Hey you two, you're amazing!!! Thanks for the shout out, we're so happy to have you two as part of our little ZW Fam :) Your clear explanations on cost and quality was brilliant. You are so correct that if you want to support local and organic, you are also supporting fair Canadian wages that supports someone living within your own neighbourhood. Much love !!!

This comment is for the planet and for VLOG NATION!

just another west coast boy making craft beer a personality trait... but honestly same 😂

If Leah likes making bread you should try making your own tortillas. They are AMAZING fresh and then they don't come in plastic. It's obviously more work and time so it's not exactly an everyday solution but every bit helps.

What makes me extra sad about the pandemic is that a lot of people, including supermarket managers, it seems, have put zero waste on the back-back burner (I know that there is not such a thing as a back-back burner), but thanks for mentioning that so many problems are, indeed, systemic. Still love your vids a lot! xx Greetings from Germany. Tania.

Am fairly new to your channel, but totally support your principles, and am especially impressed with your low- key, no finger wagging approach to engaging your audience. By the way, your new apartment is beautiful!

Watching Levi and Leah is like injecting seretonin right into my eyes and ears 😌.

Perhaps not (always) the cheapest option, but on top of quality you also get to choose exactly how much product you're buying which helps cut down on food waste (at least in our two-person household!)

I’d love you you two to have a collab episode with a spoonie (someone with a disability or illness that seriously limits how much they can do in a day) - we love the idea of going to several shops but have to call it a day after just one. A collab with people like us who have to spend our energy in a highly measured way on making the most with zero waste shopping would be amazing.

It is more expensive to shop zero waste, but honestly my family has begun to spend LESS than we did before at big groceries. We all around buy less things we don't need and waste a lot less food because of it. We used to buy as much as we could get because of a sale or good deal and then that food would rot because we can't feasibly eat 24 oranges before they go bad. "No Kyle we cannot buy $5 bags of chips are you crazy? Eat an orange.."

Can you guys make a follow up video of how you use these groceries and make zero waste meals?

Do your own tortillas, really easy!!! I make large quantities and freeze them. Love from COSTA RICA 🇨🇷

This was the most interesting grocery haul video I’ve seen. I love how you guys brought us along with you!

Yesterday, I picked up a pound of strawberries from Save On that was in a cardboard container... heading in the right direction! Glad to hear the bulk barn is accepting containers again.

You guys are one of those most caring couple in the planet

WOW I dream of having a zero waste store like that near me 😱🤩 for now, Bulk Barn does well.....so excited to hear they are letting you bring your own containers again!!! Hopefully ontarioland follows suit soon

As always a good primer/explainer for those new to zero waste. Changing the ethos of grocery shopping is gonna take a while.

It’s really cool, and I’m a child.. that’s why we do it 😂😂😂😂 SAME

I agree, shopping zero waste is currently a little bit more bothersome, but so satisfactory knowing that you’re doing the right thing for the planet, for the people, and for yourself

Growing up poor we could never get all our groceries in a single place, we'd have to go shopping every week in a few different places to get the best prices, which has made the transition into having disposable income and investing in healthier more zero waste choices not hard at all! It's just a matter of where your habits were before

I feel the struggle of going zero wate...but I know one day there will be a time where finding vegetables in plastic will be hard

I feel you Leah! You still look better than I do after Yoga :D

Sour patch kids & nutritional yeast. Love the contrast 🤣

I think you can do what you would with pasta: 1) Find a good asian restaurant with rice noodles you like; 2) Ask a manager/owner if you can buy some noodles :)

Hey Levi ,you should try finding a local Mexican store around your area for the for the tortillas. Most of the time you can find them freshly made. And plastic free

5:07 And Leah's like 'partyyyy whoop whoop!!!'

First time watching your videos. I’m hooked. 🎉Favorite line…”And we can’t be told what to do because we are adults.”🙌😆. Thank you for showing your plastic containers. I’m new to the zero waste movement and lots of people on KZfaq are all about the pretty jars, reusing does not need to look pretty. And why put the plastic in the trash to look pretty. Doing yoga is more important than your “normal” video look. You are beautiful any way you are.🥰 And I just helped plant trees! So Amazing!🙌🤗💖thank you🌿

Thanks for showing this. Your approach to quality, cost and the planet, is very approachable and realistic. Much appreciated.

You uploaded this video the same day Wendover Productions uploaded a video about the logistics of American grocery stores. Quite a contrast!

You two are adorable! Thank you for spreading the inspiration! You're so lucky to have so many zero-waste stores in walkable distance. Levi, stop embarrassing Leah! Leah - you look gorgeous after yoga - I can see your yoga glow!

Make your own tortillas and pasta!!! It's pretty easy and yummy. I found a tortilla press at my thrift store too!

Love this video Levi! Maybe you could do one in the future about a budget zero waste grocery haul!

the way you explain your purchases at the end is perfect and superrrrr useful. thank you for your transparency 😌

Also in Vic and everything you pointed out in the ZWE is bombbb. Those tortilla chips in the back are so good I eat them plain :') Another great video guys!

it's so nice to see you guys going out of your way to do the best you can :)

Since I don’t have a ton of zero waste stores near me I’ve taken to trying to make things that usually come in plastic packaging like noodles and tortillas. It’s not too hard, it’s cheaper, and it tastes super fresh

Super cool to see! Definitely going to try doing this for a bit in Vancouver BC!

I finally realised why a good sturdy basket is so handy to have. I've gone back and forth about finish one but could never understand my use of it until the jars went in and the basket didn't budge at the weight....

That is so true! You have to be flexible and willing to go to different places for different things . I really enjoyed this video!

Love this video! Great supporting local businesses too

I would love to have so many zero waste shops😍 but our ones are evolving and growing so much and it's wonderful❤️

these are literally my fav videos to watch - zero waste food hauls!!

Thanks for mentioning Bulk Barn! I assumed my local store still wasn't allowing refillable containers so I've stopped going - I'm in Ontario, currently technically still in lockdown, so our rules may still be pretty strict, BUT I'll call and check!! And regarding prices, personally , the bubbly feel-good vibes I get when I avoid plastic are totally worth the extra cents/even dollars I may pay, but I get that it's not doable for everyone. :)

Y’all are so loved!

I've recently been getting more serious into zero waste groceries now that we have a local zero waste grocer. This was super inspiring and encouraging. You pals are thr best. Keep doing what you're doing.

I adore Fisgard Market and Philips Brewery so much! Fun to see all the stuff that you got on your haul :)

This is awesome! Makes me super excited for when I move out because I would love to try buying food with little to no plastic packaging or refilling my own containers!

A video on wednesday? i cant wait!

Always love seeing zero waste videos ☺️

Although I love the fun of the peanut butter grinder, I highly recommend making your own! Buy a pound of peanuts, then grind them in a food processor or blender until they turn into peanut butter! It's so much cheaper, and you can adjust your salt or even use honey roasted peanuts. Thank you for this video! I love to see it

Leah always looks awesome anyway. Love the video!

We are lucky to have basically a one stop bulk/zero waste grocery store here in Missoula MT: the local Good Food Store! Love them, and I get to grind my own peanut butter, too ;-)

Love this vid! Our local co-op has a HUGE bulk section and I too enjoy the fresh peanut butter! Although I don't like watching it come out because it looks a little like it's making a #2... DEFINITELY tastes NOT like a #2.... Best stuff ever.

I’m liking the vegan candy/nooch combo. Solid gold.

VLOG NATION +1

Thank you for posting this type of video. I always feel bad for the choices I have to make based on availability of products and services in my area.

Great vid, just subbed!! (Leah is adorable!!)

Digging this high quality vlog style format

Love the channel guys, keep up the good work

Definitely a priveleged observation: but it's also really interesting to see what products you just stop buying when they're more expensive. Like ya, i'll buy that thing when it's a convenience purchase of $1.99. But as soon as it costs a dollar more or I need to carry an extra jar to get it home, I just kind of forget about it forever. Like an exercise in perceived worth, for sure.

We have 3 or 4 zero waste shops within a 20 minute drive of us (not walking distance unfortunately), but they’re really good! Their prices change depending on whether you’re at one of the more upmarket store, as they’re not chains.

How did we get so lucky to get a vid on a Wednesday?! So chuft (happy/excited) thanks Levi and Leah❤❤

Don't mind me. Just commenting for the Planet and to thank you for being so cool!

Thanks for this. We are flying in and staying at a timeshare in Victoria soon that is less than 2 miles from ZWE. We plan to shop there right away because we will be cooking our own meals at least half of the time. It will be nice to buy the extra amount of olive oil we need instead of a big bottle we would have leave behind.

Great video! Would be awesome to get some examples of what meals/snacks you cook with the groceries as well

My mind went the gutter watching the peanut butter grinding lol. But what a tremendous option. I love natural peanut butter. I bet it tastes glorious. 😊

wow dream grocery store!! i wish ♡

If you ever do a video like this again could you include how long the outing took you guys and how far you travel to get the groceries. That would be super helpful! I'm a sucker for numbers and quantification. I wish the nearest zero waste grocery store for us was within walking distance, it is like 25-30 minutes by highway :( Keep doing what you guys do and spread the word on all the eco-living ways people can adopt!!

Bulk sweets and craft beer - ah the staples of a healthy diet ;) x

Fun fact: In eastern European countries local produce from farmers markets is actually cheaper than the stuff from the grocery store.

Nice video! Thanks for the insights

Please send sun up to the northern part of the province. While you’re at it, please send a ZW grocery store too. I don’t ask for much, do I?? Fun video thanks... we love Victoria 💜🌿🌸

I went to Ecolint and Cornell. You inspired me to be less wasteful. Thanks.

Thanks, another fun and informative video. :-) I know not everyone has the space for this, but I live in an area where zero waste shopping is definitely not easy. Because we have a laundry room with some storage room, I buy things like rice and oats and beans in the largest containers I can. My sister and I split a 50 lb bag of oats every couple months. Sometimes you have to look to source these things but often you can get them from the same types of places that businesses do. Some wholesale suppliers will sell to the general public, at least in the US. It also can ultimately mean fewer trips to the store and that can be more eco-friendly if you have to drive to get places. Just thought I'd share that little tip. :-)

So envious... Love this

I repurposed some old net curtains into fruit and vege bags and they are so handy! 😇

I went to talk to Paula at the emporium yesterday. Amazing woman and amazing store. Going to have to try out bulk barn.

I wish I had a zero waste store in my city, but I do manage do get fruits and veggies plastic free and the rest in cardboard or glass packaging. I also get laundry detergent and fabric softner from the refill shop and oats in bulk. I do however opt for some plastic wrapped produce when it's locally made and organic

Thank you for including the explanation for pricing at zero waste stores! 🙌 sometimes the “cheaper” things can end up costing you more. Capitalist/consumerist marketing is pretty clever that way 🙈

So I don't know about Canada, but here in the U.S. you can find tortillas in zip-loc esque bags. Now, a lot of people throw them away, but they are a *perfectly usable* bag until it gets a hole in it, so our family just washes them with some light soap and reuse them until we can't anymore. So I know you aren't big on plastic, but as far as something not immediately going into the garbage, maybe you guys can find a tortilla company you like that uses them? Just a thought. A lot of us have to resort to other methods since bulk stores don't exist, are too far away or inaccessible or we otherwise don't have access to a lot of the same things as others. :)

It's actually crazy to me how much of your shopping you are able to do zero waste. Unfortunately I don't have that option so I try and get the most "eco-friendly" packages and/or reuse whenever

Looking good Levi!

I loved Levi’s “what up fam!” 😂

I always find it both slightly surprising and slightly funny, when people say "when shopping zero waste, you can't shop all in the one place". I'm French, I've never shopped in the one place. When I lived there, my produce came from the daily market, or the small green grocer, my cheese from the cheese shop next to it, my meat from several butchers, depending on what I wanted or where I wanted to go, my bread and pastries obviously came from the bakery (whichever one I fancied that day), my fresh pasta and ravioli came from one of the several pasta shops in town, the fish from one of 2 fishmongers in my neighbourhood, eggs, olive oil, honey and jams would also all be bought from the producers at the market or from the little green grocer lady, who uses less appealing produce to make delicious jams. And the rest came from the supermarket, or one of the many, many shops dedicated to organic foods and products. Now that I'm in Australia, I don't have access to all these, but unless I want to spend way too much money on foods that aren't necessarily good anyway, there is no way I can shop in the one supermarket, I need to go to 3 different ones! And it's a lot less pleasant; it involves my car a lot, ugly parking lots, ugly shops and no community feeling, chit chat with the owner, the sales person, the stall holder, the neighbours or random people who happen to be shopping as well. Smaller, specialised shops are the best! Also, your city looks really beautiful!

ugh, so jealous of people who have zero waste stores, they look so dreamy! ps love you guys & your videos, commenting for the algorithm as well haha :)

Love this!!

What a lovely video

Amazing!

I would love to have a store like the zero waste emporium near me! Very cool!

My son is starting JK in September and I would love to see a video on packing a zero waste kid lunch. We already use stasher bags, old containers, and colibri bags for snacks. I’m trying to find a couple other things like for the main lunch that is easy to handle and light for an almost 4 year old. I know you don’t have kids but I’m sure you have great recommendations!

Oooohhh.. the "shield" at the cashier in Zero waste Emporium LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! *takes a screen shot and puts in my inspiration map* About the noodles in plastic... Call and write the company. They might have another solution or can "invernt" one if you as consumers ask for one. I have had a company re-think musli packages when I started to e-mail them about it.

I wish the lower mainland had so many zero waste shops so closely accessible.

Great video, tortillas are just flour, water and oil easy to make 👍

I am fortunate to get eggs from my parents chickens 😁👍, my dad also grows strawberries, lettuce, kiwi, passion fruit, tomatoes and flowers. It's not easy being zero/low waste. Most people are unaware of what it is, this morning I went to the deli at the local supermarket and bought my own container to get ham, the person serving me cut the ham put it in plastic and then in my container 😤😤🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦 she didn't know that she was supposed to just put it in my container. I need to write to the store manager and tell them that they need to train their staff properly. I usually go to my local bulk store once a month and stock up on cleaning supplies and dry goods. For fresh produce I go to a local organic market in the park. A lot of the prices are the same as in the supermarket.

Man if only you guys had a winco! They have those Asian noodles! You can try making your own tortillas!

I had never seen zero waste tofu 😍

You should get a shopping trolley, is soooo handy and now my shoulders are happier

check out terracycle! they can recycle your hard to recycle stuff you have in the kitchen. they have other boxes categorized to what you need. boxes are pricey but work out for people who live a low waste lifestyle cus then the the box should be able to last you months! :)

One time in Vancouver I wanted to cook some Mexican food for my friend but I wanted to make it zero waste. I went to a Mexican restaurant that had a little store section and I learned that they sold freshly made tortillas! :'0 it was great

I didn't think stores would go back to allowing personal containers post Covid. I hope Bulk Barn here in Ontario has started back up.🤞