manufaktura
In a recent initiative, Manufaktura has introduced a project enabling customers to collect certain beauty products in reusable containers. Currently, you can find LOUKA shower gel and their renowned beer shampoo in this format. However, there is a possibility that the range of unpackaged options may expand in the future, as the company will be monitoring customer demand closely.
The maximum capacity of your container is 500 ml, and the minimum purchase cannot be less than 100 ml. On its website, the company emphasizes that the new option is more profitable for customers, because the price of products without packaging is 20% lower.
Where can you find such stores from Manufaktura?
– Prague: Westfield Chodov, Nový Smíchov, Atrium Flora
– Pardubice: Atrium Palác Pardubice
– Brno: Náměstí Svobody
– Ostrava: Avion Shopping Park
– Zlin: Zlaté Jablko
Farmers Market
A traditional approach to reducing packaged food consumption involves avoiding supermarkets and opting for classic markets instead. It’s advisable to pay attention to the seasonal availability of products, ensuring you can make purchases at the most favourable prices.
Throughout the Czech Republic, you can find markets of various sizes. It’s important to carefully review their opening hours, as some operate on specific days and possibly only during morning hours. While it cannot be claimed that prices at markets are significantly lower than those in supermarkets, you can certainly expect a wider selection of locally sourced produce. To secure a broader choice, it’s recommended to arrive early, as some vendors may have limited quantities of products available.
