Uppsala has a strong culture of secondhand and charity shops, led by well-known social enterprises such as Emmaus and the city’s many loppis and charity stores. Their shelves are full of pre-loved clothing, books, furniture, design and homeware at low prices, and profits support solidarity and humanitarian work at home and abroad. Buying and donating here reduces waste and funds good causes, making it a rewarding, sustainable way to shop and to find bargains and vintage treasures while giving back, in keeping with Sweden’s strong environmental and social conscience.