Tag: Chinatown
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Reduce. Reuse. Rethink. Refill.
West Coast Refill came about from a desire to be more than just “a drop in the bucket.” We wanted to have a greater impact on environmental issues by making it easier for those around us to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics. At home, we live very “green.” My husband, Chris, and I grow […]
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Zero-waste store opens in Victoria as city considers plastic bag ban
The zero-waste movement is growing on Vancouver Island. Ceilidh Millar, Chek News, reports. The store at #10 – 532 1/2 Fisgard St. in Victoria sells all-natural cleaning, beauty and cosmetic products in bulk. Customers must bring their own clean jars, bottles and containers or purchase one from the store. “We’re trying to eliminate single-use plastic […]
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Victoria’s first 100% Zero Waste store opens in Chinatown
Great news, islanders! The city’s first completely zero waste shop, West Coast Refill, has recently opened its doors on Fisgard St. How it works? You simply bring in your own clean empty container (or pick a glass bottle from their store), and fill it up with one of their organic, Canadian-made products! The price is […]