Z.W. Mercantile

Z.W. Mercantile is a locally-owned, eco-conscious general store established in 2020 and located at 500 Main Street in downtown Ames, Iowa. The store specializes in plastic-free, reusable, and eco-friendly products, including a bulk refillery where customers can bring their own containers to refill personal care and cleaning items. Z.W. Mercantile is dedicated to helping customers adopt a zero-waste lifestyle while understanding product lifecycles and reducing single-use waste.