At Fanfare Label, being zero waste is an integral part of our ethos that extends beyond our clothing to the rest of our lives- including where we shop. Join us as we take a trip around the capital, for the Fanfare Label round up of the best zero-waste shops in London.
If you’re new to ethical shopping, you may be wondering- how do I shop more sustainably? Zero waste and refill shops are a great place to start, and unlike large companies, their values often extend to their business practices, making it an all-around guilt-free experience. We’ve got together some of our favourites, for the Fanfare Label edit of the best zero waste shops in London, to help you shop plastic free and support businesses local to you. Filled to the brim with eco-friendly and ethical products, zero waste shops offer an easy answer to the question of how to shop more sustainably. Most zero waste shops in London operate on a system where you bring your own containers to fill and pay by the gram. Here is our pick of the best zero waste shops in London:
Gather
121 Bellenden Road, Peckham, London SE15 4QY
Gather is a great place to go if you are new to zero waste shopping, offering you a space to learn how to live less wastefully as you shop. They have a wide range of food, ingredients, cleaning products and toiletries you can come and refill your own containers with, all sourced from businesses local to the UK where possible.
https://www.wearegather.uk/
BYO
21-23 Tooting High St, Tooting, London, SW17 0SN
If you’re heading to Tooting Market, bring along your own containers to BYO for store cupboard items like grains, spices, oils nut and seeds, as well as household detergents and toiletries. You can also get accessories like sustainable period products, kitchen cloths and brushes and reusable lunch bags to help you live more plastic free.
https://byo.london/
Refill Therapy
Unit 1, 61-63, Wallis Rd, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5LH
6 Victory Parade, Stratford, London, E20 1FS
With stores in both Hackney Wick and Stratford’s East Village, Refill Therapy offers store cupboard essentials, as well as household products, toiletries, even pet products. They pride themselves on being an ethical employer, and for selling local produce where possible, so this is definitely one to check out. If you don’t have your own container to bring along, they also sell bottles and jars for you keep on reusing well into the future.
https://refilltherapy.co.uk/
Art of Zero Living
7A Greenwich Market, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HZ
Whether you are lucky enough to reside in the picturesque, historic area of Greenwich, or simply enjoying a day trip, Art of Zero Living situated within Greenwich Market should definitely be on your radar. Currently claiming to be the only eco-friendly refill store in the area, their products are ethical and organic, making them a great place to stock up on your household essentials- just make sure to remember to bring your own containers!
https://artofzeroliving.uk/
Jarr Market
19 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9JU
67 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 8EL
Our list of the best zero waste shops in London wouldn’t be complete without Jarr Market, who take zero waste to the next level, making sure any leftover packaging is correctly recycled and nothing goes to landfill. They also prioritise circular suppliers who send products in tubs, which are then sent back to be washed and refilled afterwards to eliminate waste. Jarr Market also hold classes, such as natural dyeing workshops, so it’s a great place to get involved with the community.
https://www.jarrmarket.co.uk/
Harmless
79 Tottenham Ln, Crouch End, London N8 9BE
Harmless was founded since 2018, and has recently opened a vegan micro café at the back of the refill store. The store tries to prioritise buying from local producers with a closed-loop supply chain where possible. As well as the fantastic array of store cupboard essentials, including a machine which dispenses barista oat milk, Harmless also pay their staff slightly above the London living wage, so you know your money is going to a good place.
https://harmlessstore.co.uk/
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