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The aim of zero waste is to reuse what we can and compost what we cannot. With that in mind, more and more people are opting for reusable water bottles, metal straws, and eco-friendly packaging. However when it comes to making lifestyle changes, it can be hard to know where to start.

We are programmed to just buy and not even think about what it is that we are buying. A new grocery experience here in Galway is aiming to change all that, and a visit to The Filling Station on Abbeygate Street certainly is a bit of an eye opener. The concept is simple — the store offers you the opportunity to significantly decrease your consumption of single use plastics by bringing your own container or bag. The shop has a range of foodstuffs and household products — just go in, fill, weigh, and pay.