Where to shop

Finding stores where you’re able to purchase food and household staples without packaging can be a challenge. We’ve compiled a list of every place we know of in D.C. to stock up on some of the things you might need to live a low-waste lifestyle – from bulk bins at grocery stores, to unpackaged bar soap to reusable coffee thermoses, click below to browse local sources for low-waste living essentials.

Zoom in on the map below to find places to shop in your neighborhood package free, bringing your own jars and reusable produce bags. You can click on each dot to learn more about what’s available at each place! If you’re looking for a specific item, open the map and type the item (for example, “soap”) into the map’s search function.

See something we missed? We welcome any additions or corrections to the list of stores and what they sell.

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Grocery Stores

Find a list of grocery stores here.

Farmers Markets

For a list of Farmers Market in the DMV go here.

Beyond Food

Click here for a list of household goods without packaging.

Package Free Stores in the DMV