This Zero-Waste Refill Store Should Be Everywhere

This zero waste store lets you refill your home supplies like shampoo and deodorant while also selling plastic-free versions of everything from toothbrushes to razors!
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[@nam3615]

The concept of refill station is really amazing, like even if you are not following a zero waste movement, you still prevent a lot of plastic containers from ending in the sea.

[@KnowYourProduce]

Yes! So much less waste, imagine if more stores did this? 👏👏

[@MompreneurDiary]

Yeah I would gladly go zero waste with something like this because it makes it easier a place to start

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

No you don't. The Western world doesn't dump garbage in the ocean. We use landfills so the issue of plastic is almost non existent. It's Asia and Africa that is dumping their waste in the ocean and causing all this plastic pollution.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

@Roxana Lisbel Gentrifying is a good thing. How pathetic is someone who complains that someone else is coming and making the world a better place and reducing crime and poverty in the area and breathing new life into it.

[@leafy7717]

@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep idk if this is good or bad

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

The only thing I'm worried are stores like this over charging things

[@MikeCriticalOps]

Just pay for what they ask for cheap skates 😂

[@johnshilling2221]

KZbin search, "DIY..(blank) You can learn how to make just about anything. In bulk. From as eco-friendly and sustainable products as you care to use. Do your part by reducing your contributions to the pollution problems we have. Lead by example, not by screaming at everybody else to solve the problem.

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

@@johnshilling2221 I didn't tell everyone to solve the problem? I'm just talking about over pricing things

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

@@MikeCriticalOps am cheap for wondering if a place is over-priced?

[@MikeCriticalOps]

@@MyNguyen-gv2ip yea cause u said u was worried if its over priced so yea i did called u a cheapskate

[@jennyl5453]

Depends...cuz a lot of these 'eco-friendly' stores are the most expensive everrrr

[@ggmmdh]

Jenny Liang true

[@gerANNAmoe]

Historically, this is accurate. For example, when processed foods came out (think nabisco and sliced bread) it was expensive and could only be afforded by the well-to-do. As demand kept rising, the cost of processed foods went down and now they can be purchased by all. Now, we are seeing the reversal where the wealthy are able to afford fresh, organic foods and the poor have to make do with processed foods and items in plastic. Eventually, these organic and plastic-free items will become cheaper, especially as competition increases. I remember when organic avocados wee $3 a pop. Now I can get them for $1.50. It'll get cheaper...eventually.

[@MrsMelissaRich]

@@gerANNAmoe right! The more we buy it will decrease in price. These stores should be everywhere I hate the amount of trash I have to haul to the dump. And I don't have time to hand make soap...

[@Dweller415]

True but price will come down as people begin to switch to this model of commerce (were it to catch on). One thing is certain though; what we’ve been doing isn’t sustainable.

[@randomopenings1462]

Straight facts

[@audtrng]

If we want to save the planet, maybe lower down the prices of the “eco-friendly” items, that will make customers buy more products that are reusable.

[@martaslabolepszy2169]

Kville Vlogs ikr

[@YadoBear]

@L people still need to buy tampons and pads

[@monunivers1394]

@@YadoBear there are special silicone cups that are reusable. You can look them up

[@SP-se3zf]

She still has to pay for the products and make a living.

[@isabellegonzales8535]

@@monunivers1394 some women find those cups hard to use and have to rely on tampons/pads

[@tiacho2893]

The big problem with plastic single use containers is that the cost of "disposal" is not baked in the cost of the product. The plastics industry needs to be held responsible for the clean up of the massive amount of plastic that gets tossed into the oceans. Then the true cost of "cheap" plastic will be in line with the real cost of their use.

[@susannasanthiram-hofherr3406]

Agree 💯 percent!!!

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

That isn't an issue for the West. That is an Asian issue. They are the ones throwing their trash in the oceans not the rest of the world.

[@tiacho2893]

@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Western countries (which produce a large percentage of the waste per capita) used to send their plastic waste to China for recycling. Now China has too much domestic capacity and closed their borders to plastic waste imports. Western countries then shifted to countries like Vietnam (which are now nearing capacity). And it is not only ocean plastic that is the issue. It's not like a large percentage of US plastic gets recycled because it is a low value "dirty" raw material (that needs to be cleaned of food residue, etc.); especially when clean virgin PET and PE pellets are so cheap. That is largely the problem. The profit is reaped by the plastic manufacturers and the companies that make the products. But the cost of disposal for those packages are borne by municipalities that have to find somewhere to dispose/recycle the waste. As it is, there is no financial incentive in the west to reduce plastic use. It is only by choice and those choices are often a bit more expensive.

[@Nanda_ares]

AGREE

[@Nanda_ares]

It starts from the plastic industry

[@mrs.ingram1023]

This store should be everywhere in the world,

[@virajmalhotra4950]

Bro that's the title lol 😂

[@danny_gloor]

Marie S I wish there were more in San Antonio 🙄

[@annalehman93941]

Zero waste was USSR' strategy. They recycling paper, glass, metal waste. No plastic bags, only reusable ones. Etc.

[@arikakarin2323]

Why don't start from ourselves ?

[@misslea-idv4734]

This should be the world

[@teddytheawesome7006]

I wish I could start a franchise in Australia bc I know it would be so popular and beneficial for the environment!

[@jayjay-ld4di]

Do it

[@teddytheawesome7006]

Sonja haha yeah you’re right!

[@teddytheawesome7006]

jay jay I actually really want to! My friend even volunteered to be a business partner!

[@sienna1292]

not the best idea to start a business rn

[@teddytheawesome7006]

sienna Definietely not!!!!! That’s for sure!!

[@asmasm9736]

When we asians (Chinese, arab, koreans, turks ect) do it and we also do it with other containers for other products like storing food or seeds, people start calling us cheap and "unhygienic" or that we're "backwards" But when an American LA resident does it it's suddenly "cool and innovative"

[@hon6981]

I would like to know who said that it was “cheap” or “backwards” lol. Y’all are picking up a fight cuz it’s a white lady. Many Americans use containers to store things over and over it’s not specifically an “Asian” thing.

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

It can still be unhygienic when rich white women do it. Reusing containers is fine but people have to know how to sanitize.

[@asmasm9736]

@@hon6981 dude a white girl was whining on Instagram about her Asian dorm mate who was reusing plastic containers and called her unhygienic and cheap lol

[@20cnVision]

@@asmasm9736 So in conclusion, all white people hate on all asian people for doing this. Ok ok. Definitely not picking a fight here, huh?

[@asmasm9736]

@@20cnVision Lol not all whites, but many do whom are mainly whites, this culture of reusing plastic containers is also present in Hispanic, natives and African cultures but weird for whites

[@Hikarahime]

So many recycling movements are geared toward consumers, when it really should target businesses.

[@arikakarin2323]

Agreed..

[@baba1077]

What could they do? Sue them LMAO they would lose.. thats why

[@Gee-xb7rt]

@@baba1077 in most countries they do, just not the US of White Collar Crime.

[@youzhenzhang8415]

Yes! Oh my goodness.

[@roseclouds5838]

GreeNiks guillotine

[@BriyGilgeous]

Call me when y’all have a store like this in NYC, I will come there.

[@elshadai8816]

There is one that’s similar! Package Free Shop is a shop opened by Lauren Singer (her channel is know as trash is for tossers here on youtube) and they have products that help you to start a zero waste lifestyle as well as bulk products of things like dish soap, shampoo, etc. that you can refill there.

[@Justin-TimeForDaShitz]

Fr...can we get one here in TX?

[@chanelharvey89]

Or Chicago

[@Justin-TimeForDaShitz]

Chanel Harvey This would definitely be a good look in Chicago, y’all already have 🔥 Farmers Markets 🤍🤍

[@ninahorn]

@Kristina Ridley there are shops like these all over Germany! Just look for an Unverpackt Laden in any bigger city!

[@helin983]

It’s expensive because there’s not very high demand, more people need to buy from these stores so they can sell cheaper!

[@gomamon8439]

The issue is a lot of "eco-friendly" shops jack up their prices but you can easily find some of the products cheaper at other stores or directly from the vendor. Also add on some of these places have a pretentious air and some of the owners can be preachy and unfriendly.

[@lorainec7863]

Where am I going to get the money tho

[@Meryamtin]

I'm 34 years old now, in my country when I was a child we used to bring our bottle to buy milk from shop, we buy hard soap with no package, we shop every week our fruits and vegetables with our own dom plant shopping bag, and we have it for generations, we buy meat rolls in paper, Every year my mom buy fresh harvested olives, and we take them to olive press we would have our holl year reserve of olive oil, at the summer we buy wheat for the holl year. we used buy good quality clothes 2 times a year, we didn't care about fashion Good old days!! Now it's a trend!

[@martaslabolepszy2169]

Meryam i know right!

[@juliaaesthetic1161]

It’s good it’s a trend tho bc less people we’ll use waste I don’t see the problem it just means the earth will heal and anyways why would you complain about other people healing the earth

[@Meryamtin]

@@juliaaesthetic1161 I wasn't complaining, I was describing how things was and the current situation, have nice day.

[@lotta7235]

Me too, as a child! 😅

[@adriiiiian]

This seems so nice! I'd love to live more simply like that

[@el-kb7cp]

I love these stores, but the problem is that they’re usually very expensive as they are organic shïts and i don’t have the money for that

[@WhenYoureAlexa]

erqnwd Also so many of these stores will only carry “natural” personal care products that for a lot of people are just overpriced and ineffective.

[@raisin4406]

Alexa Raven You can make your own soap from Dr Bronners castile soap. It lasts so long because it is very concentrated (you have dilute it) and then you can reuse the container afterwards. It can be for literally everything, dish soap, laundry detergent, body soap, face soap, hand soap, you name it

[@WeiYinChan]

It really depends, the one I go to is cheaper than the supermarket stuff

[@veledwin1]

That's just an assumption. These stores can be cheaper than the supermarket.

[@swedensy]

Bs. I will come in with 25 liter bucket. I no need to refill for another year.

[@SpiralBreeze]

I’m surprised I didn’t see more bars of things. Bar soap for body and laundry, lotion bars, deodorant bars. There’s just so many things that could come in solid form.

[@safoora900]

same doe

[@justacrazygirl5]

A bunch of people dont like them, me inclueded. I have tried them they dont work or simply worse for my skin and hair (bar shampoo makes my hair look disgusting) I would be happy with this system if it was reasonably priced but sadly most zero waste stores have over the top prices.

[@cyberpunklain]

justacrazygirl5 your hair’s probably greasy because you suddenly switched products and your hair freaked out. You should just gradually incorporate it into your routine.

[@justacrazygirl5]

@@cyberpunklain i did, also it was not greasy, well, it was sticky and matte at the same time with hella dry ends. looked and felt awful. Tried more than one, all similar. And it is too expensive to search for the one that works. Even the house brand ones are more expensive than a brand name shampoo and i dont need more overpriced handsoap. Maybe when the prices drop i will try again but it is not worth it for me right now

[@anushasan9452]

@@cyberpunklain no for real dude bars dont work for hair. For body its fine. I use dove bar soap on body. Cheap and works well.

[@DakotaWolf666]

0:07 I and most other Americans already have a plastic-free version of eating utensils, it's called silverware and I have a drawer full of it in my kitchen, and yes you can reuse it.

[@dianadjenev6236]

Those utensils are meant for on the go eating. So you won't get plastic silverware at fast food restaurants for example. Yes metal is reusable but it's heavy so it's better to have a bamboo utensil set so it's lightweight and easy to carry around. Edit y'all are very mean (I don't even own bamboo utensils I just tried to explain why some people have them)

[@DakotaWolf666]

@@dianadjenev6236 what kind of lead silverware do you have that is "heavy"? My silverware weighs like 2 pounds at most

[@Tata-iu3fy]

@@DakotaWolf666 even 2lbs is heavy for silverware. I get what you are saying though.

[@lillazirigh8640]

May your bamboo set broke by its light weigt, and poor quality.

[@aidanmattson681]

Diana Djenev if you’re too weak to carry some metal utensils, you probably have some larger problems in your life.

[@jjasb3ar]

Honestly, there SHOULD be waste free station everywhere, you don't waste more money just for a container and you can actually help the earth from climate change

[@kilroywashere9343]

itzboba you waste money if you go here because of how much it is an ounce

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

@@kilroywashere9343 do you know the store? Edit: nvm it was in the video If only I weren't too lazy to google what ounce is in metric!

[@sheshiechan]

I love this concept. This seems like an easier way to achieve as close to a zero waste lifestyle as possible. It doesn't feel intimidating at all. Plus I love the idea of being able to bring in your own containers.

[@qqqqhuz]

I just love your username

[@professorthread]

It seems every feature like this is in LA. I understand that's where Buzzfeed is based, but I wanna know about stores like this all across the country.

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

im sick of hearing about LA too ...as soon as she said "we want to stay as close to LA as possible" I said "of course" ...

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

Buzzfeed is based in LA. They offer free content. They have other locations, channels, and subdivisions that cover an array of sociocultural topics. If you wanna know about stores “all over the country” to satisfy your own curiosity, do your own research. This beautiful video was done and it’s always one complaining about some s-t that they easily do themselves.

[@professorthread]

@@b2kzangelalwayz Wow. I do my own research thank you. But there are people in smaller parts of the US (like me) who want to be featured. They fly producers all over the world for content (see Worth It), why can't they do that and feature more sustainable options. By just featuring LA, they perpetuate the idea that sustainability is for the elite who can afford it when it's definitely not.

[@koolk2269]

b2kzangelalwayz They have offices in NYC,LA, Australia (Sydney), India, London etc.

[@AlphineWolf]

There's a store like this in Vancouver Canada called the soap dispensary. If you live in Washington State where apparently bringing your own containers is illegal, you can make a trip up north! Actually all border states with Canada can come up. We have Bulk Barn another zero waste option across the country.

[@quuwqo7143]

The idea is really game changing it’s just too expensive and money that most families don’t have to spare.

[@gingerluigiwithnomoustache7411]

Game changing for the US (mainly high class) people

[@tatijai6913]

They should make this available everywhere and affordable and made of fragrance free, dye free, made of clean ingredients! Shark tank needs to invest to make this global! We need it!!

[@higadohisterico6107]

If your so concerned just make your own products. If anything, its cheaper and saves the environment.

[@mi-y]

@@higadohisterico6107 bruh

[@rachelmcclain5367]

Yes Can I start a franchise of this in Chicago?

[@achild7235]

Higado Histérico Bruh you if it is ‘so easy’ they were saying they should contact the contact the people in Shark Tank or something not invent their OWN thing! 😒

[@Chaotic.Clumsy]

@@higadohisterico6107 not everyone has the time to do that. Most people go to work or study or both and really don't have enough time in the day to make their own everything.

[@Hss922]

The only problem i see with this business is that a person may prefer a certain brand so they may not purchase it from here

[@mudkip4709]

Same. I’m very specific with brands.

[@ajgerbi]

humera shaikh / I was about to say the same thing.. especially for products such as body soap, shampoo, and conditioner... for all we know these products could be the equivalent to hotel soap.

[@michellaillon8278]

That's valid, but having this as an option might encourage other business to accept the concept, thus making more options available.

[@mudkip4709]

*Bad Word* same. I don’t really mind about cleaner (although I would rather have a specific brand). The issue for me is the shower soap stuff.

[@PhreakinPhilip]

same. i generally have a dry scalp so i have to use head and shoulders shampoo. i have a favorite conditioner i use. bar and hand soap i don’t really care what i use as long as it doesn’t make my skin feel weird after. laundry detergent needs a stain fighter for me. i can’t use plain deodorant because i sweat a lot normally even with the 11.4% antiperspirant i’m using now.

[@graced4844]

this is great, but i wish this was more of a thing where i live. i only have access to a whole foods for some dry goods.

[@mikaqupcake4388]

If this kind of shop was next to me (and the prices were affordable), I would 100% switch to buying it

[@Schairiebwdifb]

This is something every government official should take into account. You’re in charge now, to change the future for your children and grandchildren. Please do something and make the earth last longer with the animals we know.

[@williamweigt7632]

SepticGOAT : Yes! What we need to do is give even more power to lawyers elected to office 🙄. Capitalism has raised billions of people out of poverty by supporting innovation. Communism has murdered hundred of millions of their own citizens “for the greater good”. Remember history if you love your grandchildren.

[@Schairiebwdifb]

William Weigt no communism is just wrong. All I was saying is they need to think about the future for their children and grandchildren

[@natsers9299]

Usually these stores are more expensive than the plastic version.

[@TheElvenKeys]

Yeah at $0.90 an oz, that shampoo is like buying a 16oz bottle for $14.40

[@pandoravex4791]

Good quality shampoos are around that price.

[@kristoffersparegodt420]

The point is to be better to the environment not to save money

[@kristoffersparegodt420]

The point is to be better to the environment not to save money

[@lillazirigh8640]

Sell your house, but dont use plastic please

[@1029blue]

I can get behind this more than the zero-waste bulk grocery stores. Those are just not practical for people with food intolerances, due to the risk of cross-contamination. I suppose, people with allergies could have problems with bulk home supplies, too.

[@1029blue]

@@h.l.211 Cross-contamination because things aren't in sealed packages. Particles fly all over. Bulk sections at stores usually have a warning about that.

[@AlphineWolf]

There's a bulk food store in Vancouver that has that covered too. The staff do all the refilling. You tell them what you want and they'll refill it for you. The Soap Dispensary is in Vancouver Canada

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

People can have soap allergies.

[@bettygandthings6619]

I'm constantly preaching to my kids to protect and love the environment, and now even they correct my wrong doings ❤😅 being brought up in and around nature definitely makes for a different breed. Love this ❤❤❤

[@limsean9439]

Change out a section of the local supermarket and put this concept into the supermarket! I think the problem is that most consumers buy products that uses plastic out of convenience! And with the convenience of buying body soaps and detergent at a supermarket, these shops close faster than they should to bring benefit to the community. Putting these concepts into major supermarkets like Walmart, Woolies and any major supermarkets will then greatly reduce plastic waste because of the increase accessibility to plastic free products! Love the idea. Can’t wait for this to be the mainstream way of grocery shopping!

[@joeyyy677]

I really want to start a zero waste lifestyle but the one that is holding me back is how expensive these products:(

[@tracyfollowell6747]

joanay you don’t have to buy these products. You could make your own, it’s very cheap. There’s many ideas out there. The initial cost might be a little more expensive but in the long term they are truly cheaper. I make my own powder laundry detergent and it costs me roughly $20 but it lasts me a whole year. I get the big box of 20 Mule Team Borax, the big box of Arm and Hammer washing soda, and whatever smelling beads you want to use and mix that all up in a 5 gallon bucket and keep it in the bucket. To scoop it out I use the cap that came with the smelling beads. The borax and washing soda come in a cardboard box, the smelling beads is plastic unfortunately. The gallon bucket I use is also plastic but I’ve been reusing it just for the detergent for three years and it’s still going strong. The cost of the products may differ where we live but it’s still cheap in the long run

[@priscillajimenez27]

Thrift

[@rajanrao]

...and scarcity

[@thereviewer4173]

Refills isn’t exactly new. 20 years ago in Mexico I remember people refilled 2-liter soda bottles, propane tanks, water bottles, and so on.

[@olivianwaokocha5955]

When white people start doing things that people have done for years it’s an “invention” 🙄

[@AlphineWolf]

@@olivianwaokocha5955 haha yep

[@bluestblue435]

@@olivianwaokocha5955 Nobody said she invented the concept honey

[@46lilianaramirez]

@therevirewer is it still done today even in the cities ...

[@EE-gz5xu]

@@olivianwaokocha5955 imagine literally dedicating your life to trying to improve the environment and all people care about is the color of your skin

[@lcarrizosa5]

I really like how this store is mindful of the community and tries to be inclusive to people who might not be familiar with the concept. The Spanish instructions were also very thoughtful. Not many places attempt to be inclusive.

[@TheRealCartman1]

Or people could just learn English and show some respect to the country they are in.

[@perlalopez206]

@@TheRealCartman1 You do realize it takes a long time to fluent in a new language, right? The signs being translated into other languages are helpful while people learn or if they only speak basic English. Update me when you learn another language fluently because it takes a lot of practice and time, especially if you are an adult.

[@savannahgrace111]

Eric Cartman I totally agree! Honestly, everyone should have to learn every language so where ever they travel they won’t be disrespecting that country! Better go brush up on my Korean, I’m planning to go there 🤦‍♀️

[@jessicabeltran1202]

It looks nice and would love to try but the prices are very high I know it’s organic and natural. But it’s very expensive. 5.87 an oz of toothpaste. Or .85 cent an oz of soap. That’s going to coast $18 for pound of soap. Nice idea but can’t afford it.

[@lewisnnadz917]

Shout outs to my local zero waste store grain and sustain, Burntisland, Scotland! We need these EVERYWHERE!

[@hippomonsterboy]

My only question is how good are the products that they sell?

[@fidelacallista2810]

This is also my concern since it seems doesn't have many option there

[@fidelacallista2810]

anonym I do need different option. Not all shampoo and soap fit me. Some soap makes my skin dry, and I do need to choose some different fragrances. Not everyone same like u who can fit all type of shampoo or soap.

[@Senaihh]

Valid concern but for me brands doesn’t matter for stuffs like Dish soap and hand wash as long as thy smell good

[@CassidyStarke]

Do they have products for afro hair?

[@arikakarin2323]

That's why you can't rely on her only...

[@melodym3703]

I wish being sustainable wasn't so expensive. Also, I would eat meat alternatives but they are costly. I'm thinking if you want more customers you have to lower the prices and not worry so much about a high profit and more about actually helping people become more sustainable

[@faye7199]

Or maybe non-sustainable companies should be taxed for their plastic so they have no choice but to reduce plastic (product price shouldn't be increased"

[@melissasingleton58]

It can totally depend on location for things like tofu that aren't as widespread in food deserts, but even replacing a couple meals of meat a week with beans helps, and it's cheaper! If you buy a 5 lb bag of chicken breasts from walmart, that's 112 g protein for $1.95. A 2 lb bag of black beans gives you 208 g protein for $2.22. That comes out to 94 g protein/dollar for black beans and 57 g protein/dollar for chicken. Obviously there are things to take into account beside just protein, but the point I'm trying to make is that it definitely is financially possible and even helpful for a lot of people to make some sort of small change. :) Links: grocery.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Black-Beans-32-oz/10315983 grocery.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Boneless-Skinless-Chicken-Breast-5-lb-Frozen/36179444

[@Ambrosha385]

This!

[@honeydew1]

a large amount of your environment footprint can be reduced if stop eating beef and replace it with chicken. also LA is an expensive city, the way that they are offering the product is probably more expensive than the usual. there are thousands of things one can do to reduce their footprint beyond going vegan and eliminating all plastics in their consumption. i like the youtuber sedona christina if you want to learn more

[@princessmelvin5098]

Being sustainable doesn’t have to be expensive. Even doing the little things help as long as you’re trying. Research the products you buy. Make educated decisions as a consumer. A lot of people think you have to be all in and get intimidated so they end up not doing anything. But doing little things here and there is way better than not doing anything at all. You just have to try your best.

[@mightyja9201]

"That Is The Part Of The Problem" "So I Wanna Be The Part Of The Solution" Nice words

[@alyssaaaab827]

I would love one of these in Miami! Sadly Miami is one of the many cities that produces A LOT plastic😔

[@allieb6335]

There is one in Miami!! It's called Verde and it's in Wynwood, near Bunnie Cakes!

[@ElenaLopez-tz8fi]

I know girl, I have to buy my refilled items online. I recommend this refill online store: www.therefillshoppe.com

[@danny_gloor]

I was just in Miami and I LOVED IT 😍😍😍 I filmed a vlog over it we drove from Texas allllll the way there 🤪 but girl same I wish San Antonio had more of these too

[@orlyshiner1181]

i love this video and all the environmental content goodful posts, but I wish stuff like this was posted on the main buzzfeed page so it could reach a bigger audience.

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

Buzzfeed have their own series going zero waste with two of their employees. It's pretty fun and informative.

[@orlyshiner1181]

asdf ghjk yeah I’ve seen it but they should still put more content!

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

@@orlyshiner1181 I mean their channel is not a zero waste channel. They're trying. At least it sparked the interest about zero waste to their audience and they can do their own research.

[@willn8664]

The videp about the guy who grows his own crops and then kills squirrels anyway for "protein" lost me with this channel.

[@devoncowen6369]

Amazing, I’ve been doing this for my family and friends for years . I’m glad this lady has a business people need to save the world

[@ananyav3395]

Hats off to you!!! Amazing:) This is definitely required for our planer and you are helping the planet in the best way possible!! Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lilacfunk]

It’s slowly becoming a thing here in Singapore but only in affluent areas and it still costs too much, I’m afraid.

[@jesseniapoblete]

Donates plastic drums to animal shelters. Everyone liked that 🐶❤

[@biggiesmol]

Humans like you are the future of humanity. Humble, smart, altruistic, emphatic, nature-centric. May you expand further.

[@_Ucart]

This store should be in each and every part of world❤❤❤

[@Alysbar]

I am a strong believer in this concept and would love to see you expand (Please include GA ASAP 😁)

[@LaCrownedGamer]

This seems like an easy thing to do in just about any store. Have the companies ship huge drums out once a week or so, depending on the order from the store and how much they usually sell, refill a station and let customers bring in their bottles. (Kinda like water bottle stations fir the 5 gallon jugs) You can also make things in dissolvable containers or bars or soap, lotion, etc. I do wonder what the hidden costs would be if there are any.

[@vandy5206]

Yeah but there are so many brands in supermarkets and that would cause more waste

[@LaCrownedGamer]

@@vandy5206 a lot of brands are owned by larger names and corporations, so it could be a possible to have a dispensary that did multiple items. But I don't think in the long run it would make more waste, it would however take up more space in the store which would be the biggest obstacle I'd presume.

[@marcosreal11]

Good idea. Start small with some of the most reusable prodects.

[@acorneyelid5024]

This needs to be the norm and not just a fancy one off store.

[@karooblue7634]

Wow .... What an amzing contribution you make to the world. I WISH we could do this in South Africa. I look forward to following your future work.💓

[@norariley7109]

Would be neat to see a video on zero waste outside of a big city like LA or outside of California. Being from a rural community it’s hard to find zero waste options. I’m lucky and a few Amish shops that provide some items but nothing like this.

[@susieenglish302]

I went back to hard soap wrapped in paper for hair, body, dish soap - which i also use on floors, glass and use for clothes. Hard soap is easy to find and doesn't require a specialist store

[@danny_gloor]

Susie English I just posted my zero waste swaps on my channel if you’re interested, and yes I have switched over to bar soap 🧼 too!! I feel so much less wasteful 🤓

[@kawaiisassysweet1914]

is your hair curly cause like bar soap strips my hair so bad and it gets so frizzyyyy

[@MilwaukeeWoman]

I have long, straight hair and bar soap makes my hair gummy. Every brand I've tried. And my facial skin care, I won't use bar soap on that. Too drying and harsh. I use bar soap for body, though.

[@danny_gloor]

KawaiiSassySweet I don’t use the bar soap on my hair I could never!!! I just use it for my body

[@danny_gloor]

J K Yeah I dyed my hair brown over my already bleached hair so if I were to use bar soap on my hair It would probably get gummy as well

[@tubeyou89119]

Thanks for doing this. This should absolutely be a big trend and the norm one day. Governments should provide incentives to business like this and all related business, then more people/business will follow. As consumers, we could start small and progress forward. As the demand grows, the supply will grow too, which will drive competition and lower costs/prices for all.

[@mriphone1000]

I recycle as much as possible, but we have to come up with awesome solutions such as this and promote it everywhere. Thank you! For caring about the planet.

[@juani2012]

I would love to see this concept/store in northern California. It's so simple and I also love that it's easily accessible to the community by including Spanish translations.

[@clear9978]

Do some research and maybe you will find there is one that you don’t know about

[@sup8668]

Roxana Lisbel, but it’s also the cost of living in LA, crazy expensive.

[@sup8668]

Roxana Lisbel, I literally live in highland park, it is mainly income from what I see. Metro and dash are still very abundant around, every few blocks there’s a bus station. I won’t say LA is nessisarity polished, and boogie. LA is huge, with millions of people, and from sections to section is can very from income, to community etc etc. These things need to be taken into aspect.

[@carlwheezer2766]

0:10 wow reusable utensils that’s revolutionary

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

Products I use: Shampoo: www.friendlysoap.co.uk/product/lavender-tea-tree-shampoo-bar/#prettyPhoto ethique.co.uk/products/pinkalicious-shampoo-bar-for-normal-hair www.amazon.co.uk/J-R-Liggetts-Bar-Shampoo-Tree/dp/B00028LYO6/ref=pd_lpo_194_t_0/258-2171049-9336224?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00028LYO6&pd_rd_r=c3323a4f-0bca-4cb5-b3ae-e4c9826b4fe3&pd_rd_w=Npo5p&pd_rd_wg=MMPLm&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=235BQ9WEMBYWWCR1V4F5&psc=1&refRID=235BQ9WEMBYWWCR1V4F5 www.amazon.co.uk/J-R-Liggett-Shampoo-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B00937VAQE/ref=pd_lpo_194_t_2/258-2171049-9336224?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00937VAQE&pd_rd_r=c3323a4f-0bca-4cb5-b3ae-e4c9826b4fe3&pd_rd_w=Npo5p&pd_rd_wg=MMPLm&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=235BQ9WEMBYWWCR1V4F5&psc=1&refRID=235BQ9WEMBYWWCR1V4F5 Conditioner: ethique.co.uk/products/wonderbar-conditioner-for-oily-to-normal-hair www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/brite-organix-bar-none-hydrating-conditioner-bar?color=000&type=REGULAR&size=ONE%20SIZE&quantity=1 Deodorant biork-deo.com/en/where-to-buy/ This deodorant has completley eliminated any smell! It's supposed to last for months so it's worth the price. Take note that it doesn't have a scent of any sort, but it stops you from smelling. Just remember when applying to wet your armpit. Alot of these products can be found in multiple online stores :) Also try out Linda Mc'Cartney's food.

[@daneliazaldivar3660]

Yes I’ve been thought about this! Every store show do this!! So glad someone is

[@ashleyyp.3476]

Love the idea, don’t really like that this is store is part of the gentrification that happened to highland park.

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

What how

[@MrsWill-wd3mb]

Thank you for clarifying the journey from the producer to your store. I've been curious about that.

[@sahameed]

Amazing Good work from a Mom As she cares for her future generations. Only Mom can think that way. Thak you great Moms out there.👍

[@gwensan5594]

The fact that it’s zero waste, is great. But the fact that it also makes your pantry or anywhere you put the glass bottles look better is even greater.

[@tinytrashpanda2029]

Please do this in Australia, mostly Sydney and Melbourne, stores here use a lot of plastic and are a bit expensive, it would be great for an environmentally, cheap alternative in Australia. I hope to see stores like this pop around the world.

[@rosered6143]

Yaaaaay I’m so glad there’s one in LA!!!

[@seabicycle]

I'm crying. Thank for your contribution in our present and future

[@rishialimchandani9666]

this is such a great idea. i really hope this kind of a think expands everywhere!!

[@ducksnotinarow]

If it was cheaper to do this most people would.

[@LadyLenaki]

I wish all stores had refill stations like that.

[@gerardov.9716]

What a wonderful idea, I'll make sure I stop by and support your cause.

[@prabinpaudel5572]

This sounds so beautiful. Big economies need such innovations! ❤️

[@AC-fg2vl]

This is a really good idea, the problem is it’s so expensive that it’s not a realistic solution because not everyone could afford it

[@princessmelvin5098]

Everyone is saying 0.30USD per oz of dishwashing liquid is expensive. But if you can afford an iPhone I’m sure you can stand to spend more than 7USD on shampoo. And if you can’t afford it, no one is forcing you. Everyone should just do their best for the planet.

[@c0ld1zzy]

in what world is $7 for shampoo expensive...

[@asobimo5532]

The difference is that electronic products are one time purchase while shampoo you need to change half a month or so (depend ing in your hair type etc.) so in the long run, yeah it is quite expensive because its a one use product sp you have to buy it more often

[@princessmelvin5098]

Anđela I can see your point. But that’s also why I say if you truly are living paycheck to paycheck then you don’t have to buy these products. My statement is more aimed at people who absolutely CAN afford these products but choose to splurge in other places and then turn around and call a $7 bottle of shampoo expensive. I’m not saying you have to buy it, but saying it’s expensive when you absolutely could afford it comes off wrong you know? It’s like if Jeff Bezos didn’t want to pay his workers more because it would be too “expensive.”

[@dashiellmartin7983]

@Lord Thunderbeast An iPhone is an investment that lasts you a long time. People are telling them to make things cheaper so more people will be willing to buy it.

[@rnoemi4]

Love this so much!!! Houston, Texas needs stores like this!!!

[@veganviridity1248]

Absolutely love refill shops!!

[@gabrielarosegarcia6208]

We need one in Austin, I'm sure it would be really popular

[@mskaseylo]

I would love to have a store like this around

[@mariasakmar3799]

I love zero wast ! my mom is from Mexico and we love how u guys include that too thank u!

[@aelle473]

Im lucky enough to be one of the customers of this awesome business! I'm seeing a lot of comments about how expensive sustainable goods are and while this can be SO true, this store does an awesome job of providing affordable options. I buy my dish soap, laundry detergent, reusable containers, body oil and essential oils here. Not only are they not more expensive then when I have purchased these items prepackaged, they are often less expensive (and I don't buy expensive versions of any of those things). When sustainable goods are more expensive, it isn't necessarily because someone greedy is marking them up, it is because they are inherently more expensive to manufacture. That is why so many products are full of chemicals -- they are cheaper to produce even though they do harm to humans and the environment (meaning the long term costs are much greater). Yes, this store doesn't offer an abundance of options but it's important to note they are REALLY small. Their farmers market stalls are small, their store is small. This is a family owned business, they don't have a big staff. Retail space in LA is massively expensive, and it can be expensive to operate a stall at a farmer's market. Plus, there isn't much of a profit margin on any of the goods they sell. It isn't really feasible for them to carry a huge variety, and this is the case for many reuse stores. The more we support small businesses like this, the more they will be able to expand and offer more variety. And through the economics of scale, the more people buy sustainable goods, the more the prices of those products will go down as well. Instead of pointing out everything wrong with something like this, why not focus on what is AWESOME about it and what can be learned from it?

[@sawjar]

Their products are way too expensive for what they are $0.30 an ounce for dish soap 60 cents an ounce for shampoo is almost double your average shampoo get something that actually cleans your hair

[@SkywatcherSandra]

Nice ideas, how do you degerm the incoming container from contaminating your products pump, therefore keeping from spreading bacteria and viruses on to the next customer? In the days of Coronavirus and Many more. I would say be diligent about keeping safe. HUGS and blessings for ALL

[@cloudtdays8182]

AZ needs stores like this in its smaller areas, possibly with more affordable options. Keep your states beautiful.

[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

If you think about this it’s just like getting back to basics-- back in the day if you needed soap you just made some or bought some in some paper from someone else who made some. Or if you went to buy something your brought a jar with you. It’s only been in the last couple decades that everyone started buying up a thousand disposable things and plastic is everywhere. Good for this woman she is the real deal.

[@AZ-js4um]

I love this concept. However, I just cant trust getting laundry soap from a container just saying "laundry soap"

[@roseclouds5838]

It says the ingredients, instructions and type

[@cat-.-]

Yeah, I mean if P&G opens a store and sells shampoos with their logo on it I'd trust it more. I am a victim of marketing lol

[@AshaAsha-ou1ih]

With some of these products I’m concerned about contamination. I love zero waste stores and stores that allow me to buy in bulk sizes I need but I also find that there are too many people with unsanitary habits.

[@miliquemckenzie6030]

This is frickin amazing, I had a smile the whole video just in awe at all the details she considered with this idea😊👌🏽👍🏼👏🏼

[@latriciaosorio73]

Wish there was more stores like this

[@FirdausIsmail1]

eco friendly and zero waste but 50% much more expensive lmao

[@chrishayes5755]

don't forget 99% less options

[@FirdausIsmail1]

@I’m not KirzoHD I thank you for your brilliant input

[@zareenakhatoon879]

@KirzoHD Recorder music ouch

[@princessmelvin5098]

If you can’t spend more than 1USD per oz on shampoo but can afford an iPhone, that’s just being cheap. And if you’re legitimately poor, no one is making you buy more sustainable products. Just do what you can. Also the reason so many things are cheap is because corners were cut along the way. Underpaid workers and unsafe working conditions, animal testing, I could go on. That’s the price we pay to get things cheap.

[@PlayMyMusicPlaylist]

All they need was big store to sell soap in gallon. $4/500ml, this organic store is way too expensive for the same amount.

[@smriti3rdi]

I am from India and really appreciate your moment towards zero waste revolution.

[@smartkyler391]

This thing should be supported and revolutionised by every country's government....

[@xswtmiseryx07]

If you’re in Boston/ Cambridge area, there’s a similar store like this called Cleenland.

[@JosiahMcCarthy]

Cool, I'll have to check it out.

[@j.h.6633]

Melbourne, Australia has lots of these types of stores.

[@ladyfoxwf1075]

Yeah they should be everywhere but they're NOT! I would love to see them around where I live in England :D

[@chiaragv2753]

I just love everything she said inclusive, donates to animals, worries about future generations, so great

[@xiduan1927]

I love things that made without plastic! Love this idea!

[@hneebrn]

I just wonder how sanitary this is? Like the one with scoop. I’m just thinking of all those germs 🦠. They need to be wearing gloves when they refill and put in some type of sanitation station so people can sanitize their containers and hands before refilling. All I was thinking of was a sick person going in and putting their germs all over the containers. And all those hand pumps... I thought of that and I’m not even a germaphobe. Probably watching to many coronavirus videos. But I’ve never been to the store so maybe they have addressed all of that.

[@titantill4975]

Okay, you get that they're selling soap right? And soap kills the Corona virus...

[@cwinnipeg]

Lots of different pathogens can live on and in your soap containers. Considering these are green products, they also may not include a strong enough or suitable preservative system for a product which would be decanted into a container that may not be sterilized. The risk is very real.

[@titantill4975]

@@cwinnipeg hey, logic is illegal on the internet. Take your realism and truth, and stunning good looks and uh become a hermit! Yeah! A hermit!

[@Ambrosha385]

Alicia Johnson yes it has to be re considered in the age of covid -this was pre-covid. Loop is an online store that will sanitize and pick up and drop off reuse containers-I see that model as more safe.

[@Ambrosha385]

@@myrtlebates2561 terrific point, agreed

[@KnowYourProduce]

I would LOVE to see this all over. I go to Mom's Market to refill as much as I can. 😍

[@doggodoggo3000]

ive always wondered about this and if it could work. im glad some one is doing it.

[@Nivedithak]

We asians been doing it for decades. Using yogurt containers to keep spices, bigger boxes for beans, paint bucket washed to be rice container, ice cream boxes for snacks and more. Just visit our kitchen and art supplies. Its the consumeristic culture and view that needs a change. Its the view from 'I want the best in all' to What is the best fit for all? I have seen so many people buying things just because of sale, buying winter shopping for decorations around the home (each year), do winter shopping, fall shopping each year, stuffing house with decorations & furnitures for the perfect house look, feeling the need to have everything in the market and more.

[@vilmahernandez215]

I feel that even though only the actual product is being sold and not the container it is still very expensive

[@kilroywashere9343]

Vanilla Ice Cream the dish soap is 50 cents an ounce

[@vilmahernandez215]

Kilroy was Here so that’s already a dollar for 2 ounces? It’s more expensive than I thought

[@leppardess]

Oh, wow, yes, yes, yes please!!! I sincerely wish that zero waste stores should be everywhere. I'd even settle for a bulk section at the local Kroger's. We have nothing like that where I live and it's so heart breaking to not have this around.

[@zunera.a1925]

I am so delighted to see that something like this in in action. What she did is amazing

[@diamondsky1798]

Not only is this eco-friendly, but seems like a lot of fun. Would love to go there. Should be everywhere