Top 15 Sustainable Shops in London

It is well known that London is one of the best cities in the world, especially if you are going there to shop. Furthermore, it is home to multiple high-street fashion stores such as Burberry, Ted Baker, Tom Ford and many more. However, London is also home to many sustainable stores as well.

We will look at the different sustainable stores you can visit in London, whether you are visiting there for the weekend or London is your home city.

Zero-Waste Food Shops

BYO in Tooting Market

Something that is becoming more common is zero-waste food shops. It is a store that is gaining popularity in other towns and villages. However, the one we are discussing here is BYO in the Tooting market.

Plastic outlives us all and this is what BYO promotes, bringing your containers. This includes any bottles, jars and bags you can fill with household essentials. Although they offer whole foods, they also sell detergents and toiletries. If you want to reduce your plastic waste, BYO is a great sustainable store to help you do that.

Unpackaged in Brixton

Located in Brixton and Finsbury, this is another wholesale store similar to BYO. Again, you must bring your own containers that help reduce plastic waste.

There are over 269,000 tonnes of plastic in the ocean so if you want to reduce your plastic waste. These zero-waste shops are great for that.

Zéro

Up next on the zero-waste food stores is Zéro, located in Wimbledon. It is the first sustainable store in Wimbledon, with minimalist decorations and jars full of nuts, seeds, grains and pasta. Furthermore, this fantastic store promotes a sustainable lifestyle, offering eco-friendly everyday products such as Bamboo toothbrushes.

Whole Foods Market 

The final zero-waste food store on this list is one of the more popular shops in London, as it has multiple supermarkets in the United Kingdom. However, this has more to offer with the products and delivery service. Nonetheless, we highly advise you to visit one of the stores in London as they have hundreds of products, ranging from lifestyle and food products to self-care items.

Sustainable Food Markets

Next, we will look at some of the best sustainable food markets in London. There are many different food markets but these that we will mention are not only packed with flavour from many different cultures but also promotes sustainable production of all the ingredients.

Buck Street Market In Camden

If you love food markets, Buck Street Market has to be on your list when visiting this town in London. It is a great place to enjoy vegan burgers, fruit juices and loaded fries. This food market is packed with flavours and many different market stalls.

Enjoy strolling around some of Buck Street’s finest vintage stores with sustainable toys for pets and it doesn’t end there. It also has a store called La Marketa that sells authentic groceries from Mexico and unique ingredients.

Mercato Metropolitano

With over five stores in and around London, Mercato Metropolitano is another must-visit sustainable food market. It is one of the most cultured food markets in London, not to mention the authentic food it offers from numerous nationalities. The options are endless at this sustainable food store.

Sustainable Fashion Stores In London

If food and household products are something that you are not looking for in London, there are many different fashion stores which promote sustainability. 

AIDA - Shoreditch

AIDA is first on the list of sustainable fashion stores in London and this eco-friendly shop is found in Shoreditch. It aims to provide you with fashionable clothing and ensure a unique experience when shopping around.

AIDA has adapted to modern times, producing clothing that no longer supports the fast fashion industry. Furthermore, AIDA stocks some of the most popular sustainable brands in the world to ensure you are supporting a good cause and wearing high-quality products. Not to mention it has a homeware section as well.

Rokit

With multiple stores located across London, Rokit is one you may have heard of already. Rokit is a vintage store that started back in the 1980s. Furthermore, they source most of their vintage clothes from Transcontinental Textile Recycling in British Columbia. So quality is something that you can guarantee from this vintage store.

As you can expect, there are many clothes that Rokit receives that are considered wearable. That is why Rokit has an in-house team which repurposes the materials of clothes so they don’t go to waste.

This is arguably one of our favourite shops in Covent Garden. If you are heading to the capital of England, consider parking in central London and head over to this fantastic vintage store.

Eponine London

Up next is Eponine London and it is slightly different to the others which we have discussed. They recycle materials and use them in fantastic dresses previously worn by the Princess of Wales. If you want sustainable womenswear, Eponine is certainly worth a visit.

Strathberry -  Mayfair

This is another fashion brand that promotes sustainability in the form of women’s fashion. Unlike many fashion brands around the world, Strathberry acknowledges that what they do can bring issues to the environment. That is why they ensure they consider ethical and sustainable methods when producing their highly stylish handbags.

Leather is a material that is usually unethical to the world and the environment. That is why the leather used is certified by the leather working group. It is a globally recognised auditing body responsible for the leather distributed to companies and consumers. If want an ethical leather handbag, this is one you should consider.

Paradise Row London

Paradise Row is full of authentic leather crafted in the capital itself. It uses the local people and their special skills in crafts from London's leather trade. Furthermore, this store produces many leather products such as handbags, belts, card holders and more. If you want to support the local community, Paradise Row London is the store for you.

Varana - Mayfair

Another fantastic women’s fashion store is located in Mayfair. Varana has a vast collection of sustainable fashion that is on-trend. They ensure that every single one of their products uses 100% biodegradable fabrics such as silk, cotton, linen and cashmere, ensuring that synthetic textiles such as polyester, nylon and acrylic are never used.

69b Boutique - Hackney

Next on the list is a sustainable store on the edge of Hackney. 69b Boutique is a sustainable store that many people visit in and around London, especially those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Credited by Global Organic Textile Standard and Fairwear, 69b Boutique is recognised for their efforts in reducing harmful chemicals and dyes and products with an ethical business behind them. It doesn’t end there. 69b Boutique use Ecotricity as their energy supplier and uses 100% renewable energy.

The Third Estate

The Third Estate is a vegan footwear brand that originated in Leeds in 2005 before moving to the capital in 2012. It has been successful and a widespread brand due to selling high-quality products free from animal ingredients. Not to mention they meet social, labour and environmental standards. If you want high-quality footwear that reduces your carbon footprint, The Third Estate is a brand you must shop at in London.

Karavan Eco

Last but not least, Karavan eco. Head over to this great store that was established over 20 years ago. Karavan Eco is a well-established store in East Dulwich, selling eco-friendly towels, clothing, and homeware. There are even items for children! Head to Karavan Eco to make the most of this sustainable store and complete your household items with eco-friendly products.

There are many different stores in and around central London. It is full of eco-friendly fashion stores and sustainable homeware products that are perfect for your home. Don’t miss out on these stores and the numerous vintage clothing shops, perfect for buying and selling your garments.