Zero Waste Bulk is a zero waste store in Waterloo. They are winning when it comes to having a zero waste lifestyle. They have everything and more, and if you’re into helping the planet, you should definitely check out this store. We are especially proud of this store as Blom Contracting provided the shell and facade of the entire building.
What is “zero waste” you might ask? Well, its name basically explains itself – it means you create absolutely NO waste. Waste can be considered things that you can’t reuse or compost such as most plastics and packaging. Zero Waste Bulk is giving you the option to shop for a variety of things without plastics and unnecessary packaging.
What do they have?
Bath/Skincare
- Bandaids
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
- And more…
Kitchen
- Food storage and food wraps
- Dish-washing block
- Dish washing brushes
- Reusable ziploc bags
- Reusable grocery bags and produce bags
- Utensils
- Compostable baking cups
- Compostable food waste bags
- Compostable parchment paper
- And more…
On The Go
- Bamboo utensils
- Metal straws
- To-go food storage
- Reusable water bottles and travel mugs
- And more…
Toiletries
- Bamboo toothbrushes
- Toothpaste bites and powder
- Silk dental floss
- Bamboo ear picks
- Combs and brushes
- Women’s menstrual products
- And more…
What else
- Plantable greeting cards
- Essential oils
- Natural cleaning products
- Vegan “just add water” soup mixes
- Bulk vitamins
- Candles
- And more…
Food
They have frozen and refrigerated vegan food options such as beyond meat burgers, ice cream, as well as baked goods such as donuts and pretzels.
Refill
They have a bulk candy section, bulk nut butter section, as well as bulk baking and cooking goods section filled with multiple types of flour, sugar, spices and more. They have shampoo, conditioner, lotion, aloe, and more skincare products able to be refilled into your reusable jars or bottles. They even have liquid refills such as maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and various oils. You can even refill natural laundry detergent.
Packaging
They offer a variety of jars and bottles for refills. You are more than welcome to bring in your own, but just know that they have some available. It’s also nice when you see something you didn’t know you needed and didn’t bring a jar or container for, you can just pick one up there. Their bottles are especially nice for certain lotions, soaps, or shampoos instead of putting them in a mason jar. They also have nice bottles for things such as balsamic vinegar.
How it works:
You bring in a clean reusable jar or bag into the store. Tare the container so that you will only pay for the weight of the products. Fill up your jars with however much product you want, and then checkout!
