
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 1693 reviewsThe Mouthwash is fantastic but bottle very small does not last long.

The Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste is excellent and works on sensitive teeth. I have been trying to get away from Sensodyne for some time by using other less chemical based toothpastes including other types of Truthpaste but after a few days of using the 'other' the sensitivity was back and I had to go back to Sensodyne. Thankfully, Hydroxyapatite is amazing and I have no sensitivity so will continue to use.

I find that this toothpaste helps to remove staining

I am very impressed with the bundle. My teeth are whiter and not so sensitive. My teeth feel clean all day too.

I e been wanting to get away from froride for a while, truthpaste was my first experiment, I'm now on peppermint & spearmint truthpaste and I'm quite happy to stick with it, it's healthy, froride free, and gives me a super clean feel.. that's all I require..X

Love it nice peppermint flavour that refresh my mouth

I love this mouthwash. My mouth feels so clean and fresh after using. Great for in between meals and is really good at getting pesky bits of food from between my teeth.

I've been using this truthpaste for about a month and it has helped with the sensitivity of my teeth and also plaque. It also seems to be helping remineralise my teeth but I think it's going to take a little longer to be sure of that.
The peppermint flavour is quite strong and it would be good to see it available in an alternative flavour such as fennel. Peppermint could cancel out the benefits of homeopathic remedies for those who use them.

We got 4 pots and had to inspect them pretty closely to find the flaws! The toothpaste tastes exactly the same and it's my favourite toothpaste in the world. Get it!

This tooth paste has a great taste leaves your mouth fresh , I noticed my teeth definitely look whiter /and enamel denser and stronger in two weeks of use. Win win 🥇

I like the fresh flavour of the fennel.
Also I use homeopathic remedies and value fennel toothpaste.
I feel that this toothpaste does my whole mouth and well being good.
thank you

Ive been struggling to find anything that really helps my gums as well as my teeth. Getting older, NHS dentist impossible to find; truthpaste goes far and beyond the capabilities of not only other natural toothpastes, but the modern day chemical storm horrors too. I am so glad I found this!

All that needs to be said :-)

Great product great taste leaves whole mouth feeling fresh and clean. Love this brand

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