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First Packaging-Free, Zero-Waste Grocery Store In US Coming To Austin, Texas
11:51 am in Business & Politics, coffee, conspicuous consumption, environmental footprint, Food & Health, shopping, texas, whole foods, zero waste by TreeHugger
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It's gotten harder and harder over the years to avoid excess packaging when shopping for everyday items, but plans are in the works for a store in Austin (also the home of Whole Foods) that will specialize in local and organic ingredients, but more importantly, will eliminate all packaging from the store. If it succeeds and the bulk trend catches on, the environmental footprint—petroleum Read the full story on TreeHugger
