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Jar The Zero Waste Store & Refillery

"Plastic-Free Living - Simple, Affordable, Beautiful"

About Us

About Us:

Thanks to your continued patronage, we are excited to announce that in May of 2023 we moved down the street to a larger more open space and have expanded our already vast selection of thoughtfully curated low/no waste items. You can visit us at 127 West Main Street Somerset. Our new home is in the historic Shenk Building situated beside Trinity park, only two buildings down from our original location in beautiful Uptown Somerset. We are your one stop shop for eco-friendly products, gifts for your friends and family, local artisan goods and more. Come check us out! Grab a cup of organic, locally roasted coffee or a cold & refreshing cup of PA Kombucha on tap and enjoy it while sitting in the park or strolling the streets of Somerset.

We carry Local raw honey in jars and on tap, local maple products & seasonings, refillable kombucha & water kefir, bulk teas, spices, and organic coffee. We also have a large selection of refillable soaps, cleaners, bath & body products, laundry detergent, sunscreen, hand soaps and the like. Some of our best sellers are the shampoo & conditioner bars, beeswax and coconut wax candles, upcycled bags, clothing, & blankets. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with only the best products that are made of clean, natural, chemical-free ingredients that are safe for you and the planet. Our products are low to zero waste and we do not source items that do not fall in line with our values.

Jar The Zero Waste Store & Refillery was established in 2019 and we opened our doors in September of 2020. My name is Jen Barkman and I am the owner/operator. My husband, Rob, and I signed our lease only two weeks before the world shut down in March of 2020. The pandemic made our opening more challenging, however, we persevered despite the state of the world around us. Rob and I, together with our two sons, Jake & Ben, worked tirelessly to open the doors of our small business. We did just that in September of 2020.

We desperately wanted to give our community a place to get eco-friendly and "Good for you" items that we could feel proud of offering. There was nowhere near our rural community to purchase these items without having to ship them or drive into a major city to get them. We are a small family run business and we work mostly with other small businesses to source our products and we carry locally made items where possible.

When you walk through the doors, you will be greeted with a friendly hello, a smiling face, and the pleasing aromas of high quality, natural products, and scents of essential oils, coconut oil, beeswax, coffee, and the like. Everyone always says "It smells so good in here, what is that?" My reply is always "Just everything!"

Welcome to Jar, we are so happy you found us and we can't wait to help you start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, or meet you where you are.

XOXO,
The Barkman Family

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Organic
Chemical-Free
Eco Friendly
Plastic-Free
Earth Friendly Products

Our Services include:

Shipping within the US
Online Ordering
Free Shipping for Orders $100 or More
In-Store Shopping
Curbside Pick-Up

Our Brands include:

Acacia Creations
All Bambu
All Good Body Care
Allie Bee Candle Co
Backyard Candles
Bamboo Switch
Bare Natural Soap Co
Bee Grateful Farm
Bellisari's
Bestowed Essentials
Big Spoon Rock
Big Spoon Roosters
Boon Supply
Bottle Up Designs
California Gummy Bears
Cause Bracelet
Covered Bridge Garlic Company
DIP
Dr. Squatch
Earth Harbor Naturals
Jukebox
Kooshoo
Littleseed Farm
Huppy
Humble
R. Drews Naturals
Rustic Strength
Righteous Felon
Mixoligie
Naples
High Bar
Viori

Our Products include:

Shampoo Bars
Conditioner Bars
Refillable Soaps
Refillable Cleaners
Candles/Oils/Diffusers/Smudging
Nutritional Powders, Seeds, Super Foods
Oral Care
Health & Wellness
Kitchen, Dishes
Lotions, Body Oils, Hand Salves
Tea, Loose Leaf/Accessories
Hair Care Brushes, Combs, and Accessories
Beard Care
Home Products
Garden Products
Pet Products
Cleaning Products
Bags
Totes
Food
Beauty Products
Baby Products
Kid's Products
Jars
Tins
Bottles
Jewelry
Feminine Hygiene Products
Dishes
Hair Care
Shaving Products
Lunches
Cloth Wipes
Reusable Napkins
Tea Infuser
Face Wash
Eye Serums
Face Serums
Facial Toners
Lip Balms
Deodorant Ingredients
Herbs & Spices
Makeup Supplies
Makeup & Skin Care
Skin Care Oil
Bar Soap
Hair Care Accessories
Hair Care & Beauty Products
Health & Beauty Supplies
Lotion Bars
Lotions & Moisturizers
Lotions & Soaps
Chocolate
Candy
Shampoo & Conditioner
Body Washes
Bags & Backpacks

Testimonials

On 4/30/2025 Trinity Romesberg had this to say:
IT SMELLS LIKE HEAVEN IN HERE. I love the kind workers and ownership. This is so important for Somerset for this wellness business. I feel confident in using their products including perfume, kombucha, oils, laundry detergent, etc. IT IS ADORABLE. go go go try!!!

On 4/10/2025 Emily Mahler had this to say:
One of my favorite shops in Somerset! Great selection of clean products and less waste? How can you beat that?!

On 11/12/2024 Heidi Maus had this to say:
LOVE the zero waste philosophy and it's pretty impressive to have a LOCAL shop that offers a great variety of organic foods and clean options for eating, health/beauty, and the household cleaning supplies. Testimonial written by Heidi Maus on this site.

On 10/19/2024 Taylor Smith had this to say:
I stopped by JAR yesterday and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The shop has such a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a place you just want to stay and explore. Jen, the owner, is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about all the products in the store. You can tell she’s passionate about what she does. The quality of the products is top-notch—I want it all! I highly recommend checking out this local gem. I’ll definitely be back soon!

On 8/29/2024 P Laurent had this to say:
What a great store and an asset to the community! I found several items especially the magnesium cream that is wonderful! Please visit this awesome store and see for yourselves. The best part is that Jen is so helpful and knowledgeable with your needs ! Testimonial written by P Laurent on this site.

Contact Us

Jar The Zero Waste Store & Refillery
127 W Main St Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: (814) 701-2221
Email: jarthezerowastestore@gmail.com

Located in the historic Shenk Building between Hertrich Gallery and Trinity Park

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Apple Pay, Cash, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, PayPal, Visa, Venmo, Cash App

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM