Where to Shop Zero Waste
Here you will find a comprehensive list of places that will accommodate your Zero Waste shopping needs.
This list is proudly brought to you in collaboration with ZERO Waste Victoria and The Burlap Shoe.
We will continue adding new places as we find them.
Have any suggestions? Email us your Zero Waste finds and we will share it with the world.
And as always, please make sure your containers are thoroughly clean before you bring them to the store!
Butchers, Grocers, & Cheesemongers
The following stores will put meat and deli products in your own containers.
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McLennan's Island Meats & Seafood - 307 Cook St. Victoria ** Suggested by Deanna - Thanks!
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Quality Foods - 977 Langford Pkwy, Langford ** Suggested by Cicely - Thanks!
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Fraser Orr Butcher - 108 - 1931 Mt Newton Cross rd, Saanichton
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The Very Good Butcher - 1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria **suggested by Leanne - Thanks!!
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Mother Nature's Market - 240 Cook St, Victoria & 2310 Beacon Ave, Sidney ** Suggested by Devon - Thanks!
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Maria's Deli & European Imports - 4080 Shelbourne St **suggested by Christine - Thanks!!
Get delicious cheese in your own container or butcher paper.
These stores will use only butcher paper to package your meat if you ask them. We're working with them so one day they allow us to use our own containers instead!!
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Thrifty Foods - 777 Royal Oak Dr #100, Victoria
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Wholefoods - Uptown, 3587 Blanshard St, Victoria
Coffee Roasters and Tea
The life blood of our day! If you're like us, here is where you can go to get your zero waste coffee (&tea) fix. These fine establishments encourage bulk purchases and welcome the idea of reusable containers or bags. Ask for a sample before you buy.
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Bean Around the World - 533 Fisgard St, Victoria +10% off ***Suggested by Brie, Thanks!
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David's Tea - 3551 Uptown Boulevard, 606 Johnson Street, 1644 Hillside Avenue.
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Murchie's Tea & Coffee - 1110 Government St - ***Suggested by Christine, Thanks!
Bulk Food Stores
We all know that bulk food stores are the best places to shop Zero Waste. Whether you are after some baking essentials or delicious treats before you go to the movies, these places will encourage to bring your own containers. Check out the Bulk Locator at the bottom of this page.
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The Bulk Barn - 706 Yates Street, Victoria and 800 Kelly Road, Langford
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Olive the Senses - CLOSED But we have the remainder of their stock of oils and vinegars
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Sidney Naturals - 2473 Beacon Ave, Sidney ** Suggested by Heather - Thanks!
Restaurants
The following delicious restaurants will allow you to use your own clean containers for take-out or to doggy-bag it home.
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Sabhai Thai - 2493 Beacon Ave, Sidney and 2800 Jacklin Rd, Langford
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Soupa Cafe - 736 View St, Victoria **Suggested by Yulenda. Thanks!!
And we hear they will discount 10 cents from your order if you bring your own container!
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Spoons Diner - 2915 Douglas St, Victoria **Suggested by Heather. Thanks!!
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Parachute Ice cream - 105-2626 Bridge St, Victoria Ice cream in glass jars!! Bring the jars back and they will reuse them :)
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Cold Comfort - 1115 N Park St #2, Victoria Zero Waste DELICIOUS ice cream!! The ice cream sandwiches are a MUST HAVE!!
Craft Beer, Cider, and Kombucha
Victoria is well known for having an amazing variety of craft beers and ciders. Get your growlers filled with some delicious liquid gold at the following places. And don't forget Kombucha!!
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Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. - 2010 Government St, Victoria
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Cultured Kombucha - click here for a list of their refill stations all over town
Personal & Home Care
We know you clean up real nice, but imagine how much better you will feel shopping Zero Waste at these locations.
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The Copper Hat - Locally made, zero waste shaving supplies 560 Johnson Street #100
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Nezza Naturals - Hand-crafted health and beauty products 587 Johnson St
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Wychbury Ave. - Handmade soaps & beauty products. Vegan, fair trade, & palm oil-free Esquimalt, BC
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The Soap Exchange - Biodegradeable and refillable cleaning products 1393 Hillside Ave
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West Coast Refill - Refillable cleaning and health products 1319 Broad St
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Bat-Fish Studios - Re-purposed and up-cycled clothing and accessories 32667 Wicklow St
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Miiko Skin Co. - Locally made. Amazing plant-based natural skincare. Refill bar available at Miiko Skin Care studio and Zero Waste Emporium 203-734 Aldebury St
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Elate Cosmetics - Vegan, toxin-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free cosmetics in sustainable packaging. Made in Victoria! - **Suggested by Amanda. Thanks!!
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