Your Guide To Zero Waste & Bulk Food Stores In Hong Kong

Grab a tote bag and head to these zero waste and bulk food stores for plastic and package-free products in Hong Kong.

Looking to take a step towards zero-waste living? It can be as simple as refusing plastic bags, carrying a reusable bottle with you and making the effort to shop at places that limit the amount of plastic packaging you take home. With a number of zero waste stores dotted around the city with refill stations for pantry staples, washing up liquids, plastic-free beauty products and more, it’s easier than ever to be an eco-conscious shopper in Hong Kong. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of where to buy your day-to-day essentials — waste-free! Here’s to reducing, reusing and recycling…

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Zero Waste Stores & Bulk Food Stores In Hong Kong

Beyond Plastic — Plastic-free biodegradable and compostable household items, on Hong Kong Island

Swap out your single-use plastic items with eco-friendly alternatives at Beyond Plastic. Here you’ll find everything from bamboo tablewear to sugarcane takeaway boxes — a whole range of zero-waste, biodegradable, compostable and ecological household products. What’s more, Beyond Plastic donates 20 percent of its profits every year to a charity in Cameroon helping young rural women continue their education.

Beyond Plastic, Unit 1, 3/F, Ocean Industrial Centre, 2 Lee Lok Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9689 4130, beyondplastic.com.hk

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The Bulk Shop by Margella — Eco-friendly and package-free products, located in Tai Po, New Territories

The Bulk Shop’s founders Margot and Ella (aka Margella!) set up shop in the New Territories, hoping to change how people connect in their community and help them adopt more sustainable ways of living. The range of eco-friendly and package-free products includes beeswax wraps, compostable bin liners, plastic-free deodorant sticks and more.

The Bulk Shop by Margella, Shop 9E, 2/F, Jade Plaza, 3 On Chee Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, 5161 9454, thebulkshoppershk.com

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Lively Life — Organic and fresh produce, grains and more plus local beauty, located in Wan Chai

Find everything you need to live a waste-free life at Lively Life on Hennessy Road. Here you’ll be able to snap up fresh produce, different kinds of vinegar, rice and noodles that are all available to bulk buy as well as an array of organic kitchen and beauty items, some of which are locally made. There’s even a free water station.

Lively Life, Shop UG 6, UG/F, CC Wu Building, 302-308, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 6730 0643, livelylifehk.com

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Live Zero — Hong Kong’s first zero-waste grocery store, locations in Sai Ying Pun, Happy Valley and Sai Kung

Claiming the title of Hong Kong’s first, completely zero waste and packaging-free grocery store, Live Zero stocks a huge array of organic products including pantry staples, beauty and home essentials. Forget your container? Use one of the many food containers and reusable bottles donated by the community!

Live Zero Bulk Foods, various locations across Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9433 3394, livezero.hk

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Organic We — Organic food items, cruelty-free beauty and eco-friendly cleaning and lifestyle products, located in Mong Kok, Kowloon

Going the extra mile to study the ingredients, sources and even the manufacturing process of all its products, Organic We is a great place to shop for cruelty-free makeup, vegan pantry staples, eco-friendly period, lifestyle and cleaning products and more. As a bonus, Organic We offers BYOB discounts on selected products to customers who bring their own containers.

Organic We, Room 1601, 16/F, Good Hope Building, 5 Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3791 2666, organicwe.com

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Regency Spices — Top spices from all over the world, located in Tsuen Wan, New Territories

Family-owned business Regency Spices sources some of the best spices from all corners of the globe. A one-stop for stocking up on all your spices, seasonings and herbs, it’ll even create custom blends for you upon request — just let the staff know what you’re looking for!

Regency Spices, Shop 8A, Ming Wah Industrial Building, 17-33 Wang Lung Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories. Hong Kong (call ahead before visiting), 3525 0060, www.regencyspices.hk

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Seed — Zero waste store with kitchen staples, spices, household products and other items, located in Sai Kung

If you’re out in Sai Kung, Seed is on hand to give you the means to live a more zero-waste and plastic-free lifestyle. You’ll find everything you need to keep the kitchen well-stocked (think spices, cupboard staples like pasta, dried nuts, fruit and legumes) as well as eco-friendly household cleaning products (laundry detergent, soaps etc.), beauty and personal items.

Seed, 29 Yee Kuk Street, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 5703 2223, seedhongkong.com

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Slowood — One-stop zero waste store with kitchen staples, home items, vegan and gluten-free products, cruelty-free beauty and more, locations in Kennedy Town, Sha Tin, Yuen Long and Central Market

A one-stop zero waste store, Slowood stocks literally everything from healthy, bulk organic groceries options to plant-based personal care products and refillable household essentials. With a wide range of globally sourced items from top eco-friendly and cruelty-free brands, you can confidently add things to your bag with a clean conscience. Bring along a container on your next visit and enjoy 5 percent off on bulk or non-packaged items!

Slowood, various locations across Hong Kong, 2818 0203, www.slowood.hk

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vomFASS — Liquors, vinegars, oils, wines, whiskeys and rum, locations in Central, Admiralty and Yuen Long

Offering liquors, kinds of vinegar, oils, wines, whiskeys and rums, vomFASS is the go-to for zero waste liquid staples. Sample spirits, oils and vinegar directly “vom fass” (German for “from the cask”). You’ll also find a small selection of gourmet foods and condiments.

Sassy Tip: Purchase a container on your first visit to get $10 off when you bring them back for a refill.

vomFASS, various locations across Hong Kong, www.vomfass.com.hk

Reusable Lifestyle Products

We’re thrilled to see that coffee shops across Hong Kong are offering up discounts and incentives for customers who bring their own coffee cups. These small changes can make a huge difference, and once bought, can be used again and again. If you’re not sure where to buy one for yourself, check out some of the stores stocking reusable bottles and straws below:

Keep Cups & Reusable Bottles

• Thorn and Burrow, www.thornandburrow.com
• Live Zero, livezero.hk
• Seed, seedhongkong.com
• The Lion Rock Press, thelionrockpress.com
• Cotton On, cottonon.com
• Eco Concepts, www.ecoconcepts.com.hk
• Bamboa, bamboahome.com

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Metal, Bamboo & Glass Straws

• Live Zero, livezero.hk
• KIRR, kirrconcept.com
• Slowood, www.slowood.hk
• Seed, seedhongkong.com
• Bamboa, bamboahome.com

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Refillable And Package Free Home Essentials

It’s not just food packaging that we need to be held accountable for, but it’s time we thought about our day-to-day cleaning and beauty essentials too. Just think about all the tubes of mascara and bottles of lotion and dishwashing liquids we use and throw away on the regular. If you were to add up the amount of plastic that goes to waste, it wouldn’t be a pretty number — but these zero-waste stores dotted all around the city are giving us the chance to change our wasteful habits. Instead of repurchasing products, we can repurpose what we already have by refilling empty bottles, buying package-free makeup and more.

Refillable & Package-Free Cleaning Products

• Slowood, www.slowood.hk
• Live Zero, livezero.hk
• Seed, seedhongkong.com

Refillable & Package-Free Beauty Essentials

• LUSH — shampoo bars, solid body wash and toothpaste tabs, www.lush.com
• Slowood, www.slowood.hk
• Live Zero, livezero.hk
• Seed, seedhongkong.com

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Editor’s Note: “Your Guide To Zero Waste And Bulk Food Stores In Hong Kong” was originally written by Lexi Davey, and was most recently updated by Sakina Abidi in April 2023. With thanks to Nicole Moraleda for her contribution.