Tap Shops: Where to Find Them in Every Region

Our grandmothers know this well: in their day, people would go downstairs and buy pasta, rice, and flour by weight from their local grocery store. This way, they always bought everything in the right quantities and didn't throw anything away. This " no waste " trend is becoming increasingly popular. From Milan to Catania, in fact, the number of shops and supermarkets offering "on tap" and "no packaging" products is growing (with an average annual turnover, according to a survey by the consulting firm Eunomia, of over €150) where customers bring reusable containers from home to store their purchased products. Franchise chains or small stores offer primarily locally sourced foods: from grains to pasta, from oil to wine, and even other types of products from local producers. A very virtuous cycle that spreads the "zero waste" philosophy and the increasingly pressing need to reduce waste, especially plastic waste, which ends up in our seas and in fish stomachs, thus entering our food chain with all the risks that entails. This new way of shopping offers several advantages, including reducing packaging and , consequently, waste, purchasing the right amount of food, thus avoiding potential waste and saving on grocery costs. A conscious and environmentally friendly purchasing system, therefore. Let's see which stores offer on-tap purchases and where they are located throughout Italy:

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Valle d'Aosta

MicaPan The Shop

In the Aosta Valley, in the beautiful setting of Fénis, Frazione Misérègne 91, you'll find "MicaPan La Bottega," an artisanal bakery where, in addition to baked goods, you can purchase a wide variety of other loose products, including pasta, grains, legumes, spices, nuts, sugar, and various types of flour. You'll also find yeast for sweet and savory preparations, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder.

Lombardia

Campea in Borgo

In Pavia , at Via dei Mille 50, you will find “Campea in Borgo,” a shop where you can buy locally sourced organic detergents for the home and personal care, natural yarns, and participate in knitting and crochet courses and theoretical workshops on natural dyeing.

Semprebio

Semprebio, located at Via Giuseppe Broggi 13, Milan , is a place where you can not only shop for groceries but also spend some time sipping coffee or tea, enjoying a smoothie or a glass of fine wine, or taking part in tastings and cultural events. And that's not all: Semprebio is also dog-friendly, and you can even purchase vegetarian treats for them.

Mother Nature

A champion of a new lifestyle based on eliminating all that's superfluous, Mamma Natura at Via Carnia 7 in Milan , founded by a young couple, is a shop where everything is sold strictly in bulk, by weight. Organic pasta, local table wine, legumes, grains, detergents, and soaps: a wide variety of products are available to customers.

The Wine Corner

In Milan , at Piazza Insubria 22, you'll also find L'Angolo diVino, a shop where you can buy bulk white, red, and rosé wines, liqueurs, and many other products, from taralli and pasta to olive oil and salami. Inside the store, you can choose your favorite wine from 24 locally sourced varieties. L'Angolo diVino offers all customers a free wine tasting before purchasing: you can bring your own bottle to fill or purchase 1, 2, 3, and 5-liter bottles.

Winery 11

We're still in Milan , where, in the Isola neighborhood, at Via Federico Confalonieri 11, you'll find "Vinario 11," a shop selling bulk and bottled wine, with tastings available, where you can also stop for an aperitif with friends.

Loose green

In Como , at Viale Cavallotti 2, you'll find Verdesfuso, the ideal store for sustainable shopping that focuses on saving and avoiding waste. Inside the store, you'll find pasta, rice, cereals, legumes, herbs, spices, jams, biscuits, wine on tap, fruit juices, teas, herbal teas, and much more. There's also a wide selection of detergents on tap and eco-friendly cosmetics.

The Wine Seller

In Monza , at Via Ugolini 3, you'll find Il Vinivendolo, where you can choose and receive advice on the wine best suited to your needs from a vast selection, from high-quality bulk wines to aged and prestigious bottles. And don't miss the opportunity to taste the various wines paired with delicious platters of cured meats and fine cheeses.

Desi Bulk Food

In Sirmione , in the province of Brescia, at Via Todeschino 21, you'll find "Desi," the first bulk food store on Lake Garda. Choose from a wide variety of organic products, including food, personal care, and household items. We also offer dietary products and products specifically for those with food intolerances.

Biosballo

Biosballo is located in Sesto San Giovanni (Milan) at Via Marconi 1,1, just steps from the MM1 Sesto Rondò red line subway. Inside, you'll find numerous products that will save you money: packaging increases the cost of products. And you'll save on food: you can buy even the small quantities you need.

A thousand bubbles

In Mantua , at Via Oslavia 4, you will find “Mille bolle”, a shop where you can buy detergents, liquid soaps and household and personal care products, on tap.

Local Planet

In the province of Brescia, in Breno , at Piazza Vittoria 11, don't miss the chance to stop by "Pianeta Locale": you'll find many different types of zero-mile products and a selection of excellent food from Italy and abroad.

Delizia Point Lissone

In Lissone , at Via San Carlo 45, you will find “Delizia Point Lissone” and its vast assortment of high-quality, biodegradable detergents on tap, free from parabens and other chemicals.

Piedmont

Light Shop

Born from an idea conceived about 10 years ago by five young friends from Turin, Negozio leggero is now a well-known and popular business not only in Turin but also in Milan, Bergamo, Morbegno, Asti, Moncalieri, Rome, and Novara . Inside the store, all goods are sold loose: consumers arrive already equipped with a container and purchase only the quantity they actually need, saving up to 70 percent for products where packaging significantly affects the final cost and 20 percent where packaging is a major contributor to the cost. Some stores also offer home delivery by bicycle.

Green essence

Verdessenza is a Turin-based eco-shop conceived and created by the Ecosum Cooperative, whose members come from the Turin Environmental Studies Center, an experimental laboratory designed to raise awareness about the environmental impact of our daily choices. Suppliers are chosen based on product quality and corporate ethics, and most of the products sold are organic.

Saccomatto

In Turin , at Via Paolo Braccini 64/C, you'll find Sacco Matto, a convenience store where you can buy a wide variety of products, from food to detergents. And for a healthy and nutritious snack, lunch, or dinner, don't miss the delicious recipes published on the store's website.

Ancient expense

Also in Turin , at Via Carlo Capelli 21, you'll find "Antica Spesa," where you can buy cereals, spices, legumes, dried fruit, flour, sweets, teas and herbal teas, and much more. They also offer a wide selection of refillable coffee capsules, shampoo, and solid conditioner.

The burnia

In Pinerolo , at Via Trento 16, the shop where you can buy loose foods and detergents on tap.

Bulk. Sustainable Shop

Staying in the province of Turin, in Carmagnola at Via Donizetti 3/b, you'll find "Sfusi. Bottega Sostenibile," where you can buy loose food products and detergents on tap. Sfusi is a traditional shop where you can shop while respecting the environment and people.

The Chichi

In the heart of Moncalieri , at Via San Martino 17/b, you'll find Il Chichi, where you can choose from a wide variety of herbal teas, spices, and salts from around the world. A place to discover ancient knowledge and new flavors.

Granel Shop

In Grugliasco , at Via Spanna 18, Francesca and Haitz, both in their thirties, have started “Bottega Granel”, an organic emporium where the products sold: legumes, dried fruit, pasta, cereals, tea, herbal teas and loose detergents, are selected based on quality and sustainability criteria.

Heart of Mom

In Novara , at Viale Giulio Cesare 67/69, you'll find "Cuordimamma," a convenience store that pays close attention to supplier selection and product quality. Inside, you can purchase loose foods, eco-friendly detergents, and natural cosmetics, and take part in cooking and soap-making classes.

All the fun! – Bulk shopping without packaging

We move to Verbania, where at Via XXV Aprile 38 you'll find "A tutto sballo! – Spesa Sfusa senza imballo" (Full Shopping without Packaging), where you can buy loose products, from fruit and vegetables, sweet and savory snacks, syrups and sweets, pasta, biscuits, natural body and beauty products, and much more.

The essentials in the pantry

And in the province of Novara, in Cavallirio , at Via Dante 2, you'll find "L'indispensabile in dispensa" (The Essentials in the Pantry), where you can choose what you need from a wide selection of loose products, including fresh bread. They also offer a wide selection of gluten-free pasta, biscuits, and cereals.

Santo Stefano Belbo

In the province of Cuneo, in Santo Stefano Belbo, at Corso Piave 63-65, you'll find "L'Alternativa" by Viglietti Silvia, where you can buy on-tap detergents for the home and personal care, solid cosmetics, and bar soaps.

Trentino Alto Adige

New

Novo recently opened in Bolzano , at Via Weggenstein 14/B. This all-you-can-eat shop adheres to the Zero Waste philosophy (no unnecessary packaging). It stocks everything you need for your weekly shopping—eco-friendly, organic, and mostly packaging-free. The store's services include natural cosmetics and naturopathy.

The Bulk Shop

In Arco , in the province of Trento, don't miss the opportunity to stop by “La Sfuseria”: you'll find high-quality loose products.

Veneto

Effecorta

We've already told you about Effecorta, the store with locations in Milan, Padua, Prato, and Capannori , in the province of Lucca, which sells only on-tap, locally sourced products. The food comes from farms and other businesses within a 70 km radius, with some adjustments made for certain types of products, including oil, legumes, and grains. A store where you can find sourdough bread , gluten-free foods, and even pet food.

Ari Ecoideas

Ari EcoIdee, located in Imola, Verona, Maglie, and Jesolo , is a franchise selling bulk food and detergent products that is very attentive to consumer needs and waste prevention. The store offers the option of purchasing food and products starting from as little as one gram.

Ecosmile

In Verona , at Via Magellano 11/b, you can also find “Ecosmile” where you can buy household and personal detergents, washable diapers and sanitary towels, natural cosmetics and even filter jugs and biodegradable coffee capsules.

Hectogram

Also in Verona , at Via Interrato Acqua Morta 48/e, you can also find Ettogrammo, a bulk goods store where you can buy the desired quantity of pasta, cereals, legumes, spices, dried fruit and much more.

Eva and Nadia's Barn

If you live in Vicenza , at Via Alessandro Volta 23 (San Marco area) you'll find "Il Granaio di Eva e Nadia," where you can buy a wide variety of products on tap: flour, legumes, pasta, sweets, biscuits, and much more. The selection of organic and local products is extensive, such as rice from Grumolo delle Abbadesse, goat's and cow's milk cheese from Rettorgole, craft beer from Isola Vicentina, biodynamic wine from Gambellara, and honey from Monte di Malo. And there's no shortage of detergents on tap.

The Bulk Shop

In Padua, at Piazza Severi 29 (in the Santa Rita area), you'll find "La Bottega Sfusa," a bulk organic food store. It's the ideal place for those seeking healthy eating, vegetarians or vegans, athletes, or those with food intolerances and special dietary needs. You'll find pasta, rice, grains, legumes, spices, nuts, jams, fresh organic bread made with stone-ground flour and sourdough starter, bulk detergents, and organic cosmetics and aromatherapy products.

The shop in the sack

Moving to Jesolo , a few kilometers from Venice, in Piazza della Repubblica, there is the draught shop La bottega nel sacco, where Alice, the owner, has recreated a "wonderland" atmosphere: you can find things that cannot be found in the supermarket and many zero-waste products to create an eco-sustainable alternative to consumption.

Pedal-powered gardens

In Fossalta di Portogruaro, there's Orti a Pedali, where you can buy locally sourced produce, detergents on tap, and loose items.

Eco Shop at the hair

In Chiuppano , at Via Roma 50/a you can find pasta, rice, cereals, herbal teas, and detergents in bulk and on tap.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

KilometroZero

In Udine , at Via Palmanova 38, you'll find KilometroZero, a small shop where you can buy pasta, legumes, rice, dried fruit, spices, detergents, and much more. They also offer a wide selection of locally produced foods, including fresh bread, flour, dairy products, honey, wine, and beer.

Udine – Gemona del Friuli – Ronchi dei Legionari

You can also find household cleaning products and personal care products on tap at Market Verde stores in Udine (Viale Palmanova 260), Gemona del Friuli (Via Osoppo 251), and Ronchi dei Legionari (Via Staranzano 23). These stores also stock products for gardening, vegetable gardening, pets, and hobbies.

Sugar Paper

At Via Sclavons 7 in Cordenons you can buy loose, organic, and plastic-free items.

Liguria

Symbiosis

In Chiavari , in via Piacenza 69, don't miss the opportunity to pop into “Simbiosi”, the shop of Erika and Anita, two sisters, where everything is sold in bulk, from organic and zero-mile food products, to detergents and cosmetics.

The ant

In Genoa , at Via Trebisonda 16/r, you'll find "La Formica," where you can buy high-quality foods such as olive oil, legumes, cheeses, wines, beers, and a variety of eco-friendly products for personal care and household cleaning. There's also a strong focus on baby products: inside the store, you'll find baby shoes, clothing, cloth diapers, toys, and much more.

Loose green

Also in Genoa there is the “Verde sfuso” sales point, where you can find organic, eco-friendly and zero-mile foods and detergents. Obviously in bulk.

Emilia Romagna

It's Natural

È Naturale, located at Via Mascarella 81/D in Bologna , offers a wide variety of quality, organic, and locally sourced products, all in the quantities you need. A place that helps you shop carefully and consciously.

Silvia's Shop

At Via Vittorio Veneto 16/D, Bologna , you'll find "La Bottega di Silvia," where you can buy loose food and shop consciously and economically. The store also features a corner dedicated to organic cosmetics and organic makeup.

Granaverde

We're still in Bologna, where at Via Nazario Sauro 11c you'll find "Granaverde," where you can buy legumes, seeds, dried fruit, rice, spices, dog biscuits, and much more.

Perpetual Products

Also in Bologna , the home delivery service for loose, eco-friendly products in reusable packaging, "Perpetual Products." From dish soap to dried fruit and cereals, there are many types of everyday products available for purchase.

Bio Tour

In Ferrara , however, at Via Terranuova 13, you will find “Giro Bio” where you can buy fresh produce as well as flour, pasta, cereals, legumes, condiments, drinks and personal and household hygiene products.

Loose by nature

We remain in Ferrara, where at Via Garibaldi 12 you'll find "Sfuso per natura" and its vast assortment of organic and natural foods such as pasta, rice, cereals, legumes, dried fruit, spices and flavored salts, condiments, flours, coffee, home and personal care products, detergents, and much more.

Greenhouses

"Verdeserre" is located at Viale Ettore Simonazzi 8, Reggio Emilia , and is a small supermarket selling bulk groceries. Inside, you can find organic, conventional, and locally sourced food products, as well as organic, cruelty-free cosmetics and makeup, and organic household products.

Republic of San Marino

Food

In San Marino, you'll find "Vivanda – Food and detergents, bulk goods," where you can purchase a wide range of quality, certified organic food products such as legumes, grains, pasta, and spices. They also offer organic detergents on tap for cleaning various areas of the home and natural hygiene products for adults and children.

Toscana

The whole sale is in bulk

At “Lo spaccio tutto sfuso” in Viareggio , you can buy loose and locally sourced products, from cheeses to seasonal fruit and vegetables, wine, oil, natural cosmetics, soaps, and much more. The shop is located at Via Matteotti 221.

Organic bagged

If you live in Pisa , at Via Garibaldi 101, you'll find "Bio al sacco," a small shop set up to reduce packaging consumption and, consequently, waste production by selling loose, organic, locally sourced products of the highest quality. Remember to bring a bag, sack, or container to store your purchased food and products.

Out of the boxes

And in Prato , at Via Francesco Ferrucci 95/A, you'll find "Fuori dalle scatole" (Out of the Boxes), where you can buy loose foods and detergents, organic and natural products selected from Italy's best suppliers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and much more.

Net

In the beautiful town of Arezzo , at Via Montefalco 58, there's a delightful shop selling organic fruit and vegetables, locally sourced produce, organic foods, and a wide selection of loose goods: legumes, grains, pasta, and bread. It's definitely worth a visit for the care and attention to a different lifestyle.

Net weight only

This market is located in Florence at Via Enrico Guido Bocci 27, and was born from the owners' desire to reconcile their love of the environment with their love of good food. Inside, among other items, you can find: pasta, rice, grains, legumes, spices, teas, herbal teas, legumes, flours, soups, detergents, liquid soaps, solid soaps, bulk toothpaste, compostable plates, seeds, pet food, sweets, extra virgin olive oil, fruit juices, jams, honey, coffee, and dried fruit.

Nugget & Wheat

Also in Florence, at Via Sacchetti 20, you'll find Pepita & Grano, where you can shop sustainably for legumes, rice, flour, cereals, muesli, spices, herbal teas, chocolate, dried and dehydrated fruit, salts, sugars, pasta, and much more. Remember to bring your own containers to store your food. Alternatively, you can use the reusable ones provided by the store.

Loose greens

In San Giuliano Terme , in the province of Pisa, you can find loose and on-tap foods and products at Verdi Sfusi.

Bulker bulk shopping

At Via A. Gramsci 307 in Sesto Fiorentino, you'll find Bulker spesa sfusa, a plastic-free shop where you can buy organic and vegan foods and bulk soaps and detergents.

Brands

Net Weight

From pasta to spices, from bread to chocolate, to drinks and cosmetics: at the PesoNetto store in Pesaro , you can find everything you need, including cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. All products are organic and locally sourced. And that's not all: PesoNetto also has a group purchasing service and a children's area where little ones can play safely while their parents shop, as well as a breastfeeding area with a changing table for mothers.

How Much Is Enough Senigallia

A project by “RiDotti Bene”, a social cooperative founded by a group of friends sensitive to issues such as respect for the environment and waste reduction and a local “Quanto Basta Senigallia” where you can buy loose, organic and short supply chain foods and products for body care and house cleaning.

Suspended Km 0

In Corridonia , in the province of Macerata, in via Pausula 28, you will find “Sospeso Km 0”, a shop with ancient flavours, where you can buy food and products from a short supply chain and at a reduced cost thanks to the virtuous choice of “no packaging” and “no waste”.

Lazio

Soap making

In Rome , precisely at Via Anagni 136, you'll find Saponando, where you can buy many different types of detergent on tap, saving on costs and avoiding waste: bring a container with you and fill it directly in the store based on the quantities of detergent you need.

Delizia Marconi Roma – Perfumes and detergents on tap

We're still in Rome, because at Via Giuseppe Veronese 4 you'll find "Delizia Marconi Roma, Profumi e detersivi alla spina" (Delizia Marconi Roma, Perfumes and Detergents on Tap), where you can buy eco-friendly, concentrated, hypoallergenic, and organic detergents on tap. And that's not all: you'll also find a wide selection of organic perfumes on tap, face and body creams, cleansing milk, scented candles, burner essences, and much more.

Loose Remainder

And still in the capital , at via Santa Maria Ausiliatrice 68, you will find Resto Sfuso where you can buy pasta, spelt and wholemeal flour as well as nuts and organic body care products.

La Casa Rosa Organic Perfumery

Also in Rome , at Via Cinigiano 59, you'll find the La Casa Rosa Bioprofumeria: over 80 types of eco-friendly detergents (HACCP certified) are available for purchase, as well as a wide range of organic detergents (shower gel, shampoo, hand soap) on tap. You'll also find perfumes for your body and home on tap.

Think Loose

At Via Marcantonio Bragadin 119, in Rome , there is Pensa Sfuso where you can buy detergents and soaps on tap.

Ecoposteria

In Ostia Lido , at Via Galeazzo Sommi Picenardi 36, you'll find "Ecoposteria," where you can buy loose, locally sourced organic foods, including honey, legumes, grains, fruit, vegetables, oil, jams, eggs, artisanal biscuits, bread, wine, and beer. In addition to food products, they also offer natural household cleaning and sanitizing products, as well as personal care products.

Bulk use

In Tivoli , at Via dell'Inversata 11B, you'll find "UsoSfuso," ideal for those who want to shop carefully and consciously while also saving money. At "UsoSfuso," you'll find pasta, rice, legumes, grains, spices, herbal teas, natural cosmetics, and biodegradable detergents: certified organic, high-quality products.

Abate Emporium

In Ardea, at Lungomare degli Ardeatini 141, you'll find "Emporio Abate," where you can choose from a wide selection of detergents on tap and many other products.

Everything per kg

At this tap shop in Montesacro, Rome, you can find more than 65 products, including fabric softeners, laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, degreasers, floor cleaners, and much more, in a wide variety of scents, all strictly on tap. You can also enjoy organic foods (60 products) and balsamic oils and vinegars on tap. "Everything by the Kg" is available at Viale Tirreno 219.

Soaps and more

At Via Lucio Elio Seiano 55, in Rome , you will find Saponiealtro, a shop where you can buy loose eco-friendly and organic detergents and cosmetics.

EcoSfuso Garbatella

In Rome , at Piazza Michele da Carbonara 8, you can buy loose household and personal hygiene products, as well as eco-friendly and organic brand products.

Campania

ProSud

In Naples , at Via Mezzocannone 113, you'll find ProSud, a store committed to showcasing Southern Italian businesses and products and promoting a new way of shopping, one that's environmentally friendly and avoids wasting resources. A store where you can buy a wide variety of loose products, from pasta to grains to spices.

Loose Flavor

Also in Naples , at Via G. Miranda 17/19, you'll find "Gusto Sfuso," where you can buy loose food products from the best local artisans: pasta, legumes, coffee, jams, spices, and much more. There's a wide selection of products for vegetarians and vegans, athletes, and those with food intolerances.

Spin South

Pasta, grains, spices: at Spin Sud on Via Ettore Corcioni in the center of Aversa , you'll find everything you need. The foods sold here are all sourced from certified farms, almost entirely located in Southern Italy, supporting the local economy.

Doctor Sfuso

In Morcone , in the province of Benevento, at Via Roma 145, you will find Dottor Sfuso where you can buy loose food, detergents and personal care products.

Puglia

All in bulk

In Altamura , in the province of Bari, at Via Santeramo 32, you'll find Tutto Sfuso, a store where you can buy local products and packaging-free detergents. This project was developed at the initiative of the "Circolo delle Formiche," a cultural association that has been working for years to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of adopting conscious and sustainable lifestyles. The project began as a "grassroots initiative" thanks to the contributions of 230 citizens who, with voluntary donations, covered the store's start-up costs.

Saponandopiù

In Bari , at Via Giulio Petroni 91, you'll find Saponandopiù, where you can stock up on loose detergents on tap, which are eco-friendly, biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and affordable.

Basilicata

The cleaning shop

In Potenza, at Via Ariosto 31, near the Viviani Stadium, you'll find "La bottega del pulito," where you can buy detergents on tap, household products, artisanal soaps, organic products, and much more at super-affordable prices.

Calabria

Just enough – Nature on tap

In the province of Cosenza, in Spezzano della Sila , at Via Roma 32, you'll find "Quanto Basta – La Natura alla Spina," where you can buy a wide variety of on-tap and organic products, gluten-free foods, and locally sourced produce, from legumes to grains, spices, and a variety of flours, including hemp flour. Calabrian products and more, of excellent quality and at competitive prices.

Terry's Shop

Also in the province of Cosenza, specifically in Castrovillari , at Corso Garibaldi 57, you'll find "La Bottega di Terry," where you can buy pasta, rice, flour, legumes, cereals, nuts and dried fruit, salts, sugar, coffee, biscuits, sweets, household detergents, and body care products. They also stock Marseille soap, jams, and local honey. One of the store's goals is to promote local and organic products.

Sicilia

Eco.Logic

In Palermo , at Piazza Sant'Oliva 30, you'll find Eco.logica, a grocery store where you can also buy fresh produce like fruit, vegetables, and dairy products.

Light shop

Also in Palermo is "Negozio Leggero." Located at Via Cusmano 69, it's Ecologos-Rinova's eleventh store, the only one in Southern Italy. The store's creator, Cinzia Cattaneo, offers a truly diverse selection of products.

Large supermarket departments

Finally, the number of large supermarkets offering a section where you can buy loose products from local suppliers is also growing. From dried fruit and grains to legumes, frozen foods, and pet products, there are many loose products you can purchase at a significant cost saving.

Sardinia

Mesa Noa Food Coop Cooperative Society

At Via Crespellani 48, in Cagliari, there is Mesa Noa Food Coop Società Cooperativa.

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