Z.W. Mercantile is a locally-owned, eco-conscious store located in Downtown Ames that aims to help both beginners and experts adopt a zero waste lifestyle. The store offers a wide range of plastic-free, reusable, and eco-friendly products that are easily accessible. Customers can refill personal care and cleaning items at the bulk refillery, just by bringing their own clean containers. Visitors appreciate the variety of eco-friendly supplies and the free plant propagation area, which has led many to take home numerous plants. The store’s focus on sustainability and understanding product lifecycles makes it a popular destination for those looking to live more sustainably. Overall, Z.W. Mercantile is a welcoming space dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly choices and reducing waste.
I figured buying better cleaning products might earn me a few less chores. It didn't. 😄 But at least the stuff from ZW Mercantile actually works. Great products, great people, and my wife always leaves happy...which is probably why we keep coming back.
April 2025
The store is beautiful and has a great selection of plastic-free household items.
September 2024
What a lovely store! The staff was incredibly helpful, and the organization was nice. Walked out with exactly what I went in for, I will definitely be back.
