Ô Bocal: the historical zero waste grocery store
When we talk about bulk grocery stores in Nantes, we immediately think of Ô Bocal, the first zero waste shop in Nantes that opened its doors in 2016. Since then, a lot of progress has been made and Johanna has surrounded herself with a team that is as committed to the zero waste approach as they are educational.
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All the products sold there are in bulk or with no disposable packaging, and come from organic farming. A big emphasis is placed on local products and short supply chains. A section of the store is dedicated to household products. O Bocal has expanded with a second location, allowing them to have a grocery store and a household products store in two separate places (and only 2 minutes walk from each other).
Add to that monthly workshops, and with Ô Bocal, the zero waste lifestyle will soon have no more secrets for you!
Ô Bocal
3 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville - Nantes
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Dose de Sens: the organic, packaging-free grocery store on the Île de Nantes
Dose de Sens is a zero waste bulk grocery store, a lunch canteen, and a tea room that opened its doors on the Île de Nantes, just a stone's throw away from the carousel of the marine worlds at the end of 2018.
Gaëlle and Christine offer you a selection of local products from organic or sustainable agriculture, all in bulk and packaging-free. Shopping at Dose de Sens is also a gesture for the planet by reducing your waste. Workshops are regularly offered there.
Because there's no better way to be convinced by a product than by tasting it, Gaëlle and Christine concoct delicious, seasonal and original dishes for you every lunchtime. You can enjoy them and get inspired for a waste-free kitchen!
Dose de sens
16 mail des Chantiers - Nantes
Monday to Friday 10am - 7pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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Nantes' AMAPs: buying directly from producers
Because there are not only package-free grocery stores to buy from and reduce waste, Nantes is full of AMAPs (Association for Maintaining Small-scale Farming) where you can buy your fruits, vegetables.Get fresh and local products straight from the producers. Such a wonderful initiative to support the local agriculture!
There are over fifty of them in Nantes, scattered throughout the city. The operation is simple: you subscribe for 6 months or 1 year, and come pick up your products at a defined frequency (weekly or monthly). Several contracts are offered, allowing you to adjust the quantity of products to be picked up based on your consumption.
Find the map of Nantes AMAPs on the website www.amap44.org
Colégram: the people of Rezé also have their zero waste grocery store
Colégram, an idea that took root in 2018 (opened in 2019) in the minds of Lucie and Estelle, realizing that there was a lack of a zero waste and organic store in the south of Nantes, with an online shopping service. Since then, the team of this sustainable market located in Pont Rousseau has grown with Elise, Alexia, and Magali.
The values of Colégram? To offer you quality, ethical, and non-polluting products to help you have a healthy, environmentally friendly diet. You will find a wonderful selection of products from local organic farming: fruits, vegetables, grocery products, household products, and more.
A click and collect service should be available soon on Colégram's website, which is currently under construction.
Colégram
31 rue Félix Faure - Rezé
du mardi au vendredi 11h - 20h
samedi 10h - 19h
fermé dimanche et lundi
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Chez la voisine : l'épicerie vrac et bio du quartier Chantenay
Chez la voisine, it's a zero waste grocery store located in the Chantenay neighborhood in Nantes and that opened its doors in April 2019. Hélène, who already acts in her private life to reduce waste and food waste, wanted to go further and raise awareness among the people of Nantes about this commendable practice. That's how the zero waste grocery store Chez la voisine was born.
La voisine, that's Hélène, who welcomes you from Tuesday to Saturday and presents her selection of grocery products from local producers. Cosmetics, cleaning products, and reusable accessories are also offered there. More than just a zero waste grocery store, Chez la voisine also aims to be a meeting place for neighbors, and a place for sharing tips on zero waste practices.
Chez la voisine
40 place Jean Macé - Nantes
mardi 9h - 13h, 15h - 19h30
du mercredi au samedi 10h - 13h, 15h - 19h30
fermé dimanche et lundi
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Les Jolis Bocaux : l'épicerie bio, vrac et durable de Talensac
Marine and Charline, colleagues and friends for 7 years in a clothing store, opened their zero waste grocery store in May 2019 on 2 rue Yves Bodiguel in Nantes, just a stone's throw from the Talensac market.
They offer you products from local producers who care about the environment, which you are invited to purchase using your own containers. Whether it's pantry items, fresh produce, or hygiene and household products, all the products offered prioritize your body and the environment.
Les Jolis Bocaux
2 rue Yves Bodiguel - Nantes
du lundi au samedi 10h - 19h
dimanche 10h - 13h
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Vrac Facile: have your zero waste groceries delivered with ease
In 2018, Nicolas left his permanent job and embarked on creating Vrac Facile to contribute to the reduction of waste on our planet. Vrac Facile offers organic, local products in reusable packaging (glass jars) delivered to your home or workplace of choice.
Just select your products on the Vrac Facile website, choose the location / date / delivery time, and Nicolas will deliver your order: savory, sweet, cosmetics, drinks, cleaning products, and more. To stay environmentally friendly, Vrac Facile limits its delivery zone to the Nantes metropolitan area. You can also find them at various Nantes markets.
