10 Best Zero-Waste Shops Across the U.S.

Over the last decade, more and more zero-waste shops have sprung up around the world, offering customers a unique, waste-free shopping experience. Whether you’re looking for plastic-free lifestyle items, cleaning products, pantry goods, or anything in between, you’ll be able to find it at your local zero-waste store — below, learn about some of the best zero-waste shops across the U.S.

The Eco Flamingo in Chicago, Illinois, is a zero-waste general store for all your sustainable needs. All products are cruelty-free and vegetarian, and the Eco Flamingo's in-house-created products are vegan. The store also hosts sustainability-based community events, like mending basics workshops, and offers composting/recycling drop-off. The Eco Flamingo offers a bulk refill station of numerous health, beauty, and pantry items. Products are available in-store and online.

The Good Fill's two stores in Nashville, Tennessee, challenge wasteful practices and encourage consumers to be more mindful of their impact. The stores sell refills of household and personal care items in addition to other low-waste essentials. Liquid refill products ordered online are mailed in BPA-free plastic pouches that the Good Fill encourages to reuse or recycle through TerraCycle. Refills are available online and in-store.

Good Deeds Market in Cape May, New Jersey, sells zero-waste products and refills, including home care, personal care, art supplies, gardening supplies, and more. The store makes some of its products, such as its Plantable Seed Cards, for which 10% of sales are donated to the Cape May Point Science Center to fund Project Monarch. Good Deeds Market is also partnered with Ecologi and the Eden Reforestation Projects, so 1 tree is planted for every purchase. Products are available online and in person.

The Waste Less Shop in Reno, Nevada, partners with local makers to create zero-waste home and personal care products. The in-person storefront offers a BulkBar, where customers can fill up their pre-loved containers with home and personal care products. The Waste Less Shop also offers a membership program, providing customers with free shipping and 10 percent off. The store is a One Tree Planted partner, meaning each membership purchase plants one tree.

Way of Being in Portland, Oregon, is a low-waste shop that sells personal care, wellness, and cleaning supplies, amongst other products. All products are as plastic-free as possible with vendors that are 12 percent locally sourced in Oregon, 38 percent West Coast-based, and 82 percent USA-based. 14 percent of Way of Being's vendors are Certified B Corps. The store also sells refills and subscription products, and for online purchases, shipping is 100 percent carbon neutral.

Frank's Market & Refillery in Asbury Park, New Jersey, prioritizes sustainability and your wallet. The store sells a wide range of zero-waste products, including personal care, home care, pet care, and reusable storage options. Frank's Market & Refillery proudly advertises its products are sustainable, eco-friendly, organic, toxin-free, and single-use plastic-free. The store website provides instructions about care for many reusable products as well. The store is also a proud 1% For the Planet member. You can shop online or in person.

BYO Long Beach sells home and personal care products, plus a wide range of reusable containers for every need. The store was founded to encourage community members to reduce trash and invest in reusable alternatives. You can also visit in person to refill your items at the refill station or shop online. Since its founding in 2017, the store has expanded from one to three locations in California, including the original Long Beach.

Maison Jar in Brooklyn, New York, is a neighborhood refillery and grocery store. The store's approach to zero-waste is inspired by owner Larasati Vitoux's childhood in France. Maison Jar's extensive product list, including seasonal fresh produce and pantry items, is curated from organic, Fair Trade, or Integrated Pest Management sources nationwide. Maison Jar prioritizes partnering with responsibly sourced, local, and organic farmers. Shoppers can order online or visit the store in person.

Roots Zero Waste Market in Garden City, Idaho, is the first full-service zero-waste grocery store and café in the U.S. In addition to carrying primarily bulk food items, it also carries household and personal care products. Roots Zero Waste Market works specifically with local farmers to provide toxin-free, organically cultivated produce. Products are only available in person.

Sustain LA in Los Angeles, California, is a woman-owned small business. Sustain provides household, body care, and zero-waste living needs, including a product Refill Bar available in person in Highland Park or online for pickup and delivery. Additionally, Sustain rents out its space for events for up to 200 people. The store provides zero-waste event planning services as well to ensure your next bash is as eco-friendly as possible.