The best plastic-free and zero waste shops in London
If you’re trying to live more sustainably, London is a great place to be. With incredible public transport and car-sharing on your doorstep, getting around sustainably is the norm. But what about when it comes to shopping? Making sustainable swaps can be difficult, but these eco-friendly shops are making it easy. From plastic-free groceries to bulk buying and bring-your-own containers, these are the best zero-waste shops in London.
FAIR-WELL
This North-London store delivers zero-waste shopping direct to your door. Order refills of anything from pasta and rice to cleaning and beauty products, and their custom-made refill van will park up so you can refill your own containers! Visit the FAIR-WELL website to find out if you’re in the catchment area and book a slot.
The art of Zero Living
Art of Zero Living is essential refill retailer in the historic area of Greenwich. It supports the Government’s plan for the green industrial revolution – creating new jobs and making our nation cleaner and greener. Single-use plastic is forbidden at The art of Zero Living, and customers are encouraged to reuse their own plastic containers for fresh produce, refills and ethical products.
The Source Bulk Foods
With over 450 bulk foods and household products – all of them plastic free - you’ll need to hire a car for your visit to The Source Bulk Foods! Their website shows how much plastic their customers have saved from production and landfill by buying in bulk, a great incentive for anyone looking to reduce their plastic consumption.
Common
More than just a zero-waste shop, Common doubles as a café and hub for sustainability and design in Clapham. Serving seasonal breakfast, brunch, lunch and smoothies in the café amongst a stunning range of homewares available to buy, from candles and vases to crockery and soft furnishings.
BYO and Gather
BYO and Gather were launched to help shoppers buy smarter and with a conscience. By buying only what they need and using their own containers, shoppers can reduce plastic use, food waste and save money all in one. The ever-evolving product range includes dried goods, oils, vinegars, conserves and beauty products.
Jarr
You won’t find any unnecessary food packaging at Jarr. What you will find is pasta, grains, cereals, nuts, snacks, condiments, tea, coffee, toiletries and cleaning products, all zero-waste and sold by weight.
Get Loose
Hackney City Farm is giving a new meaning to the term “farmers’ market” with their store Get Loose. They’re getting involved in the plastic-free movement with a wide range of locally sourced fresh, dry, preserved and fermented foods available. The aims of Get Loose are simple, to bring people fairly priced, high quality, tasty, ethical, plastic free food, made by small producers, where possible. Get Loose uses its profits to fund community based projects such as the Ethical Information Screen and is working to bring more reuse into its supply chain.
Why not stock up for dinner and visit the cute farm animals before, or after, your shop?
Greener Habits
Greener Habits specialises in plastic-free, vegan and sustainable home essentials, including beauty, cleaning, homewares, cards and gifts. It’s the perfect online store for your bamboo toothbrushes, shampoo bars and scented candles.
Can’t find a zero-waste shop near you?
Try this handy map which shows sustainable shops in every London borough.
