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Maya Jama visits zero waste store as part of nationwide campaign A zero waste store in Streatham has been given a makeover as part of nationwide campaign to encourage people to support small businesses. Streatham-based business, Healthier Without has joined 12 other independent shops across the country in a new campaign with Facebook and Instagram. British designer, Jo Sedley has teamed up with the social media platforms to create a unique window display for each indepedent shop. It comes after new research by Censuswide revealed that over half (55%) of consumers may desert their loca...

It now includes a neon sign highlighted by lush greenery. The window is also digital - taking shoppers online via a QR code where passersby can browse, shop and support their local shops online. Despite 81 per cent of people sharing a passion for supporting the businesses on their doorstep, and over two thirds ( 68 per cent) citing this passion grew through the pandemic, more than half (55 per cent) admit larger chains may creep in as time becomes limited and they are commuting to and from work again. Maya Jama, presenter, has teamed up with Facebook for this project, she said: “As a busine...