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Earth's General Store

Edmonton's Premiere Zero-Waste and Reduced Waste Store

Edmonton, Alberta

Earth’s General Store is a community grocery store in Edmonton with a focus on zero-waste/reduced waste, vegetarian/vegan-ism, organic, local, fair trade, living wages, and activism. We carry bulk cleaners, chemicals, shampoos and conditioners. We also offer food since food is the number one way that we affect the environment.

We have been refilling people’s containers since 1991 and it remains one of our prime focuses.

Food Products (Unpackaged/Bulk/Refillable):
  • Fresh fruits & vegetables
  • Dried fruits & vegetables
  • Frozen fruits & vegetables
  • Oil & vinegar
  • Grains - rice - cereals
  • Legumes (beans - chickpeas - etc.)
  • Pasta & noodles
  • Nuts & seeds
  • Herbs & spices
  • Baking ingredients (flour - sugar - etc.)
  • Candy & snacks
  • Chocolate
  • Chips & crackers
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Dips & salsas
  • Soups - sauces - condiments
  • Plant-based "meats"
  • Savoury pastries (pierogies - samosas - etc.)
  • Health & super foods
  • Supplements
DIY Ingredients (unpackaged/bulk/refillable):
  • Activated charcoal
  • Beeswax (pellets - blocks)
  • Castile soap
  • Essential oils
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Raw cosmetic ingredients
  • Shea butter
  • Soap nuts - berries - flakes
  • Soda bicarbonate
  • White vinegar
Lifestyle Items (plastic-free, reusable):
  • Bento boxes
  • Bread bags
  • Containers
  • Cutlery - Utensils (bamboo - metal)
  • Lunch bags
  • Produce bags
  • Sandwich bags
  • Shopping bags
  • Silicone bags
  • Straws (bamboo - steel - glass)
  • Tiffin boxes
  • Zero waste kits
House & home products (plastic-free; unpackaged/refillable or reusable):
  • Bamboo bandages
  • Brushes & scrubs
  • Coffee filters & reusable pods
  • Cutlery - Utensils (bamboo - metal)
  • Dish soap (bar - liquid)
  • Dishwasher tablets & powder
  • Household cleaners
  • Ice cube trays
  • Ice pop molds
  • Laundry cleaners (detergents - softeners)
  • Microplastic filter (for washing machine)
  • Toilet paper
  • Wax food wraps (beeswax - vegan)
  • Wool dryer balls
Personal Care Items (unpackaged/refillable or reusable; plastic-free):
  • Body lotion - butter
  • Body wash
  • Brushes & combs
  • Conditioner (bars - liquid)
  • Deodorant (cream - bar - stick)
  • Face lotion
  • Face wash
  • Floss (silk or vegan)
  • Hand soap (liquid - bar)
  • Lip balm
  • Menstrual cups
  • Menstrual pads
  • Reusable facial rounds
  • Shampoo (bars - liquid)
  • Shaver - razor
  • Shaving cream or bar
  • Sponges (cellulose - repurposed)
  • Toothbrushes (bamboo)
  • Toothpaste or tablets
Items for Donation/Upcycling/Recycling:
  • Batteries
  • Glass jars

Here are some of the brands we stock:

Tru Earth 2

Tru Earth

Finally, an eco-friendly laundry detergent, that's as sensitive on your skin, as it is to the environment.
Brand
813.04 km
Based in, Vancouver, British Columbia
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Glass Sipper

Reusable Glass Drinking Straws
Brand
819.88 km
Based in, Vancouver, British Columbia
Moss Creek Wool Works logo 768x768

Moss Creek Wool Works

Making pure wool dryer balls by hand in Canada.
Brand
2706.12 km
Based in, Toronto, Ontario
Nelson Naturals logo 1

Nelson Naturals

The Original Zero Waste Toothpaste.
Brand
519.22 km
Based in, Nelson, British Columbia
Abeego logo2

Abeego

The Reusable Food Wrap that Breathes.
Brand
892.06 km
Based in, Victoria, British Columbia
Unwrapped Life Logo

Unwrapped Life

Plastic-free, the way it should be.
Brand
299.25 km
Based in, Calgary, Alberta
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  • Offers A "Bring Your Own" Program (e.g., BYOC)
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Contact Info

9605 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
+1 (780) 439-8725
Website
  • hello@egs.ca
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Opening Hours

Mon
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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