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February 26, 2026

Refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste

  • A renewed interest in reuse is part of a broader push toward a “circular economy” that keeps materials in use longer to limit waste.
    • By AYA DIAB
    Associated Press

    AP Photo/Chris O’Meara [enlarge]
    Aaralyn Holt refills bottles at Lufka Refillable Zero Waste store in Tampa, Fla. Scores of refill stores have opened in recent years as retailers and customers seek fresh ways to reduce waste.

    Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems.


     
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