Cut packaging by shopping at zero waste stores.

Your Challenge

Try cutting down on the packaging in your daily life by taking a trip to your local refill shop (if there is one available near you). They are growing in popularity and can be a great way to reduce your packaging use.  

Refill shops often sell a variety of items, from food and drink (including some oils and snacks, nuts, flour and sugar) to toiletries (including shampoo) and cleaning materials (such as soap and detergent). 

• Save up some empty containers like jars, bottles and leftover takeaway Tupperware. Make sure they’re clean and free from any smell or traces of food or liquid. Take them to the refill shop and see what you can pick up.  
• Simply weigh your container on your first visit to the shop, and make a note on the container, fill it with the item of your choosing and take it to the till. They will deduct the weight of your container, so you are only being charged for the contents.