I’m not gonna lie, there have been times when it came to making some zero-waste exchanges in my home or work-life routine where it felt like such an inconvenience because it meant having to adjust my day-to-day habits, which is a huge bore and cost obvs plays into it too, I am still learning (overall) in life to take on one task at a time and don’t be hard on yourself, when it comes to introducing zero-waste changes start with the easiest swaps first then slowly build up from there to whatever is manageable for you.
“Zero Waste: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.” From – Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA)
The one thing I am hugely grateful for is the area we live in; there are a few zero-waste stores nearby which make a world of difference, and recently I have discovered more of these types of stores dotted in and around Kuala Lumpur, which will hopefully be handy for any of you who are looking to make that switch and still have the convenience and save some $$$ in the process, WIN-WIN!
1. The Hive Bulk Foods – The 1st zero-waste store in Malaysia.
I have been coming to this store for a few years now; there is a wide selection of cleaning products, groceries, sanitary care, health & beauty and the occasional workshop is hosted here.
There are two locations;
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Bangsar branch 92A, Lrg Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur Open daily 9am-7pm. Call 03 2202 0707
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Intermark Mall branch Lot no C – 01, the Intermark Mall, Jalan Tun Razak Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Open daily 10am–10pm. Call 03 21812298
photo credit happy cow
2. BYOB Hartamas
BYOB is a small kiosk inside Hartamas Mall that stocks refill for household cleaning like; laundry, kitchen, flooring, bathroom and hand wash. We used to go to another shop (which is included in this list) for laundry detergent refills until we discovered this place which has been more convenient for us to come and the cost of saving on not only the environment, my bank account too.
*BYOB also carries biodegradable products.
The location:
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Hartamas Shopping Centre (2nd Floor Pushcart)
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Open daily 10am–8pm
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Call/WhatsApp 011-1148 4434
3. NUDE The Zero Waste Store
Here they have got you covered with; food options, laundry, cleaning products, home goods, feminine care and health & beauty.
*Nude have a wide selection of pet treats.
The location:
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11A (Ground Floor), Jalan 19/29, Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 46300 Malaysia
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Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) from 11am-7pm
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Call/WhatsApp 011-3773 9639
4. MINIMIZE Zero Waste Store
Here they have got you covered with; food options (including nuts, spices, grains & cooking oils), refill detergents, home goods, feminine care and health & beauty.
*First Zero Waste Store in Subang Jaya.
The location:
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104, Jalan SS 14/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Open Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) from 11am-6:30pm
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Call 016-287 6476.
5. KitaRefill
We used to buy our refill laundry detergent from here, great service and savings. Here they have got you covered for all refill household cleaning products.
*KitaRefill carries biodegradable products.
The location:
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15, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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Open Monday to Friday (closed Wednesday) from 9:30am-6pm, Saturday to Sunday from 9:30am-4pm
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Call 012-245 5480
6. Re{me}dy
I hadn’t seen much about this store on my socials, though from my research for this post, I am dying to visit this place: when it involves skincare, plus skincare you can refill, I’m down, plus I love the aesthetics. A sustainable health & skincare concept store where you can bring your own packaging by the Refillery station.
*They have a Refillery pop-up station at Qra, Arcoris, Mont Kiara.
The Location:
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80G Jalan Rotan, Off Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
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Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) from 11am-6pm
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Call 012-922 9338
7. a bit less bulk store
Here they have got you covered with; food options, household cleaning products, home goods, feminine care and health & beauty.
The Location:
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17, Jalan Ambong 3, Kepong Baru, kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Open Thursday to Tuesday (closed Wednesday) from 10am-6pm
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Call 03-6243 0723 . WhatsApp 010-2311 237
8. Seedy Zero Waste Store
Here they have got you covered with; food options, household cleaning products, feminine care and health & beauty.
*You can also find here kitchen and tableware.
The Location:
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9-1(Ground Floor) Suasana, 2, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla 31/93, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor
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Open Tuesday to Saturday (closed Sunday & Monday) from 10am-6pm
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WhatsApp 01-4338 3890
9.Zero Waste Earth Store (ZWES)
Here they have got you covered with; food options, household cleaning products, gardening, and feminine and hygiene care.
Link-Zero Waste Earth Store (ZWES)
The Location:
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47 G,Jalan Eco Ardence D U12/36D, Ardence Crest, Eco Ardence, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor
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Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) from 9:30am-6:30pm
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Call 011-10613629
10. Basics Zero Waste Store
Here they have got you covered with; food options, household cleaning products, eco-friendly storage containers and personal, and feminine care and skin care.
*First zero waste store in Setapak + Bring your own cup to enjoy a hot cup of coffee and save RM2.00
The Location:
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G-6, Seasons Garden Residences, Jalan 1/27E, Wangsa Maju Seksyen 10, 53300 Kuala Lumpur.
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Open Monday to Tuesday & Thursday to Friday from 11am-7pm. Saturday to Sunday from 10am-6pm (closed Wednesday)
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Call 010-873 2110
For an ever-growing directory of Zero-waste stores around Malaysia, do check out Zero Waste Map and for more info and tips you can follow Zero Waste Malaysia.
Till Next Time
xx