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WHERE TO BUY ZERO WASTE IN GLASGOW

Thank you to Alvaro Guardiola, SRC's Environmental Officer, for creating this resource!

Waste materials are everywhere: food wrappings, bags, your shampoo bottles… a lot of these aren’t recyclable, and even those that are often end up in landfill anyway. With scientists projecting more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050, it’s time to do better! Zero waste shops also tend to have a better selection of products (generally organic and local too!) and let you buy exactly how much you need of each product - no more food going to waste!

Ecomart (Partick)
Zero Waste Market (Dennistoun)
Society Zero (Queen Margaret Drive)
Roots & Fruits (Great Western Road and Finnieston)
Locavore (Govan and Partick)

These all sell similar zero waste products, some of which are outlined below.

Food :

Grains, Pasta, Rice, Flour, Legumes, Fruit & veg, Nuts, Vegetable oils, Herbs & spices, Vegan plastic-free sweets & chewing gum, Plastic-free milk, Eggs

Home & toiletries:

Soap & shampoo bars, Reusable razor (great shave and huge money saver), Bamboo toothbrush, Plastic-free toothpaste/tooth tabs, Plastic-free sponges, Cleaning liquid refills

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LOOKING FOR LOW IMPACT RESOURCES FOR YOUR MESSY HOUSE?

"Ecovibe" will deliver to your door and has biodegradable, plastic-free, UK made options for your bathroom, kitchen, laundry, etc!

STARTING TO STINK?

"Wild" do deodorant refills!

TIRED OF SCRAPING YOUR BUTT WITH HARSH TEE-PEE?

"Who Gives a Crap" toilet paper is made from recycled paper, doesn’t use plastic packaging, and it donates half its profits to the charity WaterAid!

It may seem more expensive, but the rolls are double length, so the price is actually comparable to other brands, and it’s the most ethical and sustainable choice.
That link will also help you save £5

DISCLAIMER

I haven't received any money for anything on this site!
Alvaro receives a discount from one of the sources however (lucky)!