Welcome to Durham’s Favourite Zero Waste Shop & Cafe

Making reuse and refill simple!

Visit us for your food items, household products and a host of plastic free alternatives.

“Our aim is very simple: to reduce waste. That waste includes packaging and its contents.”
— James & Sarah

The Weigh To Shop is a Durham based business owned and run by husband and wife team James and Sarah.

We wanted to create a shop where everyone could feel welcome and shop more sustainably; whether you are an experienced zero waste shopper or making that first step into a more sustainable life, we’re here to help.

Find out more about our mission here.

Inside our shop you’ll also find our dog-friendly cafe too - so you can get a brew and locally made cake while doing your bit for the planet!

Visit Us:

 

We’re located in the heart of Framwellgate Moor hight street at:

29c Front Street, Framwellgate Moor
Durham, DH1 5EE

Hours:
Tuesday–Friday
10am – 6pm

Saturday
10am – 4pm

Phone:
07340671326

How It Works:

  • A digital scale on a wooden table weighing a small glass jar. The scale display shows 0.228 kilograms. A container label is attached to the jar, showing information such as weight, barcode, and shop details.

    Scan Container

    First, scan your empty container(s) and label it - you can bring your own jars, tubs, bags or use one of ours!

  • A person with a yellow sleeve is using a black scoop to fill a small container with yellowish nuts or beans from a dispensary storage container. The dispensary has various labeled bins of different snacks, including popcorn, roasted fava beans with lime, and roasted fava beans with sea salt.

    Fill Container

    Next, add whichever products you want to your container(s) - no need to fill them, just take what you need!

  • A person holding a barcode scanner is scanning a clear jar of pasta shells on a checkout counter. On the counter is a store tag with a barcode and product information, including weight and price. In the background, there's a digital checkout screen, a white device, and a blue wall with decorative white leaf patterns.

    Weigh Container

    Once you’re done, simply scan and weigh your filled container(s) and label them, ready to pay!

See Products Available

What You’ll Find:

We supply a wide range of products including:

  • Local fresh milk, eggs, butter

  • Dry foodstuffs such as lentils, oats, pasta

  • Baking products such as flour, sugar

  • Herbs & spices

  • Sweets & chocolate

  • Local tea & coffee

  • Bath & body products

  • Household cleaning products

  • And more! Download our full list of products here.

A grocery store shelf with clear containers filled with different dried pasta shapes, seeds, and grains, with cardboard boxes on the top shelf and paper bags on the bottom shelf.