Ep 37: Gather Round for Zero Waste

We are joined by wonderful guests Tash and Laura today, founders of Gather. Gather is a zero waste store and ‘refillery’, here to make it easy for you to live a life of less waste. They work to help the world know that living sustainably can be easy (and even fun - we can attest to this!).Gather is one of an increasing number of ‘refilleries’ starting up in the UK (and the world) - a place to ‘gather’ your necessities, from food to cleaning products to toiletries. It’s genius! And a fun experience. Gather is also a sustainability hub - a place to gather together, learn and help each other to live more sustainably. Again, genius. But why? Why reduce and reuse? And why build a community? Well, making small, everyday changes really can make a difference. A family of four switching to reusable water bottles would save 27 gallons of oil per year. Refilling your own containers at a bulk food store means less single-use packaging in the supply chain. And it’ll save you money! Also, we love the concept of building a ‘hub’ because sometimes we need support, shared learning, tips and encouragement to keep trying, and to know other people are in it with us, too. Together we can send a message to governments and big businesses, who in turn can nudge entire communities into doing things differently.Learn about Gather at: https://www.wearegather.uk/our-storyOr go visit their shop in Peckham121 Bellenden RoadPeckhamSE15 4QY