Fodor's Expert Review The Bulk House

This petite Gulou boutique has a big mission: encourage Beijingers to reduce waste, no small task in a country where plastic and other excess packaging is ubiquitous. Founded by a British-Chinese couple, Bulk House sells stylish, reusable wares such as hemp shopping bags and aluminum water bottles. It's a good spot to pick up locally sourced travel essentials, too, and the English-speaking staff will happily chat about the changing face of Chinese environmentalism.