14 of the best places for your eco-friendly ‘zero waste’ shopping around the world
The “zero waste” life does not happen overnight.
It could start with you swapping one frequently used plastic products, such as a straw, with an eco-friendly, reusable stainless steel substitutes.
Even the best zero waste advocates say that it takes time to get into gear, but it also helps to remember three fast rules: be prepared for when you may need an alternative to avoid waste (which means packing for the occasion); stay mindful of your actions; and start small.
There are many websites and addresses across the globe that sell plastic-free, sustainable or organic products for zero waste lifestyles.
Here are some of our favourites.
1. The Hive Bulk Foods
What it has: bulk foods, toiletries, skincare, household products
Where to buy: online (ships to Malaysia and Singapore) and at 92A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening hours: daily, 9am to 7pm
thehivebulkfoods.com
2. Frangipani
What it has: body care items, toiletries, eating and drinking utensils
Where to buy: online (ships to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Brunei, New Zealand and Australia)
3. The Zero Waste Shop
What it has: food in bulk, toiletries, handmade soaps
Where to buy: 101 High Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5PF, United Kingdom
Opening hours: Mondays to Saturdays, from 9am, but closing times differ
thezerowasteshop.co.uk
4. Meow Meow Tweet
What it has: vegan skincare
Where to buy: online (ships to the US and Canada) and various retailers worldwide
meowmeowtweet.com
5. Touch The Toes
What it has: eco-friendly yoga apparel and yoga gear
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide)
6. Zero Waste Store
What it has: toiletries, stationery, gardening tools and kitchenware
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide from Australia)
zerowastestore.com.au
7. Georganics
What it has: oral care products
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide from the UK)
georganics.co.uk
8. Live Zero Bulk Foods
What it has: bulk food, body care products, eating and drinking utensils, paint
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide) and at 24 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Opening hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 8pm; Sundays 11am to 6pm
livezero.hk
9. Package Free Shop
What it has: stationery, toiletries, skincare, home ware, kitchenware and feminine care products
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide) and at 137 Grand Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249, United States
Opening hours: daily, 11am to 7pm
packagefreeshop.com
10. One Planet Zero
What it has: toiletries, kitchenware, utensils, feminine care products and sunglasses
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide)
oneplanetzero.com
11. UnPackt
What it has: bulk food
Where to buy: 6 Jalan Kuras, Singapore 577724
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 8pm
@UnPackt.SG
12. Plastic-Free HK
What it has: toiletries, skincare, home ware, eating and drinking utensils
Where to buy: online (ships to Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and Macau)
13. Brush with Bamboo
What it has: organic bamboo toothbrushes
Where to buy: online (ships worldwide from the US)
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This article originally appeared on Wanderluxe by The Luxe Nomad.
Our pick of where to buy bulk food, sustainable and reusable stainless steel straws, bamboo toothbrushes and plastic-free and organic products