How to Shop Sustainably
We are eliminating single use packaging where we can.
Sustainable Packaging options
🍃 BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE PAPER OR CELLULOSE (plant based) BAGS OR A NEW BOTTLE OR JAR
For online orders we will pack your order in brown paper or cellulose bags (both compostable) or you can order a jar or bottle.
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How Sustainable Are We?
At Gram Sustainable, we’re more than just a food store. We’re committed to making sustainable living easier for our customers by reducing waste and driving impactful environmental initiatives. Here’s how we work to minimise our footprint and help you do the same:
🌍 Glass Containers: A Sustainable Choice
We prefer glass containers for their durability and sustainability. Glass is infinitely recyclable, doesn’t leach chemicals, and has a lower environmental impact compared to plastic. By choosing glass, we reduce the long-term waste that ends up in our environment.
🌍 Compostable Paper and Cellulose Bags
For those who need packaging, we offer biodegradable and compostable paper and cellulose bags (Natureflex) that break down naturally, leaving no waste behind. This sustainable option aligns with our zero-waste goals and keeps harmful plastics out of our ecosystems.
Our cellulose bags meet the following certifications.
🌍 Bulk Buying for Less Packaging
By buying in bulk, we dramatically cut down on packaging waste. This means fewer single-use plastics and materials that are used once and thrown away. We also return some packaging to our suppliers for reuse, creating less overall waste in the supply chain.
🌍 No Minimums: Buy What You Need
We believe in reducing waste at every step. That’s why we have no minimum purchase requirements. You can buy exactly what you need, which means no excess food going to waste in your home.
🌍 Supporting Local and Organic Suppliers
Whenever possible, we source our products from Australian local suppliers or opt for organic options. This not only supports our local economy but also reduces the environmental impact of long-distance shipping and encourages sustainable farming practices.
🌍 Partnering with Sustainable Businesses
We are passionate about working with like-minded businesses that share our sustainability ethics. Our partnerships help ensure that our products and packaging come from ethical, responsible sources that care about the planet as much as we do.
🌍 Reusing Boxes for Deliveries
Even our delivery process is focused on sustainability. We reuse boxes for our deliveries, cutting down on unnecessary packaging waste. By giving materials a second life, we help keep our waste to a minimum.
🌍 Compostable Shipping Ecolabels
We’re proud to use Ecolabels, Australia’s first industrially compostable shipping labels, in our packaging. Unlike traditional labels, these innovative stickers break down without leaving harmful residues, thanks to their special adhesive. While ideal for industrial composting, they can also be added to home compost bins—just allow a little extra time.
Together, through small yet significant actions, we’re creating a more sustainable world. At Gram Sustainable, you’re not just shopping—you’re making a positive impact.
Affordable
Bulk food is supposed to be affordable. We source the finest quality bulk food and offer them at supermarket prices - minus all the plastic packaging.
Sustainable
We provide home cleaning & personal care products that are grey-water safe and help protect the environment. We also encourage you to refill for extra cost saving and to reduce plastic-waste.
Packaging
This is big one for us. Microplastics are a huge environmental problem, because of this you will not find plastic packaging here. No plastic ever!
Australian
We source our products locally where possible. If we can't source locally we try to source from Australia.
Suppliers
We work with suppliers when possible that encourage return and refill packaging, and we only choose suppliers that are renowned for quality - you could say we are picky eaters when it comes to where we source our products!
Community
We work with and are always looking to work with groups that help us turn our waste into reusables, and we support up-to-date environmental causes. If you are interested in supporting sustainability, we would love to hear from you!
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Let customers speak for us
I apologise for the late review, but I had purchased the dark chocolate coffee beans as a surprise for my fiancé, who is overseas at the moment. The coffee beans reached him a couple of days ago, and honestly, he genuinely fell in love with them. He is a coffee and chocolate lover, so this was definitely up his alley!! The coffee beans took his mood to the heavens! TYSM 😊
A nicely blended museli that is low in sugar. Goes perfectly with yoghurt and fruit.
Gram Sustainable Steel Cut Oats offers fantastic value for money without compromising on quality. The oats are fresh, hearty, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast. Ordering was straightforward, and delivery was prompt. The company’s attention to sustainability is a bonus, making this purchase not just great for my pantry but also for the environment. Overall, a five-star experience—highly recommended.
I love the natural flavour of this product. It is quite delicious.
My only complaint is that I was not able to swap over my empty bottle. This also makes it more expensive.
This is a good product. I’m now using it every day. I should’ve ordered way more than I did. It dissolves nicely not too strong on flavour seems to be very good quality and the packaging and delivery and service from Gram sustainable was excellent.
this item is crucial for my distilling hobby I would have paid at least $50 each really appreciate the delivery they are rare in this size and all demijohns are fairly rare looks like there are some great food products too
Great product quality. Chewy and sweet. Love it. can't stop eating it.
As my family eat their own body weight in peanuts I needed a way of buying them that didn't fill up my bin with plastic and didn't cost the earth - cue Gram Sustainable! I love that I can buy in bulk, in paper and cellulose bags and the peanuts taste great. Thanks Gram Sustainable!! I am slowly moving all of my bulk shopping over to you :)
