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Bulk bins for food in Dublin?

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  • 16-09-2015 8:34pm
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    Label Lover
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi Everyone,

    I am trying to reduce my packaging, due to lack of recycling nearby and the sheer amount of packaging that comes into the house. I've started to buy unpackaged fruit and veg which works great, but does anyone know of any shops that sell food in bulk bins? Then I can bring my own containers or reuse theirs.

    I know that Holland & Barrett on Henry street have oils, nuts and porridge in bulk bins, but does anyone one of any other shops?

    Many thanks!
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    rubadub
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    lidl have loose nuts, they are usually more expensive than the packaged ones though.


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    MissFlitworth
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    Better suited here OP!


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    fleet_admiral
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    Most of the Asian/African veg shops sell loose


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    L1011
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    You'll get rice loose in Asian supermarkets. Unless you're walking or cycling, you're probably doing more damage with the multi-shopping though...


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    newacc2015
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    Most places don't do it as it's not hygienic to have uncooked food like that exposed. My local bakery had to put all their bread in bags before putting it on display as people kept touching it


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    Greenmachine
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    You will pay a huge premium for the loose produce from the likes of Holland and Barratt. You might not be producing waste but you will be paying with your pocket.


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    neris
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    newacc2015 wrote: »
    Most places don't do it as it's not hygienic to have uncooked food like that exposed. My local bakery had to put all their bread in bags before putting it on display as people kept touching it

    go in the door of any lidl and theres "fresh" unwrapped breads & pastries a few steps away. Ive often seen some of it on the floor and last week even saw a croissant with a bite out of it back in amongst the other croissants.


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    spurious
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    The best is folk who lick their fingers to open the bags, then proceed to paw the bread (ugh).


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