For many, the weekly shop is full of seemingly unavoidable single use plastic packaging. But with refill shops now well established in Stamford, there is a real alternative. Here, we look at five of the most common barriers to using a refill shop, in the hope it\u2019ll encourage more folk to give them a go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve not been into a refill shop, you may feel uncomfortable about not knowing what to do. So, here’s our quick and easy guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you check out their social media, Stamford’s local refill shops have little videos of their store and how to refill with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. I don’t know what to bring…..and kilner jars are so heavy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you see photos of people\u2019s refill shop purchases they\u2019re displayed in beautiful glass kilner jars\u2026.but you don\u2019t have to take these to the store. Take much lighter items and decant everything when you get home. You can use small glass jam jars, but lighter things like old bread bags, cloth bags (or old pillow cases even!), yoghurt pots, ice cream tubs, take away containers all work brilliantly and are much easier to carry. And if you\u2019ve not got anything with you, the shops all have reusable containers and paper bags for you to use for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Aren\u2019t they just for vegetarians and vegans?!?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you eat meat and dairy or not, you will find something you love at a refill shop \u2013 think of it as your go to place for your every day essentials\u2026from dried goods like pasta and rice, baking ingredients like flour and sugar, herbs and spices and all your cleaning and bathroom products \u2013 shower gel, shampoo, conditioner \u2013 the lot. It\u2019s not just lentils\u2026..we promise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. I don\u2019t have the time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no doubt that a quick online supermarket shop is often the default when it comes to the weekly shop. The great thing with Stamford\u2019s refill stores is that you can order online and either collect in store (they\u2019ll weigh and package everything up for you) or have your order delivered. But going to a refill shop is actually a really lovely experience in itself \u2013 it’s like how shopping should be and makes getting your daily essentials a real joy rather than a chore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. It\u2019s more expensive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a common misconception. On the whole, refill shops will pitch their prices against local supermarkets \u2013 again check out their social media for some really interesting price comparisons. And because you can buy only the amount you need \u2013 this is especially useful with herbs and spices \u2013 you reduce your waste and can actually save money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For many, the weekly shop is full of seemingly unavoidable single use plastic packaging. But with refill shops now well established in Stamford, there is a real alternative. Here, we look at five of the most common barriers to using a refill shop, in the hope it\u2019ll encourage more folk to give them a go. … <\/p>\n