Zero Waste New Jersey : Shopping, Restaurants & More

Zero Waste Resources for New Jersey

We’ve got the tools and resources to help you on your zero waste journey. Whether it’s zero waste programs in New Jersey or restaurants specializing in reducing food waste near you, we’ve gathered our favorites. Do you have a recommendation to share? Contact us here.

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Zero Waste Programs

There are many programs for both individuals and businesses to get involved with wherever you are on your zero waste journey.

Sustainable Jersey

Sustainable Jersey developed a sustainable certification program for businesses in Jersey that are serious about reducing their impact on the environment. Part of the certification includes implementing practices to reduce food waste within the business’s operations.

ReThink Disposable

ReThink Disposable has partnered with the Montclair BID to work with restaurants and businesses to cut down on single use disposables within their operations.

SJC

SJC launched a food rescue program to keep food from being wasted and instead offers a way to get that food to underserved community members that need it most.

Zero Waste Grocery Stores

With so many grocery stores to choose from, you want to make sure you can purchase from one that is reducing waste. Here are some of our favorites.

Zero to 180

Sourcing bulk quality products is Zero to 180 Market’s utmost importance. Transparency of the product including conventional vs organic, facility production and more will be readily available at this general store.

Dry Goods Refillery

Dry Goods Refillery carries a variety of products with zero packaging to offer their customers a zero waste shopping experience.

Good Bottle

Good Bottle offers consumers a way to reduce waste at home by providing customers with refillable bottles and encouraging customers to bring in their own container to fill with product at the shop.

Zero Waste Restaurants

Are you sure your left-overs are being composted? We’ve rounded up some local zero waste restaurants here.

Barcade Jersey City

Barcade Jersey City is a certified Green Restaurant because of their efforts to compost their food waste and purchasing of more sustainable materials.

Arooga's

Arooga’s is a certified Green Restaurant with locations in East Brunswick and North Plainfield with practices geared toward reducing food waste within their business operations.

Bibi'z Lounge

Bibi’z Lounge works to reduce waste by choosing to partner with vendors and suppliers that have sustainable and green business practices.

Zero Waste Events

Whether in-person or online, there are zero waste events available in your area. See what is coming up.

Annual Zero Waste Summit

Companies for Zero Waste hosts an annual Zero Waste Summit bringing together sustainability professionals, policy makers, and business owners to discuss zero waste solutions.

Compost Drop Off Sites

80 billion pounds of food is thrown away each year. Help combat food waste by dropping off your organics at one of these drop off sites.

Mom's Organic Market

If you are looking for a place to drop off your food waste for composting as well personal electronics, batteries, even an old pair of glasses, look no further than Mom’s Organic Market.

Make It Green

Jersey City Residents can drop off food scraps including vegetable, fruits, breads, and grains at several locations throughout the city. The city collects between 1000-4000 lbs of food waste per month through the program.

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