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The Soap Dispensary- Zero Waste Shop in Vancouver

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    The average American
    generates 4.5 pounds
    of trash per day.
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    Much of which
    is packaging.
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    The Soap Dispensary
    in Vancouver offers a way
    to shop package free.
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    They first opened
    their doors in 2011.
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    Offering zero waste
    household solutions,
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    with a variety of soaps,
    cleaners and bathroom products.
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    And now they are
    expanding next door!
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    Serving over 150 types
    of package free food
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    like cheese, butter,
    yogurt and tofu.
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    You can even fill up
    your almond milk!
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    There's over 25 sauces,
    oils and vinegars on tap
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    and a selection of healthy
    chips, dips and dumplings.
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    The friendly staff will
    take care of your needs.
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    And if you don't have your
    own containers, you can
    pick some up in store.
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    Owner, Linh selects
    natural and
    organic products
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    sourced locally to
    support the community.
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    Share this if you'd like a
    zero waste shop near you!
Title:
The Soap Dispensary- Zero Waste Shop in Vancouver
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Video Language:
English
Duration:
01:32

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