Resources

Local Eco-Friendly & Organizing Shops

in Ventura

To help you out on your sustainable organizing journey, here are some links to zero waste and decluttering resources in the Ventura area.

Zero-Waste Shops

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These zero waste shops are your go to spots for refilling cleaning supplies, reusable home swaps and natural personal care. Each store does their best to source and ship plastic-free to lessen the impact on the environment even more.

  • Sun & Swell Foods
    Zero Waste Grocery Store
    2686 Johnson Dr Suite B
    Ventura, CA 93003
  • The Waste Less Shop 
    Refill & Zero Waste Products

    3515 Highland Avenue
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Sustainable Clothing & Home Decor

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As your clothes and home decor age or wear out, consider purchasing from one of these sustainable retailers. Each one has their own mission, but all align with the concept of sourcing sustainably, locally when possible, using natural or recycled materials and responsible manufacturing.

  • Findings Market
    Sustainable Clothing & Home Decor 
    27 S Oak Street
    Ventura, CA 93001
  • Patagonia
    Sustainable Outdoor Clothing
    235 W Santa Clara Street
    Ventura, CA 93001
  • Buffalo Exchange
    Buy, Sell & Trade Clothing
    532 E Main Street
    Ventura, CA 93001

Organizing Shops

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If there is anything you need to perfect your organizing project, one of these stores will have it. From glass canisters for the kitchen, shelving units for the garage or file folders for the office, so you can check the organizing project off your list!

  • Target
    Closet & Home Organization
    4200 E Main Street
    Ventura, CA 93003
  • Lowes
    Garage Organization
    500 S Mills Road
    Ventura, CA 93003
  • Staples
    Office Organization
    411 Esplanade Drive
    Oxnard, CA 93036

Clothing Recycling

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Did you know that there are stores that will take your old clothes, recycle them for new clothing or other uses, and give you a credit to purchase new items in their store. Check it out!

  • Madewell
    Do Well Denim Recycling
    Give them your jeans, they will turn them into house insulation and give you a $20 credit for a new pair!
  • Marine Layer
    Re-spun Tshirt Recycling
    Give them your old tshirts, they’ll re-spin them into new ones and give you $5 credit per shirt, up to $25!
Learn more about Selling, Donating and Recycling Old Clothing, by Lulus >>

Donation Centers

After you’re done decluttering your home, here are a few different places in the Ventura area where you can donate your clothes, housewares, decor and furniture. All use the proceeds to help locals get off the street or strengthening our community.