Sustainability Student guide
student guide
Are you new at KTH? Are you looking for some sustainable activities and alternatives as you move in? Or are you leaving KTH and want to do so in a sustainable way?
Then you are in the right place! We've gathered here some of the most popular & student-friendly options for you to explore. Enjoy! ;)
Secondhand and sharing
Secondhand shops
Good stuff on a budget
Secondhand shopping is very common in Sweden. Simply visit one of the shops nearby and you'll be surprised of what you can find!
KOSTNIX
Non-commercial store(s)
for student residents
Students in Lappis and Kungshamra can visit the store at their opening hours and grab some household stuff left by neighbors. FREE!
Smarta Kartan
Local map of different types of resource sharing
Discover initiatives that make it easy to rent, share, exchange, borrow, give and get!
Facebook groups
Peer-to-peer channels
Facebook groups and Marketplace are popular ways to find secondhand things on sale directly from the owners.
Food and waste
Microwave ovens on campus
The necessity for your survival
Finding microwave ovens on campus at lunch time can be tricky. Use this map below to make your life a bit easier:
Reusable cups
No more single-use coffee cups
Why wasting single-use paper cups when you can use a returnable one? Here is how you can enjoy your coffee-to-go with less environmental impact:
Rescued food
Join the mission to stop food waste
You can get some discounted (or free) food that's still in good quality. Save your money and the planet at the same time!
Recycling guide
What goes where?
It's always good to categorize your waste before going to the recycling station. Take a look at some general guidelines here:
Recycling stations
They take everything!
Some waste is hazardous and does not go in the norma bin. Find your nearest recycling station to get rid of paint, broken furniture or other uncommon waste!
Zero Waste Stockholm
Join the Zero Waste movement
All sorts of information about how to live a zero-waste lifestyle in Stockholm.
Travel
Sustainable Travel Guide
Inspirational stories and tips from other students
Kostnix Lappis Facebook group
www.stockholmvattenochavfall.se
www.zerowastestockholm.org