Seems like a trip to York is in order… and not just because the Minster is lovely.
Ruth tells me of Alligatorwholefoods.com in York. They have bulk bins of Rice, museli base, plus fresh local veg and fruit etc and lots of vegan and organic provisions. Plus NO plastic bags only paper ones - encouraged to bring your own containers.More Loose Foods
You can find lots more loose food outlets here the loose foods list
Demijohn offer a spirits, liquor and other drinks refill service in
11 Museum Street
York
YO1 7DT
01904 637 487
And many thanks to Gersende for this extra info
There is the Scoop as well in york, a food coop in uni but open to none students. They are brilliant, stock really nice bulk food, washing liquid, reusable pads…. They also do bags of local organic veg. They are on campus open Wednesdays and Fridays Here is the link to there fb page if you are interested https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=320332916601
We are very interested.
You can find lots more unpackaged food outlets here.
Another plastic free shop selling loose foods, household products & toiletries is “ The Bishy weigh” on Bishopthorpe Road, York. It’s recently opened with friendly, helpful staff & an overall pleasant shopping experience 👍
In York there is Bradley’s Fruit and veg in Huntington. I never use any plastic bags for the fruit and veg but sometimes take reusable cloth bags. They don’t mind and actively encourage it. They have lots of loose fruit options including grapes.
thanks rose - will check that out x
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Wow, thanks guys! I think it will be tough sometimes so its good to know there’s other people thinking and trying to do something too.
Btw I think your ‘plastic refuseniks’ link is broken.
Rose
Mine too! My grandad actually grew up around the shambles but then they were maloderous stinking slums on the demolition list - at least to hear him tell it. I know it sound a bit lke the monty python 4 yorkshire men sketch. Whitby too is another fantastic place. Ahhh moment of missing home.
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York is a place from my childhood, full of ghost walks and Minster fires, and fabulous shops and hair braiding, and Viking Museums. I’m very nostalgic about York, a place where I have family, so I’m very happy to hear about Rose, and I hope it helps encourage others to live a more plastic free life.