Welcome to NADA., Leicester’s first and currently only zero waste, plastic free bulk stores.
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Where?
There are now 2 NADA. sites in Leicester. The first is located in the beautiful and iconic St. Martin’s Square in Leicester City Centre (opposite the delectable St. Martin’s Coffee Roasters). And the second at the Percy Gee building at Leicester University. Both are accessible easily by bus, train, car and pedestrian access. Parking nearby.
What?
At NADA we sell a huge range of sustainable food items ranging from seeds, flours, pasta, nuts, vegan chocolate, cereals and spices - as well as loads more. All stock is sourced as locally as possible to reduce the emissions from long-distance haulage. We offer click and collect.
What else?
Zero waste is more than the food we buy, and we know the importance as well as barriers to adopting this lifestyle. To assist, we have a huge range of cosmetics, feminine products, water bottles and loads more. As well as cleaning products and detergents.
Our vision
Frustrated with limited options for plastic free shopping I began to research alternatives for my family and I.
A popular suggestion from many Europeans and Americans was ‘bulk bins’ whereby you bring your own container and take what you need for well, bins! Only buying what you need saves on food waste, but also means no needless single-use packaging. A quick search told me there was none near me, so I decided to open my own!
Thanks to Eat Food Love, where it all started in Totnes Devon. (These guys have it nailed).
We get that looking your best is important, but we’re also very aware of the harmful impact that the testing and production of cosmetics can have on the environment and wildlife. Here at NADA we are proud of our range of sustainable, ethical cosmetic products including deodorants, make-up, dental and feminine.
Cosmetics
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“Lauren Welch, is taking Leicester’s plastic reduction to the next level”
“‘A wonderful addition to my beloved city’”
“Both brilliant and totally necessary”
“A fundamental change in how people in Leicester will be able to buy groceries and goods.”
Bulk shopping
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We buy in bulk so you can have a choice of great, sustainable, organic and vegan foods. Our range is always growing and we aim to stock from local sources to deliver you freshness and a guarantee and to reduce the emissions caused by long distance haluage.
Cleaning
We stock a wide range of cleaning products and detergents which are all PH neutral and friendly to ocean life.
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100% sustainable
Vegan and vegetarian
Zero waste and bulk food
Local produce
Ethically sourced
Lifestyle
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Becoming zero waste makes you realise just how much of what we use on a daily basis just gets thrown away. At NADA we have everything you need to live a more sustainable lifestyle; from cosmetics, reusable straws, bamboo toothbrushes and cutlery, water bottles and beautiful razors - probably the last razor you’ll ever buy.
About the owner
Lauren is a Leicester born mother to Penelope and Felix. Having studied fine art and worked with at risk youths, she was able to combine her passion to making a difference with her commitment to planning for a sustainable future. NADA is completely independent and family run.
Lauren won the Sustainability Award at the Leicester Business Woman of the year awards. She has become a regular contributor to BBC East Midlands television and radio as well as feature in a national VISA advertising campaign. In 2021 she was named ‘Inspirational women of the year’ at the Leicester Women in Business awards for her efforts during the global pandemic where the shop remained open throughout.
She has received support and endorsements from multiple sources, including Sir David Attenborough.
NADA.
5 St. Martin’s Walk, Leicester, LE1 5DG
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