Unpackaged
The gang over at PSFK brings us this great post about a store specializing only in “loose” foods. No wasteful packaging here and a great concept!
Founded in 2006, Unpackaged in Clerkenwell in London only sells loose foods without packaging. Selling everything from ‘Loose Organic Wholefoods’ to ‘Loose Sweets’. Customers must bring their own containers to shop for items (or buy a one-off reusable one from them). The site explains the rationale behind their approach:The Problem with PackagingCost: Unnecessary packaging increases the price of the goods you buy. It means you are charged twice; first when you buy over packaged goods and then through your council tax to dispose of your rubbish.Waste: Unnecessary packaging is a waste of resources at every level: to produce, store and transport, remove and to dispose of.Pollution: The two main methods of disposing of this packaging – landfill and incineration – are major pollutants for humans and the environment and release greenhouse gases.
Check out: Unpackaged[from PSFK]
