SUSTAINAB I L I TY
Here is some more handy advice, to help set yourself up for the transition to a zero-waste lifestyle: EASE INTO IT You can make lots of quick, easy switches, like buying a bamboo toothbrush, swapping shower gel for soap, bottled hair products for a shampoo bar, and synthetic sponges for natural ones. PRIORITISE YOUR PANTRY Start by gradually phasing out plastic- wrapped pantry products such as pasta, rice, cereal, cooking oils, sugar and sweet treats. Once you’ve filled up the first jar, you won’t need to refill for a while, only needing to head back to the local shop when you’ve started to run low. And don’t fret – they will weigh the jar and its remaining contents before topping up, so there’s no need to wait until you’ve used every last grain of rice! OPT FOR HOME DELIVERY One of the things that might hold you back is the concern that it’s just not as convenient as going to the supermarket for a one-stop shop each week. If you can relate, make sure to check out your nearest zero-waste shop’s home-delivery options. Simply place an order online and it will be prepared in-store and delivered at a time that suits. Loose goods come packaged in paper bags, while liquids arrive in glass bottles which you can swap with your empties. These will be taken back to the shop and sterilised, ready to be used again. ASK QUESTIONS! The beauty of shopping at independent businesses is that you can have face-to- face conversations with enthusiastic staff and store owners. Why not ask them about their favourite products, find out about locally sourced brands, and get more tips on sustainable lifestyle habits? Make sure to investigate the different plastic-free and refill stores near you – simply head to scambs.gov.uk and search for ‘refill shops’.
Cambridge’s very own zero-waste store, Full Circle, does its home deliveries using a hybrid electric car, keeping its carbon footprint to a minimum! Check out delivery days for your postcode on the website. fullcircleshop.co.uk DID YOU KNOW?
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