A GUIDE TO HARVESTING ZERO-WASTE
AT THE LIVING LIBRARY, PH

BULK BUYING
How to transport your refill containers between The Living Library and your home pantry.

FRESH PRODUCE
breathable net bags or baskets
up-cycling tips: turn old cotton clothes into pouch bags using a Japanese technique called Furoshiki

CEREALS, RICE, GRAINS, BEANS, NUTS, SEEDS
fabric / linen / drawstring bags

NUTS, SEEDS, HERBS, SPICES, TEAS
glass bottles or small linen bags
up-cycling tips: reusable glass jars, lid containers, spice or condiment bottles, ice cream containers

COFFEE, SNACKS, SWEETENERS
airtight bottles, recycled tupperware, or stainless steel food containers

COOKING & BAKING, OILS, VINEGARS
for liquids: airtight bottles, glass jars, small pump bottles, gallon bottles, etc.
for powders: airtight bottles, recycled tupperware, or recycled ziplock bags
upcycling tips: used wine or cooking oil bottles, any empty beverage bottle or canister

HOME CLEANING
*Cautioun: although we only use natural cleaning products, it is advised to use distinctly different containers from OILS, VINEGARS, COOKING & BAKING PRODUCTS to prevent confusion between edible and cleaning substances.

for liquids: gallons or plastic containers
for powders: airtight bottles, recycled tupperware, or recycled ziplock bags
upcycling tips: previous laundry detergent containers, old hand sanitiser, lotion or soap pumps, empty makeup containers

PERSONAL CARE
small personal fabric / linen or drawstring bag for toiletries or tote bag with pockets
upcycling tips: sinamay gift bags, previous shampoo bottles, old pump bottles

GARDENING
recycled rice sacks or large buckets

BORROWING SEEDS
Up-cycling tips: film cartridges, foldable recycled paper, empty pill bottles, small tupperware, small travel bottles

 

A NO-BRAINER ZERO-WASTE GROCERY KIT
a collaboration between local Palawan makers coming soon for accelerated access to jumpstart your zero-waste lifestyle and to continue shopping for your basic needs with moral satisfaction. For now, here is a list of traditionally handmade baskets available: