U.S. refill shops embrace sustainable alternatives to reduce container waste

Person filling dried produce into a glass jar

Dozens of zero-waste refill shops are cropping up across the United States, from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, in a necessary culture shift towards reducing the country’s waste problem. Customers can bring their own containers, from used jars to Tupperware, to fill with bulk items, including artisanal bread, vegan food, and wall-mounted dispensers filled with beans and oats. The shops aim to make it accessible and affordable for customers to reduce their waste. Read more.

Photo by Anna Tarazevich