Have you ever wondered where you can shop with your own containers?

Do you know where to buy zero waste friendly reusable items?

If you own something that’s broken, do you know where to get it fixed?

Below is a list of local shops and businesses that are within driving distance of Caledon and Dufferin County (these areas are just north of Toronto, Ontario).

Let us know if you are aware of any others!

Zero Waste Friendly Stores & Shops:

NOTE: some of these stores may not accept reusable containers during the COVID-19 restrictions. Please call them first to find out!

Grocery Stores

• Zhers Grocery Store, Orangeville (they accept your containers at the deli, fish and meat counters)

• Sobeys Grocery Store, Orangeville (they have eliminated single-use plastic bags)

• Dave’s Butcher Shop, Orangeville (they accept your containers for meat)

• Howard the Butcher, Caledon East

• Tom the Butcher, Bolton

• Fromage Cheese Shop, Orangeville (they accept your containers for cheese and take-out)

Local Farms, Markets & Breweries

• Riverdale Farm & Forest, Inglewood

• Everdale Farm, Hillsburgh

• Goodlot Brewery, Caledon

• Orangeville Farmers Market

Bulk and Package-Free Stores

• Turtle Green Refillery (delivery-based refill service in Caledon, Ontario)

• Bulk Barn, Orangeville (and many other locations) - NOTE: Bulk Barn has temporarily paused their reusable container program

• Naturally Bulk, Bolton

• Harmony Market, Orangeville (they have a bulk section)

• Unboxed Market, Toronto

• Zero Waste Bulk, Waterloo

Repair Cafes, Lending Libraries & Second Hand Shops

• Brampton Library (Repair Cafe)

• Sheridan College (Repair Cafe)

• Guelph Repair Cafe

• Toronto Repair Cafe

• Guelph Tool Library (Lending Library)

• Evolve Caledon, Bolton (Second Hand Store)  

Other Cool Shops

• Foresters Book Garden (they sell reusable zero-waste items)

If you know of any other zero waste friendly stores & shops, please let us know!