Unicorn Grocery: A Zero Waste Manchester Supermarket

Unicorn Grocery is a thriving Manchester food co-operative that is owned by its staff (who get paid a real living wage). All items are vegan (2500 foods) and fresh produce is from its own farm.

Before cooking, read up on food safety for people and pets. Indie shops can learn which plants and flowers are unsafe near pets, to know what not to sell to people with animal friends.

It even has England’s first living roof on a commercial building, to support habitat of the endangered black redstart bird):

It also offers organic beers and eco-refillable beauty and household items, sold in plastic-free packaging. Salads and olives are sold in reusable tubs, and there’s even a soup cup deposit scheme.

Get discounts with the loyalty card. Prices are very good (due to no shareholders and most produce is local). A few items cost more (like homemade organic flapjack).

The ‘Good Stuff’ apple logo indicates favourite companies. With no plans to expand, you can download their free Grow a Grocery guide to bring the same to your town!