Sustainable

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Circular

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Ethical

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Sustainable • Circular • Ethical •

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Embracing sustainability, ethics, and accessibility, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of products. We prioritize package-free, plastic-free, environmentally responsible, cruelty-free, and fair-trade options and collaborate with local makers, artisans and brands committed to sustainable practices. With a focus on inclusivity and affordability, we strive to ensure everyone can participate in conscious living without compromising values or quality.

How to Refill

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    BYOC

    Bring your own clean and dry containers

  • Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone and a pink ball with a string attached, propagating a social media post. The background features abstract shapes and a large pink number 2.

    WEIGH

    Record the weight of your containers using our digital Filljoy system

  • An illustrated candle with a blue flame next to a pink ring and a green shadow, with a large pink number three in the top left corner.

    FILL

    Fill your containers with product of choice or have a bulktender help

  • Illustration of a smartphone with a credit card and dollar sign, representing online mobile payment or banking.

    PAY

    Check out at the register where the weights will be deducted so you only pay for what’s inside

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THE ECO CAFE

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As mentioned in

  • Block Club Chicago logo
  • Chicago Environmentalist logo
  • Chicago Magazine logo
  • Chicago Today logo
  • ChiLocal logo
  • Let's go Zero Waste logo
  • MSI Chicago logo
  • Secret Chicago logo
  • TimeOut Chicago logo
  • UIC Chicago logo
  • WBEZ Chicago logo
  • wttw News logo

Shop Best Sellers

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Community + Events

Explore our upcoming events and workshops, purchase tickets or learn more on how to get involved!

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Join us in our commitment to recycle and compost! We work with EcoShip, Terracycle and Block Bins to make it happen.

Recycle + Compost

 

4750 North Rockwell Street
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 942-6892
hello@TheEcoFlamingo.com

Location

Monday–Friday: 11am–7pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10am–7pm

Hours