Reducing your grocery waste isn’t always easy. In fact, there are some hidden problems with zero-waste shopping that make sustainable and ethical living more or less accessible for different people.
However, these low- and zero-waste grocery delivery stores are aiming to change that.
If you’re a crazy busy, on a budget, and sustainability-minded, these low- and zero-waste grocery shops might just be the solution for you.
Best for: Fresh produce, meat, dairy, pantry items, soaps, supplements
Delivers to: California (full list of cities here)
Highlights:
- Reusable, non-plastic containers
- Organic produce and pantry staples
- Discounted prices for member customers
Best for: Affordable and sustainable pantry items, personal care, vitamins and supplements, laundry and cleaning
Delivers to: USA, Canada
Highlights:
- Partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant a tree for every order placed
- Sustainable packaging like sugar cane bottles and tree-free paper
- Refillable options for personal care and cleaning products
- Plant a tree right now when you share your email on Public Goods’ website
Best for: Affordable produce, pantry items, eggs, dairy
Delivers to: West South Central, Midwest, Northeast, and West Coast regions (see full list here)
Highlights:
- Mission is to prevent food waste by selling slightly imperfect grocery items
- Imperfect Foods will pick up your recyclable shipping materials
- Organic eggs
- Non-CAFO dairy (read more about CAFOs here)
Best for: Pantry staples, frozen foods, personal care, cleaning and laundry
Delivers to:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Vermont
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Washington D.C.
- Plans to expand to: UK, Canada, Germany, Japan
Highlights:
- Non-plastic, returnable and refillable containers
- Groceries shipped in returnable tote box, eliminating need for single-use shipping materials
Best for: Plastic-free groceries and home goods, local brands
Delivers to: Denver, Colorado
Highlights:
- Non-plastic returnable containers and bags
- Composts any crumbs/leftovers in your containers
- Assortment of local food brands
Best for: Pantry staples and specialty dry goods at Trader Joe’s-like prices
Delivers to: USA
Highlights:
- Responsibly-produced products
- Reusable, returnable packaging and shipping materials
Best for: Bulk pantry items, cleaning and laundry, zero-waste travel
Pick-up and delivery to: Seattle, WA
Highlights:
- Reusable, refillable containers
- Scoop purchases products in bulk, which eliminates excess packaging in addition to consumers using reusable containers
Have you tried any of these low/zero-waste grocery delivery services? Let us know in the comments!
