This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “15. Flipping the Concept of Supermarket Shopping” Listen to the full episode on Spotify podcasts or Apple podcasts, and go here for the relevant links mentioned in the podcast. Read on for the summarised topics from the episode.

Flipping the Concept of Supermarket Shopping

Do you ever feel frustrated that the traditional large supermarket model isn’t working for you anymore?

In this episode, I’m chatting with Jayne Travers-Drapes, founder of Box Divvy. They’re flipping the concept of how we think about fruit and veg shopping by changing the way your purchasing power works. Their un-supermarketing approach is all about supporting local communities and cutting down on food waste. Let’s find out about this fresh approach to eating well and doing good.

Overview of the Conversation

Inspiration for starting Box Divvy – “we wanted to do something where we can change the food system”
How Box Divvy hub systems make a difference – “we’re totally transparent”
Going beyond fruit and veg to creating community connections: “customers come for the price and they stay for the quality and they continue on because of the community”

“if we’re going to change the food system, we can’t do this alone. It’s a movement that requires people.

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No unnecessary plastic packaging: comes loose
Greater partnerships with farmers and growers, helping them plan for the next crop and getting a fair price

All images in this post are credited to Box Divvy

“we need to be resilient in food supply. And if we don’t kick in now, if we are going to hit a wall with climate, then we need to be prepared”

This episode of The ReNewy Living Podcast was recorded on Awabakal country. I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and waters in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales.

I hope you’re feeling more confident about doing better for our people and planet by taking a start where you live approach to living sustainably. If this episode has spurred you into action, please feel free to share the episode with your friends. It would mean the world to me!

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