Save a Packet, the “scoop and save” loose-food shop of Kingsbridge, Devon.

I’m the Devon end of Junk-Free January and I’m very fortunate to have a shop in my neighbourhood called Save a Packet. They’ve been very supportive of the project. Here are some of the things you can buy there. They’re very happy for you to take your own containers.

Organic Spelt Flour and Organic Granary Flour

At Save a Packet, it’s possible to buy:

• Rice – several varieties.
• Salt
• Cereals
• Pasta
• Lentils of various sorts.
• Flour – including organic spelt flour and organic maize flour
• Baking Soda
• Sugars
• Nuts and Seeds
• Dried fruit
• Cocoa powder
• Coffee
• Sweets

And loads of other good stuff. There’s a more complete list here.

We’d be really interested to know if you have anything similar in your neighbourhood. If so, you’re welcome to leave a link and description in the comments section so we can support their good work. (of course you’re welcome to leave a comment if you don’t have one too 🙂 )

Package-free herbs and spices in my local healthfood shop.

I had a quick shop in “Nicholsons” one of our two healthfood shops in Kingsbridge today and I investigated all the herbs and spices that are available package-free. The helpful shop assistant told me that many of their customers bring their own containers, or if not they provide people with paper bags.

They also sell package-free Ecover – washing up liquid, washing machine liquid, fabric conditioner and surface cleaner which have the added advantage of being kind to the environment.

Well done Nicholsons! I will be stocking up on lovely herbs and spices here.

Jenny.