New partnering discount business for members
April 8, 2026
We are excited to add the Zero Waste Emporium to list of list of member discount businesses! You can save 10% any time you shop at the Zero Waste Emporium as a CEC member 🐝
Learn more about our memberships and other discount partners.
Zero Waste Emporium Inc. is a community-focused refillery grocery store, founded with a simple belief: everyday choices can build a healthier, more sustainable community. Since opening our doors, we’ve worked to make low‑waste living accessible, affordable, and welcoming for everyone—offering package‑free groceries, local products, and refill options that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing quality or convenience.
As we’ve grown, so has our commitment to community ownership and shared stewardship. That’s why we’re beginning the process of transitioning Zero Waste Emporium into a community cooperative. This shift reflects our core values: transparency, collaboration, and collective action. A cooperative model allows our customers, neighbours, and supporters to become members, co‑owners, and active participants in shaping the future of sustainable retail in Greater Victoria.
Our goal is simple: build a resilient, community-led grocery model that keeps dollars local, supports small producers, and empowers people to reduce waste in ways that are practical and joyful. By becoming a cooperative, we’re ensuring that Zero Waste Emporium remains rooted in community needs, guided by shared values, and built for long-term impact.
Together, we’re creating more than a store—we’re building a movement for a cleaner, more connected, and more sustainable Victoria.