Seven zero-waste shops to visit in the South West

As an increasing number of consumers swerve plastic, zero-waste shops are cropping up across the South West. Here are a few to add to your hit list

Earth. Food. Love, Totnes

Totnes has always been ahead of the eco curve – Nicola and Richard launched the UK’s first organic zero-waste shop in the south Devon town in 2017.

Nourish of Topsham, near Exeter

Head to Fore Street’s latest opening to stock up on Crankhouse coffee beans, Trewithen Dairy milk and more.

Smaller Footprints, Bristol

Clifton’s peanut butter purists rejoiced when Smaller Footprints brought a nut butter machine to Regent Street in November 2018. Also visit for a large selection of non-food finds including beeswax wraps, deodorant bars and metal straws.

Loose, Stroud

Indie shoppers hitting Gloucester Street can now pick up plastic-free provisions – all organic, ethically sourced or Fairtrade – at Loose which opened in April 2018.

Waste Not Want Not, Bridport

Pick up bamboo cutlery, eco-friendly make up and kelp face masks alongside larder staples at Bridport’s zero-waste store.

Incredible Bulk, Cornwall

Husband and wife duo, Jack and Gemma, are bringing zero-waste shopping to the people of Cornwall via their mobile venue, The Bulkmobile. Pitching up everywhere from St Agnes to Lostwithiel, Incredible Bulk lists its regular haunts on its website.

Lesser Litter, Taunton

Taunton’s sustainably-savvy shoppers have been stockpiling the reusables since Lesser Litter set up shop in August 2018.