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The average American[br]generates 4.5 pounds[br]of trash per day.

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Much of which[br]is packaging.

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The Soap Dispensary[br]in Vancouver offers a way[br]to shop package free.

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They first opened[br]their doors in 2011.

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Offering zero waste[br]household solutions,

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with a variety of soaps,[br]cleaners and bathroom products.

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And now they are[br]expanding next door!

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Serving over 150 types[br]of package free food

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like cheese, butter,[br]yogurt and tofu.

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You can even fill up[br]your almond milk!

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There's over 25 sauces,[br]oils and vinegars on tap

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and a selection of healthy[br]chips, dips and dumplings.

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The friendly staff will[br]take care of your needs.

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And if you don't have your[br]own containers, you can [br]pick some up in store.

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Owner, Linh selects[br]natural and[br]organic products

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sourced locally to[br]support the community.

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Share this if you'd like a[br]zero waste shop near you!