Our newest refillable items are dish soap, liquid laundry detergent, and shampoo!
WHY REFILL???
REDUCE PLASTIC - Every 20L container of shampoo we refill saves
40 shampoo bottles worth of plastic.
Yes, plastic is recyclable, but there are serious environmental
consequences caused by the production of plastic, and inherent in the recycling
process. In addition, plastic cannot be
recycled indefinitely. Most plastic is
only recycled 7-9 times before its fibres become too short. By comparison, glass and aluminum can be
recycled indefinitely. REDUCE TRANSPORTATION – Buying in bulk allows products to be transported efficiently. The overall footprint of the product is smaller in the truck, and fewer cardboard boxes are required than with individually packaged product
SAVE MONEY – Compared with the same product in its original packaging, here are the savings:
Unscented Company Dish soap 750ml – Save $1.50 by refilling
Unscented Company Laundry soap 1.95L (78 loads) – Save $4 by refilling
Oneka Shampoo 500ml – Save $6 by refilling!
THE PRODUCTS:
Oneka is a Quebec-based company started by power couple Philippe Choiniere and Stacey Lecuyer, who want to make a positive impact on people's health and the water ecosystems. Before starting their business, Stacey had been suffering from eczema for over 20 years and Philippe had been allergic to synthetic fragrances all his life.
Their
shampoo is hypoallergenic, non-drying, and leaves hair shiny and healthy. It is safe for coloured hair too.
Around here it’s a favourite for staff and customers, and
our go-to hypo-allergenic shampoo. It’s
also great if your home is on a septic or grey water system because it is easily
biodegradable. Many of us have learned
to appreciate the unscented product as-is for a fresh-feeling clean. Others spice it up with their choice of
essential oils!
Our second great new bulk brand is the Unscented company.
Our second great new bulk brand is the Unscented company.
Our staff like the dish soap because it foams nicely and
cleans well. The Unscented Company has taken strides to build their
company around sound environmental and social practices, and have been
certified as a B-Corp.
Stone store staff have tested all new bulk products and they
have our seal of approval. Come try them for yourselves and let us know what you think!