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I'll check out Moor market if you think it's worth a look - from the pictures I saw heaps of fruit and veg in plastic but the google pictures aren't always recent so I shouldn't write it off! I'll get in to town and see for myself. If you google the moor market there's a link to 'see inside' - lots of businesses these days are adding inside views to google street view. Actually Just Natural have done this too!

I'm in S6. When out and about I'm generally somewhere between Hillsborough and the ring road/Crosspool/Sharrow area so any recommendations in these areas would be ideal. I went to Ozmen Market in Sharrow the other day and there were quite a few things available loose or in bulk (bulk is sometimes the only option it seems!) I'm interested in trying Lambas - that might be a good option for bulk if not loose goods.

I haven't actually been to The Moor market yet - it's quite far from me but I had a little look around courtesy of google street view. As far as I can see most of everthing is covered in plastic. I have been to visit 'Just natural' green grocers in Crookes - they had a few things loose - some of the fruits and some of the veggies but not a lot more than a supermarket might. They had some loose snacks but it was mostly sugary things like dried fruits and chocolate covered stuff. I was hoping for wholefoods such as grains, pulses, nuts and that sort of thing sold loose or in reusable containers rather than the usual non-recyclable plastic film. So far Lidl and a couple of small green grocers seem to be the best places. Lidl stock loose almonds, peanuts, pistachios and quite a few of their veg are loose too. A local butcher said they would be happy to sell meat to me in any container I bring from home. I've bought some reusable mesh produce bags from a company called 'Onya' ('Onya Weigh' bags) and so far used them in Tesco, Waitrose and Lidl without any problem. Hopefully this sort of thing is catching on and more food stuffs will be available without the packaging. Would love to hear from anybody else about their zerowaste purchases around the city.

Thanks for your replies. I'm really keen to find some local markets. I know there's The Moor but are there any others about the city that might be easier to park near & to get to, any farm shops or veg box delivery services recommended?

I'm new to Sheffield and interested in working towards minimal waste in our day to day lives. (Realistically in the UK it's probably impossible to be 'Zero' waste with plastic on everything!) Does anyone have any recommendations for where to buy things - groceries mainly - without all the packaging? When I was a kid I remember the scoop and weigh shops were common but I haven't seen any in years!