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Refill & Packaging Free

Have you ever stopped to think about how much disposable packaging you bring home with you after a trip to the supermarket? 

Zero waste, refill and packaging-free stores are working to change this, by allowing shoppers to purchase household items in bulk using their own containers.

So why not #TryRefill next time you need to top up?

130kg

the average amount of single-use grocery packaging a Scottish household buys every year. 

83%

the average amount of single-use grocery packaging a Scottish household buys every year.

42%

of people in Highland choose to bulk-buy or refill groceries and household goods at a zero-waste shop, some of the time.


How to shop at a refill store

Do you want to #TryRefill, but not sure how it all works? This handy guide from Zero Waste Scotland takes you through it step by step. 

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Find out where you can #TryRefill

The Refill app from City to Sea, allows consumers to find businesses near them that offer packaging-free shopping, and other reuse options; such as accepting reusable water bottles, coffee cups or lunch containers.

There's currently 2,217 Refill locations across Scotland - the more people on it, the better it works.

Download the Refill app

Add your refill or zero-waste business to our list.

Whether you're a zero-waste shop, speciality retailer or have a selection of goods without packaging, we want to hear from you.


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