Portland store promotes zero-waste shopping with refillable products and plastic-free options

Mama & Hapa’s, a zero-waste store in Portland, aims to reduce single-use plastics. The store features liquid dispensers for products like shampoos and soaps, allowing customers to refill their own containers or buy reusable ones. The shopping experience is designed to be simple and affordable. Customers use an RFID card to activate dispensers, tracking their purchases for checkout. Prices are kept comparable to traditional grocery stores. In addition to liquids, the store offers plastic-free household items, such as bamboo toothbrushes and cloth diapers. A jar collection program allows customers to drop off clean containers for others to use.