At Unpackaged, customers are asked to bring their own reusable containers, like bags, bottles, jars, etc to fill up on the items they want. If you happen to forget a bag, the store has extra reusable bags for you to borrow. Check out their list of products they carry so you can plan your trip appropriately and bring enough containers. All of their wares are either certified organic, or from a known and trusted source that engages in sustainable practices. Additionally, they source fair trade goods and never buy anything that was air freighted, giving preference to local suppliers.
The store itself is also incredibly cute and their marketing and logos were very well designed. We already wish there was one just like this in our town. Definitely check out the beautiful pictures!
Via GOOD
very friendly idea
Love the idea! I’ve often thought of all the waste in packaging when I shop for not only groceries but anything. I would love to see something like this in my neighborhood here in Ohio. I would most definitely patronize such an environmentally friendly establishment.
Actually, in the Soviet Russia, the customer had to bring it’s own packages for many goods that was sold by the weight: fruits and vegetables, oil, sour cream, milk and so on. There was also no bags provided by the stores, so people was saving and washing the bags, cans and bottles for future use. So London is not just became more green but also more red.
We are getting our very own here in Austin, TX, USA. It’s in.gredients at http://in.gredients.com/ I can’t wait! BUT…in the photos above, I see several packaged goods…..appears to be wine and oils, etc. Hmmmm?!