Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about finding, visiting, and understanding refill stores.
How to Shop at a Refill Store: A First-Timer's Guide
Everything you need to know before your first visit to a refill store, from what to bring to how pricing works.
First Visit
Directory Guide
The 10 Best Cities for Refill Shopping in America
The top U.S. cities with thriving refill and low-waste store scenes, from Portland to Brooklyn.
Directory GuideRefill Stores in California: The Complete State Guide
California has 100+ refill and low-waste stores, more than any other state. Find stores from San Diego to Sacramento and everywhere in between.
Directory GuideRefill Stores in New York: From Brooklyn to Buffalo
New York has 36 refill and low-waste stores across the state. Find bulk food, cleaning refills, and package-free shopping from NYC to Upstate.
Directory GuideRefill Stores in Colorado: From Denver to the Mountains
Colorado has 28 refill and low-waste stores. Find bulk food, cleaning refills, and sustainable shopping from Denver to Boulder to the mountain towns.
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Zero Waste vs. Refill Stores: What Is the Difference?
What is the difference between a zero-waste store and a refill store? A practical breakdown of store types, what they carry, and which one is right for you.
GuideThe 10 Best Products to Buy at a Refill Store
Not sure where to start? These 10 products are the best value and biggest impact items to buy at a refill store.
GuideHow to Save Money Shopping at Refill Stores
Practical strategies to spend less at refill and bulk stores, from buying concentrates to shopping the right product categories.
GuideThe Complete Guide to Bringing Your Own Containers
Everything you need to know about containers for refill stores: what works, what to avoid, and how tare weight works.
GuideWhat to Expect at Your First Bulk Store Visit
Nervous about your first trip to a refill or bulk store? Here is exactly what the experience looks like, step by step.
GuideRefill Store vs. Grocery Store: What Actually Costs Less?
An honest price comparison between refill stores and traditional grocery stores. Some things cost more, some cost less.
GuideWhat Can You Actually Buy at a Refill Store?
Refill stores carry far more than soap. Here is a full breakdown of product categories from grains and spices to pet food and body care.
City Guide
Chicago Refill Stores: A Neighborhood Guide to Bulk Shopping
Find refill and low-waste stores across Chicago. A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covering the best bulk and package-free shopping in the city.
City GuidePhiladelphia Refill Stores: Where to Shop Package-Free
Find refill and low-waste stores in Philadelphia. A guide to bulk shopping, cleaning refills, and package-free groceries across Philly.
City GuideSeattle Refill Stores: Bulk Shopping in the Pacific Northwest
Find refill and low-waste stores in the Seattle area. A guide to bulk food, cleaning refills, and package-free shopping across the Puget Sound.
City GuideRefill Stores in Nashville: Where to Shop Sustainably
Find refill and low-waste stores across Nashville. A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to bulk shopping in Music City.
City GuidePortland's Best Refill and Low-Waste Stores
Portland leads the nation in refill stores. Here are the best neighborhoods and shops for bulk and low-waste shopping in PDX.
City GuideLos Angeles Refill Store Guide: Bulk Shopping by Neighborhood
A neighborhood guide to refill and low-waste stores across Los Angeles, from Silver Lake to Santa Monica and beyond.
City GuideAustin's Growing Refill Scene: A Local's Guide
Austin's refill and low-waste store scene is growing fast. Here is where to shop for bulk goods, cleaning refills, and more.
City GuideSan Francisco Bay Area Refill Stores Worth the Trip
From SF to Berkeley to Oakland, the Bay Area has one of the strongest refill store networks in the country. Here is where to go.
Resources
Refill Stores vs. Amazon: The True Cost Comparison
How do refill store prices compare to Amazon? We break down the real cost of bulk shopping vs. online convenience.
ResourcesWhy Refill Stores Are Growing Faster Than Ever
Refill and low-waste stores are expanding across the U.S. faster than ever. Here is what is driving the growth and what it means.