While we're all hopefully pretty on top of using our own water bottles now, the next step if you're looking to increase your refill repertoire (do you like that?!) is to check out your local refill shop for all kinds of things from washing up liquid and shampoo, through to pasta and chocolate covered raisins (one of my faves).

Which sounds easy peasy - we're all grown ups right?
But I think for lots of us it can feel pretty scary - I know I had a degree of anxiety my 'first time'.
- What if I haven't got the right sized pots?
- Can I take plastic pots into a plastic-free shop?
- What if I spill anything?
- What if it's really quiet and the owner is watching me and it's all really awkward?
- What if I get to the till and I've inadvertently spent £48.76 when my budget was £20?

Please know if you're feeling nervous about visiting a refill shop, you're not alone!
So I thought it might be helpful to share some top tips in this episode of the podcast.

Do let me know if it's helpful and if it's helped you to pluck up the courage to make a visit. And if you've got any of your own top tips to add!

Enjoy!

• Plastic Free July
• [107] - Busting some big plastic-free living myths (podcast)
• Map of Zero Waste Shops (not 100% complete, but might give you an idea!)
• The Sustainable(ish) FB group
• The Knackered Mums Eco Club - come and join us for a month of plastic-free(ish) action in July!

• Ask around locally or have a search online to find out where your nearest zero waste shop is
• Pick one or two things that you'd like to try first - washing up liquid is a great one and you can simply take along your old (rinsed out) bottle
• Take a deep breath and go for it!

"Easily the most family friendly way to do your bit"
The Sunday Times