Bulk food stores are a great way to reduce waste and save money while grocery shopping. These stores allow you to purchase the exact amount of food that you need, without the packaging and excess of traditional supermarkets. In Australia, there are many bulk food stores to choose from, but here are six of the best:
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The Source Bulk Foods: With locations all over Australia, The Source Bulk Foods offers a wide variety of bulk food items, including grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and more. They also offer eco-friendly household and personal care products.
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The Organic Collective: Based in New South Wales, The Organic Collective is a bulk food store that specializes in organic and sustainably sourced products. They offer a wide variety of bulk food items, including grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and more.
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The Zero Waste Collective: Based in Victoria, The Zero Waste Collective is a bulk food store that offers a wide variety of bulk food items, including grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and more. They also offer eco-friendly household and personal care products.
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The Clean Food Co: Based in Queensland, The Clean Food Co offers a wide variety of bulk food items, including grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and more. They also offer eco-friendly household and personal care products.
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The Good Grocer: Based in Western Australia, The Good Grocer is a bulk food store that offers a wide variety of bulk food items, including grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and more. They also offer eco-friendly household and personal care products.
- Naked Foods: With stores in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Victoria, Naked Foods also offer a huge range of bulk food items and household and personal care products. In addition, they have a great range of zero-waste gift packs in store and online. Our favourite is the Ultimate Chocolate Lovers Pack, $45.
When shopping at these bulk food stores, remember to bring your own containers, bags, or jars to put your purchase in. This way you'll also be reducing packaging waste (but don't worry if you forget, as these stores also have free brown paper bags that you can use to put your items in, as well as jars available for purchase if you choose.