Zero waste shopping in Hong Kong is getting better and better. It is time that we do our bit and help this city tackle its rather serious waste problem. The editing team at Little Steps has searched high and low to give our ultimate guide to zero waste stores and bulk food shopping options – green pioneers we can all learn and shop from. From Slowood to Live Zero and other package-free stores in Hong Kong.
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Slowood offers eco alternatives for your everyday needs! Every detail coheres to the principles of zero waste, sustainability, and harmony. They're not only providing great food products but also wicked home delights such as beautiful wooden fruit bowls, cutlery, and other beautiful decoration for both mom and dad as well as the kids. Going to Slowood can be a fun day out with the kids while shopping eco-consciously, also found in Discovery Bay and Shatin! Be sure to check out their online website with free shipping with purchases over HK$ 500.
Slowood, Shop 1-3, G/F, The Hudson, 11 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, www.slowood.hk
Live Zero is Hong Kong's very first zero-waste bulk food store. They are amazing and here to help us achieve a zero-waste lifestyle with a wide range of equally beautiful and cleverly designed products that are either reusable or completely biodegradable. Shop for a bunch of food packaging alternatives, body care products, kitchenware, eco-paint, and various reusables online or at the location below! Read more about the store in our write-up.
Live Zero, hello@livezero.hk, livezero.hk
Sai Ying Pun, 33 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, +852 9433 3394
Sai Kung, 5 Tak Lung Back Street, Sai Kung +852 2567 6696
Lively Life is a lovely eco-friendly store located in Wan Chai. They offer a fantastic selection of fresh produce, festive treats and even free water for your go-to water bottle! They're also great for pantry-bulk shopping for staple items like rice, tea, salt, and flour. They also host regular workshops such as creating your own cloth mask, make sure to check out their Facebook Page for any upcoming cool events.
Lively Life, C C Wu Building, 302-308 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, livelylifehk.com
Beyond Plastic was founded in 2019 to combat the use of single-use plastic. They have an array of eco-friendly products, from reusable food wraps to biodegradable straws to trendy bamboo kitchen towels. We also love that they donate 20% of their annual profits to charity. They also host monthly beach clean-ups for the whole family, which is excellent for teaching the little ones about recycling!
Beyond Plastic, Unit 1; 3/F Oceanic Industrial Centre, 2 Lee Lok Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, beyondplastic.com.hk
This easy-to-use website stocks loads of special diet food shopping options ranging from gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and more, with a focus on zero-waste packaging. Their coconut yogurt has a cult following around Hong Kong. Also unique to their website is their fresh bakery offerings baked goods daily, including - gluten-free bread, organic sourdough, and more. You will want to spend some time on the website as there are a lot of goodies here!
Food Craft, foodcraft.hk
Organic We is a small store with a massive mission of making the world a better place through zero waste, vegan and chemical-free products. Their product range is very wide, so check it for yourself on their website. What we really want to point out, though, is the fact that you can buy some of their products without packaging by bringing your own container!
Organic We, 1601, Good Hope Building, 5-19 Sai Yeung Choi St S, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, +852 3791 2666, info@organicwe.com, www.organicwe.com.
Note, the website is in Cantonese.
Edgar is a self-proclaimed globe-trotting and environment-loving foodie who transports natural, organic and fair trade products in bulk from like-minded producers from all over Europe. Bring your own container and get yourself some sweet, salty, gluten-free and vegan organic goodies in bulk at their Wanchai location. Their online zero waste shop is also very handy and there are some fabulous options for sustainable storage including lunchbox and bento options.
Edgar, 5 Moon Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong, +852 3484 2088, hello@edgar.hk, Instagram Page, Facebook Page
Lush has been ahead of the curve in creating bath and shower products that are zero waste and eco-friendly. Their Lush Naked shop in Causeway Bay goes one step further by providing package-free alternatives to your favorite cosmetics, shampoo bars and soaps. They also have a groovy “Lush Labs” mobile app, allowing shoppers to scan the products for ingredient information and how-to videos before or after they shop. Sweet!
LUSH Naked Shop, Shop Q, Hong Kong Mansion, 2-10 Great George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, https://hk.lush.com/
vomFass invites fellow gourmet enthusiasts to "Look, Taste, Enjoy" their superb vinegar collection, fresh oils, select wines, spirits, and liqueurs. They are a big company, yet their sense of responsibility matches their size. The brand is built on a dedication to sustainability and responsibility towards everyone they impact. You can refill your bottles at their store with more of that supreme liquid tastefulness!
vomFASS, Locations across Hong Kong, hongkong@vomfass.com.hk, www.vomfass.com.hk
When everyone is thinking of environment-friendly products such as biodegradable plastic and sustainable toys, Ecoegg has gone one step further by introducing zero-waste, eco-friendly laundry detergents and other cleaning products. This award-winning brand claims to be 100% planet-friendly and has never been tested on animals. Their products do not contain any harsh chemicals and are super safe for newborns, children, and our mother earth. From machine cleaning Detox tablets, dryer eggs to carpet stain remover, they have it all. You want to go green, then go Ecoegg!
Ecoegg, 10th Floor, Xiu Ping Commercial Building, 104 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, +852 6908 0501, info@synergyind.com.hk, www.ecoegghk.com/
Go local at SEED in Sai Kung! Perfectly situated close to the square, SEED is a wonderful brand offering Sai Kung families zero-waste living options. Their adorable store stocks all the basics, including pantry staples to household goods in bulk. Find the perfect eco-cup, stock up on beeswax wraps, and shop for lunchboxes too. This store encourages BYOC (bring your own container) shopping or bring a donation for a used or recycled container in-store.
SEED,29 Yee Kuk Street, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, https://www.facebook.com/weareseedhongkong
Pimary, https://pimaryhk.com - Lifestyle
Audrey, https://www.msaudrey.com - Teas
Regency Spices, https://www.facebook.com/regencyspices - Spices
ISGO, www.isgo.com.hk
Plastic Free HK, plasticfreehk.com
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