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Live Zero Waste

This project is supported by The Vodafone Foundation Czech Republic

Bezobalu is an organization which strives to reduce the amount of waste in the world. We give people the possibility to buy only as much food as they need and to use their own containers.Now we can spread this opportunity across the entire Czech Republic!

Author: Bezobalu.org

EUR 46,857
pledged of EUR 35,531

131%

131% completed

1,910 contributors pledged

Ecology, Food, Vodafone Foundation

All or nothing. Project finished on May 19, 2017 at 09:00.

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We would like to open a new "bobchod" (zero waste shop) in Prague which will offer a wide selection of foods, complemented by drugstore products, cosmetics and other goods. So far, we have been running only a small trial shop, which helped us to gather knowledge and test the viability of the concept. We found out it is very much in demand, not only by our clients, but also by people in the regions who want open their own shops and ask for our help. It was also due to the rising awareness of Zero Waste that we came to the conclusion that we cannot run our operations merely from the tiny shop. We want to create a space which could serve as a training facility for other people interested in spreading the concept across the entire country. We also organize awareness events and strive to educate the public in order to make people realize that the best waste is that which is never produced. Our objective is to offer the people an alternative to the regular shopping experience by opening a shop, where they can buy what they really want without producing new waste, be it from packaging or food. In order for this shop to become a reality, we need to start from the ground – find the right place, buy all the goods and furnish the entire shop.

How it all started

Four years ago our drying room and soon after that even our bedroom resembled a storage space: flour in one corner, box with dried fruit in the other and the whole storage space was dominated by paper bags with legumes and rice, which we distributed between a group of people because we weren't satisfied with the conventional format of shopping in which you bring home a good deal of waste with your food. For some time it was manageable, but as the bedroom gradually lost its function, we realized this is not the way to do it in the long run. We decided to take another step and to transform our small community project into a shop where everyone, who is not indifferent to the amount of waste he or she produces, is welcome. And this is how our trial shop came to existence. It is nice and small, it is a heart matter, and above all, it is ours. Currently, you can find us in Bělehradská 96 in the inner courtyard, which brings us back several years in our minds. The storage is small, there is not much space in the shop either and the queues which sometimes stretch all the way to the courtyard, are far from pleasant for our shop assistants and first of all for our clients.

What is our objective?

It was the lack of space which triggered the idea to create a new full-size zero waste shop. One which will accommodate a wide selection of goods and will enable us to expand our range of products with vegetables, drugstore products and cosmetics and maybe even pet food in the future. In our current shop, we focus mainly on organic foods, but in the new one we would like to offer also their more affordable, conventional alternatives. We would like our shop to be accessible straight from the street, to be spacey and to serve as many clients as possible. What is, however, at the forefront of our minds, is the possibility to use the premises of the new shop for training and awareness-raising purposes. We would like zero waste shops to spread in the Czech Republic like mushrooms. We already know what it means to launch and run such a shop and we have also had the experience of first consultations with people interested in opening other zero waste shops in the regions. We want to share our experience with other people and spare these people of several sleepless nights and a couple of wrinkles. Currently, we are looking for the best location for the shop in the wider centre of Prague to make it accessible to most responsible, considerate and packaging-free clients. You can voice your opinion concerning the location as well as the range of products in this poll.

Details

We think that it is necessary to have great missions and goals even though they might seem too daring to some people. We believe that it is our responsibility to try to smoothen the edges, to make the incredible become the reality and to show others that everything is possible. And because the equipment of zero waste shops is expensive, we have decided to proceed by way of milestones. If we manage to collect 900,000 CZK, we will open a new shop in Prague with twice the current selection and a training facility. If we collect 1,200,000 CZK we will expand our range of products with fruit, vegetables, baked goods and fresh foods and if we receive 1,500,000 CZK we will also sell drugstore products and cosmetics. And if you really root for us, we have lots of other ideas, which we have saved for the future, such as pet food or deliveries on cargobikes.

...something more

Bezobalu is about people. What really matters to us is that our shop assistants are knowledgeable of all the foods we sell and what we strive for even more is for them to exchange a couple of words with you in oder to bring back the human dimension to the act of shopping which is dominated today by impersonal beeping of barcode readers. That's why we share recipes, have a wide range of inspiring books in our shop, there's a hammock in front of our shop from a social enterprise and you can bring organic waste with you and get rid of it in our composter. We also offer the possibility to prepare your order while you peacefully run your errands so that you can pick it up afterwards.

Who are we?

Bezobalu is a non-profit organization, which is spreading the Zero Waste concept in the Czech Republic ­– i.e. the prevention of waste production. We inspire the public to join the Zero Waste philosophy, communicate with the media, we organize lectures at social events as well as schools. Last year, we organized a series of events called Bezobalu about Zero Waste under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment and initiated the publication of the book Zero Waste Home which was translated into Czech as Domácnost bez odpadu. As the first project of its kind in the Czech settings, we focus on the research of packaging-free distribution, develop storage and logistic solutions, network with other foreign zero waste shops, share our know-how, study the preferences of our clients and search for new suppliers which we motivate to get involved in packaging-free distribution.

Why are we doing it?

We would like to achieve a decrease in the amount of waste produced in the Czech Republic. Zero Waste shops abroad, which significantly contribute to it, often emerge thanks to crowdfunding campaigns. And we would like to raise the Czech zero waste shops to this level. The zero waste shop equipment is still a novelty in our market and it is therefore very expensive. But the more zero waste shops emerge, the more affordable it will become. And we can affect that together! We have already saved up some money, but we need your contribution as well! In case the fund-raising campaign turns out to be successful, we will receive support from the Vodafone Foundation as well. Together, we will free ourselves of unnecessary waste and become the packagingless humans! Let's do it together!

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The official hashtag of the campaign is #zitbezobalu. Have you supported our campaign? Let others know about it! Add the hashtag to your photo or status.

We thank you with all our zero waste hearts!

P.S.: You can find the rewards in photo gallery. 

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Choose reward for your contribution

  • sold 457
    I root for you and I don't want anything in return

    "I want to contribute and I don't need any reward." Suitable for minimalists, philanthropes and sponsors. We appreciate your zero waste commitment and we will be happy to receive any contribution from you upwards of hundred crowns. Thanks a lot!

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 3.95
    (CZK 100)

  • sold 53
    I want to receive my reward by post

    Our postman Ondra will deliver the reward to you. The rewards are meant to be picked up in our store at Bělehradská 96, but if you can't manage to do that, we will gladly send you a package. However, we will have to charge you a small fee. Thanks for your understanding. 
     

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 5.13
    (CZK 130)

  • sold 38
    Reading to legumes

    We like reading out stories. But not just to anyone. This time we will tell a story composed of your names, read-out loud to our legume section and make a great video from the event. No, we haven't lost our minds, we really care about our food. Be part of it!

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 5.92
    (CZK 150)

  • sold 39
    I want to be a star on the pavement

    Our Mr. Wrappy will roam the adjacent streets of our new shop and draw your name with a chalk on the pavement. Join the walk of fame and become part of the video which is going to capture this creative writing process.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 6.91
    (CZK 175)

  • sold 221
    Packaging-free snack 1.0

    We can see that snacks are really favourite ones. And we have more of them. 200 gram linen snack bag with a nutritious mix. A snack that is both stylish and tasty. One has to start with small steps and we're going to show you how to do it.

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.84
    (CZK 300)

  • sold 27
    Adoption of jars for drugstore is back

    The first round of jars for cosmetics and drugstore is already sold. So here we are with new ones. You can adopt one of these glass beauties. It will have your name on it. And we will also invite you to the opening party where you two can finaly meet and hug 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.74
    (CZK 500)

  • sold 154
    Book Domácnost bez odpadu by Bea Johnson

    The one with autograph is already sold. But we have new ones for you.   This hot release contains tips and advice not only about how to reduce the waste in your household, but also about how to save time, energy and money. In the book, you will find a recipe for homemade mustard, instructions on how to make decorative cosmetics, packaging-free Christmas decorations and plenty of other advice which will come in handy in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, wardrobe as well as your study. 

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 23.69
    (CZK 600)

  • sold 18
    The wall meaning Bezobalu

    Write your name on our wall of fame which is going to be exhibited in our shop until packaging completely disappears from the world. Let your name be one with Bezobalu and show others what you support.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 31.58
    (CZK 800)

  • remaining 3 from 23
    The New Organic Cookbook by Hanka Zemanová with Her Autograph

    Last year in autumn Hanka Zemanová published the new edition of her first  organic cookbook. And now you can be a proud owner of one of its copies with her autograph. In it you will find much-needed information about organic foods, new nutrition trends and ecologic farming. Since it features new trends and hints, you will find a section about Bezobalu in the book as well.

    Reward delivery: in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 33.56
    (CZK 850)

  • remaining 31 from 50
    Workshop "Make Your own Bag from Bezobalu Bags"

    At Bezobalu we buy some food in paper bags. And do you know what we make from them afterwards? Well, Relu bags, of course! Come over and make one of those for yourself. You will  just need a rope and the assistance of our amazing Lucka to bring home with you an original bag which is environmentally friendly and will render everyone you meet speechless.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 39.48
    (CZK 1,000)

  • remaining 17 from 40
    Choose the coffee to be sold by Bezobalu

    Our befriended company BirdSong Coffee will guide you through the world of coffee, you will taste several coffee varieties from their selection and democratically agree on two of them which will afterwards be available in our shop. Perfect for all caffeine enthusiasts.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 39.48
    (CZK 1,000)

  • remaining 32 from 50
    A family tasting of packaging-free delicacies

    A linen bag of coffee for daddy, great tea for mummy and a mix of nuts, dried fruit and chocolate for the little ones. Try such a trial packaging-free experience or just reward yourself with a packaging-free set of delicacies – Don't be afraid. We won't tell anyone.

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 43.43
    (CZK 1,100)

  • remaining 20 from 80
    Demanding packaging-free human starter kit

    Do you tend to make larger purchases and want to dive headlong into it? Are you not indifferent about how much waste you buy? Then the larger starter pack is perfect for you. It contains 5 linen bags for fruit as well as loose foods (certified as food contact materials), 2 soaking bags, 5 patented jars (2x 0,5l, 0,6l, 1l, 2l) and a lunchbox.

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 47.37
    (CZK 1,200)

  • remaining 18 from 50
    Workshop "Cooking and Storing Food"

    The initiative Zachraň jídlo ("Save the Food") will guide you through the kitchen and tell you how you can do things even better. Should the cucumber go in the fridge or pantry? And why should you not throw away carrot tops? All that and lots more. Workshop is for 20 people.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 47.37
    (CZK 1,200)

  • remaining 22 from 50
    Workshop "10 Practical Tips on how to Start with Zero Waste in the Czech Republic

    Are you fascinated by this lifestyle, but don't know where to start? Does it seem too complicated to you? Come to the workshop and we will tell you how to do it – from breakfast to dinner, from the kitchen to the bathroom and even to your workplace. The workshop will take place in Prague and we promise you that afterwards you will feel committed to change the world.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 47.37
    (CZK 1,200)

  • remaining 29 from 50
    Homemade drugstore workshop

    Do you really want to know what it takes to make your own washing powder or universal detergent? You usually use these things on a day-to-day basis, so why not make them yourself, without excessive waste and from resources you know? Our friend Liška Mazaná, "The Sly Vixen" is going to guide you through the workshop.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 55.27
    (CZK 1,400)

  • remaining 57 from 100
    Adopt an elephant!

    We can't do without elephants or the dry food dispensers. Elephants are very expensive, so if you adopt one, you'll do us a big favour. He will carry your name and you will have the opportunity to visit him.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 78.96
    (CZK 2,000)

  • remaining 3 from 5
    Dinner for two with the Bezobalu team

    Come have a dinner with the Bezobalu team, ask us about whatever you want and tell us about your packaging-free and zero waste life. Let us share advice and ideas. The dinner is for two people and it is going to take place in our courtyard in Bělehradská street as soon as the weather permits.

    Reward delivery: in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 118.44
    (CZK 3,000)

  • remaining 5 from 10
    Opening preparty of the new zero waste shop

    Do you want to be the first one to see it and meet the Bezobalu management team in person? Bring your partner or friend and come to the party before the opening of the shop. It will be an invited-only event for the team which is responsible for the opening of the new shop, family and friends who support us. An examination of the newly equipped shop, refreshments and drinks included.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 236.87
    (CZK 6,000)

  • sold 0
    Our enwrapped human, your enwrapped human

    Do you feel that colleagues at your company might profit from slightly increased awareness of waste prevention? That is exactly what our amiable enwrapped friend could provide. We will lend him to you for one month and we guarantee that he's going to put a bee in their bonnet. Our figurine can stay indoors as well as outdoors, it is impossible not to notice it and can awaken interest in people. Do you want him?

    Reward delivery: in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 394.79
    (CZK 10,000)

  • remaining 1 from 1
    Gluten-free mill adoption

    One mill is already adopted. But we'd be glad to make happy also gluten free people. So if you wish gluten free mill in new store - this reward is the right one for you.
     

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 592.18
    (CZK 15,000)

  • remaining 2 from 2
    Coffee mill adoption

    You can't imagine morning without coffee? Then you should adopt this robotic beauty that will be proud holder of your name. And what is most important - it will grind your favourite coffee with every shopping. We will also invite you to the opening party and there you can have the first sip of freshly milled coffee.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 592.18
    (CZK 15,000)

  • sold 1
    Grain mill adoption

    In our book of wishes we often come across your desire to grind flour right at the shop. And because we enjoy making your wishes come true, we are presenting another reward which will give you the possibility to become a miller for one minute. The grain mill is the first step, but if we manage to collect more money for the mills, we might consider purchasing a peanut mill.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 789.58
    (CZK 20,000)

  • sold 0
    Peanut almond nut butter grinder adoption

    On the toast, with banana, into the mash, to the cake or just on the spoon. Here we go. We will grind peanuts as well. So if you are fans of this peanut heaven – adoption and naming of this mill is the choice. You are also welcome for the opening party where the first tasting can happen. 
     

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 789.58
    (CZK 20,000)

  • sold 2
    Straight from the tap

    Sunflower, olive, flaxseed oil, vinegar or soy sauce. One needs a special container for all of these. So far, durable stainless steel barrels proved most useful for this purpose. We already store oil in them and we would like to expand our choice of liquids on tap further.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,381.76
    (CZK 35,000)

  • remaining 1 from 3
    Company workshop

    Would you like to organize a workshop for your colleagues or employees? We will take care of it. Now, you only have to choose the right one from our selection: Drugstore, Kitchen, Practical or Coffee. You will create, cooperate and rest.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,579.16
    (CZK 40,000)

  • Sold out!!
    Rhino Tea

    This royal tea is a present fit for a king from our supreme  supplier of teas with a story. It grows in one of the highest tea gardens in the world. And you can indulge in the lemon muffin flavour, or rather inits caramelized lemon filling. In the following infusions the fruity tones become sweeter and slowlytransform themselves into honey. What is great about this tea is that you can prepare up to 8 infusions, which is really worth it. We offer the tea in in 30 gram batches in a sealable glass jar.

    Reward delivery: in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 9.87
    (CZK 250)

  • Sold out!!
    Fair coffee from Paul Toledo

    Mamacoffee is our neighboring roaster and one one of the coffee that we sell. We like it because it's from direct trade sources. And we also think coffee is never enough and it's a cure for almost everything. You will get 100g of beans in beautiful bottle.

    Reward delivery: in a month after the Hithit project end

    EUR 9.87
    (CZK 250)

  • Sold out!!
    Bag of the packaging-free human

    Cloth bag is the basic item of each packaging-free human. The one carrying our label is made for those of you who like to spread a good idea, for example when riding a tram. In other words, plastic bag ain't my friend!

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.80
    (CZK 299)

  • Sold out!!
    Packaging-free snack

    200 gram linen snack bag with a nutritious mix. A snack that is both stylish and tasty. One has to start with small steps and we're going to show you how to do it.

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.84
    (CZK 300)

  • Sold out!!
    The bag of the packaging-free human returns - in two versions + illustrated zero waste manual

    New edition of cloth bags! By owing one, you’ll say good bye to plastic bags and spread the zero waste message at the same time. Now you can choose from two options. Both of them feature the packaging-free human and the motto "kupuju jídlo, ne odpad" (“ I buy food, not waste”) on one side. The other side displays homo cucullus asking himself "co se mi stalo?" (“ What’s happened to me?”) or "jsem směsný?" (“ Am I a joke?”) Don’t forget to write down the phrase of the version you would like in the note to the payment. You will also receive the new illustrated manual of the packaging-free human with the bag. So by buying the bag, you not only support us, but also two young prospective illustrators – Zofia (graphic designer of the bag) and Věrka (illustrator of the manual).

    Reward delivery: in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 13.82
    (CZK 350)

  • Sold out!!
    Packaging-free human starter kit

    Are you wondering how to carry your foods home from Bezobalu? Do people simply put it in their pockets? All you have to do is equip yourself with a couple of re-usable packagings. The kit contains three linen bags certified as food contact materials, 0.5 litre patented jar and a 0.5 litre patented glass bottle. Try it out for yourself.

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.74
    (CZK 500)

  • Sold out!!
    Naked cosmetics and drugstore

    Do you have the impression that buying a shampoo, dish cleaner or soap in your own container is still a scene from the future? We don't. We have made up our minds to expand our range of products with cosmetics and drugstore products. And it is precisely for these products that we will need these glass beauties. With this reward we offer you the adoption of a jar with your name on it.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.74
    (CZK 500)

  • Sold out!!
    Book Domácnost bez odpadu with the autograph of Bea Johnson

    You don't have this hot release in your bookcase yet? It contains tips and advice not only about how to reduce the waste in your household, but also about how to save time, energy and money. In the book, you will find a recipe for homemade mustard, instructions on how to make decorative cosmetics, packaging-free Christmas decorations and plenty of other advice which will come in handy in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, wardrobe as well as your study. On top of all that, you will be a proud owner of the autograph of the very guru of zero waste, Bea Johnson. Invaluable.

    Reward delivery: in a week after the Hithit project end

    EUR 27.64
    (CZK 700)

  • Sold out!!
    Name our scale

    Make a contribution for a high-precision electric scale to be used in our new shop which will carry your name until packaging is completely wiped off the face of the earth.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,973.94
    (CZK 50,000)

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