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The Waste Not Shop
438 Exchange St, Geneva, NY 14456, United States
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Ro
Review №1

Such a wonderful shop to have right around the corner in downtown Geneva. Marilla, the shop-owner, has done so much research into the products she stocks and is such a ray of sunshine. If youre looking for bulk dried goods like coffee, grains, beans, popcorn, tea, spices, nuts, olive oil, you name it - shes got it! A great resource for low waste/zero waste bathroom, kitchen and health products as well. I often get gifts for loved ones here, knowing they are thoughtful and sustainable. What are you waiting for?? Go say hi and get some goodies!

El
Review №2

This shop is around 2 years old and has served the community so well. The owner has super established relationships with so many people in town of all backgrounds n status, and she treats all people will the same kindness and respect. Regulars get amazing service, newbies get amazing service. They offer bulk foods, bulk cleaning supplies, hygiene products, PET products, supplements…they have a ton of stuff. And, if they don’t, they take the time to see if they can special order something for you. Super great service, this store rocks.

Me
Review №3

Beautiful shop!!! The owner, Marilla, has dedicated herself to finding, researching, and offering products that are good for her customers and this precious planet we all share. She offers her community in Geneva, NY (and those from around the U.S. and beyond) a plethora of products that you will not find in big box stores....and thank God for that!!! She greets you with a warm hello that is genuine and if you are lucky, you will hear her gorgeous voice singing along with the music she has playing (FYI...her other loves ARE singing with her two beautiful sisters in a band called, The Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters, plus she, along with her very talented husband, Joe, have been in many musical theatre productions, plus she is a master at making woven items on her loom [which I have seen for sale in her store], not to mention keeping their fur baby active, healthy and well trained!! She a busy and very dedicated lady!!). All this and more is what makes her store wonderfully unique and an absolute joy to shop in.....the products she sells and the person she is!!! Such a true treasure!! Walking into her establishment brings a feeling of calm that rises up from the smells of bulk foods and herbs, clean products, wood flooring and brick walls. All this has relation to Mother Earth. If you are looking for something beyond the usual run-of-the-mill product for yourself or someone else, you wont be disappointed at this store!!!! Lets keep small shops flourishing. They ARE the heart and soul of this country!!

El
Review №4

Amazing shop and incredible resource. The owners do a phenomenal amount of research on the products they sell, so they offer great advice and have a wealth of knowledge about the quality of different goods and what goes into them. Every time I go in, I discover something else I didnt know I couldnt live without!

Ja
Review №5

One of my favorite stores in the Finger Lakes! They source the best products available and ensure your shopping experience is as low waste as possible. They also have the best dried fruit I have ever had

Er
Review №6

Love love love this place. When my cousin asked some lavender oil for their birthday, I Knew exactly where to go. They had me covered in no time, and with a smile. Very knowledgeable staff. The kind of shop that I wish we had more of.

Zo
Review №7

A great selection of eco friendly and zero-waste products and bulk food! Everything is super high quality and mostly local! The shop is beautiful and the customer service is some of the best out there.

El
Review №8

Love this shop! Friendly and inviting atmosphere. They have just about everything you need to begin your zero waste journey and then some and theyre always expanding!

Ka
Review №9

Coffee beans, laundry soap, skin and hair care, dry bulk spices, and more. Love having this shop downtown where it’s accessible without needing to drive. Owned and run by wonderful folks who live nearby treat customers like the neighbors they are.

Ab
Review №10

I absolutely love this shop...not only for its mission, but for everything from its owner, to the aesthetic of the store, to the products themselves, youll only find the BEST quality and want to come back time and time again! Highly recommend.

Su
Review №11

I love the Waste Not Shop! Marilla is so kind and helpful and knowledgeable. She truly cares about helping our planet and our community and her coffee selection is unbeatable!

Me
Review №12

I love both coming to this beautiful shop and occasionally ordering online. From start to finish, the owner, Marilla, really thinks the whole process through and does her absolute best to make the shop low-waste and follow through with her mission statement. They have a great selection of products which are sustainably sourced and which also support other local and small low-waste business owners. Shopping here gives me hope about what the future could look like. Bonus: I love learning amazing tips from their Instagram page! @thewastenotshop (note though, they’ll be changing their name soon so this might change)

ji
Review №13

Super friendly and helpful, they have a wide range of products and merch! Super helpful for people trying to live with the planet rather than against it!

Je
Review №14

If you are wanting to start your low waste or no waste journey The Waste Not Shop in Geneva, NY is the place to go and get started. The shop is super cute and packed with fun and easy ways to live a low/no waste life and customer service is amazing.

Du
Review №15

Sells the most bitter and potent Goldenseal Root in town! Also, some of the kindest and most helpful people in town! You cant ask for much more.

Li
Review №16

First time going to Waste Not Shop. My husband and I had a wonderful time. Marilla was very helpful and knowledgeable about the products shes selling. We went inside to offer our services of window cleaning, but once we were inside we felt like a kid at a candy store. Very nice selection of organic coffe, teas, grains, nuts and more. Also quality products for the body like deodorants, soaps, toothpaste etc. We were even given free natural deodorant samples! :D Cant wait to try it out. My comment cant do the store justice, please check it out. Excellent prices! You wont be disappointed. :)Thank you Marilla Gonzalez. It was a pleasure meeting you today.P.S. thank you for your business :)

To
Review №17

Sincerely ethical in All of their approaches!✨🙌🏽,unlike the bullies from Cali!🙃

Sa
Review №18

Great products and expectional service!

Sh
Review №19

This amazing shop will always have things available, even when you didnt know where to find them. The owner takes care to provide so many solutions to our environmental concerns, and has tips on how to best keep taking care of our world, beyond what you can bring home. I have loved walking into this shop every single time, as I know I will find something new, and continue to be able to get amazing products that are sustainable and help build a better world.

Th
Review №20

This little gem is such a gift to our community and Mother Earth! Check them out!!

Al
Review №21

This is a great shop for so many reasons. Where to begin? You can call and order bulk items for pick-up, and you can make that order using the measurement that works best for your needs (like a cup of flour or two pounds of rolled oats). The prices are all very reasonable (on par with or below prices of larger retailers that carry the same items), and the service is excellent. Ive bought a range of things from the deodorant paste to the walnut shell scour pads, a bamboo handle bottle brush to locally produced honey, and many more (the rice husk travel mugs are amazing!). I also ordered a personal care waste not box for a friend, and she loved it (and it even arrived with a handwritten note!).I cannot say enough good things about this place. Also, the owner is incredibly kind and helpful!

Em
Review №22

Lovely small shop with bulk spices, teas, and various awesome low-waste personal products. I am obsessed with the jasmine deodorant cream recommended by the owner (who is also awesome). It actually works and it smells SO GOOD. Plus, refillable!So happy to not have to go all the way to ithaca to fill up my spice jars. Thank you!

Kr
Review №23

I was super excited to finally stop in to the shop and was so impressed at the variety of products between spices, bulk food options, tea and all the low waste essentials to making a better impact. The medjool dates were DELICIOUS and the borrow-a-jar option came in super handy. My soap saver has been working like a charm and my friends loved the bar soaps I gifted them. It was super easy to find in Downtown Geneva, too!

Co
Review №24

A lovely little shop with all your essential needs with less plastic packaging and waste. This shop has made it so much easier to find products like shampoo, conditioner, or TP that have little or no waste packaging as well as other sustainable products. Tea, dried fruits, coffee, and kombucha just to name a few. A lot of the products are local too! A great way to make a difference.

Ha
Review №25

The Waste Not Shop is the best one-stop shop for all your low waste needs, from bulk grains to reusable utensils to plastic-free toothpaste! I would buy just about everything in the store if I could...I always look forward to coming here, chatting with the owner, and discovering something new!

Re
Review №26

So glad to finally have a place like this close by! I love being able to bring my own container to the store and buy foods like rice, flour and beans in bulk instead of having to buy them at the regular grocery store with lots of wasteful packaging. The selection of other reusable and eco friendly products is amazing too. Bring a bunch of containers and reusable bags and check it out, even if you’re not right near Geneva its worth the drive because theres nothing else like this around!

To
Review №27

You can always count on the best options for Low Waste/Sustainability and Fair trade items at The Waste Not Shop, plus Marilla is awesome!

Br
Review №28

2/2 on stopping here when visiting from Rochester. Such a great idea, very well executed and super friendly owner!

Ca
Review №29

Im so excited to have made it in. They had so much of what I needed, things that have been on my wish list to try for a while, and the things that werent there they will order. Marilla was wonderful to work with and the shop is adorable. Looking forward to many more visits in the future!

Je
Review №30

Great store, with alot of cool and unique low waste products. Personal favorite is the bulk dried fruits!

Br
Review №31

Great new shop for bulk dry goods and, once a week, an awesome selection of fresh-baked breads.

Ro
Review №32

My favorite store in Geneva!! So many cute low-waste items, a really diverse choice of bulk food items, and the store owner is really friendly and helpful and takes customer suggestions seriously

Ma
Review №33

Very friendly, warm, expert advice and excellent products. A jewel in Geneva.

Ba
Review №34

The best around

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  • Address:438 Exchange St, Geneva, NY 14456, United States
  • Site:http://thewastenotshop.com/
  • Phone:+1 315-759-5016
Categories
  • Health food store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–3PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:11AM–6PM
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  • Quick visit:Yes
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