Think refill shopping always costs more? You might be surprised. In this guide, we explore 10 practical ways refill shopping can help reduce household costs, from buying exactly what you need and reducing food waste to comparing prices more easily and making more intentional shopping decisions. Using real examples from The Bare Alternative, including price comparisons with supermarket products, we'll show how refill shopping can be a smart choice for both your budget and th

In 2024, our community avoided 3,365 kg of single-use plastic waste, the same volume as 10 tightly compacted bales, and a 96% reduction compared with buying pre-packed in the supermarket. With dried foods cutting packaging by 53%, and liquid refills reducing it by almost 90%, refill shopping proves that everyday choices make a measurable difference. Even as one small shop, we’ve shown how accessible, low-waste shopping can deliver lasting change for people, the planet, and fu

This time around we are taking a look at our main liquid refill supplier Miniml and how we collaborate to reduce plastic packaging.