Plastic free shopping in Adelaide

written by Brindi Johnstone

Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the amount of single-use disposable plastic in our lives and challenges people to do something about it. Here is a small list of ideas for your plastic free shopping in Adelaide. Always remember to bring your own bags/jars/bottles etc and ask for no plastic.

If you can’t buy it, try making your own (ideas here or trade with someone -Adelaide trade sites listed below).

DRY GOODS (flours, nuts, beans, olive oil etc)

Clarence Park Food Co-op, Clarence Park Community Centre, 72-74 East Ave, Black Forest. Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 10:30-12:30pm, except school hols – Sat only.
Goodies and Grains, Adelaide Central Market
House of Health, Adelaide Central Market
Wholefoods in the City on Holland, Market Shed on Holland. Open Sundays 9-3pm.

HERBS AND SPICES

The Honey Shoppe and Soapbox, Adelaide Central Market
Wholefoods in the City, Market Shed on Holland (Sundays 9-3)

HOUSE AND BATHROOM (Shampoos, dishwashing, soaps etc)

Honey Shoppe and Soapbox, Adelaide Central Market
Clarence Park Food Co-op (for bi-carb and vineger for cleaning), Clarence Park Community Centre, 72-74 East Ave, Black Forest. Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 10:30-12:30pm, except school hols – Sat only
Ecolateral 411 Magill Rd, St Morris

PRODUCE, BREAD ETC

SA Farmers Markets listings (SA wide)
Market Shed on Holland, Holland Street, Adelaide. Sun
Organic Corner Store Market, Glenelg North Community Centre, Alison Street, Glenelg North. Thurs 9am-1pm
Farm Direct, Northern Suburbs, Sat/Sun
Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide. Tues-Sat