Great Lakes Refill Company
Great Lakes Refill Company is a zero-waste retail shop in Sarnia-Lambton offering bulk refill services and low-waste grocery and household essentials. The store stocks package-free pantry staples, snacks, loose-leaf tea, refillable personal and home care products, local and sustainable brands, and curated reusable goods. Staff assist with refills and the shop provides prefilled options, online ordering with in-store pickup and local delivery. GLRC emphasizes practical, lower-waste choices and supports regional producers through featured local products.
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Last updated on Apr 2nd, 2026
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Routine natural deodorant
Routine natural deodorant from Great Lakes Refill Company is a Canadian made, natural option that absorbs quickly and is strong enough for busy mornings, hot days, and active outings. The product is promoted for everyday life, with a range of beautiful scents and a fast absorbing formula so you can apply and move on with your day.
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Ryan's Sweet Maple Syrup
Ryan's Sweet Maple Syrup is a featured local product at the Great Lakes Refill Company, tapped in Lambton Shores and promoted for its versatile uses from pancakes to marinades. GLRC spotlights this syrup as part of its refill and low waste approach, making it an easy way to support local farms while adding sweet flavor to everyday meals.
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Great Lakes Refill shopping guide
Great Lakes Refill Company offers a simple, four step guide to refill shopping: bring or pick a clean container, weigh it before and after filling, refill only what you need, then pay at checkout. The shop encourages practical, low pressure choices that reduce packaging and waste, and staff will walk you through the process when you visit.
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Homemade coconut milk ice cream recipe
Great Lakes Refill Company shared a coconut milk ice cream recipe sweetened with coconut sugar, paired with suggested toppings like peanuts and dried cherries for a festive sundae. Tagged for National Ice Cream Day and linked to Sarnia and Lambton, this dairy free treat is a simple summer recipe to try at home.
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Shampoo and conditioner bar 25% off sale
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering 25 percent off when you buy any shampoo bar and any conditioner bar, mix and match across brands like Oneka and NOTICE Hair Co. The promotion is available in store and online and is presented as part of Plastic Free July, a timely chance to try low waste, travel friendly hair care.
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Bulk baking soda offering
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering sodium bicarbonate in bulk as a pool season tip, so you can buy the exact amount you need for balancing pool water. Bring a clean container, select one in store, or ask staff for help to reduce waste and simplify summer pool care.
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Friend of a Friend Tea
Friend of a Friend Tea is a caffeine free herbal blend from Great Lakes Refill Company featuring Egyptian chamomile, raspberry leaf, hibiscus, and rose petals. Serve it iced by brewing strong, chilling, and pouring over ice for a floral, gently tart, calming drink ideal for slow afternoons or patio evenings.
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Reduced hours announcement
Great Lakes Refill Company announced they will operate on reduced hours from July 14 to July 27, 2026, closing daily at 4:00 PM. Customers are asked to arrive earlier in the day while the temporary schedule is in effect.
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Skoy Scrubber
Swap disposable sponges for a Skoy Scrubber at GLRC for a durable reusable option that tackles stuck on messes across dishes, pots, pans, counters, and sinks. The Skoy Scrubber lasts much longer than a traditional sponge, making it an easy everyday switch to reduce single use waste. Stop in at Great Lakes Refill Company to see them in person.
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Summer outing essentials
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends packing sunscreen, aloe, reusable food containers, snacks, and cold beverages for summer outings, and invites you to stop in or shop online. This quick checklist helps replace single use items with reusable alternatives for beach days, picnics, and cottage trips.
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20% Weed Vinegar
Great Lakes Refill Company offers 20% Weed Vinegar in 4L containers as a lower toxin alternative to heavy herbicides. Stop by the GLRC store to buy a container, get in-store help using it, and bring the bottle back when you are ready for a refill.
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Prefilled pantry staples (peanut butter, honey, maple syrup)
Great Lakes Refill Company now offers prefilled containers of peanut butter, honey, and maple syrup, with smooth and crunchy peanut butter options. Grab a ready to go jar or bring your own for staff to fill, making refills cleaner and reducing packaging waste while supporting a local business.
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Kombucha Hound on tap and canned
Great Lakes Refill Company is pouring Kombucha Hound on tap with two flavours available, and the full standard lineup chilled in cans for summer refreshment. Stop by to enjoy a fizzy draft pour or take home a cold can to beat the heat.
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World Chocolate Day chocolate products
For World Chocolate Day on 2026-07-07, Great Lakes Refill Company invites you to stop in and browse their chocolate selection, whether you are packing a picnic, headed to the beach, or looking for something to enjoy with iced coffee. It is a local, seasonal prompt to treat yourself with a summer sweet from GLRC.
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Shampoo and Conditioner Bars 25% Off
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering 25% off any shampoo bar and any conditioner bar during its Plastic Free July sale, with a wide selection of NOTICE Hair Co. formulas available. You can mix and match bars, shop in store or online, and get help from staff to find a formula for your hair type.
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Refill container options and in-store assistance
Great Lakes Refill Company says you do not need to be perfectly prepared to refill, they offer in store container options and staff assistance if you forget your jars or bottles. Stop in and ask a team member and they will walk you through how to refill and shop so you can leave with what you need.
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Reduced store hours announcement
Great Lakes Refill Company will close each day at 4:00 PM from July 14 to July 26, 2026. Customers are encouraged to stop by early to refill laundry detergent, olive oil, and peanut butter before the temporary reduced hours take effect.
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Zero-waste grocery and refill shop
Great Lakes Refill Co. is a welcoming zero waste grocery and refill shop at 454 Christina Street in Sarnia, offering package free and low waste pantry staples, cleaning supplies, personal care items, and local food products. Open since 2018, the shop asks customers to bring clean containers or pick one in store and provides staff support to help you start refilling sustainably.
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Strawberry Pineapple Basil Kombucha
Great Lakes Refill Company announced a new on tap flavour, Strawberry Pineapple Basil Kombucha, on 2026-07-02. The blend promises bright strawberry and tropical pineapple with a herbal basil note, available now on tap at the refill shop.
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Shampoo and Conditioner Bars sale
Great Lakes Refill Company is running a Plastic Free July promotion: buy any Shampoo Bar and any Conditioner Bar and get 25 percent off both, available in store and online. The offer emphasizes sustainable shopping and works with any combination of bars, so mix and match while supporting a local refill business.
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Canada Day greeting
Great Lakes Refill Company sends a warm Canada Day greeting encouraging community celebrations at Canatara Park, Centennial fireworks, or a beach day on Lake Huron. The message highlights sunshine, good snacks, and time with people you love while offering a friendly community wish for a safe and happy holiday.
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Mackinac Pancake Breakfast tickets
Great Lakes Refill Company is selling tickets for the Mackinac Pancake Breakfast, and you can pick them up directly from the shop. Contact the business to confirm ticket availability, price, and event details.
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Open today — closed tomorrow for Canada Day
Great Lakes Refill Company is open today, 2026-06-30, and asks customers to stop by before they close tomorrow for Canada Day on 2026-07-01. The post also offers online shopping as an option for those who cannot visit in person.
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Butter tarts recipe
Great Lakes Refill Company shares a GLRC butter tarts recipe that makes 24 classic tarts, with a pastry base that accepts all purpose or gluten free flour and optional mix ins like pecans or chocolate chip. The post ties the recipe to National Butter Tart Day on June 30 and notes that many pantry ingredients are available in store. Follow the linked recipe for full measurements and baking steps just in time for Canada Day.
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Wool dryer balls
Great Lakes Refill Company spotlights handcrafted wool dryer balls made from Merino, Polworth, or Corriedale wool, tested to last for 500 plus loads. They separate laundry as it tumbles to reduce drying time, naturally soften clothes, and lower use of single use sheets; available to buy online or in store.
