# Eco Bulk Food Kiosks This New Self-Service Refill System is Housed at London's Planet Organic By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-organic References: [retaildesignworld](http://www.retaildesignworld.com/news/article/55377dbedf329-self-service-refill-system-introduced-at-planet-organic) & [planetorganic](http://www.planetorganic.com/) This ingenious new self-service area for buying bulk foods was recently installed in the Muswell Hill branch of London's [Planet Organic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borough-broth-company) all-natural grocery chain. Currently testing at that location, the system could launch across multiple locations based on how it is received. The clever, eco-friendly system is a project of Catherine Conway, who had previously run a shop in Islington called Unpackaged that revolved around the same system. This [sustainable grocery store innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-shop) is similar to a market in Amsterdam that offers the same service. Customers are encouraged to bring their own reusable packaging from, while products included in the [self-service refill system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-athome-refill-station) include everything from oats and quinoa to balsamic vinegar and chemical-free cleaning products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-service Refill System:** This innovative system provides customers with a sustainable option for grocery shopping and reduces waste. - **Bulk Food Kiosks:** Bulk food kiosks provide an accessible and easy way for customers to shop while reducing packaging waste. - **Reusable Packaging:** The use of reusable packaging is becoming more popular as consumers seek out sustainable options for their shopping needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Grocery:** Grocery stores can implement self-service refill systems and bulk food kiosks to provide sustainable options for their customers. - **Cleaning Products:** Companies that produce chemical-free cleaning products can benefit from offering their products through self-service refill systems. - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can explore offering reusable packaging options for customers looking to reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Product Refill Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-vending-machines.md) - [Kibble Refill Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kibble-refill.md) - [Refillable Grocery Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dizzie.md) - [Refillable Product Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocado-retail.md) - [Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-friendly-chemical-co.md) - [BYO Bottle Drink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refilled-refiller-stations.md) - [Refillable Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizens-of-soil.md) - [Beauty Refill Pod Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refill-pod-system.md) - [Employee-Free Smart Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores.md)