In response to the growing awareness about plastic pollution, local refill shops are emerging to help reduce single-use plastic. By encouraging customers to bring containers and refill essential household items, these refill shops are helping curb disposable plastics one container at a time.
One refill shop, the SOAP Refill Station in Kansas City, has now refilled over 70,000 containers since it first opened in 2020 – proving that refill shops can be a catalyst for good. We’ve rounded up local refill options in the Kansas City area to help you on your zero waste journey.
Refill store basics
How do refill shops work? The process is very easy. Many stores operate the same allowing you to bring in your own containers or select containers at the store. Then, the store will help you weigh the containers before and after filling up your products.
Additionally, local refill shops usually stock products and brands that are sustainable, non-toxic, and natural. Another benefit is you can buy as much or as little as you want.
Read full article with summaries of each refill store listed HERE
Local Refill Options in the Kansas City Area:
SOAP Refill Station
Location: 7441 Broadway, Kansas City, MO | Visit Website
The Greener Home
Location: 16 Main St., Parkville, MO | Visit Website
Green Come True
Location: 741 New Jersey, Lawrence, KS | Overland Park Farmers Market & Lawrence Farmers Market | (Plus, Local Delivery Options) | Visit Website
Suds Refillery
Location: 11111 W 59th Terr. #202, Shawnee, KS | Visit Website
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Location: 745 New Hampshire St., Suite 2, Lawrence, KS | Visit Website
HAND & LAND
Location: 3216 Gillham Pl., Kansas City, MO | Visit website
Pantry Goods
Location: Online with delivery | Visit Website
Other local shops with specialty refill stations
The Zum Factory Store
Location: 3125 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO | Visit Website
Wicked West Bottoms
Location: 1311 W 13th St., Suite 1A, Kansas City, MO | Visit Website
