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Sustainable Living: 9 Online and Offline Stores to Buy Sustainable Products

Hello FlokqJune 12, 2020

Day by day, we are getting older. And so is mother earth. As she gets older, people tend to not care about the fact that she needs help. She needs help to revitalize- so she can continue being the home for the next generations to come. How do we help her? One of the many ways to help her is to implement sustainable living. Take a baby step- start by using sustainable products in our daily life. Really, it is not that hard! Here are the best online and offline stores to find your sustainable, zero-waste, and eco-friendly products in Jakarta.

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1. The Bulkstore & Co.

The products that are sold in this store- from spices to body care products- are displayed in glass containers. Because they don’t use plastic bags, buyers should bring their own containers to take their groceries home. If you don’t have any containers, you can buy the ones they sell in the store. Of course, it’s reusable! Once you bought them, don’t forget to take them on your next purchase. 

Phone Number: (+62) 811 1112 1816

Social Media: @thebulkstorenco on Instagram

Address: 

• Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No.47, RT.1/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
• Lippo Mall Kemang UG Floor #30, RT.12/RW.5, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12150

Opening Hours: 
11.00 – 20.00 (Monday – Saturday)
08.30 – 21.30 (Sunday)

2. Saruga Package-Free Shopping Store

Located in Bintaro, Saruga is not only package-free, but they also let you buy things in bulks. You can decide how much you need something so it won’t be wasted. Not only edible goods, but they also sell a line of natural body care products such as shampoo, soap, and aromatherapy. If you want to try switching the conventional straws with the stainless ones, you can buy them here too! 

Phone Number: (+62) 859 4647 2520

Social Media: @sarugapackfreestore on Instagram

Address: Jalan Taman Bintaro #1, Sektor 1, RT.7/RW.11, Bintaro, Kec. Pesanggrahan, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12330

Opening Hours: 
09.00 – 21.00 (Everyday)

3. Naked Inc. 

Naked Inc. is a small shop that supports sustainable living. They realize the fact that the products that are sold in conventional stores are often thrown away after people consume them. It is because the portion of the products isn’t equal to the intake of the customers. That’s why sustainable stores sell things in bulk- to create less waste in our everyday lives. If you are just about to start a sustainable living, buy their starter pack! It consists of straws, toothbrushes, and razors. These are the things that are usually made out of plastic. Here, they use stainless steel instead!

Phone Number: (+62) 811 8088 839

Social Media: @nakedincjkt on Instagram

Address: COMO Park, Jl. Kemang Timur No.998, RT.1/RW.3, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 20.00 (Monday – Sunday)

4. Sejauh Mata Memandang

Sejauh Mata Memandang is a textile label which sells high quality products, while considering the impacts they give to the environment and the society. Their products range from apparel, multifunctional cloths, scarves, shawls, and many more. Occasionally, they launch products that symbolize special moments. For example, when the semanggi flyover was officiated, Sejauh Mata Memandang launched their well-known ‘batik semanggi’ which small shapes represent clover (the shape of semanggi flyover).

Phone Number: (+62) 812 1287 0072

Social Media: @sejauh_mata_memandang on Instagram

Address: Jl. Kemang Barat No.6, RT.9/RW.5, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730

Website: sejauh.com

5. Sensatia Botanicals

Sensatia Botanicals came from the exotic island of Bali. This brand has became a trademark in over 40 countries, with more than 200 products registered in Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM). Their natural products have amazing scents that will soothe you.  These products range from facial wash, body wash. Shampoo, body scrubs, and many more. Many hotels use products from Sensatia for their bathroom amenities. For example, Alila Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Karma Resorts, W Retreat & Spa Bali, and many more. Not only their products contain strictly natural ingredients, but their packaging also implements a sustainable living concept.

Phone Number: (+62) 812 1287 0072

Social Media: @sensatiabotanicals on Instagram

Address: Jl. Kemang Barat No.6, RT.9/RW.5, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730

Website: sensatia.com

6. Zero Waste Indonesia  (ZWID)

We live in a world where we can find things that aren’t recyclable most of the time. First known when they launched their stainless straws, Zero Waste provides products that will support people to live a sustainable living. They believe that to take part in preserving the earth, people need to do small steps in their own homes first. From lunch boxes to bamboo cotton buds- you can also buy lots of other products here now.

Social Media: @zerowaste.id_official on Instagram

Website: www.zerowaste.id

7. demibumi

Demibumi means ‘for the sake of the earth’. As the name suggests, this brand wants to produce things that will cause no bad impacts on mother earth. They hope to spread the awareness of sustainable living to the people, where the first step must be taken individually. By taking individual steps, people can help to build a sustainable living hand-in-hand and create a better environment for the sake of the earth. Join them to save mother nature!

Social Media: @demibumi.id on Instagram

Website: www.demibumi.id

8. Sustaination

The founders of Sustaination realized that there is a misconception of sustainable living amongst the people- where people thought that it is expensive, weird, difficult, and time-consuming. This is because people receive not enough information to understand the concept fully. That’s why Sustaination doesn’t only sell sustainable products, but they also have articles and podcasts to educate people about the importance of sustainable living and to erase the misconception. 

Social Media: @sustaination on Instagram

Website: www.sustaination.id

9. Avani Eco

Founded in 2014, Avani Eco wanted to make a difference that will bring good impacts to the earth. They make sustainable packaging and hospitality products that are renewable. The ingredients they use are also fully natural so it is compostable. Avani has been used by several online shops to send their packages to the customers. Aren’t you glad that everyone is starting to take a step on their journey of sustainable living?

Social Media: @avanieco on Instagram

Website: www.avanieco.com