Dükkan — Waste Free Shop in Istanbul

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e>Products are brought into the shop creating minimal waste, and everything is sold unpackaged or in returnable/reusable packaging. Paper receipts have been replaced by an e-archive invoices and they have an instore water purification system to encourage people to refill their water bottles rather than always buying new bottles of water. In normal times you can bring your own glass jars and other containers and weigh and pack purchases yourself. Due to the Coronavirus you’re required to buy glass jars and other packaging items instore that you can then reuse. The prices for these are very reasonable, as are the cost of the products being sold.<figure id="b5fd"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*DCQBaaVmAI2KgWE8ruDVcg.jpeg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>Looking for a metal straw or metal food containers for your lunch? Want organic cleaning products sold in containers you can refill? Need cloth nappies and safe baby products? After a silicon baking sheet or prefer to buy flour without metres o

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f packaging? Almost given up hope of finding a menstrual cup in Istanbul? Then Dükkan is the place for you.<figure id="5935"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*pq6BoStEgJQzVuqTLk48Mg.jpeg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>Dükkan is located about 50 metres down from the Feneryolu Marmaray stop and has an entry off Bagdat Caddesi. On the Cadde side look for the bright purple sign for <a href="https://www.kadikoy.bel.tr/genel/potlac">Potlaç</a>, a café and workshop run by a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PotlacKadinKooperatifi/">women’s co-operative</a>. This initiative was started by the council in 2016 and enables women to network and engage with each other to learn new skills, sell their products and earn an income.Keep up to date with what’s happening in Istanbul by subscribing to my blog <a href="http://www.insideoutinistanbul.com/">Inside Out In Istanbul</a> (it’s free). Whenever I add a new post (I usually write two a month) you’ll receive it direct to your inbox.</article></body>

Dükkan — Waste Free Shop in Istanbul

Dukkan front window

In an effort to improve my Turkish and learn what’s going on in my neighbourhood, I regularly check out the Kadikoy Council website. That’s how I discovered their latest initiative, Dükkan (Turkish for Shop), Kadikoy Council Waste Free Shop. It opened around three months ago and sells products and foods that are long-lasting, ecologically sustainable, produced from local seeds, non-poisonous and seasonal, sourced from local producers and cooperatives. They value women’s labour and support craftsmen by including traditional handmade products.

The bright and cheerful Dukkan interior

Products are brought into the shop creating minimal waste, and everything is sold unpackaged or in returnable/reusable packaging. Paper receipts have been replaced by an e-archive invoices and they have an instore water purification system to encourage people to refill their water bottles rather than always buying new bottles of water. In normal times you can bring your own glass jars and other containers and weigh and pack purchases yourself. Due to the Coronavirus you’re required to buy glass jars and other packaging items instore that you can then reuse. The prices for these are very reasonable, as are the cost of the products being sold.

Looking for a metal straw or metal food containers for your lunch? Want organic cleaning products sold in containers you can refill? Need cloth nappies and safe baby products? After a silicon baking sheet or prefer to buy flour without metres of packaging? Almost given up hope of finding a menstrual cup in Istanbul? Then Dükkan is the place for you.

Dükkan is located about 50 metres down from the Feneryolu Marmaray stop and has an entry off Bagdat Caddesi. On the Cadde side look for the bright purple sign for Potlaç, a café and workshop run by a women’s co-operative. This initiative was started by the council in 2016 and enables women to network and engage with each other to learn new skills, sell their products and earn an income.

Keep up to date with what’s happening in Istanbul by subscribing to my blog Inside Out In Istanbul (it’s free). Whenever I add a new post (I usually write two a month) you’ll receive it direct to your inbox.