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Zero Waste Food Shops in the South West, UK

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Zero waste shopping has become a trend in  recent years due to environmental concerns. This responsible approach to shopping eliminates the need for single-use plastics and packaging, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. The zero waste lifestyle extends beyond just reusable bags and water bottles; it involves rethinking our consumption patterns and opting for products that are locally sourced, closer to nature, and package-free.

The concept of zero waste stores, where people can buy food and household products in bulk, has been gaining popularity in the UK. The South West, known for its stunning coastline and countryside, is home to a number of such stores. These shops not only offer an eco-friendly way of shopping, but also encourage community engagement and support local producers. In this blog, I will explore some of the best zero waste food shops in the South West, and how they are contributing towards a sustainable future.

zero waste food shops in Cornwall

Zero Waste Food Shops Cornwall

Incredible Bulk – mobile zero waste shop that covers various locations

Locations include: Perranporth, Perranporth Plastic-free Market, Gweek, Penzance Farmers Market, Threemilestone, Mount Pleasnat Eco Park, Bear Bar, Brewhouse Cafe St Ives, Gorran Haven, Mount Hawke, Porthtowan Market, The Portreath Arms, Mawgan Porth, Helston Farmers Market, Falmouth Business Park, Wheal Kitty Workshops, Newquay Community Orchard, Lostwithiel Farmers Market, Sennen Market, Constainatine Farmers Market.  

Mr FruityGoonhavern 

We aim to provide a selection of fresh, high quality fruit, vegetables, preserves, eggs and bread at competitive prices, locally sourced when we can.

The Good LyfeNewquay 

Zero waste & ethical lifestyle store. Shopping for the conscious consumer. 

Open: Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 6.00pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. 

The Refill Store – Truro

They sell a range of rice, pasta, cereals, spices, grains, pulses, dried fruits, nuts and seeds as well as body care and household cleaning products.

Products for the home including bamboo reusable cutlery, bamboo toothbrushes, beeswax wraps, reusable straws and storage containers for the home.

Open: Monday Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Un-rap – Falmouth

They supply organic, bulk-buy wholefoods and sustainable lifestyle products. Including baking products, cereals & oats, cleaning products, dried fruit, grains, herbs & spices, lifestyle products, nuts, oils & vinegars and much more.

Open: Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm

Pascoe’s Pantry (formally Deli-Bazaar) – Saltash 

Pascoe’s Pantry (Deli-Bazaar) is my local zero waste food shop and I love it! They sell a whole range of eco-friendly and zero waste products. As well as having a zero waste refill station in the back. I regularly go there to refill my shampoo, conditioner and washing up liquid. I also buy plastic and packaging free dishwasher tablets. 

Open: Monday – Wednesday 9am – 5pm, Thursday Closed, Friday – Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday closed 

zero waste food shops in Devon UK

Zero Waste Food Shops Devon

Earth. Food. Love – Totnes

I’ve been to this zero waste shop myself and it’s lovely!

My First Zero Waste Shopping Experience 

They sell a range of Organic food products, Wholefood, gluten-free products, Pulses & grains, Organic herbs & spices, Organic dried fruit & nuts. They also sell a range of sustainable products for the home.

Open: Monday 9am-5.30pm, Tuesday 9am-8pm, Wednesday 9am-5.30pm, Thursday 9am-5.30pm, Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturday-9am-5pm , Sunday- At the beach (closed)

Nature’s NutritionBideford

A community owned co-operative health food shop. Registered as a Community Benefit Society. Not-for-profit.

Open: Monday – Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Friday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm, Sunday Closed.

Save a Packet – Kingsbridge

They sell over 230 premium unpackaged dried foods & products, together with a great range of complimentary grocery & convenience items.

Open: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday: 9.am-5pm, Sunday: Closed

ZeroExeter 

Exeter and Exmouth’s zero waste, plastic free refill and lifestyle store. Offering a huge selection of food and drinks, as well as cleaning, health and beauty, home and lifestyle products.

Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 9.15 – 5pm, Sunday CLOSED

Eco MojoOkehampton 

They sell a range of plastic free refills of foods and liquids, and lots of zero waste household items and gifts too. 

Open: Monday CLOSED, Tuesday CLOSED, Wednesday – Friday 10am – 3pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm, Sunday CLOSED

zero waste food shops somerset

Zero Waste Food Shops Somerset

Lesser Litter – Taunton

Run by Kate & Peter, they sell a range of cereals, pulses, rice, grains, pasta, baking goods, nuts, seeds, fruit, liquid foods, teas, coffees, snacks and much more.

Open: Monday – Closed, Tuesday – 10am – 5.30pm, Wednesday – 10am – 5.30pm, Thursday – 10am – 7pm, Friday – 10am – 5.30pm, Saturday – 10am – 5pm, Sunday – Closed

Harvest – Bath

They sell a range of fresh fruit & veg, pantry staples, nuts, seeds & dried fruits and laundry liquid and washing up refills. All of their products are vegetarian and GM free.

Open: Monday 8.30am – 6.00pm, Tuesday 10am – 6.00pm, Wednesday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.00pm  

Scoop and Spice – Yatton & Winscombe

Local independent health food store. Selling gluten-free goods, eco refills, fairtrade products, soya ice cream, vegan chocolate, pantry staples & inscence & gifts.

The Blue PantryWellington 

A local packaging free grocery shop based on ‘Zero Waste’ principles – bring your own containers & ditch the plastic. Buy as much or as little as you want.

The Good Earth – Wells

They sell a range of wholefood items including unpackaged fruit & veg and refills for items like shampoo & laundry detergents.

Open: Monday- Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am -5.30pm, Sunday closed

Take No WrapYeovil

Shop Green and local with Take No Wrap, Yeovil’s first Zero Waste shop. Eco friendly shopping offering unpackaged dry foods, such as pasta, rice and grains, plastic free toiletries, and eco-friendly alternatives to disposable products.

Open: Monday 10.00am – 4.30pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Wednesday – Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm, Friday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.30pm, Sunday closed. 

Zero waste food shops dorset

Zero Waste Food Shops Dorset

Cariad Wholefoods Blandford Forum

A zero waste friendly independent health foods store. Everything they sell is suitable for vegans and ethically sourced. They stock a range of supplements, superfoods, herbal and homeopathic remedies as well as seasonal, local, organic produce.

Open: Monday _ Friday 9.00am -5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am -5pm, Sunday closed

Spill The BeansWimborne

Spill the Beans is an independent family run health food store, selling health supplements, whole foods, toiletries and household products.

Open: Monday – Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Thursday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday closed.  

Waste Not Want Not – Bridport

They sell organic, unpackaged, plant based wholefoods and body care items, sustainable home products, food & drinks.

Open: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 9.30am – 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am – 5pm, Sunday closed

SW Coast RefillsWeymouth 

Great zero waste shop filled with packaging free produce, sustainable items made locally and fresh fruit and veggies farmed in Dorset and the South West. Provenance and ethics are key to all of their products and waste reduction is at the heart of everything they stock and source.

Open: Monday – Wednesday 10am – 3pm, Thursday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday: CLOSED

zero waste food shops wiltshire

Zero Waste Food Shops Wiltshire

Green Ginger Health FoodsCorsham

A local health store selling organic food & natural products

Open: Monday – Saturday 9.00am – 5pm, Sunday closed

GoodfayreSalisbury

Vegan & ethical shopping. They also offer zero waste grain subscription boxes which are delivered to your door.

Open: Monday-Saturday 9am – 5.30pm, Sunday 10.30am – 4pm

The Healthy LifeDevizes

They sell a range of health foods, supplements, eco household goods and personal care items. They stock ethical, sustainable and locally produced items. 

Open: Monday 10am – 4.30pm, Teusday – Wednesday 9.15am – 5.15pm, Thursday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.15am – 5pm, Sunday CLOSED 

Zero Waste Food Shops Gloucestershire

LooseStroud

They sell a range of a range of basic provisions, personal care and household items including grains, pulses, seeds & nuts, dried fruit, loose tea & coffee, oils & vinegar, plus some unexpected goodies such as whole cacao beans and chocolate buttons. All of thier ‘loose’ produce are ORGANIC, other items are Fair-trade or ethically sourced.

Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday closed

Zero GreenBristol

Bristol’s first zero waste shop. Selling cereal, beans & pulses, pasta & grains, nuts, dried fruits, seeds and herbs.

Open: Mon CLOSED, Tue 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

If you know of a zero waste shop in the South West that I have missed off the list please let me know and i’ll add it in.

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14 thoughts on “Zero Waste Food Shops in the South West, UK”

  1. The new zero waste shop ‘Zero’ in Fore Street in Exeter is great, all price matched with the supermarkets. Lots of lovely household things as well as the usual rice, pasta, spices, etc, etc.

  2. Hey! We are Emma & Rikki, the duo behind Weymouth’s zero waste shop, SW Coast Refills. We have a wonderful shop filled with packaging free produce, sustainable items made locally and fresh fruit and veggies farmed in Dorset and the South West. Provenance and ethics are key to all our products and waste reduction is at the heart of everything we stock and source. Great list! please can you add us? x

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