5 zero-waste stores in Klang Valley for eco-friendly consumers

With reportedly more than 8 million tonnes of plastic entering the world’s oceans each year along with the carbon emissions associated with plastic from production to burning, many have realized that pursuing a zero-waste lifestyle would just be the solution we need to help better protect our earth and its environment.

That said, beginning your journey to becoming eco-friendlier should not be difficult with these zero- waste stores located just around Klang Valley.

• The Hive Bulk Foods - Ampang, Bangsar, TTDI, Intermark & Petaling Jaya

The first-ever zero-waste store in Malaysia, The Hive Bulk Foods now has over five outlets, all offering unpackaged products consisting of whole foods, household items, toiletries and even personal care products.

In promoting a plastic-free lifestyle, customers are encouraged to bring their containers to fill in their desired products such as shampoo and conditioner.

Most products are organic and are even bought from local producers around Klang Valley.

BYOB, which stands for Bring Your Own Bottle is a detergent store that promotes the 3R concept; Reuse, Recycle and Reduce.

Simply bring your own clean bottle to the store and get yourself a refill from their wide selection of eco-friendly detergent. The store not only offers detergent for your laundry but also your kitchen, floors, personal care, and even for your car!

The store aims to educate the public about the dangers of plastic pollution while helping us save money too from not buying extra plastics.

It currently has several outlets in East and West Malaysia.

With the idea to remind consumers to use a bit less single-use plastic every time, A Bit Less Bulk located in Kepong makes your trip to the groceries eco-friendlier.

A variety of organic food products and household goods can be found here, from grains and nuts to bamboo toothbrushes. You can even refill your soy sauce!

Bringing your own containers is highly encouraged.

• Zero Waste Earth Store - Setia Alam

Everyday grocery shopping made easy and waste-free with Zero Waste Earth Store. Located in Setia Alam, this store does its part in saving mother earth by allowing the community to only buy what they need.

This store is committed to upholding its motto; refill reuse recycle & repeating, by reusing items such as containers and bottles so they won’t contribute to more pollution.

On top of your daily essentials, there are also a variety of package-free snacks made available for you to choose from.

• Seedy Zero Waste Store - Kota Kemuning

From beauty products to household liquids, Seedy Zero Waste Store offers practically most of your essential needs, all with little to no packaging.

Like any other zero-waste stores, you take what you need, and you are also highly encouraged to bring your own bag or containers.