A lot of zero waste items are largely unavailable to the large masses. This makes it difficult to swap a lot of our single-use items for reusables. And because these items aren’t readily available to the average consumer, some don’t even know that they exist!
Packaging is also a problem when shopping online. Buying sustainable items from amazon is certainly an option but you’re usually dealing with excess plastic packaging.
I’ve rounded up 10 of my favourite zero waste online stores to get sustainable items and that come shipped with minimal to no packaging!
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10 Zero Waste Online Stores:
1. Earth Hero
Earth Hero definitely stands out as your one-stop-shop for all your low waste and package free needs. They carry plastic-free kitchen, bathroom, and laundry essentials, as well as sustainable pet supplies, ethically made clothing, sustainably makeup and skincare.
They ship in compostable and recycled packaging and are apart of 1% for the planet. They are also a certified B-corp and are carbon neutral!
The only downside is that they currently only ship to the USA, but have plans to expand soon!
2. Well.ca
While Well isn’t exclusively a zero-waste store (as they still offer single-use items) their collection of zero and low waste items is quite big. And for us Canadians who are tired of paying duties, this site is a dream!
They carry well-known sustainable brands like hydro-flask, stasher bags, baggu and more! They also offer an array of sustainable makeup brands and are home to the ‘clean beauty market’.
They ship their packages with paper filling instead of bubble wrap and only use plastic occasionally if your order contains a lot of glass.
3. Life without plastic
Life without plastic strives to create a healthier world for both us and the planet. Plastic, as we know contributes to the huge pollution crisis and is dangerous to our health as well.
They offer all the plastic-free items you could ever need from household items to personal care and hygiene products.
All new packaging used to package your product is plastic-free. There may be some plastic in your order that was packaged that way by the manufacturer and not by life without plastic. They work hard to reduce the amount of plastic significantly and they are successful.
4. Eco Roots
This eco-conscious and minimalist brand was started to inform others about the dangers of single-use plastics by offering affordable and high-quality alternatives.
They ship in cardboard boxes and paper envelopes that are 100% recyclable and contain no plastic.
5. Net Zero Co.
At net zero co. you can find everyday eco-friendly products designed to help you reduce waste. From reusable water bottles, coffee mugs, lunch containers, and produce bags to reusable paper towels and bamboo toothbrushes, they have it all! They’re also a Canadian company which always wins extra points in my book 😉
The best part? They ship in plastic-free, compostable packaging, and plant a tree for every order placed!
6. Package Free Shop
On a mission to “make the world less trashy”, package-free shop offers all the items and products you could ever think of needing to reduce your waste. They strive to create a world in which sustainable products and resources are accessible to all.
They have a strict packaging policy and only work with brands that strive to reduce their waste and use less packaging overall.
7. Etee
Etee is on a mission to reduce the amount of plastic our oceans and environment see every year by offering an array of sustainable items such as reusable straws, beeswax wraps, toothpaste tabs, sustainable body care and more!
What makes etee so unique (and amazing!) is that they make all of their items themselves! Including the toothpaste tabs! How cool is that? This means that they have complete control over their supply chain.
8. Zerovana
Home to products sourced from small businesses across the US, zerovana carries produce bags, reusable, plastic-free cleaning supplies and more!
They are a family-owned business and they ship all their products in paper and recycled boxes!
9. No tox life
No tox life is your one-stop-shop for all your non-toxic, plastic-free cleaning supplies and is home to the famous vegan dishwashing block. But they carry more than just cleaning supplies! They also have an assortment of zero waste makeup, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner bars, package free deodorant, and toothpaste!
They also make their own products and ship using compostable packaging, corn starch packing peanuts, and recyclable materials!
Related reading:
How to shop sustainably without bulk options
How to go zero-waste on a budget
When looking to invest in your next zero-waste swap, check out these amazing zero waste online stores! They all genuinely care and mould their business and products with people and the planet in mind.
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