how it works

How it works. Step 1 . You BRING your own containers – dont worry we will have spares if you feel an impromptu mung bean order is necessary. Step 2. You then WEIGH your containers – You write the weight on container. Step 3. You […]

what s in stock

This list will change as and when we run out of stock or we add extra s to it. If you re desperate for something and not sure if it s in stock please contact us : BEANS & GRAINS Couscous Quinoa LENTILS RED LENTILS […]

Suppliers

FRUIT & VEG: We would be remiss to not mention our partners over at Seasons fruit & veg. We do not stock fruit & veg at this time however they deliver our products. And are super heroes at reducing packaging in their boxes as well […]

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GRAINS & PULSES
Couscous
Quinoa
LENTILS RED
LENTILS GREEN
Aduki beans
Red kidney beans
CHICKPEAS
Wheat grain
Bulgar wheat
Yellow split peas
Pearl barley
Black beans

DRIED FRUIT
Apples
Apricots
Bananas
Dates
Cranberries
Raisins
Prunes
Sultanas
Currants
Coconut chips
Cherries
Mixed peel

STORE CUPBOARD
Flours-
almond
self raising
bread flours
White/ wholemeal
spelt
coconut
chocolate buttons
cacao powder
cocoa powder
cacao nibs
golden sugar
demerarra sugar
coconut sugar
rape seed oils
coconut chips
nutritional yeast
himalayan salt

RICE & PASTA
Macaroni
Conchiglie
Wholewheat fusili
Penne
Fusilli
Basmati  rice
Risotto rice
Brown rice long grain

NUTS & SEEDS
Chia seeds
Linseeds
Golden linseeds
Mixed nuts
Mixed seeds
De shelled hemp seeds
Almonds
Cashews
Hazel nuts
Pine nuts
Peanuts
Walnut
Sesame seeds
Sunflower
Pumpkin seeds
Pecans
Poppy seeds

TEAS & COFFEE
Peppermint tea
Chamomile tea
Earl grey
English breakfast
Green tea
Chai tea
Hibiscus flower tea
Rose tea 
Coffee beans
Filter coffee ground
Coffee Beans
Decaf filter coffee
Dairy free hot chocolate

BREAKFAST
Muesli organic
Muesli 
Bran sticks
Oats porridge
Oats jumbo
Organic oats
Corn flakes organic

HERBS & SPICES

A wide selection of
herbs and spices
available

HOUSEHOLD
Chilly bottles
Jedz bottles
Washing up brushes
Pot scourers
Compostable cloths
Bamboo straws
Metal straws
Straw cleaners
Ecoffee cups
Rice husk coffee cups
Canvas shoppers
Mesh veg bags
String bags
Cotton bags
Glass jars with pump
Toilet paper
Washing up liquid
Laundry powder
Laundry liquid
Fabric conditioner
Toilet cleaner
Multisurface cleaner
Dishwasher tabs
Bicarbonate of soda
Citric acid
Washing soda
Vinegar
Coffee logs
recycled notebooks
oil pourers
bees wax wraps
vegan snack pouch
vegan leather lunchbags

BATHROOM
Friendly soaps
Shampoo bars
Shaving bars
Bamboo razor with blades
Earth conscious deo
Shampoo
Conditioner
Dental floss
Konjac sponges
Organicup
Face wipes
Baby wipes
Denttabs
Bamboo toothbrushes
Reusable face rounds
Bamboo earbuds
Beauty balms
Lip balms
Nail brush
Bath soak
Soap dish
Shower puff
Massage candle
Hand wash

the idea

Introducing the First Zero Waste shop in Herts. We know that we won’t be the last. Just over 6 months ago the idea of Bamboo Turtle was born, primarily out of frustration at not being able to successfully shop waste free. Unfortunately, supermarkets provide a convenient but wasteful way of shopping. Every pasta packet, toothpaste tube and plastic wrapped broccoli adds to the mountains of waste that enter our recycling plants at best, or our oceans at worst, taking hundreds of years to breakdown and enter our food systems. And then we have food waste. Sometimes all we need is a handful of oats or a teaspoon of herbs and spices. Shopping at Bamboo Turtle allows you to buy exactly the amount of food you need in your own package.

So how does it work; any clean container will do paper, glass, tin, fabric, plastic (yep plastic, if it’s already in the home then reuse it until it falls apart. It doesn’t make sense to throw it out when it still has a use). Then it’s a simple process of ‘bring, weigh, fill and pay’. The empty container is weighed, it’s then filled with any number of goodies that we sell ranging from pastas, dried fruits, flour, sugars and more and then we reweigh it at the paying till where you pay only for what is in your container. By helping yourself and using our gravity dispensers and ski boots you are in complete control of what and how much you buy. Simple.

So that’s downstairs, the exciting stuff is upstairs!! That’s where you’ll find toilet rolls, shampoos, conditioners, make up removing face pads, bamboo straws, soaps and many more items. Hopefully we’ve offered a plastic free alternative to most items that would normally be over packaged.

Please feel free to pop in anytime to learn more about Zero Waste in Herts.

fabulous recipes to try with some of the ingredients found in store

Festive Nut Roast

Time saving tip: Bake a few days in advance, freeze, then defrost for an hour or so on Christmas morning just enough to slice neatly and then arrange the individual slices on a baking sheet and ‘double bake’ for super crispy edges and to heat […]

Healthy Fudge

Now, before you get ahead of yourself, these little treats aren’t identical to fudge…so don’t go expecting a regular sugar loaded, melt in your mouth (furry teeth inducing) fudge morsel. These little treats are full of healthy ingredients, are sugar free and have a really […]

Turmeric spiced burger

Turmeric has long been know for it’s healing qualities and anti-inflammatory properties – so I ve used it to give this dish a healthy kick. I used almond flour as the key ingredient to bind them as almond flour is ‘gummy’ when mixed with water and […]

Banana quinoa slice

Served hot or cold this sheet cake slice seriously hits the spot. It’s moist, dense, protein packed with a sweet banana kick. This freezes superbly too and because it’s pretty dense it also travels well… Whether that be to the office or backpacking up a mountain. […]

Chewy Chocolate Quinoa Cookies

Quinoa is such a versatile ingredient and it’s nutritional profile is hard to beat. It s definitely one of my faves and can be enjoyed hot or cold/ savoury or sweet.This recipe is so simple to whip up and even better you can get […]