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Monday 10am - 6:30pm Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm Thursday 10am - 6:30pm Friday 10am - 6:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm

Zero Waste Emporium

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Zero Waste Emporium

Victoria's 1st Zero Waste grocery store! 🛒 We aim to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in t

Our love for the sea and all its overwhelming beauty prompted us to make changes in our consumerist habits and waste production. We are trying to minimize all non-organic waste from our lives and want to encourage others to follow in our footsteps. Visit our website to learn how to get started today and make the world a greener place.

09/04/2026

🧴✨ Labour Day Weekend at Zero Waste Emporium!

Long weekend, low waste. Swing by downtown Victoria and refill your favourites — shampoo, dish soap, laundry detergent, and more — without adding another plastic bottle to the pile.

🗓️ Weekend Hours:
Sat, Sept 5: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun, Sept 6: 11 AM – 4 PM
Mon, Sept 7 (Labour Day): 11 AM – 4 PM

Bring your containers (or grab some from us!) and let's kick off fall the sustainable way. 🌿

09/01/2026

☕ Meet your new everyday mug.

We're so excited to be carrying these gorgeous hand-crafted ceramic to-go mugs by local artist Jessica Scott! Each one is thrown and finished by hand, so no two are exactly alike — you're not just buying a mug, you're bringing home a little piece of Victoria craftsmanship.

Perfectly sized at 8 oz., they're built for daily use — sturdy, reliable, and ready to hold your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or whatever gets you through the day. A beautiful (and durable!) swap for single-use cups.

🌱 Ditch the disposable, sip in style.

Available now, in-store and for local delivery — sold individually, while supplies last.

08/28/2026

Follow-Your-Heart Original Vegenaise

The egg-free, plant-based spread that out-mayos mayo. Creamy, tangy, and made with simple ingredients like expeller-pressed canola oil and apple cider vinegar, Vegenaise brings that classic rich taste to sandwiches, dressings, and sauces—no eggs required. A refillery favourite for good reason. 🌱

Contains: Soy

08/25/2026

Plot twist: there's now a retro gaming station parked at the front of Zero Waste Emporium! 🎮 Come refill your jars, stay for a round of [game name]. Young or young-at-heart, everyone's welcome to press start.

08/21/2026

This week's deals are on the board — literally. 🖤 Swipe by our chalkboard out front for what's on sale right now. Deals change often, so it pays to check in!

New !
* 'Follow your heart' organic vegenaise
* Food storage solutions by Dalcini

Soon!
* Coconut-based caramel sauce
* Local Bamboo paper products

Sale !
* 15% Off Mushrooms
* 50% Off Tallow Products
* 25% Off Fellow Vacuum Canisters (White)
* 50% Off Burgeon Baby Washable Products

08/18/2026

🎒 Back to School, Zero Waste Style 🎒

Pack lunches plastic-free with our Dalcini stainless steel containers — leak-resistant, built to last, and way better for the planet than another sandwich bag.

From bento-style boxes to snack-sized tins, we've got sizes for every lunch (and every appetite 👀).

Come see the full lineup in-store at Zero Waste Emporium, downtown Victoria!

🌱 Because "waste-free" and "actually cool" can coexist.

08/14/2026

🌿 Local Love: Kettle & Hive Citron Tea Concentrate 🍵

We're big fans of this one! Kettle & Hive's Citron Tea Concentrate is a warm, citrusy staple worth stocking your pantry with — just spoon into hot water for an instant, soul-soothing tea (or stir into cold water/soda for a bright citron spritz).

Pick your flavour:
🍋 Original — classic citron, bright and comforting
🌸 Medley — a citrus blend for something a little more layered
🖤 Elderberry — citron meets elderberry for extra immune-loving goodness

📦 250g jar | $16
📍 Available now at Zero Waste Emporium, downtown Victoria

Perfect for chilly coast days ahead — swing by and grab a jar (bring your own container if you're feeling extra zero-waste, we'll happily refill!) 💛

08/11/2026

🍪 Cookie Jar Bakeshop 🍪

We're so excited to have Ruthie Stewart bringing her incredible baked goods to the emporium! Every treat is made with care (and zero waste in mind, of course) — the perfect sweet addition to your low-waste shopping trip.

Craving something specific? You can order directly with Ruthie through her Instagram, — slide into her DMs and place your order ahead of time, or just swing by and see what's fresh that day.

Support small, support local, support sweet. 🧁

08/07/2026

'Little Sweety'
Bubble Tea (Small Business Shoutout!)

Say hello to Little Sweety, our bubble tea partner just down the road! From classic pearl milk teas to fresh fruit slushes, they've got a drink for every craving — all made fresh in-store.

They accept your clean reusable cup! We've got this eco-beige reusable cup available in store for $25+tax. With your help, we can cut down on plastic waste, one boba at a time. 🧋

08/04/2026

💚 Community shoutout time!
We love hearing how you've made zero-waste swaps using stuff from the store — a jar you reuse every week, a recipe you nailed with our bulk bins, a friend who got you into refills...

Drop a comment and tell us your zero-waste win, or tag someone in Victoria who deserves a shoutout for going package-free! 🌿

We'll be re-sharing our favourites in our stories this week 👇

Address

1728 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8W2G7

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 6:30pm
Thursday	10am - 6:30pm
Friday	10am - 6:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17784339376

Website

http://www.zerowasteemporium.com/

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