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I’ve wanted to share posts about Leicester – the place where I live and where Zen Garden (Boutique) is based – for a while now, but did not want to totally go out of subject. Today I am rather excited because a Zero Waste shop has open its door in one of my favourite quarters of the city and I can NOT not talk about i!
I’ve wanted to share posts about Leicester – the place where I live and where Zen Garden (Boutique) is based – for a while now, but did not want to totally go out of subject. Today I am rather excited because a Zero Waste shop has open its door in one of my favourite quarters of the city and I can NOT not talk about i!
Leicester is a lovely city in the middle of England. Not too big to be too crowded, not too small to be too calm. I lived in many cities in the world, most of them being really busy (Paris, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Antananarivo in Madagascar) so moving in Leicester was a big change for me but I love it because the town has always something new to discover: restaurants, shops, activities,… It’s a great place where new trendy concepts find their place. There is also a great community of entrepreneurs and universities are booming. You may think I am a little bit too optimisitic but i truly believe Leicester really has a chance to be a little Silicon Valley in long term if the city is well managed!
Among the most recent new shops that opened, one really got me excite! It’s the first Leicester Zero Waste Shop: Nada.
Nada Zero Waste Leicester – created by the mum entrepreneur Lauren – is based in the center of town, in the beautiful and trendy St Martins Square.
They have a very nice variety of products:
You will find some bathroom accessories essentials such as security razor, konjak sponge (a must have in your bathroom!), cotton swabs, bamboo toothbrushes, soap pouches, washable wipes, …
They also have a nice range of green / zero waste cosmetics. You will find solid deodorant, zero waste tooth paste, liquid shampoos and conditioner, dry shampoos,… You will also find our dry hair, normal hair and greasy hair solid shampoo bars.
There are few articles that have become the “MUST HAVE” of Zero Wasters. Among them, the famous straws (small step that can save tons of plastic waste),
This list is not exhaustive, and they keep extending their range of products based on customer demands so that’s really great too.
For those who are not familiar with buying in bulk, it’s much simpler than you think:
First of all, you can come with your own jars (bought brand new or recycled) and your own bags or if you are very new to Zero Waste, you can also buy your bags directly in the shop (they have a very nice range of muslin and mesh bags) or use one of the recycled jars provided for free by the shop.
– You weigh your container at the till
– then fill the jar with the food of your choice
– and then you weigh it again
Tadammm!!!!!
If you feel intimidated by the dispensers and need assistance, no worry! Lauren, the owner of Zero Waste Leicester Nada is also very helpful.
There are many many reasons to shop in a Zero Waste shop, and it’s not just for people interested in Zero Waste products. It’s for everyone. Few reasons :
Address: NADA. St Martins Square, Leicester, LE1 5DG. it’s just in front of St Martins Coffee.
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