Low Waste Shopping
Eco-friendly and zero waste shops, restaurants, and businesses that are local to you
When you do need to make a purchase, choose from this list of business committed to reducing waste and helping the environment. Shop local to keep supporting these neighborhood businesses and keep money within our community.
EcoRate’s Map
EcoRate has a map of eco-friendly stores and sustainable cafes all throughout NYC to help you find BYO-friendly cafes, refill stores that sell the zero waste item you want, and more!
Circular NYC’s Map
Circular NYC has a map of zero waste and reuse stores, electronics repair stores, vintage stores, greenmarkets and gardens, clothing alteration and repair, and circular economy organizations.
Refill & Package Free Stores
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Precycle Delivery
Shop online for all the staples you need, receive your delivery in reusable glass jars and cloth bags via electric van, and return the empty containers to the driver of your next order.
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Mason Jar
Maison Jar is a refillery and grocery store located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. A one-stop-shop for food, personal care, and home essentials – all without unnecessary packaging.
Food Ordering Apps
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Precycle Delivery
Shop online for all the staples you need, receive your delivery in reusable glass jars and cloth bags via electric van, and return the empty containers to the driver of your next order.
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Too Good To Go App
For half of the price or less, get perfectly good food left over from your local cafes, restaurants, bakeries and/or stores.
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Deliver Zero App
Takeout and delivery in reusable containers you can return at your door through a network of returnable, reusable food containers.
Eco Friendly Businesses
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Farm to People
Get fresh produce directly from farmers or visit the Bushwick kitchen & bar, an extension of the vision to connect conscious eaters to local farms through nutritious and ethically grown food.
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