Plagued with guilt about all the plastic that comes with shopping? Us too. From cotton swabs to individual pieces of fruit, practically everything is encased in non-biodegradable packaging, no matter how small. Thankfully, these shops are doing their part to protect our planet.
This article was originally published on February 19, 2019 by Samantha Sowerby and updated on April 21, 2022 by Amanda Fung.
1. The Hive Bulk Foods
The first zero-waste store to grace Malaysian waters, The Hive Bulk Foods has two physical outlets in Bangsar and Ampang plus an online platform. Eco-warrior Claire Sancelot joins forces with refugees and female entrepreneurs to craft in-house products such as bamboo toothbrushes and muslin laundry bags. As its name implies, bulk foods are big here; stock up on dried beans, gluten-free flours and ‘naked’ or spiced nuts to last several months. They also offer a wide range of classes on a variety of topics, from ‘DIY Beeswax Wrapping’ to ‘Tropical Urban Edible Gardening’ and are also at the forefront of numerous planet-friendly initiatives like The Freedom Flow Project.
The Hive Bulk Foods Bangsar: 92A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, Kuala Lumpur | The Hive Bulk Foods Intermark: Lot No. C-01, The Intermark Mall, Jalan Tun Razak, Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur | +603 2202 0707 & +603 2181 2298 | thehiveecostore.com
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