Green Life Trading Co. — Local services in Madison

I think this store is a good start to reducing our consumption and waste patterns. The staff was very friendly and welcoming! I am happy this store is a palm-oil-free and carbon neutral store; however, I am pretty disappointed to find very few local products, so I am concerned about the energy and packaging associated with the transportation and distribution of the products. The store DOES use their packaging from shipment to wrap some of the products for customers; however, I also was surprised the store offered us a new bag to carry our purchased items conveniently to our home. While the bags were paper, I don't think using (presumably) a tree is necessary. The products are very expensive and the store is definitely tailored to a specific middle to upper-class privileged audience. What is now called "sustainability" is very difficult in a capitalistic society! I would like to see more accessibility and inclusivity. Like I said, I think this store is a good start, but we have a lot more work to do. We will...

I'm new on my journey to reduce waste and was excited to find out we have a refill store here in Madison! I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked in but the store employee was helpful and understanding that the process was new for me. I picked out a few things I needed around the house and a few personal care thing to see if id like them. Shopping this way means you can buy small amounts to sample what you'd like. I got the toilet bombs hand soap, laundry powder and makeup remover. 10/10 for all products. I can't wait to come back to try more products but also for more inspiration on how to live low waste. So glad we have this store :)

Because of low packaging the store tends to look less full than it really is but rest assure they had everything I would need for home and bath and much more! They even have makeup! I believe shopping this way...

Gorgeous store, great products, and the owner is local & super passionate about the environment.

I'm loving the locally made candles, dishwasher powder, laundry powder & the concentrated organic non-petroleum vinegar. You will also find lots of great gift-type things. Many items I looked at or purchased were locally made.

She has bags for filling, but bring your own container if you can. You may want larger containers for the laundry & dishwasher powder- protein powder or collagen powder containers may work well, plus you can reuse the scooper. Bring an old vinegar jug or a super clean laundry detergent jug for...