“You can shop sustainably on any budget this Christmas” 

John Tedders of The Filling Station in Galway is committed to sustainable retail. He talks to Shauna McHugh

John Tedders of The Filling Station in Galway, where customers buy everything from coffee roasts to shower gels — all free of packaging.

Amid the hustle and bustle of Galway’s vibrant city centre, the customers heading to and from The Filling Station have always been easy to spot.

The shop is known for its unique, eco-friendly signature touch — absolutely everything sold there, from coffee roasts to shower gels and anything in between, comes packaging-free. Instead, customers bring their own reusable containers to fill up with produce each time they visit.