@finandearth by @samaharris
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10 Zero Waste & Refill Stores in London
Living in London, we feel privileged to have access to many refill stores that allow us to shop in the most sustainable way possible. As a team, we have discovered some wonderful independent sustainable stores all across the city that we think are absolutely worth a visit! In this editorial Creative Editor, Grace rounds up our top 10 favourite zero waste and refill stores in London.
Fin and Earth, Dalston
This is our team’s local zero waste store and the one I visit most often! At Fin and Earth I refill all my household cleaning products from washing up liquid to clothes conditioner and hand soap. They also have an extensive selection of zero waste, eco essentials from labels including Georganics and Tabitha Eve.
The owners take pride in keeping the store looking beautiful and tidy, and it is always a pleasure to visit. Fin and Earth have also recently launched a little sustainable coffee station at the front of the store which we highly recommending picking up if you visit, their oat lattes and cappuccinos are delicious!
Local delivery: Yes
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Gather, Peckham
I especially love Gather because the owners understand that living a 100% zero waste lifestyle is not realistic, but they are committed to offering practical solutions to help you in your journey. Check out their Instagram for store updates, useful zero waste living tips as well as book recommendations!
Gather also offer organic and natural wine on tap. They switch the wines up each season so if you are local, this is a great opportunity to try a range of organic wines. At Gather you can refill all your household and cupboard essentials from cleaning and beauty products to rice, grains and cereals.
Local delivery: No
Zéro, Wimbledon
The first store of its kind to open in Wimbledon, Zéro are an independent shop dedicated to zero waste living – all their products are sold in bulk or without disposable packaging. Zéro understand the importance of eating local and we love checking their Instagram to learn about the fruit and veg that will be in season,
Zéro founders Alicia and Josh ensure that wherever possible their produce is sourced from organic or fair-trade farming and from local producers. Here you’ll find everything you need to restock your pantry including grains, seeds, pasta, cereals, spices, herbs, pulses and much more! Plus they have a great range of household cleaning products too.
Local delivery: Yes
Bulk Market, Hackney
Situated close by to Hackney Central station, Bulk Market was one of the first zero waste stores I visited in East London – and I was not disappointed! In a compact and welcoming space, Bulk offer a well curated selection of food, household cleaning and beauty products available for refill. I was also really impressed to find they have frozen fruit and veg too!
They keep a selection of jars and containers you can pick up in store if you forget your own or simply run out of storage space.
Local delivery: Yes
Liberté Chérie, Portobello Road
Liberté Chérie is a beautiful zero waste delicatessen located in West London. This store has a variety of dried foods available for refill as well as delicious sweet and savoury treats – a great option if you are looking to pick up a snack whilst you wander Portobello Road.
Just like us at REV, the owners of Liberté Chérie are passionate about supporting local and building a community. Their shop is welcoming and inviting, a pleasure to visit.
Local delivery: No
Earth Natural Foods, Kentish Town
At Earth Natural Foods you will find an extensive selection of organic, vegetarian wholefoods and ecological household goods. Whilst this store is larger than others, it is well organised, welcoming and a pleasure to browse. Their range includes organic fruit and veg, cheeses, organic champagne, fresh bread loose leaf teas, grains, and much more.
Earth Natural Foods also offer a menu of delicious hot foods and salads available for takeaway, so definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and want to pick up some lunch!
Local delivery: No
Bring Your Own, Peckham
Bring Your Own have two zero waste stores (grocery and household) which are located just two minutes down the road from each other making it easy to do all your shopping in one trip! Here you can refill all your pantry staples including vinegars and oils and also find a selection of products from conscious, sustainable labels.
They have also launched a collaborative effort of delicious low impact, sustainable recipes available for download here.
Collection: Yes
The Source Bulk Foods, Battersea
If I’m ever in South London, I make sure to pop into The Source! What I love most about this store is that they place recipe cards around the shop with all the ingredients required for the recipes available to buy in store.
As well as having a well curated selection of pulses, flours, spices, rices and more, The Source also sell their delicious homemade and vegan snacks and baked goods. If you need to refill your household cleaning products, you can do that here too.
Local delivery and collection: Yes
e5 Bakehouse Millhouse Shop, London Fields
Featured in our East London Sustainable City Guide, e5 Bakehouse is an independent organic bakery situated near London Fields station. With a passion for artisan methods and local produce, their delicious breads are baked daily at sunrise, with love and time, by the in-house team of bakers.
Situated next door to the bakery, the Millhouse shop offers a range of carefully curated goods from local suppliers. Here you will find organic fruit and veg as well as dried and unpackaged produce. Absolutely worth a visit in you happen to be in East London!
Local delivery: yes
BYO, Tooting Market
As the name suggests, BYO offers a refill service if you bring your own containers, jars and bottles. Located in Tooting Market, it is a small yet well curated store offering a range of foods, cleaning products, soaps and accessories to help you along in your zero waste journey! To learn more about the products BYO stock, find their extensive list here.
We also love their Instagram page for delicious, low waste recipes and finding great resources for zero waste living.
Local delivery: Yes upon enquiry