Going Green in the Garden State: Exploring New Jersey Sustainable Refill Stores

Sustainable refill stores are becoming increasingly popular as people seek out eco-friendly alternatives to traditional shopping experiences. These stores offer an opportunity to reduce waste and promote sustainability by offering refillable and reusable products. New Jersey is home to a growing number of these stores, offering everything from household cleaners and personal care products to bulk food and snacks.

In this post, we’ll explore the world of sustainable refill stores in NJ, highlighting some of the best options available throughout the state. The benefits of shopping at these stores include reducing plastic waste, supporting local businesses, and saving money in the long run.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or a visitor to the Garden State, this guide will help you find the best sustainable refill stores in NJ and learn how you can do your part to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

North Jersey:

Bear Minimum, Boonton
Bear Minimum believes in living with minimal impact on the environment, without using harmful chemicals that negatively affect people and the planet. With knowledge, habits, and products, we can all live less wasteful lives that benefit our wallets, health, and environment. Bear Minimum is a hub for eco warriors to come together, offering sustainable products and community events in Boonton, NJ. Meet Liz, Mike, Emily & Nick, the co-founders dedicated to bringing sustainable solutions to their community through their Refillery and Marketplace.
618B Main St, Boonton, NJ

Dry Goods Refillery, Montclair
The Garcia family has become increasingly aware of their impact on the planet and made gradual changes to reduce their waste. However, they found it difficult to change the way they shopped at the grocery store, with many products still only available in plastic wrap or cardboard boxes. To address this issue, they founded Dry Goods Refillery to bring package-free shopping to their community. They source products from eco-conscious companies and partner with brands that promote sustainability and fair trade practices. Their mission is to better serve their community and the planet while enjoying delicious, high-quality food.
193 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ

The Good Bottle Refill Shop, Maplewood
This shop offers a variety of refillable household cleaners, personal care products, and more. They also have a selection of eco-friendly gifts and accessories.
1875 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ

Lucky Honeybee, Jersey City
Lucky Honeybee produces eco-friendly candles, soaps, and apothecary goods with a focus on sustainability. They use domestically produced wax, ethically sourced oils, and recycled packaging. Founder Melissa Glick began making candles as favors for her wedding, and after perfecting her eco-friendly soy candle, Lucky Honeybee was born. They have since expanded to offer handmade soap and apothecary goods, all made with positive vibes and good intentions in their Jersey City studio. Despite their growth, Lucky Honeybee remains committed to using earth-friendly products, ingredients, and packaging.
487 Palisade Ave lower level, 487 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Simple Bare Necessities, Sparta
Mikaela is an earth enthusiast who began her zero-waste journey in late 2017. It quickly became her natural way of life, and her passion for reducing single-use packaging and plastic grew. She wanted to find a way to align her values with her life and share what she had learned with others, which led to the creation of Simple Bare Necessities. Simple Bare Necessities offers low-waste, plastic-free necessities as sustainable alternatives to single-use essentials. The company is dedicated to minimizing waste and making small yet impactful changes to address the pollution crisis and protect the environment and oceans.
17 Main St, Sparta Township, NJ

Sustainable Haus Mercantile, Summit
Sustainable Haus Mercantile is a zero-waste home goods store founded by an environmentally conscious first-generation American. After pursuing a zero-waste lifestyle, owner Janette Spiezio started selling her sustainable solutions at local farmers’ markets in 2018 and opened a mercantile in 2019. The store offers over 50 refillable products at fair prices and makes their own sustainable home goods from organic, recycled, and vintage finds, using only natural fibers and cotton thread. Services include knife sharpening, mending, and low-cost dish rentals. They also donate zero waste home boxes to low-income families in underserved communities. Sustainable Haus Mercantile aims to provide better choices for the planet and educate others on sustainable living. They sell everything but food and can be found at local farmer’s markets and their retail store in Summit, NJ.
221 Broad St, Summit, NJ

Woodlawn Refills, Pompton Lakes
Erin Chazotte, the founder of Woodlawn Refills, has been committed to living a green lifestyle since her teenage years. As a homeowner and mother of two, she became increasingly aware of the growing waste in her landfill and recycling bins. Woodlawn Refills was born from Erin’s passion for the environment and her curiosity about the future. The company aims to create a “new normal” by shifting habits in our own homes to reverse environmental impact and passing that mindset to the next generation. Woodlawn Refills offers a range of eco-friendly products to help people reduce their waste and live a more sustainable lifestyle.
314 Woodlawn Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Central Jersey/Jersey Shore:

Eco Loka, Frenchtown
Eco Loka, Hunterdon County’s first refill store, offers refillable soap, shampoo, conditioner, cleaners, and laundry detergent in your own containers. Most products are from local vendors who use sustainable materials. The store also offers wood-and-bristle brushes, bar soaps, eco-friendly skin care products, and gifts.
23 Race St, Frenchtown, NJ

Greater Goods Refillery, Manasquan
Greater Goods Refillery provides customers with nontoxic and eco-friendly goods and refills. Customers can bring their own containers or use the store’s to eliminate single-use plastics. The store offers clean and effective body, laundry, and cleaning products, as well as sustainable swaps for the kitchen and bathroom. Additionally, customers can find a variety of unique and useful gifts at the store.
11 Parker Ave, Manasquan, NJ

Labo Refillery, Cranford
Labo Refillery is a store that focuses on promoting sustainability by reducing plastic use and waste. They refill any containers with liquid products, including shampoos, conditioners, lotions, body wash, hand soaps, dish soaps, laundry detergents, all-purpose cleaners, castile soaps, mouthwash, and bathroom cleaners. The store prioritizes organic and natural products while also offering reusable and recyclable options. Labo Refillery supports other small businesses by sourcing their products locally.
11 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ

Root Green Shoppe, Long Beach Island
Root Green Shoppe is a mother-daughter-owned business based on LBI. Their concept was born from a desire to live a more organic and sustainable lifestyle, rooted in consciousness and care for the Earth. Their goal is to give back to their community and the environment by being mindful of what they put in the air, the ground, the water, and in themselves. Root provides small, easy ways for people to make changes towards a sustainable lifestyle while understanding that it takes time and a community effort. They offer a variety of sustainable, recyclable, and biodegradable products for personal care, home, and island needs. Root Green Shoppe aims to be a meeting place for the community to find products that are cleanly made and environmentally friendly.
11106 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven, NJ

Unwrapped Refill Shop, Asbury Park
A zero-waste store located in Asbury Park, offering a range of products from bulk food and snacks to cleaning supplies and personal care items. Customers can bring their own containers or purchase reusable ones in-store.
The Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave Unit 18, Asbury Park, NJ

Coming Soon!
District Refillery & Co. – Point Pleasant, NJ
One Stop Eco Shop – Toms River, NJ

South Jersey:

The Refill Market, Haddon Twp
Located in Haddon Township, The Refill Market offers a range of refillable products, including household cleaners, personal care items, and pet supplies. They also have a selection of reusable products and gifts.
10 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township, NJ

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