
Last checked Oct 12, 2026
Zero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.)zerowastestore.comZero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.) is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
No reliable evidence found that Zero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.) is currently controlled by a private equity firm; available sources describe it as a founder-led private business.
Notes
- Zero Waste Store’s own site identifies Sarah and her partner JJ as the founders who opened the business.
- The company’s own 'Our History' page places business creation/registration and launch activities in 2018 (with the name change to ZeroWasteStore in October 2018).
- A local-business profile/article describes the founders (Sarah Cieslinski and JJ Follano) and states the business began operations from their Port St. Lucie home in 2018.
- No credible transaction announcements, PE portfolio pages, or filings were found indicating current controlling ownership by a private equity sponsor.
- One article notes they were looking for a funding partner (as of January 5, 2023) but does not identify a completed investment by a PE firm.
Sources
- Meet the Founders – ZeroWasteStore.com
ZeroWasteStore.com - Founders (Sarah and JJ) and founder-led origin story.
- Our History – ZeroWasteStore.com
ZeroWasteStore.com - Timeline showing creation/launch/name change in 2018 (supports founding year).
- Making a Difference – Port St. Lucie magazine (online edition)
Indian River Magazine - Founders (Sarah Cieslinski and JJ Follano), operations beginning in Port St. Lucie in 2018; mentions they were seeking a funding partner (not a confirmed PE owner).
- Customer Service – ZeroWasteStore.com
ZeroWasteStore.com - Business address in Port St. Lucie, FL (supports location).
- Zero Waste Store - Zero Waste Products and Package Free Shop – ZeroWasteStore.com (homepage)
ZeroWasteStore.com - Official website confirmation and logo asset URL.
- https://theorg.com/org/zero-waste-store/org-chart/george-santayana
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.walkinglightly.net/pages/about-us
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.uvidashop.com/blogs/meet-our-team/meet-our-founder
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://cerotucson.com/pages/about
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- https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/zero-waste-store
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/sep/30/maria-vasco-zero-waste-uvida-boston
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.scrapnyc.com/blog/sustainability-spotlight-interview-with-kayli-kunkel
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
Ownership FAQ
Is Zero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.) owned by private equity?
No. Zero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.) does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns Zero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.)?
Privately held (apparently founder-controlled; no current private equity sponsor identified).
When was Zero Waste Store (ZeroWasteStore.com, Inc.) last checked?
This page was last checked on Oct 12, 2026.
