<p>Breda and 'green' go hand in hand. It is the place where nature, water and green initiatives come together. Whether you are walking through one of the many parks, enjoying the ancient Mastbos forest or visiting sustainable businesses in the city centre; you will notice that the people of Breda take a green city very seriously! It is therefore no surprise that Breda has the ambition to work together towards becoming a National Park City, where every street and corner feels like a green oasis.&nbsp;</p><p>Discover the green side of Breda here. Let's work together towards a greener, more beautiful future for this wonderful city! Will you join us?</p>

Discover Green Breda

Breda is becoming increasingly green. Bredanaars are also busy making Breda greener, each in their own way. This can be in the form of a communal vegetable garden or by encouraging reuse. Discover here a selection of the green initiatives you can find in green Breda!

Green initiatives in Breda

Sunday 12th of May is Mother's Day: the day to put your mother, grandmother, stepmother, mother-in-law or other dearest woman in your life in the spotlight and thank her for everything she does! Need inspiration to spoil her well?

Mother's Day in Breda

When it comes to sustainable or organic living, many people think that you have to completely stop eating meat. At De Groene Weg, they show that it can be different. At this butcher, all meat is of organic origin; 'Fair and delicious'.

Butcher De Groene Weg

At Ginnekenweg you will find boutique OPNIEUW. Here you can shop for vintage & second-hand women's and men's clothing and accessories. Clothes get a second chance here, so you can shop sustainably!

OPNIEUW

STEK is a breeding place for creative entrepreneurs in the Havenkwartier in Breda. Sustainability, circularity, and collaborations are high up in mind here. It is a community where everyone helps each other to be a responsible entrepreneur.

STEK

Stilleven provides breakfast, lunch, fresh home-baked cakes and of course the famous High Tea, consisting of two courses and unlimited tea. Everything here is made from local and organic produce as much as possible.

STILLEVEN

At Kamu, the love for coffee and cycling go hand in hand. In this coffee bar and unique bicycle shop you can enjoy a silky cappuccino with delicious cakes. The specialists will also help you with everything you need to know about cycling.

Kamu

IKEK (In Kannen en Kruiken)

Several entrepreneurs from Breda are doing their utmost to do business as sustainably as possible. But you too can do your bit to make the world more sustainable. Read below several tips from entrepreneurs on how you can live more sustainably!

<ul><li>Check the material label for composition: is an item made up largely of polyester or a mix of many different materials? Then it probably won't last as long</li><li>First, find a vintage or second-hand alternative of the item on your wishlist.</li><li>Don't wash your clothes too often, it will last longer. If you wear more natural materials, you won't need to wash as often, as hanging them out in between is often enough.</li></ul>

Bloesem Vintage

<ul><li>Make atjar from broccoli, cauliflower or carrot. You can cut the stalk of broccoli and cauliflower or just carrot into small strips and then put them in sour, sugar and turmeric. Delicious with the satay!</li><li>Soaking and fermenting. Too many vegetables in the house and want to waste less food? Then ferment or weck some vegetables sometime. You'll find plenty of ways and recipes on Google.</li><li>Buy local honey. Actually a no-brainer. Local honey is much tastier, you support locals AND it also seems to help with hay fever.</li></ul>

Zeezicht

<ul><li>Organic plant nutrition: Good plants need good food! With the right nutrition, your plant will stay at its best for as long as possible.</li><li>Second-hand watering cans: You need a watering can anyway, so why not a second-hand one?</li><li>Radiator hangers: Good humidity is good for yourself and for your plant, a win-win! Fix it with a humidifier, which you can hang from your heater.</li></ul>

The Green Submarine

<ul><li>Every month at Parels you can attend several fun, creative and sustainable workshops on how to deal with leftover materials.</li><li>In addition, you can get a variety of loaner boxes at Parels. Think tool boxes, children's party boxes, game boxes or even elaborate dinner kits! That way you don't have to buy as many new items yourself!</li><li>Parels also has a swap closet where you can swap your own books, plants and cuttings.</li></ul>

Parels

<ul><li>As a fan of sleek Scandinavian teak furniture, this is the place to be. Here you'll find everything from dressers and chests of drawers to dining room chairs and coffee tables!</li><li>If your taste is more African or Oriental art, be sure to stop by as well! Art is regularly sourced from Africa and Asia.</li><li>Everything you find at Downtown Vintage is used and gets a second life here!</li></ul>

Downtown Vintage

When we talk about circularity, we must definitely mention the sustainable beams from PlaSTiEK Breda. But what are beams and where do they come from? Jilles Verspoor from PlaSTiEK explains: "Beams are small beams made from waste plastic. Plastic is a wonderful product with a long lifespan, as long as you use it sustainably.

PlaSTiEK Breda

More and more sustainable hotspots are popping up in Breda! And we're very happy about that. If you enjoy vegan, vegetarian, sustainable or organic food, then these hotspots are the right place for you.

Sustainable restaurants in Breda

For the adventurers who have had enough of staying in a hotel, we went in search of unique accommodation locations in the area surrounding Breda. From these locations, you can explore the region in a surprising way. And importantly, many of these accommodations pay a lot of attention to sustainability. This way, you ensure that your stay in Breda becomes unforgettable!

Green tips from green entrepreneurs

Bloesem Vintage

When you have run out of clothing, don't throw it away but donate it to a thrift store or sell it on Vinted. That way you will make someone else happy again with your items!