A Christmas with purpose and history 🎄

Christmas is a time of warmth, joy and generosity – but it’s also a great opportunity to think a little bit about the future. Today, consumption is not just about buying more, but about choosing better. Thrift and recycling stores have created a platform where every gift has a story and has a positive impact on both your loved ones and the environment.

Whether you're looking for sustainable Christmas gift ideas, unique treasures for the home, or your next secondhand clothing item, these stores are the perfect place to start.

 

Why are these stores important for Christmas?

The holiday season is often a time of overspending, but by making conscious choices you can reduce your environmental impact. If every person bought one used or recycled Christmas gift instead of a new one, the impact would be huge.

 

Participate in a greener Christmas

It's not necessary to overhaul your entire consumption habits – small changes can make a big difference. By choosing one conscious Christmas gift this year, you're helping to make Christmas a little more sustainable. At the same time, you're supporting companies working to build a future where less is wasted and more is valued.

Check out the list of recycling and recycling stores in the country below on the page 🤝

Let's support the circular economy together, celebrate Christmas and delight loved ones with gifts that have a story 💚

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It can be given as a Christmas gift.

Whether it's garments with a story, unique nuggets, or recycled and repurposed items, these are Christmas gifts that delight both loved ones and the planet.

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Where in the country can I find

Thrift stores?

Reykjavik

  • Hringekjan – Circular store with rental of sales space
    Location: Þórunnartún 2, 105 Reykjavík.
  • Hertex – A thrift store run by the Salvation Army that sells used clothing and other items.
    Location: Vínlandsleið 6-8, 113 Reykjavík.
  • Red Cross – Several stores with a wide selection of used clothing and items.
    Locations: Laugavegur 12, Kringlan, Laugavegur 116 and Þönglabakki 1.
  • The Bazaar – The Union of Icelandic Christian Mission Societies’ market.
    Location: Austurver, Háaleitisbraut 68, 103 Reykjavík.
  • The Shopping Mall – A retail space for clothing, accessories and household goods.
    Location: Laugavegur 26, 101 Reykjavik.
  • ABC Utility Market – Sells clothing, books and other items.
    Locations: Laugavegur 118, 105 Reykjavík; Nýbýlavegur 6, 200 Kópavogur.
  • Barnaloppan – Specializes in children's clothing and accessories.
    Location: Skeifan 11a, 108 Reykjavik.
  • Spúutnik – Vintage clothing and accessories store.
    Location: Laugavegur 28b, 101 Reykjavík and Kringlan
  • Kolaportið – Flea market with second-hand goods and gifts.
    Location: Tryggvagata, 101 Reykjavik.
  • The Golden Cat Second hand and vintage
  • Location: Austurstræti 8-10, 101 Reykjavík
  • Wasteland – Second-hand and vintage.
    Location: Ingólfsstræti 5, 101 Reykjavík.
  • Chat – Clothing rental.
    Location: Hallgerðargata 19-23, 105 Reykjavík.
  • Retail – A clothing retailer.
    Location: Smáratorgi 3, 201 Kópavogur.
  • The Antique House – Antique products for the home.
    Location: Þverholt 5, 105 Reykjavík.
  • Portið – Antique products for the home.
    Location: Auðbrekku 21, 200 Kópavogur.
  • My Gold - A circular shop with sales space for rent
  • Location: Smiðjuvegur 4a, Kópavogur
  • Mamma mia vintage - Vintage and second hand
  • Location : Bergstaðastræti 2, 101 Reykjavík
  • Elley - Second hand charity sale - Women's shelter
  • Location : East Beach 10, Seltjarnarnes
  • Material Supplier – Used office and industrial supplies.
  • Location: Skeifan 7, 104 Reykjavik.

    East Iceland

    Egilsstaðir

    • The Red Cross in Egilsstaðir – Flea market with used clothing and items.
      Location: Dynskógar 4, 700 Egilsstaðir.

    North Iceland

    Akureyri

    • Hertex – Convenience store with clothing and other items.
      Location: Hrísalundur 1b, 600 Akureyri.
    • The Red Cross at Eyjafjörður – A convenience market with a wide selection.
      Location: Þórunnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri.
    • Upcycled – A store with stalls selling used clothing and accessories.
      Location: Sunnuhlíð, 600 Akureyri.

    Husavik

    • Red Cross in Húsavík – Shop with a wide selection of used goods.
      Location: Garðarsbraut 44, 640 Húsavík.

    Dalvik

    • Litla Loppan – A flea market with used clothing and other items.
      Location: Hólavegur 15, 620 Dalvík.

    Siglufjordur

    • Sigluvík Flea Market – Shop selling used clothing and accessories.
      Location: Siglufjordur.

    South Iceland

    Selfoss

    • The Red Cross in South Iceland – A flea market with a wide selection of used products.
      Location: Eyravegur 23, 800 Selfoss.
    • The convenience market in Selfoss Gagnheiði 32, 800 Selfoss

    Hveragerði

    • Location: Austurmörk 1-3, 810 Hveragerði

    Westman Islands

    • The Red Cross in the Vestmannaeyjar Islands – Utility market with an emphasis on social responsibility.
      Location: Strandvegur 50, 900 Vestmannaeyjar.

    Southwest Iceland

    Reykjanesbær

    • Hertex – Convenience store with an emphasis on sustainable consumption.
      Location: Hafnargata 50, 230 Reykjanesbær.

    Selfoss

    • The Red Cross in South Iceland – A flea market with a wide selection of used products.
      Location: Eyravegur 23, 800 Selfoss.

    Akranes

    • The Red Cross in West Iceland – A flea market with good clothing and other items.
      Location: Kirkjubraut 50, 300 Akranes.

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