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

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The following stores will put meat and deli products in your own containers.

• The Village Butcher - 2032 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria

• Farm and Field Butchers - 1003 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria

• Glenwood Meats - 1245 Parkdale Dr, Victoria

• McLennan's Island Meats & Seafood - 307 Cook St. Victoria ** Suggested by Deanna - Thanks!  

• Quality Foods - 977 Langford Pkwy, Langford ** Suggested by Cicely - Thanks!

• The Market on Yates - 903 Yates St, Victoria

• Red Barn - All locations

• The Root Cellar - 1286 McKenzie Ave, Victoria

• Fraser Orr Butcher - 108 - 1931 Mt Newton Cross rd, Saanichton

• The Very Good Butcher  -  1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria **suggested by Leanne - Thanks!!

• Mother Nature's Market  - 240 Cook St, Victoria & 2310 Beacon Ave, Sidney ** Suggested by Devon - Thanks!

• Maria's Deli & European Imports - 4080 Shelbourne St **suggested by Christine - Thanks!!

 

Get delicious cheese in your own container or butcher paper.

• Choux Choux Charcuterie - 830 Fort St, Victoria

• Charelli's Cheese Shop - 2851 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria

• Italian Deli - 1114 Blanshard St, Victoria

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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!!

• Thrifty Foods - 777 Royal Oak Dr #100, Victoria

• 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.

 

• 2% Jazz - 740 Hillside Ave, Victoria

• Bean Around the World - 533 Fisgard St, Victoria +10% off ***Suggested by Brie, Thanks!

• Second Crack - 2612 Bridge St, Victoria

• Esquimalt Roasting Company  - 1207B, Esquimalt Rd, Victoria

• Silk Road Tea - 1624 Government St, 1701 Douglas St

• David's Tea - 3551 Uptown Boulevard, 606 Johnson Street, 1644 Hillside Avenue.

• 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.

 

• Zero Waste Emporium - 1728 Douglas Street, Victoria

• The Bulk Barn - 706 Yates Street, Victoria and 800 Kelly Road, Langford

• For Good Measure - 3831 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria

• Olive the Senses - CLOSED But we have the remainder of their stock of oils and vinegars

• Sidney Naturals - 2473 Beacon Ave, Sidney ** Suggested by Heather - Thanks!

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Restaurants 

The following delicious restaurants will allow you to use your own clean containers for take-out or to doggy-bag it home.

 

•  Sabhai Thai - 2493 Beacon Ave, Sidney and 2800 Jacklin Rd, Langford

•  Little Thai Place - 110-4480 West Saanich Rd, Victoria

•  Mutsuki An - 2560A Sinclair Rd, Victoria

•  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!​

•  Spoons Diner - 2915 Douglas St, Victoria        **Suggested by Heather. Thanks!!

•   Parachute Ice cream - 105-2626 Bridge St, Victoria  Ice cream in glass jars!! Bring the jars back and they will reuse them :) 

•  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

• Hoyne Brewing Co. - 2740 Bridge St, Victoria

• Driftwood Brewing - #102 - 450 Hillside Ave, Victoria

• Spinnaker's - 308 Catherine St, Victoria

• Canoe Brew Pub- 450 Swift St, Victoria

• 4 Mile Brew Pub- 199 Island Highway, Victoria

• Moon Under Water- 350 Bay St, Victoria

• Vancouver Island Brewing  - 2330 Government St, Victoria

• Category 12 Brewing- 2200 Keating Cross Rd, Saanichton

• Tod Creek Craft Cider- 273 Prospect Lake Rd, Victoria

• Merridale Cider- 1230 Merridale Rd, Cobble Hill

• Cultured Kombucha - click here for a list of their refill stations all over town

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Personal & Home Care 

We know you clean up real nice, but imagine how much better you will feel shopping Zero Waste at these locations.

 

• The Copper Hat - Locally made, zero waste shaving supplies                           560 Johnson Street #100

• Nezza Naturals - Hand-crafted health and beauty products                                             587 Johnson St 

• Lush - Hand-made cosmetics                                                                  Hillside Mall and Government St

• The Soap Exchange - Bio-degradeable and refillable cleaning products                        1393 Hillside Ave

• West Coast Refill - Refillable cleaning and health products                                                  1319 Broad St

• Bat-Fish Studios - Re-purposed and up-cycled clothing and accessories                     32667 Wicklow St

• Miiko Skin Co. - Locally made. Amazing plant-based natural skin care. Refill bar available at Miiko Skin Care studio and Zero Waste Emporium                                                                203-734 Aldebury St

• Elate Cosmetics - Vegan, toxin-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free cosmetics in sustainable packaging. Made in Victoria! - **Suggested by Amanda. Thanks!!