From Cardiff to London, zero-waste shops are popping up all around the UK as more of us are looking to reduce our impact on the world, and live a more sustainable life. But, for those who don’t live in large cities or towns, it can be hard to break-free from the packaging that encases our food and everyday essential items. Husband and wife duo, Jack and Gemma, are helping the fight against waste in a slightly unconventional way – with the use of their trusty van.
Our journey began five years ago with an around-the-world trip – which lead us to transition towards a zero-waste lifestyle. We had a few local stores that were package-free, but we began to realise that not everyone was as lucky as us in having those options. We both had careers in retail and wanted to start a business that we were passionate about; in our case it was giving people better access to zero-waste shopping. Incredible Bulk (mobilezerowasteshop.co.uk) focuses on refillable, unpackaged store-cupboard food essentials and home cleaning products, as well as lifestyle items that promote living with less waste and reduce the impact we have on our natural environment.
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