Precycle NYC

One of the best ways to reduce plastic pollution is to not use any at all. Precycle NYC brought this concept to life in their package free produce, bulk food, and home goods store located in Brooklyn, NY. Customers bring in their own containers, weigh them empty, fill the containers with the foods you want, reweigh them and then pay the difference, basically the food you fill in the container. Choose from items like beans/legumes, grains, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, pastas and flours, or spices, teas, vinegars, oils, honey, loose leaf tea, snacks, fresh produce, laundry detergent, and even the containers if you don’t have any of your own yet. 

We’re always a fan of no plastic. Buying in bulk is a sure way to save money. Buy what you need and skip the plastic packaging all together. It’s a simple and genius idea to conserve both the amount of food we buy and the resources we’re reusing time and time again by bringing our reusable containers. We love a good idea that comes from experience and practicality.