Produce store located in Newtown, Sydney
With the birth of mass consumption came the birth of rejection of mass consumption - in particular is the ideals associated with mass consumption. Alfalfa is a cooperative found in Newtown, Sydney, Australia which stocks produce which is ethically and environmentally viable. If you are interested, please check it out -
"Alfalfa House is a not-for-profit
cooperative that aims to provide, where possible, minimally packaged and
minimally processed, affordable, wholesome, organic food to its
members.
Most of what
the co-op sells is un-packaged. Shoppers bring their own containers and
scoop, pour or ladle out the exact amount they want. Neither you nor
the environment pay for unnecessary packaging. As well, you only buy
what you need - the price per kilo is the same whether you buy 5 grams
or 5 kilos! "
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