Eco-friendly shops in Romania: Online & offline options

As the concern for the environment is rising across the world, more people started opting for a more Earth-friendly lifestyle. However, finding environmentally-friendly options is not always easy. We have compiled a list of online & offline shops to try in Romania:

Magazin Zero Waste Bucuresti

This is the first zero waste shop in Bucharest. Opened in December 2020 by Ana Maria Raducanu, the store sells vegan food and non-food products in bulk or reusable packaging. There is no plastic or other items harmful to the environment. The shop’s offer includes various types of cereals, seeds, nuts, tea & coffee, herbs, condiments, fruits & vegetables, but also eco-friendly personal care and house cleaning products. Thus, shoppers can also add shampoo, soap, toothpaste, or laundry or dishwashing detergent to their basket (or the reusable bag that can also be purchased from here). Find out more here.

Terawell

Located In Cluj-Napoca, in the famous region of Transylvania, Terawell is one of the city’s options for a more nature-friendly lifestyle. Its offer includes plastic-free products made from natural ingredients, untested on animals, and without palm oil. Shoppers can find personal care products such as face and body creams, soap, or shower gel, but also products for the bathroom or kitchen. In addition, the online shop also has an “On the road” category that includes items such as reusable bottles, cutlery sets, cotton bags, or different types of recipients. The products can be purchased from the store in Cluj-Napoca or online. More information here.

Ecolivery

This online store is yet another option for sustainable shopping in Cluj-Napoca. Those interested can buy a wide variety of cereals, seeds, nuts, and spices from this shop, as well as tea, biscuits, pasta, or dried fruits. All orders are delivered in glass containers, for which the store charges a small deposit fee. Customers receive their deposits back when they return the containers. Further details here.

AER

Residents of Piatra Neamt who want to shop sustainably can try the new AER shop. This zero waste store, the first in the city, opened its doors in March. It awaits customers with vegetables, fruits, cakes, dehydrated products, spices, vegetable dairy, and sweets, but also home decor and personal care products, detergents and other cleaning solutions. Plus, clients can make their own peanut butter. According to information on the store’s