As of May 2017, 'Unpacked Halifax' will be the first zero waste store to be introduced to Canada's East Coast. The business plans to offer a range of package-free food, home and body products, making it possible for "customers to divert household waste while accessing healthy and affordable local products."
Until the shop's opening in the spring, Unpacked Halifax is operating as a pop-up store to supply people with more sustainable ways of consuming a variety of ordinary goods that are often needlessly packaged in plastic and other containers.
As well as helping many consumers to reduce or potentially eliminate the amount of packaging waste that comes into their homes, zero waste stores of this kind highlight where other businesses and brands can adopt more sustainable practices.
Package-Free Eco Stores
'Unpacked Halifax' is Canada's First Zero Waste Store on the East Coast
Trend Themes
1. Package-free Retail - There is an opportunity for retailers to offer package-free products, reducing packaging waste and appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Zero Waste Lifestyle - The zero waste lifestyle trend is growing and there is an opportunity for businesses to cater to this market with sustainable products and services.
3. Pop-up Sustainability - Pop-up stores that offer sustainable products and services can raise awareness and interest in eco-friendly practices and potentially lead to a permanent store location.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers, particularly those in the food, home, and body product industries, can reduce waste and appeal to eco-conscious consumers by offering package-free products.
2. Sustainability Consulting - There is a need for sustainability consulting services to help businesses implement more sustainable practices, such as reducing packaging waste and offering package-free products.
3. Event Marketing - Event marketing companies can partner with pop-up stores that promote sustainability to raise awareness and generate interest in eco-friendly practices.