The best bulk food stores in Toronto
July 16, 2018
by Olivia Bednar
Anarres Natural Health
Address: 749 Dovercourt (old address!)
Specialty: Essential oils, natural salts, herbs
Target customer: The World Saver
This health food store is part bulk, part product with an emphasis on zero-waste packaging. They even sell reusable containers in bulk.
Anarres started the container-return program whereupon the purchase of a container from their store allows consumers to either bring it back to refill for a discount or receive $1 for simply returning it – a pretty sweet incentive. They also live the zero-waste mantra, reusing every container and sourcing products as ethically as possible. As if that wasn’t enough, glass and metal packaging are used for their non-bulk items like biodegradable toothbrushes and natural deodorants. Unique bulk gems include essential oils, natural Himalayan sea salt, herbs and other natural organic products. They also hold weekly workshops to teach people how to make products out of their bulk items and lead an overall more sustainable lifestyle.