I wonder why I cannot find a zero-waste store in Houston. I therefore wonder, to what extent do Houstonians care about the planet where they would willingly spend more money and inconveniently, head out to a specialty store. Perhaps this post will encourage potential entrepreneurs to provide a solution to a problem I care deeply about.

Zero-waste products/companies emerge everyday. But the general public isn't aware of the plethora of solutions out there. A zero-waste store would educate citizens who care about the climate on best practices and new solutions.

Such a store would include:

Kitchen:

- Silicon baking mats and liners

- re-usable k-cups for coffee makers

Bathroom:

- natural cleaning sprays that you re-fill in metal canisters/spray bottles

- cleaning tablets you add to water (as opposed to buying a plastic bottle of Windex)

- bamboo toothbrushes, plastic-free floss

- refillable lotions, shampoos, etc (all in glass bottles) (bring old glass container we will wash/reuse so you can conveniently but a new glass bottle).

- zero-waste skin products (glass/steel for recyclable)

- bidet attachments (education provided)

Living Room:

Other:

- dryer balls

Educational sessions:

- DIY toothpaste, soaps, etc.

- products that are socially conscious and deserve your $support

and obviously much more.

Any feedback would be appreciated.