Time to bulk up and trim the excess.

At Frenco, grocery shopping is a waste-free experience. A firm supporter of Équiterre, a local non-profit organization that provides concrete solutions to environmental and social issues, this natural diet grocer implements a minimal waste philosophy.  

Take a look around and you’ll immediately find out what’s not there; fancy packaged goods. Instead, an array of fresh organic foods is available for purchase by weight. It’s enough to take you back to the good old-fashioned market à la Little House on the Prairie.

Choose from a variety of exclusive grains (bake up a loaf of kamut, wheat or spelt bread), beans (perfect for a lentil stew) and spices (if you want to turn that stew into a daal). Meats, fish, dairy products, coffee beans, chocolate and hygiene products also line the shelves. If the package-free environment isn’t enough for your high green standards, many of the products are also local or fairly traded so tick a few more boxes on your karma tally.   

And keep ticking because buying non-packaged goods allows you to buy fresh and in the quantities you need. That means less waste and a lower cost. Non-marketed goods may mean lighter wallets for advertising execs but not for you.

So browse around, take in the alluring aromas of fresh goods and feel relief in knowing you’re helping the planet and your bank account.

Turns out that good things come in no package whatsoever.