For a few lovely years, we had a zero-waste grocery store. (Technically it was a low-waste grocery store, but still).
They had some produce, kitchen and bathroom items, packages of food, and tons of bulk bins. It was great. Kinda of expensive, to compensate for the insanity of rent around here. But I shopped there when I could, because our society is obsessed with waste and we need to stop that. I got to know the great staff, and it's the first time I really felt like a regular somewhere.
I know of a couple other stores within an hour's drive that are similar. You can get sunscreen and conditioner and other similar supplies in bulk, but neither of them have food.
Earlier this year, the store closed. I was (and am) so upset. We can't have a single zero-waste grocery store in the whole area.
The owner said that one day she hopes to open a bigger and better store in a less restricted location. I hope she does. And I hope it's close enough for me to shop at!
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