Like shampoo, soap, peanut butter, etc.
2007-05-22 07:51:52 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin K 1 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
YEP! I go to the Wedge Coop in Minneapolis, MN. They have a bulk section there. You weigh your empty shampoo bottle, hand soap bottle, peanut butter jar, etc. first and write the weight down on a white sticker they have. Then you fill it from a big container of the product. You weigh it again, and write down what the "full" weight is. When you check out, you pay for the weight of the product you put in your own reused container. I've been to other food cooperatives that do the same thing.
2007-05-22 08:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by steve d 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't buy plastic. Not when I can avoid it. Plastic comes from oil. Boycot plastic and help put an end to this insane war.
Plastic also leeches toxins into the food or beverages it contains.
Opt for glass. It's cleaner. Easier to recycle. Doesn't leave toxins. And doesn't come from oil.
Aveda stores use earth friendly products. You can bring your shampoo and body wash bottles in for a refill.
Whole Foods has a peanut butter mill where you can refill.
2007-05-22 08:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, but not everywhere. i have a great little health food store near me which has a store & next door..."the bulk bin." it is awesome! i now bring back my bottles for shampoo, soaps, laundry detergent & they are all chemical free too. they even sell peanut butter too which they grind up right there.
in addition, i buy bulk nuts, dried fruits & grains, etc. i either bring my container or i put them in a little plastic bag which i then reuse.
i then put my nuts, etc. in glass jars which i have saved from other purchases, but don't have the heart to get rid of...so i am happy.
they first weigh the container then you fill it up so that they don't charge you for the weight of your container.
so...the answer is yes, but not everywhere...you have to ask around & check your phonebook, then ask them if they sell bulk items such as those you are talking about.
not only do the foods taste great, you are doing "your part" by not contributing to extra trash in landfills or even in the recycling.
good luck! peace!
2007-05-22 11:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by Peace! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where would the shampoo, soap and peanut butter companies do this? It would cost them (meaning us too) more money to provide this service. And, where would all the grocery stores go? Unless they are the ones providing this service.
It is a great idea but it would just take too much money to proceed.
2007-05-22 07:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by short cherry 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are some beauty supply places that custom blend shower gels, lotions, etc. and will re-fill the clean and wash container - as long as it is theirs.
2007-05-22 08:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by aredneckwedding 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋