Best online stores for zero waste in the US
35 buying questions · the United States · 2 assistants
| # | Store | Named | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
zerowastestore.com zerowastestore.com |
22 / 35 +21 | 10 |
| 2 |
Package Free Shop packagefreeshop.com |
26 / 35 +25 | 7 |
| 3 |
Blueland blueland.com |
15 / 35 +14 | 7 |
| 4 |
EcoRoots ecoroots.us |
14 / 35 +13 | 3 |
| 5 |
dropps.com dropps.com |
10 / 35 +9 | 3 |
| 6 |
Life Without Plastic lifewithoutplastic.com |
12 / 35 +11 | 2 |
| 7 |
Public Goods publicgoods.com |
12 / 35 +11 | 2 |
| 8 |
Plaine Products plaineproducts.com |
8 / 35 +7 | 2 |
| 9 |
Bee’s Wrap beeswrap.com |
5 / 35 +4 | 2 |
| 10 |
marleysmonsters.com marleysmonsters.com |
5 / 35 +4 | 2 |
| 11 |
Azure Standard azurestandard.com |
4 / 35 +3 | 1 |
| 12 |
cleancult.com cleancult.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 1 |
| 13 |
EcoEnclose ecoenclose.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 1 |
| 14 |
EcoLunchbox ecolunchboxes.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 1 |
| 15 |
Full Circle Home fullcirclehome.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 1 |
| 16 |
Misfits Market misfitsmarket.com |
4 / 35 +3 | 0 |
| 17 |
etee.com etee.com |
3 / 35 +2 | 0 |
| 18 |
Klean Kanteen kleankanteen.com |
3 / 35 +2 | 0 |
| 19 |
Imperfect Foods imperfectfoods.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 0 |
| 20 |
Stasher stasherbag.com |
2 / 35 +1 | 0 |
| 21 |
Good Start Packaging goodstartpackaging.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
| 22 |
Green Paper Products greenpaperproducts.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
| 23 |
Reel Paper reelpaper.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
| 24 |
Restaurantware restaurantware.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
| 25 |
The Refill Shoppe therefillshoppe.com |
1 / 35 | 0 |
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Category median: named in 1 of 35 questions (the middle store of all 42 stores we measured; +n is how many questions a store is above it).
Named means the store appeared in the answer. Recommended means the assistant clearly advised it. Being in a list is not the same as being advised, so we count them separately. The other 17 stores were named in none of these questions.
This ranking covers the 42 stores we measure in this category. That is not every store in the market.
The top 10, real questions with who AI named, the sites AI cites and how it describes #1. Free, by email.
Named is not recommended
Each dot is a store. Further right: named in more buying questions. Higher: recommended more often. Stores low on the right are known to AI but rarely the tip. That gap is what most stores can close.
Where AI sends shoppers
Review sites, comparison sites, marketplaces and communities that ChatGPT and Gemini mention in their answers in this category. Stores that are present and well reviewed there are easier for AI to recommend.
| Amazon Marketplace |
25 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Selling there too, or being clearly better on your own site, both help. |
| Etsy Marketplace |
5 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Selling there too, or being clearly better on your own site, both help. |
| Made Trade Platform |
4 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| Facebook Community |
3 of 70 | Be present there with useful posts or answers; AI repeats what people say. |
| Facebook Marketplace Platform |
3 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| Chairish Platform |
2 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| EarthHero Platform |
2 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
| Kaiyo Platform |
2 of 70 | AI sends shoppers there. Check whether you can be listed. |
The questions we asked
Only the questions that could really name a store, because only those count. They are in the language of the market, because that is how shoppers there ask them.
- Are there any American online stores focused on sustainable living that are not just big box retailers?
AI named: EarthHero, Package Free Shop, Grove Collaborative - I only know the big general marketplaces, but which specialized American webshop sells zero waste products?
AI named: Zero Waste Store, Package Free Shop, EarthHero - What is the best American website to buy zero waste products from?
AI named: EarthHero, Zero Waste Store, Package Free Shop - Where can I buy cheap but good quality reusable bags and containers online in America?
AI named: Walmart, Target, IKEA - Where can I buy compostable packaging and zero waste food storage online in the US?
AI named: Good Start Packaging, Green Paper Products, WebstaurantStore - Where can I buy eco-friendly household products online in the US without spending a lot?
AI named: Target, Walmart, Grove Collaborative - Where can I buy plastic-free grocery products online in the United States?
AI named: The Wally Shop, Zero Grocery, The Rounds - Where can I buy sustainable home goods online in the United States?
AI named: Package Free Shop, Public Goods, Grove Collaborative - Where can I buy sustainable products online in the US and be sure they are always in stock?
AI named: Grove Collaborative, Thrive Market, Public Goods - Where can I buy zero waste products online in America with free and easy returns?
AI named: Target, Walmart, REI - Where can I buy zero waste products online in the US that are safe and fun for kids?
AI named: EarthHero, Package Free Shop, Zero Waste Store - Where can I find a reliable American online store for reusable kitchen products?
AI named: Grove Collaborative, EarthHero, Package Free Shop - Where can I find affordable zero waste personal care products online in the US?
AI named: Zero Waste Store, EarthHero, EcoRoots - Where can I order reusable beeswax wraps and sustainable food storage online in the US?
AI named: Bee’s Wrap, Abeego, Etee - Where can I shop online for sustainable everyday essentials in America?
AI named: EarthHero, Package Free Shop, Grove Collaborative - Where can I shop online for zero waste products in the US if I live in a small apartment?
AI named: EarthHero, Package Free Shop, Zero Waste Store - Where is the best place to buy zero waste household products online in the US?
AI named: EarthHero, Zero Waste Store, Package Free Shop - Where should I go online to start buying eco-friendly products in the US?
AI named: EarthHero, Grove Collaborative, Blueland - Which American online shop offers a guarantee on their zero waste products?
AI named: Zero Waste Store, Buy Me Once, Etee - Which American online store for sustainable products is best for someone just starting out with zero waste living?
AI named: Zero Waste Store, EarthHero, EcoRoots - Which American online store is best suited for someone who wants to go completely plastic-free?
AI named: Package Free Shop, ZeroWasteStore.com, Life Without Plastic - Which American online store sells zero waste bathroom products?
AI named: Package Free Shop, EarthHero, EcoRoots - Which American online store ships zero waste products the fastest?
AI named: Amazon Prime, EarthHero, Package Free Shop - Which American webshop gives you the most value for your money on sustainable products?
AI named: Thrive Market, EarthHero, Grove Collaborative - Which American webshop has a good selection of sustainable clothing?
AI named: Pact, Wearwell, Fair Indigo - Which American webshop has the most reliable stock of sustainable kitchen products?
AI named: EarthHero, Package Free Shop, Grove Collaborative - Which US online shop is well known for selling eco-friendly personal care products?
AI named: Grove Collaborative, EarthHero, Package Free Shop - Which US online store for eco-friendly goods delivers within two days?
AI named: Amazon, Grove Collaborative, EarthHero - Which US online store sells zero waste products at the lowest prices?
AI named: Target, Walmart, EarthHero - Which US online store specializes in zero waste cleaning products?
AI named: Zero Waste Store, Blueland, Meliora Cleaning Products - Which US webshop can I trust for buying sustainable cleaning supplies?
AI named: Blueland, EarthHero, Grove Collaborative - Which US webshop has the best deals on bulk zero waste products?
AI named: Azure Standard, Zero Waste Store, Blueland - Which US webshop has the easiest return policy for eco-friendly products?
AI named: Grove Collaborative, REI, Patagonia - Which US webshop is best for buying sustainable office supplies for a small business?
AI named: BuyGreen.com, GreenLine Paper, EcoEnclose - Which smaller or independent US webshop should I check out for eco-friendly and zero waste products instead of a big department store?
AI named: Package Free Shop, Zero Waste Store, EcoRoots
How to read this
This is a snapshot
AI assistants change their answers. This list is what came out on the date measured, not a judgement about the stores. We measure again every month.
What is not in it
No paid positions. A store cannot buy its way in, and the order follows from the answers alone.
Why not every question counts
If someone asks about a brand or for general information, no store appears in the answer, not even the best one. Those questions are left out of the count. How we measure.
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