It’s no secret that our planet is in need of a lot of love and thanks to the number of waste-free food stores popping up across Perth, leading an environmentally-conscious lifestyle has become easier than ever. Whether you’re dedicated to leading a sustainable lifestyle or simply enjoy incorporating organic, nourishing foods into your diet, shopping at these waste-free stores is one simple way to make positive change while supporting local business and getting your hands on some tasty, healthy treats.
The Clean Food Store
Doubling as a wholefood store and café, this Subi store stocks organic herbs, spices, pastas and more while also serving up fresh smoothies, coffees and sweet treats. In addition to plenty of bulk-buy produce, The Clean Food Store also stocks vegan take-away meals ideal for vegans with busy schedules. Also offering local handmade keep cups, native floral arrangements, children’s toys made from natural materials and more, The Clean Food Store offers plenty of great gift ideas for eco-conscious friends and family.
Store Location & Details
Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 4.30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 7am to 3pm
214A Nicholson Road, Subiaco
Kakulas Bros
Established in 1929, Kakulas Brothers in Northbridge is a much-loved bulk grocery store that has been providing fresh herbs and spices, dried goods and coffee to locals for over 90 years. Filled with open sacks of colourful seasoning mixes, spices, nuts and more, shoppers just simply bring along some old jars from home and get to filling those babies up!
For those that live further north, Kakulas Sister in Nollamara offers the same bulk sized goods as well as a Mediterranean deli so you can take your charcuterie board to the next level. In Fremantle, locals can get their Kakulas fix at their Market Street location, which stocks plenty of options for those with special dietary requirements, as well as an array of international meats, cheeses, spices, nuts and coffee.
Store Locations
Kakulas Brothers: 183 William Street, Northbridge
Kakulas Sister: 90 Hillsborough Drive, Nollamara
Kakulas Sister: 29/31 Market Street, Fremantle
The Storehouse
Founded by two women with a passion for environmentally friendly living, The Storehouse is a Fremantle staple that offers a shopping experience filled with fresh goods but without all the needless packaging. From dried fruits and spice mixes to eco-friendly detergent bars and natural sunscreens, this waste-free eco store has all your sustainability needs. Just bring your own reusable containers or grab one of The Storehouse’s jars or reusable bags and you’re off and running.
Store Location & Details
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 11am to 5pm
22/219 Hampton Road, South Fremantle
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Be Free Organics
As an organic café, store and deli,
Be Free Organics offers a wide range of organic products ranging from tasty ready-made meals and vegan treats to quirky keep cups, reusable zip lock bags and even organic skincare. Located on Hay Street in Subiaco, Be Free Organics was established by couple, Caillan and Alessia who share a passion for nutritious organic food. So, whether you stop in for a cold pressed juice, to pick up a sustainable gift, or to get your weekly fix of healthy treats, you can be sure your supporting local and doing your part for the planet.
Store Locations
Open Monday, 7am to 3.30pm; Tuesday, 7am to 6pm; Wednesday, 7am to 3.30pm; Thursday, 7am to 6pm; Friday, 7am to 3.30pm
9D / 531 Hay Street, Subiaco
Weigh ‘n Pay
Now a well-established bulk-buy store among the Perth community, Weigh ‘n Pay has been working to offer locals a low-waste alternative to the excessive packaging of major supermarkets for the past 28 years. Also stocking sustainable personal care items like bamboo toothbrushes and locally made shampoo and conditioner bars, Weigh ‘n Pay offers a range of items perfect for those looking to make small changes to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Store Location & Details
Open Monday to Wednesday & Friday 8.30am to 6pm; Thursday, 8.30am to 7pm; Saturday, 8.30am to 5pm; Sunday, 11am to 3pm
Woodvale Boulevard Shopping Centre, 931 Whitfords Avenue, Woodvale
Wasteless Pantry
As the name suggests,
Wasteless Pantry is a zero-waste, bulk food store that specialises in all things sustainable and locally sourced. With three stores across Perth’s northern suburbs, shoppers can pick up a variety of loose teas, coffee beans, gluten free goods and environmentally-friendly cleaning products. For opening times and more info, head to their website.
Store Locations
Mundaring: 17/295 Great Eastern Highway
Bassendean: Hawaiian’s Bassendean Shopping Centre, 2 West Rd
Greenwood: Greenwood Village Shopping Centre, 18 Calectasia St
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