This Zero Waste Grocery Store Has it All - FULL TOUR of a Package Free Shop

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about bare market here: instagram.com/baremrkt/ baremarket.ca/

[@ILOLnumber1]

I too think using the term " low-waste " as opposed to "zero-waste" is a lot more realistic and encouraging. I love stores like these and hope more open up. 💚

[@chocolateeyeddog1242]

Its weird that the title is zero waste when Anna said low waste.

[@ILOLnumber1]

@@chocolateeyeddog1242 IDK why either, but maybe because zero-waste is a more widely used term? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@mctinacarrillo]

Zero Waste is the goal, hard to do but so many tried.. at least.. some people are striving, struggling out rather than not trying at all.

[@justinasbei]

When someone says that you "nailed it" do they actually mean you've used nails in the process? No. In the same way term "Zero Waste" does not mean zero in absolute sense, but rather a lifestyle aiming for better.

[@foreverunknown369]

See 7:20

[@allisonhennessy553]

I really appreciate her approach. Sometimes I feel intimidated to go to a place like this, because I feel like I’m being looked down on if I am not at the employees level of “eco-friendliness” or “zero waste lifestyle.” But she understands that if you are open to where people are at and see that they are trying to move in the right direction, that they will feel more comfortable and are more likely to take those good steps towards a low-waste lifestyle. They place also just looks really neat. Would love to have a place like this near me.

[@elewmompittseh]

We used to call shops like this, 'the whole foods store'...'the health food store'...or 'the co-op'...until the big places took over and pushed all the little corner market shops out. It's not a new idea, but I'm glad to see it coming back.

[@carterkappes9203]

I like her balanced perspective on low waste vs zero waste. You can can tell she has a deep passion & understanding for the low waste lifestyle!

[@joelwilliams8887]

I would be careful not to misgender this... Well, you know. Honestly, we don't know what this is. It could be anything. You need to be careful to not offend. Make sure, next time, you ask this unknown identity it's identity, before you assume their identity. Do you understand? This is important!

[@loudframe]

It's amusing to see that while growing up in 80s and 90s India, all our local grocery store use to be packages free or semi package free. Grains, lentils, beans, to Sugar and other edibles used to be stored in bulks and you could buy them and pack them in your own cotton bags.

[@thankyouthankyou1172]

I can feel that. seems like the life in 80s are more sustainable and healtheir. and now we are trying to live a life that's 30 years ago.

[@bee7549]

According to Anna the title of this video should be changed, in all fairness to LOW WASTE instead of ZERO WASTE. such an excellent concept. Thanks for bringing us this video/store. I live in South Africa and it is an extremely wasteful society but things are changing albeit very slowly 🌿

[@LitoGeorge]

I'll corroborate your story as an ex SAffer for 37 years from childhood. Beautiful country, but wonton destruction and waste.

[@maricelmelindo]

Agreed. Change it

[@joelwilliams8887]

Agreed. It was MOST DEFINITELY a waste of my time.

[@mariomovillon1613]

One of the coolest practical shops I've seen. It is very well-thought of, carefully laid out shelving and alleys, well-stocked up and truly environment-friendly. I hope we'll see more of this kind of grocery shops in many more locations worldwide.

[@o0Avalon0o]

I wish them and their customers the best! I'm so happy to finally have a store like this near me; the store smells amazing, the customers are happy, the employees are friendly & treated well too.

[@joyceb5864]

This goes back to the days when food came in barrels and huge cloth bags, like flour; when we used paper, canvas and cloth instead of plastic. Those days were when we re-used, repaired and recycled everything instead of replacing. People are learning "the good old days" were actually better in many ways.

[@aquagamer1212]

This is gonna sound weird but I’ve always wanted to there to be a show where everyone had to “survive” in the olden days of trading with goods and services. The closest was a SyFy show called “Opposite Worlds” where a house was split in half, future vs past.

[@blueberryyogini]

​​@@aquagamer1212 It doesn't sound weird to me. I think such a lifestyle remains in our collective genetic memories as human beings. Using one's own packaging was the norm for thousands of years. Synthetic plastic, invented in 1907, only became the norm in the 20th century. But it doesn't have to be.

[@Beth-zs2jr]

This is incredible. I live in a corner of the UK where I never thought I'd find a package-free grocery store, but it turns out there's one in the city just next to my town! I'm amazed at how diverse the food selection is, and their website shows incredible prices (less than £1 per 100g for most items they sell, with a few herbs, spices and teas being the exceptions to the rule). I can't wait to start shopping there

[@2scoops624]

There's a place in Boulder Colorado called Naked Foods, everything that needs packaging comes in glass jars. When your done with the food inside, you just bring back the jar and they wash, sanitize and reuse the jar. That way the customers are not handling any of the foods. I wish there was a place like this in my town.

[@CasaDuroTinyHome]

I looove that you can buy only the grapes that you need! I find it so annoying that grapes come in huge bags at the grocery store or farmer's market, and I can rarely finish the bag before they go bad. I also love shopping at refilleries because when I'm trying a new shampoo or skincare product, I can buy only a small amount to try it out, and if I don't love it, I don't have a big bottle sitting around that I will end up throwing out or trying to give away to a friend. It actually makes it fun to try new products instead of feeling like a gamble & a waste of money.

[@Puglover130]

Stores don’t mind you only taking some. You’re obviously not supposed to pick each grape off the stem, but if a bag has like 3 clumps of grapes , you can take one out and into your own reusable bag or plastic bag . It even helps others who also want less. One of my grocery stores even offers 1/2 melons or other fruit/ veg if a person asks

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Have you ever tried frozen grapes? I love them as a snack, especially in the summer. Just take them off the bunch and put on a rimmed cookie sheet in a single layer. Once they are frozen, put in a container in the freezer and take out as many as you need whenever you have a taste for grapes. They never go bad and even some of the less perfect ones taste great!

[@emotionsin5d]

I do that too!! The same with bananas: once they get too ripe, I freeze them and dip them in PB &Choc to make the perfect sweet snack! Good for the planet, my health, my pocket, my waist AND my self-reliance! ♻️🚀

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

@@emotionsin5d Yes, I do that also but have mostly used the bananas for banana bread. Like your method better since I hardly ever make banana bread 😁so they just take up space in my small freezer. Will try this!

[@CasaDuroTinyHome]

@@sbffsbrarbrr I have done this with concord grapes but never with standard red grapes - don't know why this never occurred to me. Thanks for the tip!

[@lauraq6347]

Anna’s enthusiasm for a low waste lifestyle is infectious. I like her message of everyone trying to eliminate waste in one area is a great start. We started with refilling our dish and hand soap and it just keeps growing from there.

[@InDeepPudding]

@@anastasiathehiphopfairy But you shouldn't also buy into the biggest polluters' strategy of "personal responsibility" to cloak the real problem, them and capitalism

[@palebeachbum]

This is wonderful! I hope her business is successful long term. Her head and heart are in the right place. I hope it catches on with the mainstream. What's interesting to me is that this seems like such a forward-thinking concept, yet this is probably how people shopped for these kinds of products prior to the industrial revolution. Fresh foods. No wasteful packaging. Take only what you want/need and pay by weight or individual item. Brilliant! If a store like this opened near me and it was affordable, I'd absolutely shop there.

[@carlyoung1435]

This is the coolest store. There is a bulk store near me and they use local sources and I love it. Anna's enthusiasm is FANTASTIC! I really enjoyed it. Wishing her success at her store.

[@catherinemirakian3418]

This way of shopping is so great! I hope it will become mainstream. I visited my daughter in France and she found a store similar to this run by a young couple. They provide the containers (you return them when picking up your next order) to be washed and sterilized. You can also place an order online and pick up your order (sometimes on the same day!) We need more stores like this to encourage everyone to reduce the packaging waste from their homes.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Wow this store is amazing. We definitely need more stores like this one in the world. It was great to see you Danielle. Thanks Mat and Danielle ❤

[@davidc8694]

A concept that cannot become mainstream quickly enough! Love this!

[@govegan19]

This is how the future should be. I hope that the search for such 0-waste markets will increase as soon as possible. As the search grows, chips and similar items (which we normally buy in small packs) come in larger paper/plastic packs or cardboard boxes from the manufacturer. This means less and almost zero waste, and more energy savings. Thank you for doing and sharing such a project. 🙏❤

[@katoukanga9488]

Glad to see that Canada is finally on board with this. We've had these popping up in France for around 5 years now. They're called épiceries en vrac and are very popular💞🙏

[@marianfrances4959]

Really? I've shopped like this in Canada for 45 years!

[@katoukanga9488]

Then even better!🙏

[@spencers-adventures]

Literally went there today for the first time thanks to this video! Thanks guys!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

That's awesome, hope you enjoyed it and thanks for checking out the video :)

[@slothgirl2107]

I live in Texas and don’t know if I’ll ever see a grocery store like this but I absolutely love the idea!!

[@paulas_lens]

I hope one or MORE comes to Phoenix!

[@Qu33nHUDDY]

There's one in Wichita Falls called Re:Supply! I would love to shop there, but being over 3 hours away makes it impractical.

[@MrChristiangraham]

Loved Anna's passion for showing us their store!

[@Journal2Awakening]

Love this! I only wonder if there is something to put around the bread… it’s not washable and has gone from the shelf to the cart, to the counter, to the etc. etc. etc. not to mention it’s transport to the store from the baker… too many hands and surfaces… maybe a biodegradable paper wrap??

[@jamesslate6664]

Grocery stores such as this one are very popular in Europe, particularly France, where they use the term "en vrac" to signify that they sell items in bulk. It would be great for the planet if everyone could adopt a zero waste lifestyle. However, specialty stores such as this one tend to be more expensive. I will take my mesh produce bags and canvas bags to the supermarket, which is much cheaper. I will admit that I'm still buying a lot of items packaged in plastic. Not everyone can afford to live eco-friendly, but we can all do something to preserve our planet, and collectively, those small gestures add up to something bigger.

[@MyElisa13]

Man, I would totally shop at a place like this! I hope it becomes mainstream

[@mkawayoshi]

The key message (as you stated) is the masses making small changes to reduce waste and not a few people doing zero waste.

[@unknownt5391]

WE NEED THIS! I wish I could refill my laundry detergent or shampoo bottles.

[@kelvinnguyen6048]

I love this concept ❤️🤩 imagine how much plastic we would be saving, which in turn is savings for the consumer

[@sarabrown2328]

Had worked at a food Co-Op in Fort Collins Co....established 1972. So so so good to see a torch carried-how ever its labelled-generations have been trying for this to become main stream and grand parents had virtually no packaging in small stores back in the day. They made clothing from the fabric of the flour bags, etc. Hope we get back to sustainability-clean, pure living. KUDOS....here's to modernizing what we all already know...and expanding it! xoxo...

[@tenn7114]

what a great idea, I hope they put more stores like this in many more states

[@mattheweburns]

I always thought it would be great to have either dried, freeze dried, or frozen pasta veggie and sauce chip options to create your own frozen dinners like a cereal buffet. Or do the same thing with different types of cereal different types and amounts of dried ingredients like raisins dried peaches freeze dried strawberries things like that that you could pick and add to your own packaging at your whim

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

This store looks so awesome - thanks for showing me this! We love to shop our local farm to avoid packaging

[@elianasmith6330]

Your videos are incredibly helpful. Please keep sharing such valuable content. Thank you!

[@rosieclown8817]

I love this, all stores should adopt this

[@wild_cub_times]

Doing little thing by masses is the way to go too rather than few people doing 100%

[@jamielee7404]

I really like this. These stores are always such a nice experience as well. You can shop, you can chat. I love it

[@womanofsubstance8735]

This is all great! I've lived in a couple towns where we had a similar store, although not this big. Sadly, these stores are not widely available in some areas (southwestern Oregon, for example). I don't know where I would find the nearest waste-free store, at least 200 miles away. I loved it when I could take some of my own packaging for grocery. This is definitely the direction we as a species need to be moving.

[@lizwilliams2097]

Here in Germany lots of zero waste stores had to close because of a lack of costumer. Rising prices and online shops offering foods in large cquantities are kinda the main killers. You can’t really base your business model on people buying small amounts of anything can you?

[@SimonHergott]

Ding ding ding! We have a winner here!

[@StrawberryMaplee]

Yeah, I think it would also be an Option if they would offer some meat Products, like starting a corporative with their local butcher. Through that, they could attract a larger amount of customers and perhaps then they could stay open for a longer period. But in the long run, I don't really see a future for this business model. There's just not enough profit that's made. The prices are rising and people rely on low price products in supermarket because many cants afford to go shopping these shops. For example, the little brush head she showed at the beginning, u can get around 4 of those at a normal supermarket, for the price you're paying at this package free store.

[@rockm6772]

Interesting. I was thinking of going packaging free. Would definitely try a store like this. The reason I’m interested is to reduce waste and end garbage service. Compost food waste such as peels and shells. Reduce or eliminate packaging and use reusable glass/metal stuff. Basically almost all garbage is packaging. If you can erase packaging you can save $50/mo and feel good karma lol.

[@lisaphares2286]

I wish we had something like this where I live. Though one of the things I was hoping to see is reusing shampoo bottles, dish soap, laundry detergent bottles and soap pumps. The plastic is there, why throw it out before it is unusable and buy new eco friendly packaging that uses resources and uses fuel to make it? It keeps it out of landfills, is easier to carry and less breakable. I would be really happy to see the major brands go to refilling the bottles they sell and selling bottles only sporadically so people have to bring them in to buy detergent. They could put pretty designs so that you’d want to keep these containers.

[@Royalsprincess1]

I love the idea that I could buy a pump bottle of soap and then REUSE the bottle when it's empty instead of chucking it or recycling it. I love that thought. I'd love for more of these types of stores to pop up around me. Sadly there are none so far.

[@apatridaextranjero33]

Good idea for a single daily fresh meal shopping.😊

[@mnonomno1264]

I love her enthusiasm I just wish I had that for most things in my life 😅 Anyway this is amazing I hope this goes global and really common soon and I hope the products aren't too expensive anymore compared to regular groceries

[@joanndavis4843]

Amazing ! That you saw just one example of a low waste store and you went with idea to do it yourself 👏. The world has a chance at another go round with the desire your generation has on future thinking. Doing something like this brings like-minded people to do the same, perhaps putting different spins on a new concept, exponentinates it even further! I will try to do more my share of trying new ways to shop. For instance, instead of using store provided plastic bags, bringing my own small brown paper lunch bags for my bulk purchases at Sprouts. If asked, I'll just say I saw it on KZbin😊. I'll spread the word around on this end👍!

[@fotiniav6643]

so many ideas, so many questions..but also so inspiring!

[@TrishTruitt]

I love this concept. I'm lucky enough to live in an area with a co-op that has a pretty good size bulk section ad they're pretty good about carrying minimal packaging.

[@jasminesingh1863]

I want to support this amazing enthusiastic person!!!!!

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

I have been living a low waste lifestyle for over a decade and I have been able to save a lot of money. I agree that there is no 100% zero waste but I say that close enough is good enough. Here in Southern California we have a store that sells low waste alternatives to common goods but I wish we had a true low waste grocery store.

[@obajer]

What a passion! The store looks awesome ♥️

[@kathydittmer9659]

Love this! One doesn’t always need a pound of grapes!

[@LitoGeorge]

I'd support a store like this without question near me if the prices were comparable or better yet, competitive!

[@virgOmega828]

Please open some of these in Upstate NY! I'd love to have more low waste options for grocery shopping. 😍

[@nostaldec4705]

This is amazing - we need more of this kind of thing in Australia.

[@cygnusrays]

Bare Market looks gorgeous! I remember these bulk buy stores in NZ growing up in the 60's, they made a comeback in the 80's. To create a safe (govt standard of hygiene) and attractive environment such as this takes money, big money.. I'd love to know the cost of the design and shop fit.. Logically this cost gets passed on to the customer.. That's why you don't see stores this visually appealing in your average suburb or shopping mall. I would definitely shop here - when I win the lottery

[@heatherrenton2086]

Love this idea. I am excited to shop at this store. However, home is Prince George Canada 🇨🇦. I travel pretty much full time in my van home. This winter I have grounded myself to home base. Package free, low waste is what I have been wishing for. I hope this becomes the norm, sooner than later.

[@KristineBolstridge]

After watching this amazing video, it feels like the post title needs an update. I look forward to when this is the norm in all stores and manufacturing.

[@holisticleedriven8532]

What a beautiful store! 2 words I never would have thought go together. TFS!

[@mommieminnesota3108]

They need to open more of these stores.

[@mojodojo9331]

thanks for sharing this!! when I get things, I usually just want 1 or 2 servings (especially with hummus) so this is sooo ideal.

[@karimartin9441]

If I were to have my own business, this would be it! Love this concept!!

[@Offensive_Username]

So many people here never heard about zero-waste stores before, even though they have been around for years...

[@bellsdel]

I love this! I wish these were in more cities!

[@dqauto500]

Love it! Nothing drives me crazy like buying shampoo in plastic bottles or laundry soap… I would give anything to purchase shampoo and conditioner like this!

[@spencers-adventures]

Thanks for sharing guys - definitely going to check Bare Market out this week!

[@rollandjoeseph]

What a great concept! It makes me think of how I can reduce my waste/packaging when I shop. Like bring my own net/bag to put my produce in...thx for this,I hope it catches on!

[@inkeycat1]

What a brilliant store. I like everything about it. I am genuinely heartbroken I live in England and not Toronto.

[@mimihagger7250]

Such a beautiful calm store I would never get sensory overload in there!

[@jasonsantoro6347]

This is great. I think we can all do our part. I use tote bags now and no plastic or at least less plastic bags. I no longer buy any bottle water. Companies should shrink the size of the packaging. You buy a box of rice and the box is bigger than the bag inside. Eliminate the inside bag and reduce the box size.

[@KS-jf6ed]

this concept is so cool. i wish it was everywhere!

[@beautyandfinance9993]

I absolutely love the mug donation. I saw something similar in Arizona

[@ellanina801]

We have something like this, but not quite as extensive. It would be nice to see more of this. I love the idea of filling olive oil straight into the bottle.

[@garyfowler5585]

Anna is a very good presenter. Her energy, smile, and comfortable style help make this video very accessible-- and that's essential to get the info out. One small suggestion: talk just a little bit slower, please, so we won't miss anything.

[@sunshine3914]

Adjust the playback speed.

[@garyfowler5585]

@@sunshine3914 Thanks. Didn't know I could do that.

[@JulieNick28]

Love this! I’ve never had any desire to buy a franchise but I would if they did this!

[@halcyon-cg2eb]

Package free grocery store, what a great idea! It's probably going to take another 10 years until we get one here in Edmonton : (

[@elizabethwingate5131]

It breaks my heart and brings me to tears to see all the wonderful Planet savings things that you sell, when we, here in Bermuda, have nothing like that.

[@margarettt7675]

For areas outside of Toronto, the Bulk Barn often has bring your own container shopping.

[@marias8007]

amazing you have the savoury and sweet snacks in bulk

[@MinimalJello]

I am a low waste channel. And this seems so peaceful. Hopefully I can see this around me one day.

[@luludi3]

Beautiful shop! I wish I could sell my soaps in there!

[@mr.duck1246]

I was literally just thinking “what would grocery stores look like in a solar punk society? Would you bring your own containers to fill up with stuff?” So this video was a cool insight!

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

The most important thing to remember is that a zero waste grocery store enables customers to live a more zero waste lifestyle through eliminating packaging and encouraging the use of containers from home to fill and refill with bulk wholefoods, natural beauty and even cleaning products. These supplies are stored and displayed in a variety of dispensers throughout the shop, making for an experience which has been seen to have an old-world feel, but with a fun modern twist. Since shoppers can weigh out the exact quantity of ingredients they need, they aren’t obligated to buy predetermined portions of food which may be partly thrown out. This also means that you're only paying for what's really needed - such as when creating a one-off recipe, and therefore saving money from the set prices in supermarkets. All of which means, by shopping at Zero Waste Grocery Stores, we're doing our part to protect out limited sustainable resources on our precious planet earth - with less garbage blowing around in the streets, - including grocery bags, boxes and plastic bottles.

[@karenstanislaw8912]

-Think it's wonderful and resourceful.

[@adventurelife_]

Being an entrepreneur the right way 👍

[@XylonPH]

Any Filipinos here? What's the difference between these and our palengke? We've been doing these ever since. I think you can find all of these, except for the ice cream, in most of the palengke area throughout the country. They should also do that for ice creams. Now I'm craving for some ice creams. 🍦🍦🍦

[@JW-dg9gf]

Zero plastic is one of the hardest packaging to completely eliminate. My goal for 2023 is zero single use packaging and zero plastic or polyester.

[@mattheweburns]

Grapes! That’s one item I hate buying because the package always has way too many and they frown upon you taking and begging as little as you like

[@feloniousbutterfly]

Love this!! I want every store like this in the future!

[@lilsprugga]

How do the items get to the shop? Are they really packaged stuff that is just unpacked to sell at a marked up price?

[@rockislander5857]

Exactly what I wondered. Are costumers paying for the "labor" of unpacking?

[@jaydee9155]

She's back!

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

I have never seen chips package free!! that is pretty awesome.

[@Bostonclassics1]

So impressed and hope to see this all over.

[@peyplay1636]

I wish I had a shop like this close to me

[@emilycooper6539]

I love this! Wish they had these everywhere! I’m gonna google and try to find a store like this in San Diego! I actually have always loved collecting glass bottles of all kinds! I’d absolutely love going to places like this. Keep up the great environmental work💚

[@menutokitchen]

Waiting for these package free shops to be widely available and a norm in Singapore!

[@sparra8519]

My only two concerns are: how expensive is this for consumers and how sanitary is this (like the unpackaged bread in the cart and counter)

[@JMRsDesk]

How expensive? The tomatoes in the video were $2.50. In our Kroger they are $1.69. The loose potato chips were $3.40 for 100 grams or 3.5 oz. For $1.50 I can buy 8 oz. And for $2.79 I can buy 13 oz. You would think with ALL THE packaging savings that things might be a wee bit less expensive… but alas my suspicion is that this has less to do with keeping Mother Nature healthy and more to do with playing on the conscience of those who need to find meaning in their lives. Note: I am all about the betterment of mankind & the planet but you can’t blow up the hen house to kill the fox.

[@CasaDuroTinyHome]

In my experience shopping at refilleries, it totally depends on the brand. For example, I refilled 2 glass peanut butter jars (same size) with hand soap from 2 different brands (I chose purely by the scent). One jar was $4 and the other was $25!!! It was my bad for not reading the price per oz sign they had, but I had to turn that one down cause that is absurd! Some bar products like soaps can seem to be more expensive, but they typically last longer than a liquid product, but even then, some bar soaps are around $3 and others are over $30. As for the bread, I assume they would give you a paper bag for that?

[@FromDkWithLove]

Don't forget about the reusable shopping nets to fill up on hummus, guac and organic, non-dairy ice cream. Just mix in some repurposed toothpaste for a real party.

[@rollandjoeseph]

Most decent bread is not packaged, the ones that are can be put in paper bags

[@rollandjoeseph]

@@FromDkWithLove rotfl🤣 ..how I love some sarcasm

[@rockislander5857]

Definitely lower waste, however I spy a LOT of plastic containers, dispensers, buckets, and bins.

[@esperanzarideu1337]

This looks very cool!❤ I wish there was a store like this where I live!

[@baseplate_462]

They really got 16 bananas on the shelfs. Enough said about this store.