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Vessel Refillery's birthday month is coming to an end. It has been a good time to reflect on what it's all about. I have a philosophy of Better Than Nothing when it comes to our effort to strive towards zero waste (it's also my mantra I when force myself out for a ride or run). It's a recognition that we can't always make the perfect choices, but even the effort of debating the choices is a step in the right direction. Each time we make one small change, the next small change becomes easier. Over the past year, your small...

Since the wild storms last week I've been following the news of the lost containers from the MV Zim Kingston. The pictures of refrigerators, toys and other items littering the coast got me thinking about the choices we make as consumers. Do I really need that toy, piece of clothing, etc? Can I find a similar item that is made closer to home? Those questions are a part of every choice I make at Vessel Refillery. I buy primarily from Canadian companies. I look for products made in Canada and give preference to BC brands. Not everything meets this criteria...

Waste Reduction Week is kicking off with Circular Economy as today's theme. A circular economy supports materials and resources being used again & again. That's what we do a Vessel Refillery by delivery products in returnable & refillable mason jars. Since we opened in March, we've stopped approximately 860 pieces of plastic packaging from entering the system.

Unfortunately for us, Live for Tomorrow implemented a price increase in September. The new prices will be live at Vessel Refillery on October 1. Here are the new prices.  Hand Soap Rosemary Orange & Lavender per 250ml refill 4.50 5.05 500ml original package 10.50 12.95 Unscented per 250ml refill 4.50 5.00 500ml original package 10.50 11.95 Dish Soap Rosemary Orange & Grapefruit per 250ml refill 4.50 4.80 500ml original package 10.50 11.95 Unscented per 250ml refill 4.50 4.70 500ml original package 10.50 10.95 Laundry Detergent Rosemary Orange & Lavender per 250ml refill 8.00 8.25 500ml original package 17.95 19.95 Unscented...