The refillery everyone’s been talking about!

The first retail shop to open at ZeroPlace, Nov 19, 2022…

We are open every day!

EXPANDED HOURS!
(as of NOV 1, 2024)

Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm

Sat 10:00am-5:00pm

Sun 10:00am-4:00pm

Questions? call / text
845-797-1791

Every Weekend…

Bread Alone Organic Loaves, Uncut, Unwrapped (need a special order for an event? call us!)
• whole wheat sourdough
• San Francisco sourdough

Locally-Made, Fresh-Baked Scones
• made weekly by CakeClubNY, New Paltz
• seasonal flavors; trad’l, GF, vegan options
• OR take home frozen, bake-at-home 2-packs (350ºF for 35 min. or golden brown)
• call for flavor update or check our SM pages

Welcome to Second Nature, where recycling comes naturally!

At Second Nature, we REALLY CARE about the health of our earth & its inhabitants … that means YOU!

We want to help you reduce your carbon footprint by changing your shopping habits, one plastic-free swap at a time, until it becomes “second nature”!

We can’t wait to see you in the shop, where we will help you refill every step of the way! So start saving up your empties, and walk, trot, bike, bus, or drive on over to 87 N. Chestnut St. in New Paltz!

Learn about us >

 
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Conveniently located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, just 5 minutes from the Rt 87 Thruway Exit 18 & right on the Empire State Trail!

  • nearly 700 square feet of retail space to offer eco-friendly alternatives for the whole family!

  • natural light abounds with large windows – and additional parking right out the front door!

  • take the local bus, or charge up your EV in one of the 20 charging stations while you shop!

  • wallkill valley rail trail Empire State trail new paltz

    conveniently located on the 44-mile Walkill Valley Rail Trail, also part of the Empire State Trail!!

  • bike racks surround the building, so grab a backpack & pedal on over!

  • water bottle refill station & public restrooms on-site at this platinum LEED certified green building!!

Shopping in bulk takes more effort … why should I bother?

  • • Pay only for the great products you want, not the packaging you don’t want! Don’t be trashy!

  • • Buy only the amount you need, when you need it, preventing food waste & saving money! Yay!

  • • Sourcing from local farmers & suppliers creates a lower carbon footprint in transport & manufacturing, and offers fresher options! Yum!

  • • In the age of climate change, it just makes sense to produce less of everything, paving the way for conscious consumerism! Smartypants!

  • • Bulk refilleries offer an environmentally-friendly way to buy everyday products, empowering a more circular economy! Who doesn’t like circles?? (sun, moon, donuts…)

  • • Find great alternatives to single-use plastics that are healthier for both you & the earth, and can become new habits, forever! Yippeee!!

Here’s a sampling of what’s in store …

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