OUNI, the first packaging-free organic grocery store in Luxembourg, was awarded the Innovatiounspräis 2016 on Friday afternoon during the opening ceremony of Oekofoire, the environmentally-friendly lifestyle fair held annually at LuxExpo in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.

Awarding the prize for the first time this year, the organisers of Oekofoire highlighted OUNI’s innovative character in terms of sustainable development and its close alignment with the goals of the fair.

OUNI to open in the Gare neighbourhood

The award comes on the heels of a very productive summer for the OUNI project, during which a suitable location was found in the centre of Luxembourg City. The new store, due to open this November 2016, will be located in a large space full of character on Rue Glesener. Close to the Central train station and easily accessible by bus, foot and bicycle, as well as by car, the location will make it convenient for both commuters and locals to take advantage of OUNI’s packaging-free bulk concept.

OUNI (‘Organic Unpackaged Natural Ingredients’), a cooperative business entirely owned and operated by its members, held its first members information evening on 22 September with around half of the more than 560 members in attendance. Details on the progress of the store opening were shared, including the ongoing recruitment of two employees, which will bring the total number to three when the store opens. Their work will be strengthened by monthly volunteer hours from the 250 active members, who have already begun contributing their time and talents to the many working groups preparing for the store’s opening, including Communication, Events, Workshops, Products, Hygiene, and Furnishings and Logistics.

Get a sneak peek at the OUNI concept and products this weekend

At the week-end the public had the chance to get a sneak peek at a selection of the products that will be carried in-store and learn more about the packaging-free shopping concept at OUNI’s stand at Oekofoire. Products available for purchase included natural solid shampoos, toothpaste and deodorant, organic nut butters and snacks, and demeter fruit.

OUNI will be the first packaging-free organic grocery store in Luxembourg. The cooperative business will offer packaging-free organic, local and/or fair trade food and household products, as well as a café and a calendar of workshops and events around sustainable living.

Learn more at www.ouni.lu