Joburg’s first plastic-free grocer opens Posted by Adrian Brown on 2 April 2019 The plastic-free movement has spread to Johannesburg, with the first plastic-free grocer opening in the Fourways area, offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to regular shopping. Opened in March, the Refillery aims to play a part in reducing the world’s plastic pollution crisis due to the devastating environmental impact of non-biodegradable and single-use plastic packaging. Plastic packaging has contributed to damaging the Earth, with the impact often felt the most in the ocean, with the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ covering an estimated 1.6-million square kilometers of the sea. Joburg residents can now shop in an eco-friendly setting at Cedar Square in Fourways. View this post on Instagram Just look at this pantry stock up from @only.veronique looking great in #consolglass and what a great variety of pantry staples. #pantryenvy #zerowasteshopping #zerowaste #greenhome #refillhere #therefillerysa #nomondayblues #sustainability #sustainabilitymatters #planetfriendly #consciousliving A post shared by The Refillery (@therefillerysa) on Mar 25, 2019 at 6:54am PDT The shop works on a weigh-and-pay basis, where patrons can either bring along their own glass jars or purchase a brown bag or jar offered by the store. All the products sold at the grocer are ethically-sourced and at least 75% are organic, while an estimated 95% are sourced locally. View this post on Instagram How does it work?? Super simple: you can either bring in your own containers (#byojars), we will weigh them before you fill them up and then you pay for only what you fill. OR buy our range of cute glass jars THanks to @consolglass weigh and pay! OR make use of our complimentary recycled brown paper bags for you to fill, weigh and pay then decant into your own pantry jars. #seeitssimple we have an online store as well as our physical store @cedar_square just behind Kuaia and opposite @avalanche_sa Hope to see you soon. #therefillerysa #zerowasteshopping #refillhere #consciousliving #nomondayblues #pantryenvy #zerowasteliving #zerowastejoburg #goingzerowaste #conscioushome #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #reusablebags #biodegradablecoffeepods #organicteas #looseleafteas @ladyboninstea #bowlcovers #beeswaxwraps #collapsablestraws #snacksmart #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlygifting @nicky_arthur_pr @raising.hurricanes thank you for the great pic @thatgirlshirl A post shared by The Refillery (@therefillerysa) on Mar 27, 2019 at 11:01pm PDT The store offers free home delivery for purchases over R500 and also has a call-and-collect facility to provide an easy alternative for those with busy schedules. It is the first step towards promoting a more sustainable living-plan for locals in Gauteng. View this post on Instagram Have you seen our store yet? We love it and are super proud of it! Pack your jars or containers to fill them up in store, or you can buy our gorgeous jars from @consolglass to fill up or even just make use of the brown recycled bags to fill and take home. So much choice for your pantry, cleaning products from @sopurenaturally, toiletries from @goddingandgodding and even some DIY products to try your hand at your own stuff. Don’t worry if you don’t live close by we DELIVER anywhere in South Africa (orders over R500 free) so jump online and place your order! #therefillerysa #plasticfreeshopping #zerowasteliving #coffeelovers #ethiopiancoffee #saynotosingleuse #saynotosingleuseplastic #choosetoreuse #reducereuserecycle #startuplife A post shared by The Refillery (@therefillerysa) on Mar 21, 2019 at 10:28pm PDT Residents can purchase a variety of items, from grains, cereals, dried fruit, herbs, spices, and pasta to superfoods and more. Not only does the store sell food items but also a list of goods that cater to a ‘zero-waste lifestyle’, such as personal hygiene items and toiletries, and even ingredients to make your own eco-friendly goods. There is even on-tap homemade lemonade available for customers as they wander around the store. View this post on Instagram If you haven’t seen us in store yet you simply have to come and try our @real_on_tap homemade lemonade. No preservatives and made from 100%real lemons for R25/kg only. Bring your bottles and stock up because you will WANT more! #betteringlass #delicious #homemadelemonade🍋 we also have raw, unrefined and local honey on tap as well as the most delicious botanical vinegars from Rozendaal Farms in The western Cape. #fynbos and #hibiscus come pop in this weekend and try them out! Looking forward to seeing you. #bowlcovers #beeswaxwraps #snacksmart #ecofriendlyliving #betteringlass #therefillerysa #zerowasteliving #zerowaste #zerowastejoburg #sustainablesouthafrica #sustainableliving #choosetoreuse #reducereuserecyle #saynotosingleuseplastic photo cred to the fantastic @thatgirlshirl A post shared by The Refillery (@therefillerysa) on Mar 29, 2019 at 11:11pm PDT Picture: Facebook, the Refillery Related Posts Buildings, roads and homes flood as severe weather hits KZN 18 May 2023 Good news from the brink of extinction in Volcanoes National Park 11 May 2023 Photojournalist Graeme Green went to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park to document the recently opened campus... read more Curiosity skilled the cat 5 May 2023 A member of The Explorer’s Club and founder of Curiosity Company, Francois Malherbe uses tracking... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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