5 places to go in Fort Collins that will help you be more eco-friendly.

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These are the 5 places in Fort Collins to go to when needing to buy in bulk to fill your reusable containers, whether it be food, detergent or shampoo. All of these places have reusable containers and bags to make it easier for you to start your sustainable journey.

Mountain Avenue Market

250 E. MOUNTAIN AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

Mountain Avenue Market is a co-op but anyone can shop there, though members get special discounts and added perks. This market is a pretty good place to start when wanting to buy eco-friendly products and/or refill your containers to reduce waste. Here are some of the things they offer.

1. Liquid bulk section (refill vanilla extract, olive oil, shampoo and so much more!)
2. Over 160 herbs and spices. You can buy as much or as little as you need!
3. Dried goods (coffee, pasta, oats, flour, beans and so much more!)
4. Soap bars with no plastic.
5. Bamboo toothbrushes.

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Lucky’s Market

425 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Lucky’s Market first started in Boulder, CO in 2003 and made its way to Fort Collins. They believe that good food shouldn’t be a luxury and being eco-friendly shouldn’t be out of reach. Here are some bulk items they provide that help you be more sustainable. Take what you need and reduce food waste.

1. Pasta
2. Candy
3. Coffee
4. Nuts
5. Soap Bars

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Cedar & Sage

402 W Mountain Ave Office Suite A, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Cedar & Sage is all about sustainability and being part of the solution. They are dedicated to reducing single-use waste to better the environment. Cedar & Sage is bursting at the seams with sustainable items and a sustainable junkies’ dream.

1. Reusable silverware.
2. Toothpaste tablets and bamboo toothbrushes.
3. Eco sponges, loofahs, and face rounds.
4. Shampoo, conditioner and lotion bars.
5. Sustainable self care products

Cedar & Sage is my top pick since you can get everything you need for every aspect of your life; Self care, kitchen, household and bulk.

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Hygge Habit

119 West Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Hygge Habit is mainly focused on refills, being part of the refill revolution. They have their full store on West Oak Street and a mini refill station at The Fox Den, No Waste Cafe. They encourage customers to bring their clean containers and refill from three different categories; hair care, body care, and home care.

1. Shampoo & Conditioner
2. Dry Shampoo
3. Hyaluronic acid w/ aloe serum
4. Buy spray
5. Baby hair and body wash

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Brand Spanking Used

227 S. College Ave. Ft. Collins, CO 80524

Another way of bein sustainable and eco-friendly is by buying used things! When you donate and buy from thrift stores, you are keeping tons out of the landfills. This is one of my favorite thrift stores in Fort Collins and a great way to be sustainable! They have many options;

1. Used clothing
2. Used accessories
3. Costumes
4. Furniture
5. Books

Being eco-friendly is not just about buying eco-friendly things, it’s also about trying to keep the most you can out of landfills!

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