# Going Waste Free **URL:** \ **Category:** General Chat\ **Created:** [May 21, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168 "2021-05-21T18:52:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/1 "2021-05-21T18:52:14Z")
Hey all you snazzy Emma Community people šŸ‘‹ I need your help. Iā€™ve been trying to reduce my waste as of late and have made some good progress. Iā€™ve managed to cut packaging from - Vegetables - Grains - Pasta - Laundry stuff Crowdsourcing ideas to get rid of waste for the trickier stuff like - Toothpaste - Food on the go - Dairy - went to local butcher/cheese shop and it was daylight robbery - astronomically expensive. Any cheaper solutions would be awesome Does anyone know of any stores that arenā€™t super expensive that are waste-free? **Any tips, tricks or ideas would be great** [![](https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEhmCVfXL9o75NcPe/giphy.gif) ](https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEhmCVfXL9o75NcPe/giphy.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/alex/32/147_2.png) [@Alex](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/2 "2021-05-21T18:57:21Z")
You can get a trial for toothpaste tablets here: [Reco Toothtabs - 31 Day Trial Subscription - Cancel Anytime](https://www.reco.shop/products/31-day-toothtab-trial) Other places are a little cheaper for larger quantities, but I havenā€™t seen anyone else do a small amount like this to try. ---
**Author:** ![rebekah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/rebekah/32/1091_2.png) [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/5 "2021-05-24T14:45:44Z")
Do you have a reusable water bottle? I take my Chilly bottle with me everywhere! They also have these cute food tubs that keep food hot/ cold for 6 hours that could be good for food on the go? [https://www.chillysbottles.com/uk/products/food-pot-refill?sku=F500REREF](https://www.chillysbottles.com/uk/products/food-pot-refill?sku=F500REREF) ---
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/6 "2021-05-24T17:18:34Z")
Good shout - Iā€™ve ordered some. Iā€™ll review back here with my review in due course šŸ˜‚ > [@jase](#): > > Finally, buy a spork. It was my best thing for lunchtime. Even though we have Vegware in the office, I prefer the metal spork to completely reduce waste. Sadly I left it in my backpack and was flying a lot so had to throw it in the secure bin at the airport I like this idea although I donā€™t think weā€™re back in the office any time soon > [@jase](#): > > Saw the below on Treeapp and will give it a go myself (I donā€™t like the powdered tablets personally). Happy to share the discount code but wonā€™t post it publicly as it seems unfair. I also looked into this but Iā€™ll try the tabs out first as it is just less packaging all around. Are you trying to go waste-free as well @jase? > [@rebekah](#): > > Do you have a reusable water bottle? I take my Chilly bottle with me everywhere! Yup! My water bottle is absolutely essential and best of all, I didnā€™t have to pay anything for it ---
**Author:** ![rebekah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/rebekah/32/1091_2.png) [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/8 "2021-05-25T16:28:30Z")
> [@jase](#): > > like that woman in New York Is [this the woman](https://trashisfortossers.com/about-lauren/) youā€™re talking about? Very impressive! I saw this the other day and thought it was quite a cute idea if you live around the Stoke Newington area - [https://www.topuptruck.com/](https://www.topuptruck.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/10 "2021-05-25T17:28:31Z")
> [@rebekah](#): > > I saw this the other day and thought it was quite a cute idea if you live around the Stoke Newington area - [https://www.topuptruck.com/](https://www.topuptruck.com/) Omg this SO CUTE. Is this something youā€™d do @rebekah? > [@jase](#): > > I love Olio for giving away things, you wouldnā€™t believe what goes on there. I downloaded this based on your recommendation so Iā€™m going to start giving stuff away in the very near future. My lazy self canā€™t be bothered to sell anything on eBay but I donā€™t want to throw it away > [@jase](#): > > Iā€™m pretty much as waste free as can be as it is if you include what can be recycled but Iā€™m far from perfect in terms of flights, and some food stuffs (avocados and oat milk). Do you mean because Avocado and Oat Milk have to travel a long way before you consume them? ---
**Author:** ![rebekah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/rebekah/32/1091_2.png) [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/12 "2021-05-26T16:33:54Z")
> [@Joel](#): > > Omg this SO CUTE. Is this something youā€™d do @rebekah? To be honest, I need to be so so so much better at this - Iā€™m still a weekly shop at Aldi kinda gal. It takes a lot more organisation to do this properly, so I deffo need to get my bum in gear! ---
**Author:** ![edouard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/edouard/32/1626_2.png) [@edouard](https://community.emma-app.com/u/edouard)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 8:30am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/13 "2021-05-27T08:30:28Z")
Bulk Market / Re:Store / Get Loose Foods in Hackney are all packaging free stores. Used to go there a lot to do my grocery shopping, highly recommend! ---
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/14 "2021-05-27T13:49:08Z")
I have a new challenge thanks for the advice from all of you. Does anyone have any ideas about going waste-free on lip balm, moisturiser and hand cream? > [@Alex](#): > > You can get a trial for toothpaste tablets here: [Reco Toothtabs - 31 Day Trial Subscription - Cancel Anytime](https://www.reco.shop/products/31-day-toothtab-trial) These arrived yesterday - Iā€™m liking them so far! Some reviews said that youā€™d need two tabs but one is fine. Cheers for the suggestion šŸ‘ > [@jase](#): > > Iā€™m trying to focus on the amount of water required for things now, but as I say, Iā€™m not perfect. I do find it frustrating sometimes. You need to be waste-free, eat locally, eat seasonally and be vegan. Iā€™m not surprised why most people donā€™t even attempt to get started on reducing their personal impact ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/alex/32/147_2.png) [@Alex](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/16 "2021-05-27T18:58:50Z")
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**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 9:00am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/17 "2021-06-02T09:00:45Z")
> [@jase](#): > > I love to fly but I do offset. Who do you offset through? I have a Special Expedition susbcription through Climeworks but it doesnā€™t even nearly cover my flight emissions ---
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2021, 8:48am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/20 "2021-06-04T08:48:13Z")
> [@jase](#): > > I use CoGo and Yayzy Do you recommend these? They look great but also generic-ish if all theyā€™re using is Open Banking data ---
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/22 "2021-06-08T12:01:23Z")
Iā€™ve been following their story for a while now. Theyā€™ve definitely upped the ante since they first launched their subscription service - it was pretty basic (and only in Euroā€™s which Iā€™m still paying in šŸ˜‘) For anyone else looking to offset and support new carbon technology, hereā€™s the link > **[Climeworks offers a technology to reverse climate change.](https://www.climeworks.com)** > > Climeworks is the world's leading direct air capture company and provides a solution that empowers everyone to be climate positive by removing carbon dioxide from air. ---
**Author:** ![rebekah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/rebekah/32/1091_2.png) [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 9:32am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/23 "2021-06-10T09:32:00Z")
> **[Aldi introduces ā€˜Prevented Ocean Plasticā€™ packaging across fish range -...](https://www.retailsector.co.uk/617868-aldi-introduces-prevented-ocean-plastic-across-fish-range/?cmid=979cf822-7941-4304-b9a8-adae58ee76ef)** > > Aldi has announced that it is introducing packaging made with ā€˜Prevented Ocean Plasticā€™ across its e Good to see theyā€™re trying to become a more environmentally sustainable retailer šŸ™Œ ---
**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/joel/32/571_2.png) [@Joel](https://community.emma-app.com/u/Joel)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/24 "2021-06-17T08:37:14Z")
> [@rebekah](#): > > Good to see theyā€™re trying to become a more environmentally sustainable retailer It is a little bit of a joke though considering they wrap all their vegetables in plastic when it is not needed (My biggest complaint with Aldi) ---
**Author:** ![rebekah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.emma-app.com/rebekah/32/1091_2.png) [@rebekah](https://community.emma-app.com/u/rebekah)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 10:10am UTC](https://community.emma-app.com/t/going-waste-free/4168/25 "2021-06-21T10:10:22Z")
Yeah I guess some things are unnecessarily packaged, but they do also have the [reusable fruit and veg bags](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/environment/aldi-introduces-reusable-bags-loose-fruit-veg-13-11-2019) which I havenā€™t seen in any of the smaller Tesco/ Sainsbury/ M&S shops in London!