If you’re looking to eliminate unnecessary waste in your home, you may have considered researching or shopping at stores offering little to zero-waste grocery in Nevada.
No one is perfect, but I always think it is a great idea to swap out different products in your life that can be purchased more sustainably. If you start to swap out 1-2 products each month that offer more sustainable alternatives and less waste, I am all for it.
While this is an ever-growing market, there are some awesome local stores that offer zero-waste grocery options where we live.
Zero-Waste Grocery in Nevada
We will definitely give it to our Northern cities (Reno, Sparks, etc) for offering a few more options than our Southern cities (Henderson, Las Vegas, etc.), so let’s take a look!
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Northern Nevada
Great Basin Community Food Co-op
Location: 240 Court St, Reno, NV 89501
Shopping Offered: In-Person and Online
Bring your reusable bags and grab some bulk dry goods and pantry staples like whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, snacks, herbs, spices, tea, and more. They proudly support local farmers, ranchers, and the community which we love!
Learn a little bit more about them in our best places to shop local article.
The Waste Less Shop
Location: The Village at Rancharrah, Reno
Shopping Offered: In-Person and Online
The Waste Less Shop offers non-toxic, high quality, plastic-free goods and gifts made primarily by small, local, women-owned businesses. Customers can custom scent bulk refillable household cleaning products and self care products with essential oils at our BulkBar. Ingredient list available by request as well.
Their product offerings also include items for babies + kids, vintage clothing, travel essentials, ceramic ware, handmade jewelry, houseplants, and more.
Southern Nevada
Filling Earthy
Location: Based in Henderson, NV
Shopping Offered: In-Person and Online
Filling Earthy is a mobile refillery based in Henderson, NV, serving the community with sustainable, low-waste products. They offer a wide variety of home and body essentials that you can refill using your own containers. From personal care products and pet supplies to gifts and laundry essentials, their product line has something for every part of your home!
Me Mother Earth
Location: 3975 W Quail Ave. Ste #5, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Shopping Offered: In-Person and Online
Living plastic-free is easier than ever with a broad selection of eco-friendly products from Me Mother Earth. Their collection is thoughtfully designed and helps reduce the need for plastics, use natural materials, and provides endlessly reusable alternatives. You can shop in person on Mondays, and although it’s not a traditional storefront, nearly everything available online is also on display.
Other Stores Locally
While they are not necessarily locally owned, you can still progress towards lower waste living by utilizing the bulk grocery options offered at grocery stores like Whole Foods and Sprouts. Bring your own bags and jars and refill on bulk dry goods.
Easy Products to Swap Out
I am pretty picky when it comes to shopping more sustainably because I want the quality and effectiveness of the product to still be great!
A few items I added into my daily life that are more sustainable swaps include:
- Wool Dryer Balls (last longer and more efficient)
- Glass Straws (I prefer them over stainless steel)
- Reusable Shopping Bags
- Refillable Soap
You can check out more of our favorite low- to non-toxic swaps we love here.
Have You Considered Living a More Zero-Waste Lifestyle?
We’d love to hear about your favorite spots that are low or zero-waste grocery in Nevada that are more sustainable, offer options for thrifting, or are refilleries we haven’t heard about.
Tell us in the comments below and we will see you out there, Nevada Moms!