NOW THAT’S A GOOD IDEA…
OUT THE BOX ZERO WASTE RETAILING
ZERO WASTE RETAILING AS CONSUMER INTEREST IN THE ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TO GROW, ONE GREAT SOLUTION IS ZERO WASTE REFILL STATIONS. WE SPEAK TO GREENCITY WHOLEFOOD’S CRAIG MCCORMACK TO GET THE LOWDOWN ON HOW TO ADD ONE TO YOUR STORE.
WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA? Self-service zero waste refill stations.
HOW DO THEY WORK? Customers simply bring their own containers and take as much of what’s on offer as they like. No packaging, no plastic bags, no waste.
WHAT WOULD A BASIC STARTER RANGE LOOK LIKE? The range will vary depending on
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location, but common products are porridge oats, muesli, lentils, nuts and dried fruits. Herbs and spices can also be great value compared to small jars.
HOW BIG IS GREENCITY’S FULL LOOSE RANGE? We have hundreds of items and are adding to this constantly.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SET UP A STATION? Gravity feeders attached to the wall
