Bring your own container to bulk food stores like Wasteless Pantry as it is one of the simplest ways to reduce plastic waste and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. But if you’ve never done it before, it can feel a bit intimidating. Don’t worry! We’re here to walk you through the process, so you’ll feel confident and prepared next time you head out for some zero-waste shopping.

Here’s how to do it in a few easy steps:

1. Choose Your Containers Start by selecting clean, reusable containers from home. Glass jars, sturdy plastic containers, or stainless steel tins work well for dry goods like grains, spices, and pasta. For liquids like oils, shampoos, or honey, ensure your container has a tight seal to avoid spills.

2. Don’t Forget Your Produce Bags Bring along reusable produce bags for solid items like dried fruits, nuts, and pasta.

3. Tare Your Containers At Wasteless Pantry, we make it easy to bring your own containers. Before filling them up, visit the counter to have your containers weighed (this is called the “tare” weight). We’ll note the empty container weight so that you only pay for the contents, not the container itself.

4. Fill Your Containers Now for the fun part—filling up your containers with exactly what you need! Whether you’re buying rice, pasta, spices, or shampoo, feel free to scoop out as much or as little as you want. No packaging waste, just the products you love.

5. Pay by Weight At checkout, we’ll subtract the tare weight of your container from the total, so you’re only paying for what’s inside. This not only helps reduce waste but can also save you money since you’re not buying excess packaging.

6. Enjoy a Low-Waste Lifestyle By bringing your own containers, you’re making a huge impact on reducing single-use plastics and promoting sustainable shopping. Plus, the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

The Benefits of Shopping at Wasteless Pantry

At Wasteless Pantry, we encourage sustainable shopping practices like bringing your own containers because it aligns with our mission to reduce waste. When you shop with us, you can:

• Avoid unnecessary packaging.
• Buy just the amount you need, reducing food waste.
• Support a zero-waste lifestyle that’s better for you and the planet.

Ready to start? Watch our quick video tutorial to see just how easy it is to bring your own containers to Wasteless Pantry. Let’s make low-waste living the norm, one container at a time!