Media Mentions

Media Mentionsadmin2017-11-09T15:04:47-08:00

A collection of interviews and articles featuring West Coast Refill.

Victoria Buzz

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Victoria’s First 100% Zero Waste Store Opens in China Town

Chek News

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Zero-waste store opens in Victoria as city considers plastic bag ban

By now most of you have probably heard of a Safety

By now most of you have probably heard of a Safety Razor; the plastic free alternative to the disposable razors we all know and... don’t really love. A lot of people seem to be intimidated when it comes to making the switch. Let us shed some light on the not so scary world of safety razors!

🤍 A weighted razor is a good thing. Look for stainless steel, brass etc. when purchasing a razor. The weight of the material is applying the correct amount pressure for you, no extra pressing needed. Plus they’re higher quality and will last a long time!
🤍 Hold the razor at a 45 degree angle. You can start by placing it on your skin at a 90 degree angle and then slowly lowering it to come in contact with your skin. This will ensure an even and smooth shave.
🤍 Short and gentle strokes are key. Take extra care if you’re shaving around ankles and knees, no rushing!
🤍 These razors are great for getting close shave without irritation and ingrown hairs. The single double edged blade doesn’t tug or pull and combined with the weight of the razor it glides easily across the skin.
🤍 Switching to a safety razor is cost-effective. The initial investment in a safety razor can be anywhere from $20-$80 but a pack of replacement blades is only a few bucks saving you money in the long run.

The bottom line is as long as you are not pressing and dragging as you would with a disposable razor the safety razor is very safe. I mean it’s the name! Start slow and take the time for some self care. Still have more questions? Feel free to send us a DM or come talk to us in store, we are happy to elaborate and discuss.

Have you heard of the Konjac Sponge? Let us tell y

Have you heard of the Konjac Sponge? Let us tell you a bit about what they are and how they work to benefit your skin ✨
This sponge is not at all like your regular kitchen sponge. It’s not synthetic and it doesn’t come from the sea, it’s actually the root of a porous vegetable that grows in Asia. This skin tool is completely vegan, plant based and biodegradable.
But how does it work? Rinse the Konjac Sponge under warm water until it’s softens to a squishy texture. Use as is or add a pump of your favourite facial wash. Massage your skin in circular motions around your face to help with gentle exfoliation and more thorough cleansing. Rinse and hang to dry between uses. The lifespan of one of these sponges is about 2-3 months, once it’s time is up you can toss it in the compost.
Each sponge contains a different active ingredient.
💖 The pink is infused with rose for soothing dry skin.
💚 The green is infused with green tea to aid in detoxification, making it best for normal to oily skin.
💜 The purple is infused with lavender for calming sensitive skin.
Shop with us online or in store at 1319 Broad Street!

Thank you all for your continued support of our lo

Thank you all for your continued support of our locally owned, female operated, sustainable focused small business. It has been a challenging year, but we look forward to all the positive things we see on the horizon of 2021.

With the holiday season over, we are returning to our regular store hours, open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm and 11am - 4pm on Sundays. Of course you can shop from home on our website 24 hours day!

With a drop in delivery orders we will be adjusting our delivery schedule to allow for maximum efficiency, with deliveries occurring three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We had lowered our delivery fee in November to encourage people to shop from home during the holiday season and hopefully encourage social distancing, however it simply is not sustainable for us to continue with this practice so our delivery fees will be returning to $5 for orders under $75. (This is still much lower than using a food delivery app!)

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Have you been on the hunt for a stainless steel wa

Have you been on the hunt for a stainless steel water bottle that doesn’t have a plastic lid? Well Kind Human Solutions is the answer for you! These 20oz, 22oz and 32oz colourful metal bottles are made to be used with both hot and cold liquids. Your beverage stays cold for up to 24 hours and hot drink stays toasty warm for up to 12 hours.
These heavy duty double walled bottles made out of 18/18 Pro-Food Grade Stainless Steel with a copper lining. Even the silicone seal is made with sand!
Switching to something as easy as a reusable bottle can help to save hundreds of plastic bottles per year. The best part is for each bottle purchased Kind Human cleans up a pound of garbage from beaches around the world such as Canada, USA, Nicaragua and The Philippines. We love what this Canadian owned company is doing for our oceans! 🐳💛🐢
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We are proud to announce that we are carrying a br

Welcome the Well Kept safety razor trio to the sho

Welcome the Well Kept safety razor trio to the shop 🤍 Switching to a safety razor has a variety of benefits for you and the planet! They help to reduce irritation, eliminate plastic waste and are quite cost effective in the long run. This razor company is women owned, Vancouver based and manufactured in Ontario. What’s not to love! 🌟
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