qiaoan Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'm new to Sheffield and interested in working towards minimal waste in our day to day lives. (Realistically in the UK it's probably impossible to be 'Zero' waste with plastic on everything!) Does anyone have any recommendations for where to buy things - groceries mainly - without all the packaging? When I was a kid I remember the scoop and weigh shops were common but I haven't seen any in years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'm new to Sheffield and interested in working towards minimal waste in our day to day lives. (Realistically in the UK it's probably impossible to be 'Zero' waste with plastic on everything!) Does anyone have any recommendations for where to buy things - groceries mainly - without all the packaging? When I was a kid I remember the scoop and weigh shops were common but I haven't seen any in years! Markets and small independent shops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Local greengrocers for your fruit and veg and the local butcher for your meat. A proper good old greengrocer will still give you everything wrapped in brown paper, biodegradeable and all that. Obviously your meat will come in a little plastic bag, but you wouldn't want a pound of mince in paper anyway! or you can grow your own, always that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Local greengrocers for your fruit and veg and the local butcher for your meat. A proper good old greengrocer will still give you everything wrapped in brown paper, biodegradeable and all that. Obviously your meat will come in a little plastic bag, but you wouldn't want a pound of mince in paper anyway! or you can grow your own, always that option. How do you grow your own mince Geared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qiaoan Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thanks for your replies. I'm really keen to find some local markets. I know there's The Moor but are there any others about the city that might be easier to park near & to get to, any farm shops or veg box delivery services recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 How do you grow your own mince Geared? buy a cow and learn some knife skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Arctor Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Thanks for your replies. I'm really keen to find some local markets. I know there's The Moor but are there any others about the city that might be easier to park near & to get to, any farm shops or veg box delivery services recommended? I may be missing something but wouldn't driving there somewhat undo the benefits of creating less waste? Beanies do a good veg box delivery service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 buy a cow and learn some knife skills A calf not a cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Arctor Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 A calf not a cow. Have you ever wondered how to get triangles from a cow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Beanies do a good veg box delivery service. but surely they're still driving the product to you in a van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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