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Episode 34 - How To Open A Zero Waste Store With Jenna Meier Of The Glass Pantry

7/27/2020

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As the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable items rises, more and more zero waste and bulk shops are opening to meet that need!

Our guest for this episode of the Positively Green Podcast is Jenna Meier, the owner of The Glass Pantry, a newly-opened zero waste and bulk store located in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. Her goal is to make your sustainability journey a little bit easier by offering pantry staples, household cleaners, and personal care products in a package free way. The Glass Pantry offers organic, locally-made products in bulk; allowing you to stock up on everything you need, without producing all the trash. 

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Show Notes:

  • Jenna’s background and what inspired her to open a zero waste shop
  • The biggest obstacles she faced on her sustainable-living journey
  • What sourcing looks like for a bulk shop and some hurdles Jenna encountered while opening
  • What to typically expect when shopping at a bulk store and what products The Glass Pantry offers
  • How bulk stores can be vigilant to avoid mixing bins for those with food allergies
  • Tips for making the most of your grocery store visits if you don’t live near a zero-waste store
  • Advice if you want to open a zero-waste bulk shop of your own!

Get In Touch With Glass Pantry:

  • Website www.glasspantrymilwaukee.com
  • Facebook @glasspantrymilwaukee
  • Instagram @glasspantrymilwaukee
  • Address: 1039 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
The Glass Pantry in Milwaukee Meet Jenna Meier

We stopped by and shopped - it was a blast!

Resources Mentioned:

  • Savvy Rest Organic Mattress
  • Rasa Adaptogenic Coffee Substitute

Positively Green Podcast Zero Waste Store Episode

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