About Ethikli Sustainable Market (California Certified Green Business)
Ethikli Sustainable Market, the first package-free grocery store in Long Beach, CA, offers a unique shopping experience with its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. This worker-owned, entirely vegan market provides a wide range of products, including sustainable home goods, bath and body items, child and baby supplies, cleaning and laundry essentials, and pet products. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to refill on various groceries, such as spices, flour, rice, bread, and vegan cheese. For those who forget their containers, the store provides options for customers to use. The staff are described as friendly and helpful, always willing to assist customers in finding what they need or ordering new items. Ethikli Sustainable Market is praised for its community-focused approach, hosting vegan workshops and organizing beach cleanups on "Trashy Tuesdays." Customers appreciate the store's commitment to reducing single-use packaging and food waste, as well as its sourcing of local and Palestinian products, such as the popular za'atar spice blend. Overall, Ethikli Sustainable Market is a unique and valuable resource for the Long Beach community, providing an eco-friendly shopping experience and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle.
