Between work, catching up with friends, and making time for yourself, it’s easy to choose what’s convenient over what’s sustainable. The good news? Philly is full of businesses that make eco-friendly living simple and rewarding. From refillable household goods to clean beauty salons, this guide highlights local spots that help you enjoy summer while staying kind to the Earth.
The Rounds
Philadelphia, PA
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Want to buy groceries from an eco-friendly brand? Look no further. The Rounds is a no-waste delivery service that refills your staple home goods, meaning they use reusable containers and bags. They use high-quality produce that is typically overlooked for its “ugly” appearance as a way to reduce food waste. All you have to do is pick from their 100+ products to build your bundle and the “Rounders” will deliver your products right to your front door! All finished? They will come and swap out the empty containers for new ones on refill days. And the best part, a membership only costs $6 a month!
Anna Bee’s Honey
South Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Anna Bee’s Honey is located on a four-acre community garden in South Philadelphia. They are dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of bees through beekeeping education, hands-on experiences, and developing a deeper connection with nature. Shop from their 100% pure raw honey and beeswax candles, or you can even book the award-winning Be a Beekeeper for a Day experience. Bees are important pollinators that often don’t thrive in the city, so Anna Bee’s Honey is here to change that.
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Sustainability is a top priority for Bar Hygge, a cozy neighborhood brewery and restaurant in Philly. They partner with local farms to ensure their ingredients are fresh and sustainably sourced, and the same goes for their malts. The space was also built using upcycled materials, like the chandeliers in their dining room are repurposed Bourbon barrels from Weyerbacher Brewery in Easton, PA. But it doesn’t stop there; the food waste from their restaurant is significantly decreased by making dog treats with the spent grain. And when there is food waste, it all gets composted, thanks to their partnership with Bennett Compost. Now go enjoy a drink and a meal without worrying about your eco-footprint at Bar Hygge!
Ray’s Reusables
935 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Ray’s Resuables is a storefront that carries eco-friendly supplies such as paperless towels, sustainable food storage, and other home and self-care goods. This store is unique in the fact that it doubles as a refillery, meaning you can bring your own containers to refill with all sorts of cleaning and self-care products that the store stocks in bulk. By refilling the same containers over and over, you are significantly reducing plastic waste. Ray wanted to create a space that focused on the process of moving towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle rather than a perfect image of “zero waste”. This is the perfect place to restock your essentials!
Rutabaga Toy Library
3426 Conrad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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It’s normal to want to give your kids all the toys in the world, but often they lose interest in them after a few weeks (or even after a few days). Rather than throwing out toys or leaving them unused, Rutabaga Toy Library offers a creative solution to this issue. Those with library memberships (starting at $45 a month) can check out between four and eight toys every four weeks and then return them for the next kid to love! Borrowing toys instead of buying them benefits the environment and strengthens communities. This is the perfect solution for eco-conscious families.
Juju salon & organics
713 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Juju Salon & Organics is Philly’s go-to destination for clean beauty. Their professional hair care services use only non-toxic, all-natural, and organic products that are good for you and the environment. They even developed a product line, Red Letter Day, which is handmade from natural ingredients. The salon runs on wind power and proudly follows cruelty-free practices. The salon’s mission is to inspire a healthier, more sustainable beauty culture, even if it’s appointment at a time.
Sustainability isn’t about being perfect, it’s about making better choices, one step at a time. These local Philly businesses are making it easier to do just that. Whether you’re refilling instead of rebuying or supporting local businesses, you’re helping shape a greener future.
Want to take it a step further? Check out our blog on Philly’s best thrift stores and start shopping secondhand this summer.
