Student life = budget life. Enter ‘genbrug’ stores, where you get everything from clothes to crockery, at prices that don’t hurt the environment or your wallet!
Gaia, Halime and Simran take you inside one such store

New country, new habits. If you’re an international student here in Aarhus, you’ve definitely gotten into the habit of checking your phone to see the day’s weather forecast before leaving for class in the morning.

Winter is coming and according to Danes, there’s one way to beat the blues and chills: Layering. Well, that and hygge, actually, a Dane would argue.

But back to layering. Some sweaters, a warm jacket, a hard rainproof shell… With these, the streets of Aarhus are your playground!

But if you’re a college student, it’s likely all you heard was the ringing sound of a cash register going off in your head. Staying warm in Aarhus is serious business. And a pricey one at that! (A good winter jacket could cost you close to 1000 DKK).

So how do you stay warm and stylish, on a budget?

Enter ‘genbrug’ stores. In Danish, this translates to ‘recycling’ where one can buy pre-worn and pre-loved clothes, shoes, furniture, decor, and more, at prices as low as 10 DKK.

Bonus? The environment is as happy as your wallet and you get to walk away a happy customer knowing you made a sustainable choice.

Still not convinced? Don’t take just our word for it. Step closer, click on the door below and have a look inside:

PS: There are many genbrug stores right next to DMJX. Why not hit a second-hand store before the Friday bar?

Overall, Aarhus has over 15 second-hand stores dotted all over the city.

What makes second-hand culture so popular?

This is Kennith, store manager at IGEN Op Shop. He’s been a store manager at this second-hand store for over two years now. Hear from him about why second-hand stores are so closely woven into the fabric of society at Aarhus:

So, how affordable are second-hand stores? Browse through the items here to see how much you’d spend, while also saving the environment at the same time:

There’s more you gain by shopping at second-hand stores. Unique finds and swag are all a part of the package when you buy something from such stores. This is Malene, a marketing professional, with her clothing haul! Click on the icon to hear why she loves genbrug shops:

Still not convinced? Hear what Kennith has to add:

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of your wallet thanking you for making a smart, sustainable choice!

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