
Love your local zero-waste store!
When did you last visit your zero-waste store?
“Heartbreaking” is the word being used to describe the sudden decline in zero-waste stores and businesses, post-pandemic. Covid and convenience shopping has wreaked havoc through the zero waste community with many stores finding that they just aren’t getting the footfall they need to keep up with the ever-rising costs of running an independent business.
With many stores now providing a delivery service to compete with supermarket chains, it’s sad to see the general population continuing to go with large supermarket chains
So, “use them or lose them” is the message we’re hearing. But we can think of at least 5 reasons why your local zero waste store is better than the supermarket.
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The personal touch. Whether you are the kind of person that wants to just be left alone to shop or engage in some chit-chat with the staff, you are much more likely to get that tailored experience with your zero waste store. Being relatively new to the retail world, your zero waste store is likely to be independent. This gives them a real sense of community and a certain homeliness that simply doesn’t come when shopping at a chain store. A zero waste store will often look for local produce and manufacturers to work with so really do become a community hub.
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Shared goals. So, you care about the planet, you want to reduce your carbon footprint and stop buying single-use plastic? Great! The staff at your zero waste store are best positioned to help you with this. They will know about the best swaps to make, how to manage costs and what kind of an impact your consumer choices can make to the planet. They will be able to suggest products you've never tried or even heard or thought of.
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Weigh better shopping. A huge benefit, as well as getting rid of all that plastic packaging, is that you buy only what you need. You can find anything from grains to pasta to fruit. As food items at your local zero waste store are costed by weight, you can buy exactly what you need and generate much less food waste!
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New things to try! Unlike conglomerates or chain stores, you’ll find a whole new world of products and produce to try in your zero waste store. Just like the stores themselves, manufacturers of zero waste products are generally independent and local businesses that make all your staple shopping products but without the harmful chemicals or packaging from big-name brands. Natural and eco products might seem expensive in the first instance but will generally last much longer than conventional alternatives. And, dare we say it, natural ingredients feel/smell/taste, much better than their mass-produced rivals.
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Save money and a local business. As a growing market, it’s fair to say that your local zero waste store won’t have everything you need for your regular shop. However, making some small swaps will both support your local business and save you money. For example; a shampoo bar can last for up to 8 months, a jar of Truthpaste can last you up to 4 months, meaning that you don’t need to pay for these items every time you shop!
Share the love…!
Do you have a zero-waste store near you? Is there a product you simply can’t live without that you wouldn’t be able to get if your local store were to close its doors? Shout about your zero-heroes! To your friends, your family, tag them in your social posts and show them some love. It would be very sad to see this fantastic retail sector suffer further closures. Let’s celebrate our zero waste stores and show them some well-deserved love.
Let customers speak for us
from 628 reviewsI ordered a spatula as we've always used a wooden one & wanted something more hygenic & ended up with 3 because I hadn't noticed I'd clicked on toothpaste complete with a spatula so each pot I received came with their own so we now have plenty of easy to clean spatulas!

Happy to buy these after my dentist gave me the plastic version which I don't want to use then these popped up on Truthpaste.

Love it, leaves my teeth/mouth feeling clean and fresh, though I have previously used the wintergreen flavoured toothpaste and I do prefer the flavour of that one. Both gave the same cleaning and whitening experience though I prefer the blast of fresh wintergreen flavour :)
Any chance of a charcoal based toothpaste with the wintergreen ingredients?!?! :)
Overall love your toothpastes, brand, everything! Great price, quality and beliefs

Makes cleaning my teeth something I look forward to. A pleasant experience without the normal foaming quality and with the thought that you have put something much more wholesome in your mouth. Teeth feel clean and the taste is much more subtle than ordinary pastes.

I have been using this toothpaste for over a year now. It leaves a lovely fresh taste and I like to use plastic free products.

This amazing mouth wash works really well and tastes delicious 😋

Very handy for getting that toothpaste powder from the jar

I really like this one. It has got rid of my bad breath, and my teeth feel really clean after using it. It is definitely one of my favourites, along with the wintergreen. And best of all, its fluoride free.

they sent it i got it and its ok no bad stuff like SLS, Fluoride, Carregeenan etc...

Better than any of the competition. So easy to use and reach those little corners. Love the long handle. Last so much longer as well. A joy to use!!

This is my second order from truthpaste. This is a great bundle to add to my collection as it has the mouthwash cup and I needed more toothpaste, mouthwash and floss and I now have a spare spatula for my travel bag. Ordered the fennel toothpaste this time having tried all the flavours - this one is my favourite. Great products.

I have tried all the truthpaste flavours and the charcoal Peppermint & Spearmint is my favourite! I keep coming back to Truthpaste every time. My dentist has even commented that my brushing has improved.. of course it has! I'm no longer using harsh chemicals! Thank you truthpaste for providing us with excellent products!

My children love this toothpaste and use it without any issues.

Original: Peppermint & Wintergreen (100ml)

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