This Zero-Waste Grocery Store Should Be Everywhere

[@swaawsman]

The part where they said "were not perfect, but we try our best and encourage everyone to do the same" made me respect them so much more

[@sielsm3743]

Same when they said that it felt like a fresh of fresh air lol

[@rosulep5281]

Me too

[@juliakercsmar6587]

Theres a youtuber Shelbizleee who says: " you can't do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that you can do". She makes pretty good vids on zerowaste and sustainability

[@adampat6473]

Exactly

[@yejiaaa9255]

Same

[@alicedue8652]

I wish every city had AT LEAST one for these stores

[@angelinebena9675]

Alice Due Ikr😫

[@FBotster]

Angry Teapot 1 is better than 0

[@notsocuteotaku8662]

@Angry Teapot they said at least 1 because most cities have 0

[@C00kii0]

Same Idc how far I'd have to drive this would really help

[@imacat839]

Or at least one in every county

[@noobiethecarrot5129]

The whole place feels so organized and clean. The labeling are also super detailed too. Feels like some high class store

[@violetviolet888]

This is nothing, it's all dry goods. If you want to create a model, you need bread, cheese, fruit, produce. This exists with Budgen's Grocery stores in the United Kindgdom with just over 260 stores. They created a plastic free zone. Watch more about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGa0k5yVmadmh9E

[@renameagain5808]

My OCD is loving it

[@ihaveleftthisaccount3710]

It is.

[@thornsandrosess]

@I like Potatoes most Americans buy in bulk anyway, because they live further away from stores. Besides, like they said you're only paying for the product, not the packaging. But yes, you are right, living sustaineble right now still is a luxury when it comes to food.

[@anthonymetcalfebarry4351]

There's a store exactly like this outside my work. I should probably start buying stuff from there

[@itsmebougie]

I like how they aren’t annoying about it, just straight to the point

[@nolan122]

I was coming here to make fun of this, but I came out a lot happier. Seem like cool people that just see that there is way too much packaging being used and creating a solution to it.

[@Lucario9d]

@@nolan122 i love that you came for one reason and actually had a different reaction. so many communities have a bad light shining down on them and it’s great to see what some of these movements are really striving for

[@nolan122]

@@Lucario9d yeah I’m not gonna lie, most of the community that I’ve seen at least, has lead me to a very different conclusion than this couple has.

[@Lucario9d]

@@nolan122 really? damn. that’s unfortunate. the ones in the community i’ve met are always just saying to do your best because there’s really no one that lives truly on no waste, hopefully we’ll continue to get better, though. kinda sad that people will be involved in something to better the world but then harass people for not doing it or not doing it perfectly

[@OrganicTrash]

nothing is annoying about this at all other than their stereotypical white hippie look

[@RosaParksShoe]

The key thing they said is no one is perfect, no one will be completely zero waste, but we can all try.

[@preranadas6741]

Yes!

[@St3v3NWL]

If this concept is applied everywhere it will have a huge effect on the environment.

[@karlareyes4688]

Amen!!

[@RosaParksShoe]

@@aris.lingad small currents become big waves. I know restarunts not using plastic straws make a big impact, but it's a start. Let's add grocery store plastic bags, people sending things digitally vs handing in papers, etc. All these small things add up to something big.

[@diahannmc6948]

Exactly it's about moving the needle bit by bit.

[@LuisFlores-cx8py]

This is exactly what I'd imagine the owners of a zero waste store to look like and honestly I'm vibing with it

[@starrychloe]

Portlandia

[@lemonboy9yearsago760]

Potatoes

[@argyelanadam]

They kinda look like a brother and a sister not gonna lie

[@cherrygum3800]

American Gothic but it was painted during the 1970's

[@anniehimself]

@Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication this

[@toptlertrash]

The fact you're ONLY paying for the contents NOT including the packaging & advertising. You would never find this in any ordinary grocery store. This is definitely more sustainable way of grocery shopping

[@nataliaaa7939]

yes but like imagine how unsanitary it seems cool then think about the kids reaching their hands in or other ppl

[@toptlertrash]

@@nataliaaa7939 i would imagie regular families/people that shop there probably wouldn't allow their children to mistreat the store in any way. The store from inside initially looks well kept, respected. One time kind of shoppers though & tourists may do that but overall. I'm judging from the video it probably is a well respected store

[@Aliceschinaidee]

And still its overpriced

[@toptlertrash]

@@Aliceschinaidee i wouldn't consider it overpriced when you're not paying for package weight or advertisement

[@Aliceschinaidee]

@@toptlertrash yes ,should be cheaper but clearly it's more expensive than normal stores

[@fightingforthefuture2941]

Please become a chain. This would be so cool to shop at.

[@LinkEX]

A zero-waste chain called 'Unverpackt' (literally 'unpackaged') actually is a thing in Germany. The shop in my location looks quite similar to theirs.

[@fightingforthefuture2941]

@@LinkEX that is so cool

[@abbeyroberts817]

Ikr we deffo need one you'd be surprised of how many people would use it

[@MissMoontree]

I want this all over the world. It is so easy to buy plastic now, while it should be easier to avoid buying plastic.

[@no_tag_thriftique]

Pleaaaase

[@lizziemiller4555]

I wish this kind of shop was available to everyone and was more mainstream.

[@shaunohare3004]

Man can only dream

[@cika126]

It will be

[@computingbee]

Move to India or Africa , they are everywhere...

[@ilovepinkroses5167]

This kind of shop was available way back in the day- only today they're taking rice out of plastic packages & dumped them in plastic bins & selling at 90% profit & calling it zero waste lol looks pretty cuz it's new & color scheme. There's gonna be lot's of germs on those handles.

[@letsplayunicorn736]

Yeah i wiss

[@iHaz2Krayonz]

They seem genuinely humble and honest with their goals, not over the top pretentiousness but reasonable people wanting to give people an opportunity to, like they said, try their best for this lifestyle. Really cool

[@te9591]

Yeah, its cool that the guy said he wants people to try even if it's just a little.

[@Yunjins_Beautiful_Mind]

Agreed!

[@tkokflux6322]

T E exactly when i saw him i was like here we go but after he said those words i was like yeah thats how u should be same goes for vegetarians dont force people and if they like it they will do it although i do have an issue with this shop in my home country things like this are just a norm it really isnt that revolutionary like literally everything that they sell can be found in exactly same form in local shops such as AgroHub

[@bloopitsbloob]

ClassicRockFan1220 Looks can be deceiving ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@te9591]

@ClassicRockFan1220 no they don't.

[@jazznejat]

I love people who are able to actualize their dreams like this. They are going to be trendsetters!!

[@SaveMoneySavethePlanet]

I agree. I absolutely think that this is the future of stores. I’ve used one locally a lot and it’s honestly not much different than a normal shopping trip...just way less packaging waste

[@PositiveContinentNews]

Especially when you have the priveledge of getting approved for certain business loans that others can't or your family is able to gain generational wealth that others can't, due to systemic racism eliminating every way that they try to. Must be nice!

[@JulesJukes]

A. Sallah you could’ve just straight out said it was because they were white.

[@windflowerrainstorm6497]

If it were 1975. Its an old concept that never catches on because people don't want to waste extra time and money for food that has bugs in it

[@annjunaechristian3105]

This is awesome!

[@HauntingSpectre]

I appreciate the humbleness and encouragement. Rather than telling people they are awful and trying to guilt them into being better. If everyone took this approach we'd get a lot more accomplished.

[@kittenmimi5326]

I wish there were more like them than like PETA

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

People are aweful.

[@stevethea5250]

word is "humility"

[@AnimationDunk]

It's no one fault if we don't even have the choice to shop in loose

[@jacobprice8769]

Because the prices aren’t insanely jacked up like other eco friendly or healthy grocery store I’d actually like to try shopping like this

[@chivoleon]

Did you see the spaghetti 😳7 dollars a pound 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@12345678abracadabra]

@laugh out loud what spaghetti are you having? Spaghetti is like what $2 a pound?

[@bridgetdarby2730]

Yeah it's crazy how you have to spend hella money to be healthy

[@elleningalls5434]

I know soon as i saw the prices. I was like what the heck i cant afford that.

[@felixjansson3139]

@laugh out loud what's heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?

[@kltothemist]

I like their approach of not "bashing" people who still new to zero waste and not over glorifying the business. I love this kind of store and hope more and more coming!

[@alonplayminecraft]

@Mackenzie it's a possibility in any grocery store.

[@davidkonevky7372]

Yes, It's more powerful that everyone makes little steps than 2 people becoming vegan and zero waste.

[@stanleybadger3515]

We don’t need millions of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need billions doing it imperfectly.

[@AAliyahMya]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bastrixer]

We need to start somewhere, if this was in my town, Yeah maybe I Will or cant buy all my things There but by the look of it, I think 50% and that means 50% less waiste 💪😎

[@artsyhufflepuffer1748]

*as best they can

[@spaghetti2777]

Like Jimme said, all great things start somewhere. People are starting to care more and more about being healthy and the environment. It's only a matter of time.

[@wrinkleintime4257]

Yes!!

[@dzezonja3558]

This is exactly what I want in this world. I feel so bad buying something that has a plastic wrapper but then it has even more wrappers inside. Whyyyyy

[@falcoperegrinus82]

Often, the reason for inflating the amount of packaging relative to amount of product is because it's a way of tricking consumers; they can sell you less product for more money. You think you're getting more when you're actually getting less.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@falcoperegrinus82 a big bag of oatmeal mix. Ok, but then I open it and it's individually packaged in portions inside lmaoo

[@flippy08100]

@@falcoperegrinus82 That makes it even more unapologetic and irresponsible, the fact that the excuse is just that this allows them to trick customers more easily into thinking they’re buying more than they are which is already in and of itself so dishonest and greedy

[@babyjesse963]

I think it be a lot more easier if I grow my own food there’s always someone no matter who it is trying to give up on somebody

[@Olga-or3tb]

This honestly makes grocery shopping much more exciting.

[@DeadlyDanDaMan]

Yeah, you never know who shoved their disgusting hands into that pasta, or spit it in it before you scoop it into your little paper bag...

[@Olga-or3tb]

DeadlyDanDaMan and that is why, there aren’t a lot of places like this bc of ppl who have no common sense.

[@luvblub]

@@DeadlyDanDaMan spit on the food? why would you and other people do that. this really define how undisciple people like you.

[@Kenny-nj6lm]

DeadlyDanDaMan man where tf you coming from tho😹 imma try to avoid ur area if people are that uncivilized

[@ruckuz4927]

DeadlyDanDaMan wtf,where did you come up with that idea?

[@jasonfanclub4267]

This needs to be the norm

[@karolw2819]

Not with these high prices

[@Nardos553]

Karol W zero waste stores are much cheaper than actual grocery stores

[@jasonfanclub4267]

@@Nardos553 in my town it's super expensive

[@thomasvic1761]

@@karolw2819 I think it might be that expensive because of the location, it's LA after all. And it's from good sources, which adds to the price as well.

[@tianaw937]

Supply and demand it’s expensive because there isn’t enough demand!

[@sarahperkins6421]

Sustainable grocery shopping should have _always_ been the norm. I can only imagine how frustrated future generations will be when they see that something like this was considered an uncommon lifestyle choice in our time.

[@TameraJacobs]

Or they think it gross, odd or interesting. The way we do with those whom lived in Ancient Rome and such.

[@Whereispaolo]

Sad but greedy companies wont make this happen. They will always find ways to increase the cost of goods with their packaging

[@jamjamb123]

Whereispaolo they can at least make sure their packages are 100% recyclable . In many countries that is already the norm and you have to recycle it should be mandatory in the states , also wish composting would be norm as well . It’s small changes we can do and what better time then now during covid19 . Things like covid will only get worse and happen more often as global warming occurs.

[@willpepper1572]

priscilla L no, that’s too expensive. All companies care about is the money, and if alternative packaging is 1 cent cheaper then it’s not going to happen. This is a sad sad world.

[@Usenabt]

No, they won’t. They’ll realise how far technology came to be able to transport goods whilst keeping them fresh, sanitise and prevent disease and store them for extended periods etc etc. Sustainable grocery shopping is still a privilege that is extremely difficult to achieve in mass scale and expensive af.

[@ignisgecko4565]

A lot of people in the comments don’t understand that they aren’t claiming that this is some new and great way of shopping they thought of. They’re just trying to encourage people to cut down on plastic waste by offering a different kind of grocery store that’s alway available. Farmers markets aren’t year round, and Westerners aren’t accustomed to the traditional way of shopping in places like India. So here this is a great idea. And to the person who said “everything old is new again, next up water is wet” you should understand that yes, that’s how we used to sell foods cause it was more convenient. Now with large producers packaging all our food we found it easy to buy those packages instead of getting the amount we needed for ourselves. As to those who said that they’re probably vegan, while yes they look it, I bet you got that idea since they don’t sell meat. The most likely reason they don’t sell meat is that it’s really hard to store fresh raw meat to sell. Most meat is packaged so the air doesn’t get to it and preservatives are used to keep it fresher for longer. I’m sure if there was an easy way to store fresh meat, without freezing it like a butcher’s, they’d probably sell some cuts of meat.

[@zerotodona1495]

They want too much money. So this won’t ever take off.

[@M_IAWIA]

If you want to go less waste with meat the smartest way is to go directly to a butcher's shop and ask for the amount you need, as prepackaged meat has a lot of (necessary) packaging to transport and store it safely in the stores. Going to the butcher cuts off that link of extra packaging, and on top of that the meat is of higher quality which is healthier for you. Only problem is that it is more expensive and less convenient than just going to the store and picking a prepackaged package, but it's definitely and option people should think about when shopping.

[@adamkrasneski3679]

@@M_IAWIA if ur lucky u may live close enough to the farm to know how the animals are treated as well. Makes a difference for me.

[@versacechang1521]

@@zerotodona1495 they have stores like these in Canada, always have for my entirety of life lol. Everything from places like these are always half stale and the plastic they sell it to you in will still get wasted by people, the point of these stores originally was to buy in bulk for cheaper. They’re just putting some hipster twist on it, it’s just gimmicky, it’s just a bulk store with a fancy name.

[@esopalmighty9324]

Depends on the western. Mediterranean world still have our traditional stationary markets and shops, where you can buy your food by weight (although i have to say that supermarkets are killing this too, unfortunately, I suspect). And, if nothing has changed, I guess southamerican countries are the same (the market in Equador was a explosion of colours, smells, anything).

[@ekiwut]

I hope this Kind of Shop exists in every country in the world

[@jabriibrahim8735]

And in every city and town!

[@ekiwut]

@@jabriibrahim8735 what about in every house 😂😂

[@carmenedou5541]

Every village

[@pandusk6096]

I hope Every shop in the world have to be like this..

[@naimairfan5738]

@@pandusk6096 Ameen SumAmeen.

[@labellasunshine]

The fact that they are making their store available for low income families so they can have healthy choices for their meals is AWESOME!

[@jcrowley1985]

7 dollar a pound spaghetti is low income?

[@labellasunshine]

jcrowley1985 it’s the fact that they take food stamps that gives low income families the CHOICE of going organic and zero waste that I was referring to.

[@jcrowley1985]

@@labellasunshine true but anyone so low income that they depend on food stamps is going to need to stretch their dollar as far as possible. Screw sustaining the environment when you have a family to provide for

[@labellasunshine]

@@jcrowley1985 understandable and I can speak from experience. But I would have chosen rice over 7 dollar noodles lol. At least it would last longer.

[@natashagarcia6090]

YES! I actually rewound it to make sure I hear sher say "ebt" I was do happy to hear that. People give low incomes families such bad reviews, not all low income people eat horribly.

[@aurorarose2836]

It's only hard/annoying in the beginning when you're getting your containers in order but after that...it's a dream come true and your kitchen/pantry/refrigerator is so organized and manageable. AND, less waste...both with regards to plastics and food waste!

[@TameraJacobs]

And cuter.🤗

[@veesancez]

Wayy cutie .and fast putting food away is so much easier when u already have it in the container u store it in

[@SMariluR]

This is a great concept, but a lot of the prices per pound or per ounce are higher than what people could buy at their average grocery store. This isn’t equitable or truly accessible for everyone, especially those from low-income communities. I understand that organic products tend to be pricier, and there has to be a way, if we have true goal towards sustainability, to make this affordable for all. Most families who are struggling and living paycheck to paycheck aren’t concerned with whether their food is packaged in plastic or not, they’re concerned with whether they’ll have enough food to feed their families and be able to afford it. When having to choose between purchasing packaged $1.50 pasta versus zero waste $7 pasta to feed your children, they’re going to choose the packaged pasta every time so they can use the rest of the money to buy other food items (as a single example).

[@laurenn8966]

SSR not necessarily true, because with packaged food you’re also paying for the advertising and marketing and plastic itself that contains the food. so it can actually come out to be cheaper and affordable for low income families

[@harryhealey4298]

SSR consider how a lot of packaged foods actually have the bag half full. Depending on the prices, you can easily get more product for the price you pay. I love the concept and I hope this type of shop can branch out to the UK as well, then I can get used to shopping this way.

[@herbalheroine1184]

I really like how honest these guys are, they aren’t trying to oversell theirselves and their company.:)

[@apb80Djstd]

Guess what! You've underestimated em, ha! :-)

[@swedmerson90]

I think that is amazing that they accept SNAP(Food Stamps) most of the time low income families are left out of the loop when it comes to economically friendly and organic lifestyle changes. The organic food is either too pricy or not widely available. I remember when I lived in Austin Tx the farmer's markets I went to would double your dollar on WIC for fruits and vegetables up to 40.00 which made it easy to have fresh locally grown produce. I was also able to try more fruit and vegetables that I hadn't before without the fear of going over my 11.00 or 20.00 normal limit. I think more programs and places such as Tare should be widely available even to those in low income area's.

[@BelleActually]

Wow that’s amazing, wish more places were like that farmers market!

[@184rama]

You don't see that a lot with these type of shops. I hope they are able to expand to other states and even other countries

[@whatever5922]

I know I was surprised to hear they accept it

[@anandaclark7010]

Wow here in Maryland WIC gives us $9 for fruit and vegetable.

[@jamjamb123]

Yup honestly the zero waste movement is very privileged, that’s why they also need to make any package to be able to be recycled and have mandatory recycling

[@lilyok6485]

Please expand internationally barely anyone sells zero waste in England yet so many customers want it, it’s baffling.

[@JarvisChrist]

There are loads of zero waste stores in England now

[@fevricjglandules2170]

If your nearby cambridge , there is an amazing shop called Full Circle just like this which is incredible! Hopefully it shall soon expand throughout England!

[@fevricjglandules2170]

Oh really? That's great! I want to shop more there but as you say, it's a bit pricey

[@jamjamb123]

That’s shocking because I know zero waste is very popular in the Netherlands and north Europe

[@jamjamb123]

I know it’s one in Brighton my best friend had moved their

[@kl0uds]

Sadly, a lot of 'zero waste' stores are unaffordable, especially for students like me. But it's definitely worth looking into, and even a changed mindset can do great things for our plant.

[@Dream-qj6ht]

yeah, i think that way too. the idea is awesome and if i had enough money, i''d totally go for it but i need to eat everyday and with a low income is almost impossoble to afford things from this kind of store

[@honeybuns8225]

I think with the increase of interest, prices will eventually reduce. Per example, I have noticed that the gluten free diet trend has given me much more options and since Im actually glúten intolerant, it's a huge help. And gluten free can help non intolerant people, so I hope the trend lasts for a lil longer.

[@kl0uds]

@@Dream-qj6ht I totally agree, I exerience the same. What I have been doing is finding alternatives in supermarkets that have less packaging or bringing more of my own. One day hopefully, the prices will come down and it becomes more affordable

[@kl0uds]

@@honeybuns8225 that is so true, i fee people are becoming more aware of sustainability and its effects. So, hopefully, as you said - with an increase in demand we will have prices dropping down! So happy that food alternatives are becoming more affordable, especially for the people who need it the most! :)

[@mysupernamegoeshere]

Aren't little markets a thing in the US? In many countries they're much cheaper, but often they only have products that are in season

[@vgorous]

I’m glad they mentioned the type of packing it comes with when their goods are delivered to their store. Good to see these initiatives. For those who don’t isn’t from Canada, we have a common food store called Bulk Barn that does just this.

[@SailorLavender]

I like these people. They are willing to admit that they aren't perfect in what they are trying to achieve and that they are there to help people take steps to in living a less wasteful life. If I lived nearby I would most definitely visit.

[@JamesJimmyMcGill]

Me too! It's such a shame that people in non-gentrified areas can't enjoy this kind of waste-free life! :) :) :)

[@Lucario9d]

yea a lot of people still don’t seem to realize that zero waste just means trying your best to have the smallest amount of waste as possible-or not. overall reducing waste helps too!

[@onemillionpercent]

for real, they’re so lovely

[@onemillionpercent]

for real, they’re so lovely

[@onemillionpercent]

for real, they’re so lovely

[@waireads2712]

Even if you're only getting half of your groceries here, or just whatever you can here that still means you're eliminating SOME waste. This is very cool!

[@NikkiSalazar.]

Love it! Agree. And you're sending all companies a msg that they need to change priorities too. Less pkg, less waste, then most important less chemicals & pollution from creating pkgs, recycling pkgs or from plgs ending up in landfils or the ocean. Think of the potential to change on a global scale!

[@mandylee7233]

Only half? Ok bigot

[@hit-the-kwon5496]

@@mandylee7233 stfu

[@lxna8332]

We have this in Germany, it’s called “unverpackt” and it’s great!

[@alice73333]

Yes we have but the scale thing here is genius 😄

[@leonie1244]

But in so low quantity, don't know what it's actually like in bigger Cities but there is not a single "Unverpackt-Laden" in the area where I live, I think that should be way bigger of a thing

[@Artistic_Beans]

In Belgium we have a chain called Ohne but I've never really had a chance to go yet because I'm kind of scared the prices might be a bit steep for my student budget :/

[@shahdalali7999]

Girl, Germany is on a whole different level of amazing 😂 I swear any youtube video that has anything to do with making a situation better, ppl will go like “yeah we already do that in Germany”

[@alice73333]

Artistic_Beans here in germany some things like oatmeal are cheaper and not everything is organic. You're already helping when you buy things that are in your budget.

[@ninili847]

“Be the change that you wish to see in this world.” This couple is a perfect example of that quote! If I lived in LA, I would definitely go visit their shop some time! Crossing my fingers that I’ll get the opportunity after the pandemic!

[@defiantaichi]

This is basically most traditional Indian grocery stores.

[@sona4827]

This is same as 'kiraane ki dukaan'.

[@defiantaichi]

@@sona4827 exactly

[@mamathasreedanday4047]

Yeah

[@howlsfilthycastle]

Same here in morocco

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

except that our most traditional grocery stores package every item in plastic bags and rarely people take their own bag or jars for the items and even if they do, it's mostly for rice and oil. so, you come home with one reusable bag of rice and 13 plastic bags of different sizes.

[@JR-bq4tk]

I’m just a teen and I really want to live like this. It’s seem’s more clean and organized. There’s always a satisfaction to being clean for me.

[@wyatt4123]

If you purchase organic there is essentially no difference except organic is generally worse for the environment and it has an extra word on the packaging (and costs like twice as much). This store is doing most things well, though organic food has many myths surrounding it and it would be much less expensive for the business and its customers to do non organic.

[@KiwiDragn]

Take into account people with food allergies. A lot of things are individually packaged so people with allergies can be safe. A bulk store like this can't guarantee against cross contamination. If you want this to be the future, be part of the group that solves the problems with it so it can succeed.

[@yuranamo]

KiwiDragn It looks pretty safe, separate scoops for each item. If you don't like it don't shop there, don't tell others what to do.

[@wyatt4123]

@@yuranamo He never told him straight out to not go there. He stated many common misconceptions and concerns about the store.

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

Btw are you a Japanese??

[@denicemedina6752]

I wish this kind of stores are available everywhere:(

[@LifewithSerenityAllthingsgood]

right!! :) me to!

[@andreawallenberger2668]

They offer EBT which is "food stamps". So at their shop people on a low income can afford to cook and eat healthy too. Excellent and inclusive.

[@Randomdudefromtheinternet]

If this got into Latin America, prepare for seeing an overwhelming amount of people bringing clean yogurt cases (also cream and even ice-cream)

[@methinkyoucute]

Its there. Purchasing items by weight is nothing new .

[@radhikapatil1986]

India too😂

[@akumajoe8265]

LMAO I know, right?

[@florialbe4307]

Well I'm doing this in France already

[@Mrspiderwalk]

And lard containers.

[@saintricardo8746]

Ultimate "Fine, I'll do it myself" guys

[@famscrow]

Can we buy Ricardo without clothes (economy reasons)?

[@saintricardo8746]

@Charles Michiru Gallo Search for Ricardo Milos Dota, and then sort it by view count. Cunts at YT don't want people to watch it

[@TedEhioghae]

people*

[@JK-de1oy]

England used to be like this before the 80s, personally i think it should go back and everything should be like this again Zero waste Revolution ✊

[@100cents5]

Yes bro mars also was like this around 367million years ago when I was just born. I want earth to look like mars cuz everyone I knew died and it's boring to live there

[@shaunohare3004]

We must overtake the government!!!

[@leesunghwa809]

Margaret Thatcher?

[@protolight1654]

No way Thats super cool

[@lxlamayw]

as a person who (once i’ve graduated haha) is going to be otg, i need one of these stores!! Zero waste Revolution!! ✊❤️

[@hopefear3426]

This is something I've dreamed about doing for so many years! I cannot believe you have achieved this. I really hope your ideas spread fast and we see this in all four corners of the earth. It is so upsetting to see all the packaging everywhere. Good on you guys!

[@dollsNcats]

This is how it should be everywhere :-/ sucks now many places don’t even let you bring a bag in ! :(

[@onopofilms3644]

Really? Why would they do that? 😤

[@1zeldarulez]

Whaaaaat?! That’s wild

[@andrewmiller8653]

Uh, some stores don't allow you to bring your own bags in right now because of covid, but I can't think of a single store that wouldn't under different circumstances.

[@jy4283]

Period I love America but they need to change thissss

[@D3z1n3r]

You can still bring items to your car and pack the bags there. Also when I walk to the store I bring my own rolling cart. That way no bags are needed.

[@icecream92meli]

Yup this kind of shop should be everywhere 🤩

[@SaveMoneySavethePlanet]

I seriously believe that this will be the norm before long! Especially if carbon taxes ever become a thing.

[@lesmercredis]

In Canada, we have this concept as a national chain called Bulk Barn. You can get anything (niche baking products, ethnic spices, common pantry staples, bath products, even animal feed) for bulk, and 90% of its inventory is zero waste. Last week, I bought a half a kilogram of gummy worms, a fill-it-yourself tub of dulce de leche, a quarter cup of garam masala, and around two teaspoons of lavender seeds - ALL zero waste. This store is amazing.

[@sadiingraham5519]

@@lesmercredis I wish I was still in Canada. I miss the "fill it yourself". Where I am now oh boy. They would never try this. People who do this where I am would get criticized. But I still do it.

[@Katnip-evergreen]

@@lesmercredis my boyfriend used to work there its just sad how little people use there own jars

[@windflowerrainstorm6497]

Why so everyones food can be full of moths and flies and rats?

[@ramonsmediablog]

I would shop there, if it’s inexpensive.

[@te9591]

Yeah those noodles looked delectable, no?

[@te9591]

@RICHARD TAVERAS so delicious then?

[@sentientimaginary]

honestly, considering the quantities they're buying in, it's probably not terribly priced

[@different2638]

Considering the fact that you’re not paying for all that air in packets and stuff, I would assume that the price is considering cheaper then the same amount at a normal shop, as it’s made to look like more in normal supermarkets.

[@TasX]

different normal that’s only product price. But most of these big shops are able to lower prices and transport in bulk because they have a ton of customers. For now at least, this place seems to need more individual product revenue to stay afloat

[@ashishdhingra8034]

The owners looks exactly looks like what I’d imagine someone who owns a store like this will look like.

[@nothing-jl2dz]

I imagined them as older

[@Heavy_Blues]

I was about to make this exact comment

[@RemiliaVampire]

OMG I was typing this exact comment

[@kanesmith8271]

Hey, hey, hey, do you hear me? It’s called marketing

[@diamondinvr]

They're a lot more pleasant than I expected too

[@agent_8167]

How do they look exactly like how I'd picture two people running a zero waste store in California?

[@grabariludmila5209]

Yes lol

[@silvervixen007]

True😂

[@shelocsher2396]

😂😂 for real

[@MissSchnickfitzel]

Well i mean they look vegan.

[@deadinwinter]

Everyone looks the way they live, nothing special

[@kirani111]

Everyone would love to shop like this if it wasn’t more expensive.

[@yucol5661]

I love how they are trying to make it competitive through less packaging and branding prices. Maybe in the future other businesses will go that route and make it more widespread

[@RichardColwell1]

Everything is more expensive initially don’t worry

[@kirani111]

Richard Colwell here’s to hoping it gets cheaper sooner lmao

[@Belguie]

Where I live we have a place that's exactly the same concept. It's been there since the 80s and the prices are absolutely cheap so I think it's more of the stores themselves rather than the concept that can make them cheap or expensive

[@jininberry8204]

They said it's less expensive.

[@sweetdreamer5921]

Here's an idea to avoid germs, have a system set up where people bring in the containers ahead of time to be washed and order the groceries. A grocer fills the orders with the washed containers and sets them aside for pick up or delivery.

[@Deenique16]

They would raise their prices to accommodate for delivery

[@davidwilliams2152]

Plus charge to wash your stuff

[@roxythecat4720]

Thats a really good idea!

[@rubyaceves5122]

They could get those dispensers that candy stores have for jelly beans and M&Ms. just turn or open the knob and it falls into your container.

[@tmck4138]

To make things even cleaner, make everything dispensable and have someone wipe down the machines often.

[@Blue-nj7rl]

I wish this were a chain. These people seem sincere and realistic. Actually making it user friendly and available to all demographics (accepting EBT). This is awesome! I wish them success and I hope to see one where I live someday.

[@gnaaruag6744]

The owners look exactly how I imagined them to be

[@shaunthesheep2325]

Yess lol been looking for this 😂.. but everyone seems its a good idea for Americans to do this wen we got ppl who argue about not wearing mask in supermarkets.. so this idea is out the window with it being a "clean" place.. could already see it. Rice everywhere. Powderd flour or watever all over the counter.. scoopers being sticky n etc 🤦‍♂️😂

[@BadWolfSilence]

@@shaunthesheep2325 The CDC admitted masks don’t work.

[@rexorax9411]

@@BadWolfSilence when

[@nemanjaras]

They look like crack heads.

[@312bigbeanburrito]

@@BadWolfSilence the cdc never said masks don't work. They said the evidence was inconclusive as a way to stop people from buying medical masks that were in shortage for the medical community. If masks didn't work, Asian countries with a mask wearing culture wouldn't have beaten the pandemic much faster than us

[@Jessica14152]

Seriously, there is absolutely no reason to have the packaging we have. Not including the pollution, packaging also hikes up the price of the product you are buying. So when you buy a gallon of milk you're not just paying for the milk. A large sum of your money is going to everything that is involved with the packaging. So you're litterly paying for the plastic jug, the plastic label, the ink, the print (advertisement), the glue & all you're going to do is throw it away. So in the end you're just throwing away money. If we got rid of the packaging we have today, companys would be able to make groceries more affordable as there cost for advertising & packaging would go down significantly. We need to go back to glass packaging that is reusable. This problem today is proof that you don't fix something thats not broken

[@fabiospringer6328]

On the other hand package makes it's easy to transport and store wich are in fact the most costly process in chain of production.

[@CraftxTD]

There’s a sort of problem to that though. While there are many materials we can make with to make re-utilizable bags for, we can be also less efficient because of the energy it takes to produce such items. Plastic is very, very easy to create. Like incredibly easy. It almost doesn’t even cost like anything, which makes it way more efficient to fabricate than traditional materials, like glass, etc. I believe we should use plastic in combination with other materials as well, but we need to be heavy, and I mean HEAVILY strict on recycling it. If humanity manages to recycle every single amount of plastic they make, there would be barely any problem. No unnecessary plastic would be made either.

[@SnazzyArcade]

Having no packaging is a huge issue for people with allergies. All it takes is one person using the wrong scoop.

[@bronzeplayergaming2244]

It's also a lot easier for things to get contaminated. Not good when there's an ongoing pandemic, but would be good after

[@fromgreciawithlove.]

You are right, and I love the idea BUT this doesn’t take in mind allergies (for example). In that case packaging is essential to preserve the product and avoid contamination. The problem? They use so much packaging that is so wasteful. I will be glad if they find an eco friendly solution for special foods too, but honestly there are a lot of people with deadly allergies that just cannot take the risk ❤️ By the way I’m the fist person that is tired of having to throw so much plastic or cardboard just cause they make little portions (300gr of gluten free bread) and a bag of plastic that is double the size

[@Wintercourse]

Even if you decided to throw whole "Going green/recycled" concept, This idea is really great just for the trash generated. I always hate emptying the trash and sick of boxes piling up from stuff thinking they could have used less packaging material. So not having to deal with all that garbage floating around is pretty neat.

[@Jordanthecool7]

True

[@ChaseMcCain81]

Yep

[@crow5228]

uhuh

[@SamNicholson1214]

Idk where you live but where I live and in my home we always burn boxes and anything else that can be burned and sometimes we make something new out of it

[@FecalMatador]

@@SamNicholson1214 we just recycle our cardboard

[@JohnPorsbjerg]

A package-less store just opened up just a block away from my house and i am so stocked! They have literally all you could need, and there’s not 50 different brands to choose from! The price is about the same as the grocery store too, but everything is organic and as local as possible! They also have soaps and detergent and dishwasher liquid and shampoo, both liquid and solid. And they have spices! AND fresh pasta!

[@summydots]

Sounds so exciting! How is it going?

[@JohnPorsbjerg]

@Jingle Jungle it’s going! I think it’s been a bit slow with the customer though…

[@sarahw9385]

I love how they solved the issue of getting a sticker or paper to show the weight of the container. So cool!

[@nudratmustafa8121]

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[@VocalSpiritPresents]

Yes. That was very impressive. 👍

[@forrestcollective9184]

I love it too, however imagine how many tags yould end up with by the time you get a full grocery shop...

[@VocalSpiritPresents]

Forrest Collective the tags are reusable though, right? What’s the issue with having so many tags?

[@lisettegarcia]

A restaurant in DC had been doing this for over a decade - until Corona, that is. The chip system yields a lot of shared touching of high-traffic surfaces.

[@supriyakrishnamurthy]

This is how old style grocery stores look like in India but less fancier shops..

[@DBT1007]

This is how our traditional grocery store looks like in medieval era in every countries on Earth. And yes... but less fancier. No modern building, no glass, etc. Just a pure wooden or stone square room that filled with many ingredients. The buyers bring their own basket or bag. That's why basket or cloth bag popular back then... You can see it in popular culture. Like.. movies, animation, game.

[@ckaine1837]

Same here in my country! I miss doing grocery with my grandma this way.

[@hm096]

Still funny that India has a fuckton of waste everywhere

[@agnessapphira1077]

I was thinking the same while watching this :)

[@arrrrr9831]

Drbst probably less sanitary though. Higher risk of catching diseases/harmful bacteria

[@connorjensen443]

This is great, but 2 things everyone should still consider: 1. Nothing is truly "zero-waste." Even if you shop using all of your own containers, upstream waste is still an issue which is why we need to shift our thinking about environmentalism to focus on large-scale, systemic issues and keep companies accountable for the waste they produce. 2. The ability to shop from these stores and live a "zero-waste" lifestyle is very much a privilege, so stop blaming people with lower economic means for using plastic and start putting pressure on the billion-dollar corporations that make that the default lifestyle.

[@tessat1693]

If you live in a village youd have to travel so far to find anything like this as well

[@mh5970]

And 3, people with severe allergies cannot eat food that wasn't absolutely kept separate from anything they are allergic to.

[@pianoonparade]

where in the video did they blame people from lower socio-economic lifestyles? watched the whole thing but maybe I missed it /:

[@attiamorrison2922]

Anyone can live a zero-waste lifestyle! You sound like you want the big fishes to be held accountable and i agree, they do the most damage, but we also need to be the change! If we shift our demand, they will have no choice but to shift their supply.

[@gabriellacenteno3459]

PERIODDDTTT

[@julietteferrars3097]

I love how normal and approachable they seem. Most sustainability enthusiasts I’ve seen are quite extreme and actually obsessive about zero waste. We can and should all make an effort to lower our waste whenever possible. We’ll never be perfect, but that’s better than never trying.

[@sorryfornoname2157]

Why are there dislikes? This is just a wholesome couple trying to fix world problems the best they can

[@aksharar3579]

Maybe by the plastic bag producing Company CEOs

[@sorryfornoname2157]

@Brian Paquin yeah. U have a solution use it. If we can get a better solution in the future use it then when u have it. A glass jar may be slightly more expensive but you would reuse it making it worth more over time since the product itself becomes cheaper without the packaging

[@ramwillowcrypt1419]

Brian Paquin 🤡🤡🤡

[@frenchbreadstupidity7054]

@Brian Paquin People are still trying to invent vegetable cellulose plastics which last long enough and are cheap enough to be used commercially and disposably. The existence of this couple ogfering am immediate solution, does not take away from that. Whatever is viable will become reality. Glass jars and fabric bags' reusable quality makes them the cheaper alternative to petroleum plastics.

[@jaune-soleil]

A wash station for entering and exiting would be a great addition. You literally have no choice but to touch EVERYTHING.

[@TameraJacobs]

Or at least some hand sanitizer in a mason jar pump. And if it happens to be scented hand sanitizer that they sell it doubles as a free sample. In fact, it be a better solution for them considering that there was a small business. Those hand washing stations are Uber expensive to buy ($5,000 to 10,000 depending on the model you get) and a pain in the arse to be able to maintain. Because you have a freshwater tank to have to keep filled and a gray water tank that you got to figure out how to responsibly dispose of the water. Plus those hand washing stations would also have to be wiped down after every use. And i work at a Sam's Club, so i can tell you; that doesn't happen.

[@jaune-soleil]

Tamera Jacobs - I was just thinking about a sink 😂 my age is showing. I love the idea of sanitizer (especially the free marketing), but they usually take up to 10 minutes to be effective. When it comes to my food, the thought of sanitized hands over washed hands in hot water freak me out.

[@RoxanneGutierrez010]

Actually sanitizer isn't that great compared to washing your hands. Washing your hands is the best way. Sanitizer is only some what effective when you drench your hand and let it air dry for 30 sec to a min

[@GpD79]

@@TameraJacobs LOL... that was funny. I can't imagine any high volume business that would utilize a handwashing station where you'd have to fill a tank for clean water and empty a tank for gray water. LOL - do you go shopping in the middle of the woods? I'm pretty sure LA has plumbing.

[@jaune-soleil]

GpD79 - I think because I used the term “station” and it could have seemed like I meant outside. Also, Sam’s has plumbing but her job uses it out of convenience.

[@jadejaguar69]

That microchip is SO innovative damnn

[@onopofilms3644]

Yeah! Isn't it amazing? 🧐

[@beegs771]

You're deceived! Yutube these." Wisconsin employees getting rfid chip implants in their hands ", Sweden going cashless and using chip implants in their hands calling it the future." Refer to Revelation 13:13-17 ( the mark of the Beast in the right hand or forehead ), Revelation chapter 14 :9-11 ( where those who take the mark will spend eternity ), Revelation 20:10 ( where the Beast, global false prophet and satan will spend eternity ).Satan is deceiving you with this technology! " For what does it profit a man if he gained the whole world yet loses his own soul." - Bible.Wake up !Jesus Christ wants to save you from His righteous judgement via His wrath upon the entire globe.Call upon Him with a sincere heart and He will forgive you.Turn to Him and away from sin.Maranatha!

[@flavianyferreira6011]

Rob Breegs ❤️ Glory to God 🙏🏽

[@onepunch2310]

Seems like a cool idea especially when sometimes you don’t want too much of a product but since you can’t control how much you get you just buy a package.

[@ellacalifornia2349]

I wish there were more shops of this kind. Honestly, I hate going to supermarkets with all the colorful packaging and unnecessary PLASTICS. I would definitely shop here even if I have to pay more

[@organa1626]

I really recommend Imperfect Foods. It may not cover your area, but if it does, they deliver veggies/fruits/groceries fresh to your door and they're all products that wouldn't have been sold because they didn't look good or weren't big enough for stores or whatever.

[@ryan_spear]

Haha you say that yet still buy all of the things in the store wrapped up. Even in regular stores there is unwrapped foods. Don’t say your going to change then make excuses as to why you can’t change. ACTUALLY CHANGE. People so fucking lazy these days lmao.

[@ellacalifornia2349]

@@ryan_spearIn case you didn't comprehend what I wrote I clearly mentioned that if I given the choice I would definitely shop in a Zero waste grocery store any day. You have to understand that this trend is not available everywhere. At least I am being cautious whenever I shop; buying things that mostly come in paper packaging, and buying things which I really need. And when I say shop I don't include vegetables/fruits so tell me which other things come in unpackaged form?

[@casperd2100]

bro, the only waste in this shop is a waste of money. Wtf, 6.95$ for a lb of spaghetti???

[@HiThereHeyThere]

They can buy and use products made of corn, like clear bags for taking groceries out, clear disposable cups , and packaging. All from corn products. Idk cost difference. But today worse pollution happening by recycling plants. There have to be safe ways to buy and store foods at home w out buying $300 of jars n containers.

[@washedupblm]

The next step for this, for sanitary reasons, could be to use machines to dispense products into customers' containers. Love the concept, and would like to see it continue to evolve with the times for safety and convenience.

[@Laura-jx7il]

Yesss!!!! This is what i’ve been saying under other comments too, also so time saving, easy to understand und safe for everyone!

[@prechabahnglai103]

Hey that’s a good idea! Perhaps one can make it like the drink dispenser in fast food store.

[@CUBETechie]

Yes a dispenser where you turn a lever or a wheel and have 3 portions with a specific volume.

[@MegaPuggz]

Agreed. I wouldn't use a store like this just because i dont trust other people

[@CUBETechie]

@@MegaPuggz Im wondering about the "baking boxes" the staff of the shop bake bread and buns and kolach and other bakery so everyone can pull it out. Especially in the Time of Covid it was strange that the staff don't pack it like they where done before the baking boxes. ( Go to get and say you want this bread or so many buns or bakery

[@fbilovesyou8285]

Idk about this America, but here in Asia, most locals here are practically exactly just like that.. Good thing they decided to not waste products anymore.. Cuz I've been seeing they really waste a huge amount of foods to the trash bin..

[@angelinebena9675]

CIRADS ikr in local markets!!!!

[@yulfahrioramdhani2022]

which asia are you talking about?

[@angelinebena9675]

Yulfahrio Ramdhani I’m in Taiwan. I’m pretty sure countries like Thailand, India, and even Japan and Korea’s local markets are more like this

[@manasim.9936]

@@angelinebena9675 yep! Most shops will sell branded/packaged goods (more expensive) and loose unbranded versions of the same thing

[@yuranamo]

Angeline Bena Farmers Markets sure, but Japans grocery stores use plastic for everything even fruits and vegetables.

[@basharbadwan2915]

Me living in a country where bazaars and plazas still exist: oh that's cute

[@nicotinedealer7653]

same lmao we have mandis

[@feveraven]

right? where i love we call them emporiums, literally this place but probably way cheaper lmao

[@basharbadwan2915]

@@feveraven hahhaha I know right! Like that's where uni students usually shop for their groceries.

[@falcoperegrinus82]

I miss Malaysia

[@ianh1504]

We have bazaars and plazas here too... theres a farmers market that sets up twice a week in my city and there are tons of open air markets. Acting like youre fixing a problem thats already solved is a great way to get customers

[@MrEscuchimi]

They look exactly as I imagine they would look like.

[@Oxideacid]

Somehow they act nicer than I thought they would.

[@starrychloe]

Portlandia

[@blueclouds5509]

Wjat

[@FloridaMan69.]

they look like my inbred family members

[@RayMak]

Wowwwww this is so super cool. We need more of these innovations

[@samvella6521]

I see you fucking everywhere

[@sparklingyellow9114]

hey! i see you in soooo many comment sections of videos! I've checked out your channel and i subscribed! :D

[@Mr00Simple]

I'm starting to feel like you are the reason why all of us are being recommended to all youtube videos....

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

I think what you mean is we need more Corona virus cases because this will be a great way to increase the numbers

[@Star-Man]

Hold up, how are you on every video I swear to God.

[@twaindriver]

I feel this increasing guilt every time I hit-up a grocery store, even for a trivial run because of all the waste potential. It's difficult to push out of mind. We've been doing this (food packaging) all wrong for too long. Obviously, this has many challenges itself - but demonstrating it can work also gives room to help it grow and improve. Thank you, People! You guys are awesome!

[@Keymstr0]

This trend should be global!! The prices would definitely go down, the manufacturers would start investing on quality over advertising and people would learn to distinguish a good product from a bad one just by looking at it.

[@niveditasingh6796]

This should be implemented around the world. Good going guys!!

[@KS-cq2pt]

This is what grocery shopping used to look like before industrialization and mass production of goods

[@OO-hs6wb]

Trust it does in a lot of African countries, my family are from Nigeria when I used to visit, I would go to the market sometimes all the fresh veg and fruit were out on display on tables bowls never in plastic containers or wrapping. Same with meat and seasonings.

[@maitreyeeasatkar1516]

We Indians usually have open groceries from the beginning. Thank God, even Western Countries are practicing it. God Bless your effort, keep going !! Love from India 🇮🇳

[@vangogh9856]

❤️✨

[@kuimiko]

Sir Sytham Why so aggressive

[@helmethair437]

@@kuimiko he prolly realized we're behind and got butthurt

[@somewhere1233]

@@sirsytham1588 because Europe is behind in something you're pissed?😂

[@01wonderful]

Oh this is practiced in Romania too, although not everywhere we do have open markets . So people from villaged come and sell the produce, meat, dairy, eggs, fruits and veggies. Whatever they grow they sell it there. Sadly most of them use plastic bags, but I've seen people bring their own bags and many of them reuse them a lot.

[@ryan_uwu]

I wish we could all start doing this again. I hate dealing with the garbage that's leftover from everything being packaged. It leaves me with so much guilt to see plastic in the trash.

[@SirPhysics]

You should not feel guild for having to deal with plastic waste. You did not choose to live in a world where that is pretty much the only option for most people. Rather, get angry and put pressure on your politicians to introduce bills and fines which will make plastic packaging less profitable for large companies. Food manufacturers don't produce plastic waste because they are evil and hate the environment; they do it because "disposable" packaging is cheaper to produce than reusable packaging. If we want to have an appreciable difference in the amount of plastic waste produced, that's what we need to change.

[@AznUzer]

@@SirPhysics companies don’t care about fines. They just pass on that fee to the consumers

[@marissaann1901]

Do u feel the same about the millions of masks in the ocean?

[@ryan_uwu]

@@marissaann1901 of course. It's very depressing that it ends up in the oceans. We need to manage our garbage better.

[@chriskeel3096]

the trick would be to find a use for that "waste" instead of the trash bin. like ive seen vids of people in pakistan reusing paper and plastics to start fires with. packaging helps keep the food uncontaminated and fresh. that same packaging can be used for other things

[@Jessica-pq1rc]

This is awesome! Having worked in retail for several years (clothes and food) it always shocks me how much plastic packaging waste there is before things even get to the shelves, plus the packaging that goes home with the customers.

[@joshualloyddoros1801]

I think stores like this should be given tax exemption.

[@adinabernandino7782]

True. They aren't doing this just for money, but for service. No. Tax. For. Them.

[@diulikadikaday]

It’s a nice idea. I love stores like this, but to be tax free, they probably need to be registered as a charity/non-profit. If you selectively give some stores tax-free status, it becomes a slippery slope. How eco do you need to be to be tax free? What if you are doing community service instead of environmental protection?

[@joshualloyddoros1801]

You're right. I appreciate your input on this. If tax exemption seems to be unattainable as there's no specific standards yet for econess of a business. Perhaps a tax incentive is possible instead.

[@diulikadikaday]

@@joshualloyddoros1801, yeah, cool. or another way to do it is a business grant. Government sets up a fund that businesses can apply for if they meet a semi-subjective level. A bit like community groups who apply to get funding for their activities. In any case, like you’re saying, there needs to be a financial incentive to go green.

[@thombaz]

Well in most countries they would need to pay extra taxis. 1. It's a small local company not a huge international one. 2. They would make up taxes as "health taxes" because from the eyes of politicans they spread germs witch means more money to healthcare, the some way they did it with cigaerette, they mad fake claims about it and give it higher taxis then the actual price of it.

[@imalittlemffrog2374]

May I clarify something. Things like these aren’t found all over the world. People in Asia have open markets (I think that’s what they are called) but people in America and Europe have farmers markets. This is a GROCERY STORE that is zero waste. Maybe there are a couple others like this out there, but they certainly aren’t everywhere.

[@mexicanhighjumper920]

I mean in Canada there is a store called bulk Barn that's exactly like this and they are all over

[@moose7336]

@@mexicanhighjumper920 bulk barn still uses plastic bags, but they are definitely more eco-friendly than most stores

[@HosCreates]

Where I live farmers markets are only from March- September. It's a bymmer

[@imalittlemffrog2374]

Amanda H dang March? Where I live we have snow until May lmao but ya that’s the bad part about farmers markets they can only be open when they can grow food

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

in India we have those markets but those are definitely not plastic free.

[@minutemuse]

"We also have glass jars for sale." That's okay man I'm good. **Carries in several Country Crock containers**

[@jAe-zi1xk]

Don’t forget the cookie tins that grandmas like to put their sewing supplies in

[@janethebluemouse]

jAe no! those are for sewing materials only. No food has ever been in there- not even cookies.

[@timekabolden5309]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

Are you from the south?

[@justinewilson463]

Are you from the midwest?

[@vinzvega5614]

They are the ones that are actually doing something. Mostly you see just talking. Its an inspiration and everyone should see the video. hats off to these guys.

[@royal_kira7184]

I love how encouraging they are, taking “little steps” is a good, easy way to start and not so daunting. It’s funny that we went from shopping this way to the modern convenience/grocery stores/supermarkets and now this way seems “new” again. On Little House on the Prairie, the Oleson’s store was THIS way. We did it before, we can do it again!

[@violetviolet888]

Join a Zero Waste group on Facebook. It is possible.

[@lavini1094]

If they are down to franchise I would totally own a location. Or start my own store like that.

[@onopofilms3644]

Where would you open it? 🤔🤔

[@lavini1094]

@@onopofilms3644 around my area in SoCal or expand to Latin American countries like Mexico and Puerto Rico

[@abracadabra4558]

Good for you!

[@LifewithSerenityAllthingsgood]

So amazing!! :)

[@chevon1920]

The issue is that you’d have to compete with Whole Foods which has a section like this, in my area anyway and they have greasy produce. Idk if this would work anywhere but LA.

[@kiiimmmx]

i love that they're doing this, the amount of waste they're creating is at the minimum and the containers look amazing for storage

[@letsplaypokemongo3153]

But all it takes is one unhygienic customer to destroy a lot of it

[@kiiimmmx]

@@letsplaypokemongo3153 very true

[@CampingforCool41]

I’ve thought about this type of thing a lot. Good to see it actually exists somewhere, but I would love to see it spread far and wide and be mainstream.

[@haylapentland-withington5365]

in aus we have stores like this but it is SO expensive , would love if it was more affordable

[@mytwocents848]

I would think it would be less expensive because you aren't paying for packaging. Doesn't make sense, does it?

[@chrisgardner7016]

@@mytwocents848 but you are paying for the fact that they organic and "ethically" sourced. Also they buy them from smaller producers who might not have the manufacturing capability as big companies to decrease cost of goods

[@matchacoveredstrawberry]

blluedragonfly i saw some stores near my home and it’s actually pretty expensive

[@haylapentland-withington5365]

LouriElleGiveEmHell 9 Hey, I am located in the ACT. The Source am Scoop are both ridiculous with price! Source like to charge weight of reusable jars also!!

[@nattiemagic2104]

@@haylapentland-withington5365 Hey I work next to the source, you just go to the counter when you arrive and they weigh all of your containers and write it on them But yes, unfortunately they are over priced

[@niralibelsare2373]

Here in India every local store is this way, without the plastic packaging. As all the products are grown/cultivated by the locals the shop owners receive it in natural packaging like jute bags. Also the price of each product is very low than the supermarkets without compromising on the quality.

[@HosCreates]

My Indian friend told me she could eat on my weekly budget for food in India for a month 🙈

[@1Thunderfire]

I wish we had that kind of thing here. I'm sure there's a lot of natural products that could be used as packaging too that would otherwise go to waste like rice husks, corn starch, etc. I'm trying to reduce plastic waste where possible. It feels good.

[@bmona7550]

@@1Thunderfire That's because of the currency. Also the food. Most healthy food when you live outside the US, tend to be cheaper. Plus, people there tend to cook more

[@hanruyi6117]

Yeah but in some states of India there are fake foods like plastic milk, fake rice and bursting watermelons whereas the US doesn’t have stuffs like that. You’re not using plastic on the cost of your health lmao

[@niralibelsare2373]

@@hanruyi6117 I don't think that the US is completely free of what you are talking about.

[@andreajasyl2655]

Honestly I don’t do zero waste but I wouldn’t mind shopping there as long as the prices are the same as Grocery stores which are cheap

[@normaltoast-yq5vv]

Yes, I don't get how it ads up, people saying these zero waste stores are more expensive, but without the cost of the containers and stuff

[@blueclouds5509]

@Bobby Sands if they throw it away how's that zero waste hmmm

[@moseskarunia]

@@blueclouds5509 u serious? are you that clueless?

[@kspade1788]

@@normaltoast-yq5vv one thing for sure is this particular zero waste store is definitely more expensive than grocery store. Have you seen at 1:26 ???Spaghetti is fucking $6.95/lb, I can get 4lb for $6.95 at Walmart. Idea is great, but definitely not for common people

[@thatnobody915]

@@kspade1788 I'm sure the idea of stores like these is to pick up what you need for the day and that's it. Say you are thinking of making spaghetti, you live alone, and you are walking home from work. I'd much rather stop by and pick up what I need for that night alone and cook that rather than buy larger quantities of food but easily store it and forget it until weeks/months later. I don't have the best memory, so a store like this is excellent for me. I understand the idea (especially now) of buying large quantities and storing for "just in case" but I don't want to store food and let it waste.

[@WhereTheLocalsRoam]

I love that they aren't trying to force sustainability on anyone, simply provide the tools to help people do better if they choose to! I've been trying to be more conscious of what I buy and the packaging it comes in, and would love a place like this ❤️

[@davidb5205]

This seems nice but then I remember we live in a world where people lick ice cream and put it back in the store freezer for clout on social media and we can't have good things.

[@Same1689hfrh]

That’s what I am thinking. Yes this is great idea but I can’t trust nobody. Peeing in the food, licking, shoving dirty hands, anything...

[@mfmfangirl]

True

[@Zero_Is_Stopping_Time]

To stop this they should hire people to walk around the hall ways and make sure nothing is being touched by hands

[@Zero_Is_Stopping_Time]

@- What? Robots are good alternative yes, but you shouldn’t go around saying “hA hA rObOt BaD”

[@Zero_Is_Stopping_Time]

@- then why use quotation marks?

[@nayellicortez5335]

I like this idea. The only thing is too many people touching the scoops. Germs everywhere. Maybe a sink at the front of store

[@nudratmustafa8121]

Plz sub to my channel...it would really mean alot🌈🌺🌺🌺🌺😊

[@jhiannerada]

Born Hungry With Z.S bruh

[@janetlampp5805]

POST COVID. YOU MUST DO SOMETHING ABOUT PEOPLE TOUCHING YOUR SCOOPS THIS IS AN AREA FOR CONTAMINATION EVERYONE MUST HANDWASH BEFORE SHOPPING IN YOUR STORES AS WELL. MASKS, FRESH GLOVES , SHOULD BE USED AT EVERY SCOOP AND TAP FOR LIQUIDS. PURCHASES. A HAVE AN ISSUE ALSO PEOPLE COUGH INTO THE OPEN BARRELS.. SO I AM A LONG WAY FROM SHOPPING IN BULK STORES BECAUSE OF THE HYGIENE. THIS IS JUST A PERSONEL PHOBIA. I APPLAUD YOU FOR YOUR PASSION. YES EVERYONE SHOULD TRY TO REDUCE PLASTICS. COMPANIES HAVE A RESPONSIBLITY TO STOP PACKAGING IN PLASTICS. DONT BLAME TO CONSUMER. ALSO PEOPLE MUST START COMPOSTING THEIR WASTE.

[@lapisincognito]

@@janetlampp5805 are you mad?

[@plumss1311]

Janet Lampp did you watch the whole video

[@shaf5169]

This is literally a remake of traditional market.

[@frenchie_at_heart7387]

We’re going back to those times!

[@davidkonevky7372]

And I love it!

[@mossybricks8682]

Gentrified traditional market lmaoo

[@coolioso808]

Capitalism took us from localization and re-use of bottles and containers with sustainable storing and packing to globalization and plastic Hell. It will take new systems of cooperation, collaboration and co-ownership to get us back on track. Thanks to people doing good things like at Tare and for the system cooperative building platforms of One Small Town Contributionism and Mutual Aid Networks.

[@christinaandwena8917]

This is the ideal grocery shop, really. Right down to the people that aren’t forcing their beliefs onto you or looking down on you, but simply providing an alternative and positive encouragement. Love it.

[@tania_siebzehn]

actually we used to shop without plastic before plastic invented 😊 so, it's more like back to our granny way in modern way😄 we can do it.

[@AntonioCostaRealEstate]

Only difference was back then we had the disposable brown paper bag, your meat was rolled in usually on some type of paper ( the grocer had those large rollls with a cutoff blade ) ,seafood was wrapped on old newspapers ). Everyone had a tote bag. Some had roll away wire mesh grocery carts. You bought milk by the glass bottle , usually done by the milkman.

[@blossom9876]

@@depressionbomb same

[@blossom9876]

@sierra 117 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@FloofyTanker]

@@depressionbomb back when plastic was invented it was a craze back then, it made a lot of things cheaper and more durable especially clothing.

[@MarieParks18]

@sierra 117 troll

[@hastyruins]

Most of the countries in Asia already do have shops like this since ages. Especially in Pakistan, India etc. It's good they're also trying to improve and save our planet.

[@DeadlyDanDaMan]

Yes, farmers markets exist. It's not a secret. We have them in the US as well. This isn't what that is, idiot.

[@Familyguyfan10-k6z]

DeadlyDanDaMan why you call someone a idiot??

[@deadpancherry8658]

@@DeadlyDanDaMan Not farmer's markets. Actual grocery stores like the one in this video

[@t.fairuz29]

@@DeadlyDanDaMan Have you ever been to Asia? You don't know what he/she's talking about. Go back to your hole.

[@t.fairuz29]

@Hafsa N. Yeah I know what you're talking about because I live in Bangladesh. But they're not super hygienic. I wish we went back to our old systems but with better hygiene.

[@priyak7242]

In india it was common in every grocery shop untill big marts and plastic.. started overtaking it. Usually shopkeeper packs and gives them to customers as shops are usually smaller in area... Even today its practiced in villages... We take our own bags (handmade cloth bags), boxes (steel,or plastic) and shopkeeper fills it for us.. Watching this video made me realise we should be proud our roots and practices and always think about environment before us🙏🙏

[@hay0099]

Yeah.. even the entire human race don't use plastic before it have been invented. Now what we need to do it to make it more futuristic and aesthetic and stuff so people are more attracted to it (exactly what they did)

[@antoniobuys359]

Love how you worked out excluding the weight of the container, great job all in all

[@ariebirb]

I’m thinking if for COVID they did a “behind the counter” style so the costumer say what they want and how much and the shopkeeper packages it for them to keep it sanitary

[@AAliyahMya]

They said at the end of the video that costumers weren't touching anything

[@stepgirl305]

@@AAliyahMya but how can you scoop product into the jar without touching the scooper? Unless the owners or employees did the scooping for the customers, I don't see how that is possible.

[@rosieh3430]

@stepgirl305 I have been there and you get given your own scoopers

[@beyoncebop198]

ive been there, people barely touch anythingm

[@frenchbreadstupidity7054]

@Brian Paquin Have fun rinsing out your dirty packaging to make it recyclable. Have fun wasting your money buying 8 hotdogs and 6 hotdog buns. Have fun throwing away food you opened the package of yesterday because you clearly don't realize people can buy a week's flour and eggs at a time regardless of the packaging form. Your argument, my good sir, is invalid.

[@Emma.E.Emerson]

Sadly, most people save more in big brand stores...and can not afford these stores....they also do not have enough money to get a glass jar collection. Glass is also heavier to carry home...if you do not have a car..or can afford a shopping cart. I would be interested in knowing prices per ounce... During pandemic I would hesitate to use a place like this...many wear masks improperly...keep falling belie their noses... Beautiful concept....

[@Pekylla]

okay...

[@DarlingGlitch]

I don’t know about you, but it sounds like you can bring in your own jars into this store. I have jars from like jam from Costco. We just wash them out and use them for whatever we need?

[@skinloverbyvane]

I went is a nice store and nice customer services but is overpriced, even if you compare bulk sections at sprouts or Whole Foods before COVID cuz now all the places are cover with more plastic 😭

[@EvChapman]

I shop at a plastic free store each week and I find my grocery bill has gone down, because I can buy just the amounts I need. I also, don’t take mu containers. But instead use their paper bags as it’s not so heavy

[@shinji012001]

why do you type like this....

[@valeriataylor8337]

Companies and brands would not allow this to become mainstream. See? No adverts, no big colorful letters no "buy buy buy" appeal Also, people are already too lazy to take their own ecobag to refuse plastic bags... Wonder if they would bother carrying glass containers...

[@MsPoliteRants]

I was thinking the same about the customers. Maybe they’re more eco conscious in LA, but I live in the south and people can’t bother holding onto their bottles when they finish a beverage-this whole region is absolutely littered with non degradable garbage. These people certainly would not shop at this store.

[@tomasveramarquez2513]

In Chile a law was approved some time ago and all big supermarket chains stopped giving away plastic bag because it is now forbidden. Everyone has to bring their own fabric bags now. So I guess it could be implemented in other countries, because it worked here.

[@rubyaceves5122]

If the stores would allow dispensers like they use to for coffee grains or candy stores use for M&Ms. and the big companies just put their label on the dispenser. It could work. And the only reason why plastic is more convenient is because it’s just there. If we got rid of plastic bags in grocery stores people would be forced to bring their own. In the Midwest there’s a store called Aldi and they do not offer bags. You can use empty boxes that they have from shipping or people bring their own bags.

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

I would. It only takes one person to inspire others. Then, when people start giving others a guilt trip over it, they'll change their habits. 😂

[@carelinevega8128]

@@tomasveramarquez2513 they did that in Puerto Rico too. Since it’s an island it was a big deal and people understood so they just take their on bags or use the supermarket boxes to take their groceries. But here in Texas people just don’t care, they are just looking for the convenient/ quick option.

[@Sundji]

I hate plastic packaging with a passion. I need more of these places ASAP!

[@connie_83]

I would do this but I really can’t afford 6 dollars for a pound of spaghetti.

[@zimarshall7497]

ya like we trying to be plastic free, but gurll my bank account gonna be money free

[@rororizky8424]

@@zimarshall7497 i'm laughing so hard with this comment 😂

[@zimarshall7497]

@@rororizky8424 😉

[@untitled-8538]

No it’s good cus when we go grocery shopping we overcomsume and buy SO much more than we need and everything is made through outsourced slavery. Everything here is organic and locally sourced, so it’s easy to buy little, just what u need. And it’s good for this obesity problem as well because everyone has access to way too much food in the west.

[@zimarshall7497]

@@untitled-8538 no gurl imagine you only have 20 dollars and in a normal shop you can buy pasta, veggies, bread, detergent etc, while you can only grab 2 apple and a jar of peanuts, i'm saying that not everyone has the luxury to buy eco friendly things,

[@jimboneutron8399]

Im no tree hugging hippie but I could definitely get down with this, so much plastic waste isn’t needed

[@PennedByPerci]

dude hug a tree they're great lol

[@shadows6411]

What’s wrong with being a tree hugger? it’s okay to be one . Lol trees are our major life source.

[@annawacaser8074]

Gloomy found one lol

[@melloz-wi8jz]

What tree hurt u

[@audreydoyle5268]

Plants and trees expel a pheromone into the air that is good for humans to inhale when the plant is treated well, looked after and loved. Hug a tree and they'll give you the good air.

[@safanaseva91]

I wish they had more locations around the state.

[@hay0099]

Around the world too

[@thewaffle187]

I wish rich companies support them

[@gracepearson5905]

I’d love to see this as a worldwide chain in fact such a great idea

[@jadabug8313]

Me too

[@laurensova05]

I wish we had a whole store like this in NW Arkansas!!! We have a few bulk areas in some stores here but this is a total DREAM!