Living as plastic-free as possible is challenging but it’s becoming easier with every year that passes, as more people demand plastic alternatives. Here is a selection of the best plastic free shops in London to help you to create a more sustainable home.
E5 Millhouse Shop
Originally starting as an independent bakehouse specialising in organic bakes and breads using UK grains and products, E5 Millhouse has now expanded into a cafe/shop boasting a huge range of goods from themselves and other independent suppliers. Fancy having your own go at bread making? Millhouse has you covered! Choose from a wealth of bread making tools, bannetons, dutch ovens and much more.
WHEN Mon-Sun 8am - 5pm
WHERE E5 Bakehouse, Arch 396, Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH
See E5 Millhouse Shop's website here
Bower Collective
Rated "Excellent" on Trustpilot, Bower Collective takes care of your plastic footprint while supplying brilliant zero waste products. Packaged in our recyclable refill pouches, all of our products are eco-friendly. Did you know that we also recycle your waste? Simply send back your used pouches and we'll recycle them with our trusty partner. If you're looking for your own reusable storage system, why not also grab our reusable dispenser, ideal for your favourite toiletries. Use the code WELCOME 15 on your first order to get 15% off on us.
WHEN: Carbon-neutral DPD couriers deliver our products for the ultimate sustainable shopping experience.
Shop Bower Collecitve products here
Naked Larder
Naked Larder, based in Herne Hill offers a new way of replenishing your dried goods. You will need to register online first and then you are free to choose from a range of organic products before selecting a time to go and pick up your items! Bring your own containers along and they will do the rest. Collections take place once a month so make sure you stock up whilst you can!
WHERE 78 Herne Hill, Brixton, London SE24 9QP
See Naked Larders website here
Common
Common doesn’t get its name from just anywhere, a beautifully designed cafe and store in a grade two listed building overlooking Clapham Common. It’s become the go to place for stylish homeware and organic and palm oil free toiletries and dried goods. Make a day of it by trying out their organic and seasonal menu, the sourdough toast with vegan chocolate spread is a particular favourite.
WHEN Mon-Fri: 8-15.00, Sat: 8- 16.00, Sun 9-16.00
WHERE 17 The Pavement, London SW4 0HY, UK
BYO Tooting
Located inside the always exciting Tooting Market, Bring Your Own offers a wide selection of dried goods, feminine hygiene products, spices and household cleaning products. With a focus on ethically and locally sourced products, BYO is committed to lowering the consumption of unnecessary plastic packaging. Keep an eye out for the salted caramel hazelnuts!
WHEN Tues:10-16.00, Thurs: 12-18.00, Fri-Sat 10-16.00
WHERE Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High St, Tooting, London SW17 0SN
Refill Larder
Found inside the beautiful Gardenia Flower shop on Teddington High Street, The Refill Larder is a one stop shop for all your zero-waste needs. Laid out in sections dedicated to different needs, the ‘Cleaning Cupboard’ where you can find all your household supplies, the ‘Bathroom’ where you can find cruelty free and vegan shampoos and soaps and the rest of the store is dedicated to all your other essentials, such as dried goods, coffee and chocolate!
WHEN Mon-Sun: 10am-17.00
WHERE 18 High Street, Teddington TW11 8EW.
See Refill Larders website here
Roots and Cycles
Roots and Cycles are an independently owned refillable store located in Crystal Palace. Offering a huge variety of cleaning refills, bathroom products and beauty essentials. Most notable though is their selection of refillable essential oils. A station with over ten different options from patchouli to lemon grass, starting from just 17p per ml.
WHEN Mon: 11-16.00, Wed 11-18.00, Thurs & Fri: 11-16.30, Sat: 10-16.00, Sun 11-16.00
WHERE Haynes Ln, Crystal Palace, London SE19
See Roots and Cycles website here
Swop Market
SWOP (Shop without packaging) was opened by two mothers, fed up of seeing plastic waste being littered across London and further afield. All products are either vegetarian or vegan and there is a plentiful supply of a range of products from toilities to dried goods. Fresh organic vegetables are available daily as well as fairtrade coffee beans.
WHEN Mon-Sun: 10-18.00
WHERE 7 Burnt Ash Rd, Lee, London SE12 8RG