Did you know that all the Bulk Barn's across Canada have a zero waste reusable container program since the beginning of 2017?
I have had the odd flyer given to me with my receipt at the Bulk Barn and was interested to give it a try in the near future and I need to investigate to see how the program works. I spoke with one of the managers at Bulk Barn to really get the details. In the flyer, it shows 3 steps : bring your containers, fill your containers, pay for your bulk item. Is it really that simple?
Here is what I found out:
1. You have an option to buy Bulk Barn's jars or lined linen bags or bring your own ( mason jars, canning jars, or jars with latch lid ). All jars will be inspected by the cashier before you start filling for chips, cleanliness. They expect you to either put the jars through the dishwasher or hot soapy wash it and vinegar soak etc. ( check their site for cleaning suggestions)
2. Once the jars have passed inspection, the jars will be weighed. A tiny sticker of the weight will be stuck on to the jar ( this weight number will be minus later).
3. Go fill your jars with your bulk items and head to the cash to check out.
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| NO more Plastic! |
I hope many more grocery and food chains follow Canada's Bulk Barn's revolution to eliminate plastic. It is up to us to tell the grocery chains to tell their suppliers to "how we want our goods packaged!". This can be done because in Europe this is already happening. .. and why can't it happen here in Canada!
Contact your local grocery chains via email, phone, snail mail and let them know about your concerns with too much plastic in our packaging!
If you need anymore information regarding Bulk Barns program, go to their site : https://www.bulkbarn.ca/Reusable-Container-Program/
Let's make a difference!
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