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August 2025 by soygirl
so happy to have found a zero-waste store selling non/low-toxic alternatives here in chicago. really amazing store, and their cafe is next door with vegan sweets.
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January 2025 by DIMOJASL
I love this place! I go here for all my dry goods (pasta, legumes, grains, baking, etc) and spices. All their foods are sold in bulk, so you can bring your own containers, or buy their compostable paper bags. Prices are comparable to packaged goods in a supermarket.
They also sell bulk soaps and detergents, so bring your empties here to refill instead of buying more plastic!
I'm not sure if they are 100% vegan, but I've noticed a couple items where they only sell the vegan version of what would otherwise be non-vegan (e.g. gummy bears)
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October 2024 by Benjamin Nagy
Cannot get enough of this store. Been shopping here for a few years now. Any ingredient I can get here I do get here because it's zero-waste AND high quality. They regularly expand their wares too.
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October 2024 by april lillstrom
I love this place and the mission. I need to say for the record, though, that I am not sure that paying 350% more for bubble bath and dish soap is going to really make zero-waste accessible to your average people. Isn't the idea that buying in bulk makes things cheaper? I am VERY happy to pay more to reduce waste and support this kind of a store, maybe I'd even happily pay twice as much. But my kid's bubble bath costs $8 at Jewel and the refill at Eco Flamingo cost $27.5. Is this really how it has to be?
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September 2024 by Amanda H
The Eco Flamingo has helped me lead a more sustainable life! I love that I can bring my own container and fill up on dry goods and only get the amount I need. I have actually saved money by doing this! They also offer classes and community conversations and are active members of the neighborhood. The staff is always helpful and kind. Whenever I have friends in from out of town, I bring them here because it's a fun shop with such unique and creative items. Everyone should check them out!
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August 2024 by Andi Gilreath
I love seeing how this shop grows and expands—they are always adding new products, always offering more options for sustainable planet-friendly products. We refill so much here (oils to spices to granola to soaps and on and on) and are happy to frequent this neighborhood staple!
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July 2024 by Aaron S
Delicious dehydrated snacks, coffee and quality nuts. Try their ingredients side by side with traditional grocery stores!
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July 2024 by Donna Massey
Never going back! Love this place.
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June 2024 by Laurel McKenzie
Picked up olive oil and soy sauce on Saturday morning, along with some refills for hand and dish soap. It was our first time here, and the employee working was extremely helpful and kind. I was surprised even after studying their website by how many bulk products and eco-friendly items they had. Very excited to have such a great zero-waste option, and looking forward to picking up more of our staples (pastas, beans, legumes, oatmeal, coffee, etc) in the future!
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June 2024 by Luke Henkel
Love love love this place! I can find almost everything I need here (except bulk peanut butter, hint hint please! ?) and I'm so happy to see that they've grown over the months and now have exciting community classes and are expanding their repertoire of plastics and recyclables that they collect.
You have to plan your visit a bit if you're serious about adopting a zero waste lifestyle but absolutely worth the trip every time. Plus their products are just superior. Especially love their organic cranberries, the bulk coffee, and their laundry soap. My clothes feel noticeably softer on my skin!
Final note is how knowledgeable and passionate the workers are. They're helpful and always have good tips and suggestions for continuing to reduce waste.
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April 2024 by Lydia
Wonderful store with a selection of sustainable goodies like cleaning supplies, beauty products, coffee, and travel goods!
Friendly service too :)
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February 2024 by Mooney Family
Since we have started going here, we have reduced our use of single use plastics by a lot! There are a number of great products that are way better than what you find in a conventional store with lots of packaging. The Myni multi-surface wash, the laundry detergent (unscented), toothpaste tabs, dental floss, dishsoap, foaming hand soap, dried mango, grains (rice, etc) and spices are some of our regular purchases. We love discovering new products and return regularly to stock up on our favorites. Saving jars from jam or tomato sauce has been easy to do. Highly recommend!!
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February 2024 by Maya Konieczna
I got a bamboo toothbrush and a bamboo brush for dishes in 2021. They lasted much longer than anything plastic would have.
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February 2024 by Dan Ashurst
Awesome zero waste store! Recommended to a few friends.
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February 2024 by Peter Socki
I absolutely LOVE this place! When you go eco-friendly, you got more natural. The less dyes and fragrances and harmful chemicals for the world AND your body -the better! I recently discovered my partner is very sensitive to cleaning products (both chemicals and instruments), laundry detergents, shaving needs (razors and cream), and many other things. Alexis is a true angel letting us test out products and give us great advice. I more than highly recommend this store. Check out their wooden scrub brushes: they are a lifesaver! And, you’re paying for excellent quality, not a brand name. I am so glad they have a brick-and-mortar location with a special area for vendors (the holiday vendors were superb). A must if you’re a good Chicagoan!
