BITD I saved & reused those awful #SUP #plastic shopping bags. For sorting recycling, lining small dustbins, storing seasonal gear...
Making my own reusable bags, asking for #PaperBags, & getting free reusables from stores helped. #Canada banning many SUP helped more. And now I do not have any to #reuse
Good! A piece of #paper on the bottom of the dustbins will keep it clean & easy to empty into a paper trash bag (& sorts into the paper recycling paper bag.)
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Welcome to the #RefillStation, #PortsmouthNH
"We are a low waste ReFill shop committed to reducing our plastic footprint & providing sustainable, eco-friendly household products to our community. Our goal is to create a collaborative space where our customers can share their thoughts and learn more about; sustainable products we sell or ones that we should, other ideas and strategies to reduce waste and community initiatives to help protect the environment.
We are open for in person shopping."
Tuesday: 10-6PM
Wednesday: 10-6PM
Thursday: 10-6PM
Friday: 10-5PM
Saturday: 9-4PM
124C Bartlett St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
https://www.therefillstationnh.com/
#SolarPunkSunday #RepairReuseRecycle
#ReUse #WorldRefillDay #DontRebuyJustRefill #ReFill #LessPlastic #RefillStations #RefillStationsNH
In #SouthPortlandME or #TopshamME? Check out #GoGoRefills!
"Your one-stop eco shop. Reducing plastic & helping you live sustainably. Want a zero-waste home? Or low-waste kitchen? We have all of the sustainable products sourced and tested for you."
South Portland
64 E Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 747-4072
HOURS
Tuesday - Friday: 10-6
Saturday - Sunday: 10-4
* closed Mondays
Farmer's Market
"We will be returning as a vendor for the Brunswick-Topsham Landtrust Farmer's Market at Crystal Springs Farm every Saturday from 8:30-12:30 starting May 2nd!"
FMI - https://www.gogorefill.com/
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#ReUse #WorldRefillDay #DontRebuyJustRefill #ReFill #LessPlastic #RefillStations #RefillStationsMaine #ZeroWaste
Zero-Waste #RefillStations want you to rethink what a trip to the store looks like
By Jessica Roy | Assistant Editor, Utility Journalism
Aug. 23, 2023
"In L.A., most of us have some experience purchasing things by weight. Nuts and dried fruit at Sprouts. Last-minute meals from the hot bar at Whole Foods. Weed at the weed store.
"At a growing number of places around #LosAngeles, there’s a new category of bulk products: personal care and home cleaning items such as hand soap, moisturizer, toothpaste tabs, shampoo, laundry pods and all-purpose cleaner.
"They’re called refill stations. Almost all of them are woman-owned small businesses. And they all want you to rethink what a trip to the store looks like.
"Here’s how it works: You bring your own containers from home. Glass or plastic are OK, as long as they’re clean. If you forget them, stores offer a few options for sale. Many also have a basket of donated jars from other customers that you can use.
"An employee will weigh your container and mark that number, known as the tare. Fill up with as much or as little of a product as you want, then bring it back to be weighed again and pay for what you bought. It’s a great way to sample new products and reduce the amount of plastic packaging you consume."
Read more:
https://www.latimes.com/environment/list/zero-waste-refill-stations-map-los-angeles
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/YEl9X
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#ReUse #WorldRefillDay #DontRebuyJustRefill #ReFill #LessPlastic
As colorful as plastic, paper ones but metal straws will last a lifetime 🌿♻️🌿
#EcoFriendly #LessPlastic #ZeroWaste #EcoLiving #SaveThePlanet #PhotoOfTheDay #Photography #PhotoDiary #PhotoJournal #LifeInPictures
Of course, you could recycle them as well. I cut mine up and use them for sprouting seeds (after I put brown paper ends on them).
Stop Throwing Away Empty #PaperTowelRolls, Here's 11 Ways to Reuse Them Around the House
Story by Thomas Nelson, January 28, 2024
"Once you finish your paper towel rolls, don't throw them away! There are so many nifty ways you can transform a simple cardboard roll into beautiful decorative pieces and storage utilities for your home."
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