Colorado Punches Above Its Weight

With 28 refill and low-waste stores, Colorado ranks among the top states in the country relative to its population. The outdoor culture, environmental awareness, and community-oriented towns across the state create natural demand for refill shopping. You will find stores from the Front Range cities through the mountain towns and into the Western Slope.

Where to Find Stores

Denver metro has the most options, with stores in neighborhoods like RiNo, Capitol Hill, Highlands, and several suburban communities. Denver stores tend to carry a full range of products, from bulk food to cleaning to body care.

Boulder has been a leader in sustainable retail for decades. The refill stores here benefit from a customer base that already prioritizes environmental choices. Expect well-established stores with deep product selections.

Fort Collins has several stores serving the college town and surrounding communities. These lean toward affordable everyday items.

Mountain towns like Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, and Durango each have refill options. These stores are often smaller but curated, carrying products suited to mountain living. Expect more outdoor and adventure-related sustainable products alongside the standard refill categories.

What Colorado Stores Carry

Colorado refill stores reflect the state's outdoor culture. Beyond the standard bulk food and cleaning products, many carry:

  • Reef-safe and biodegradable sunscreen
  • Natural insect repellent
  • Concentrated camp soap and travel-size refills
  • Local Colorado honey, granola, and trail mixes in bulk

Tips for Colorado Shoppers

  • Altitude affects some products. Liquid soaps and cleaning products can expand at higher elevations, so leave room in containers
  • Mountain town stores may have limited hours or seasonal schedules. Check before making a drive
  • Many Colorado stores participate in local zero-waste networks and can point you to composting, recycling, and other resources

Browse Colorado Stores

Browse all Colorado refill stores on Refill Map, organized by city.