The Living Library - An Ethnic grocer

An educational zero-waste store that brings people back to the gifts and magic of plants. We value flowering awareness in the minds and bodies of this generation - for the generations to come.. and we value using our country’s natural resources to heal and empower our people.

To encourage sustainable living as an island, the library opts to source locally-only and encourages others to discover the biodiversity that is on their own island, while providing package-free bulk solutions to meet daily basic needs - from medicinal plants, whole foods, natural home cleaning to intuitive and native gardening.

More than a store, it is a project set towards establishing a permanent space for spreading mindfulness and awareness in our actions. 10% of proceeds will go to supporting other sustainability projects in the Philippines.

Products and services:

🌱 Tea Ritual connecting with Philippine Plants & Herbs
🌱 Zero-Waste Sari-Sari Store
🌱 drop off unwanted clean plastics or glass jars
🌱 sell your 100% natural products through the sari-sari
🌱 borrow, return, or donate non-GMO seeds

🌺 Zero-Waste Refill - currently available in El Nido 

🌱 Bulk Refill
- Adlai
- Black Rice
- Tahure (rare yellow-green variety)
- Kadios

🌱 Teas Refill
- Muscovado
- Hot Chocolate
- Kombucha

🌱 100% Natural Home Cleaning
- Liquid handwashing detergent
- Liquid surface cleaner
- Laundry detergent granules
- Dishwashing liquid

🌱 Personal Care
- Natural deodorant
- Native bark for shampoo