Spinneys sustainable store - in pictures

  • The Refill Stop at the first sustainable Spinneys store in Layan Community, Dubai. The shop encourages customers to reuse their own containers to buy coffee, spices, honey, pasta and more. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Refill Stop at the first sustainable Spinneys store in Layan Community, Dubai. The shop encourages customers to reuse their own containers to buy coffee, spices, honey, pasta and more. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The new concept store also houses honeybees on its roof.
    The new concept store also houses honeybees on its roof.
  • The bees are contained within custom-made hives.
    The bees are contained within custom-made hives.
  • The idea behind the hives is to protect bees as well as educate customers about their importance.
    The idea behind the hives is to protect bees as well as educate customers about their importance.
  • Part of the building's energy needs are met by the 650 solar panels on the roof of the supermarket.
    Part of the building's energy needs are met by the 650 solar panels on the roof of the supermarket.
  • The refillable water station has free room temperature water, plus chilled, sparkling and naturally infused botanical essence waters for Dh5 to Dh10.
    The refillable water station has free room temperature water, plus chilled, sparkling and naturally infused botanical essence waters for Dh5 to Dh10.
  • Organic, free-range eggs on sale.
    Organic, free-range eggs on sale.
  • The refrigeration system is built to emit fewer fluorocarbons.
    The refrigeration system is built to emit fewer fluorocarbons.
  • Products from Namastea, part of the brand's Incubator Programme that supports emerging companies.
    Products from Namastea, part of the brand's Incubator Programme that supports emerging companies.
  • Products from home-grown The Skin Concept, which is from the Incubator Programme.
    Products from home-grown The Skin Concept, which is from the Incubator Programme.
  • Sweets can be filled in reusable bags.
    Sweets can be filled in reusable bags.
  • Vegan cheese on sale.
    Vegan cheese on sale.