Great Lakes Refill Company
Great Lakes Refill Company is a zero-waste retail shop in Sarnia-Lambton offering bulk, package-free pantry staples, personal care, cleaning products, and sustainable household items. The shop provides staff-assisted refills, prefilled grab-and-go jars, online ordering with local pickup and delivery, and seasonal services like candy bar bookings and custom gift treat arrangements. Focused on reducing packaging and supporting local makers, GLRC lets customers buy exactly the amount they need to lower waste and shop more sustainably.
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Last updated on Apr 2nd, 2026
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Mistyglen Creamery milk and yogurt
Great Lakes Refill Company spotlights Mistyglen Creamery milk and yogurt, inviting you to support a local producer while stocking up on everyday dairy. You can shop these products in store or online, making it simple to add fresh milk and creamy yogurt to your routine.
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B2B Bulk Ordering Service Announcement
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering a B2B bulk ordering service to help businesses simplify restocking, suggesting a biannual order may be sufficient for many needs. The service covers cleaning, personal care, and pantry staple categories, and businesses are invited to message GLRC to discuss quantities and scheduling.
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Kombucha Hound
Kombucha Hound, made by Alex Pearson in Lambton County, is available on tap and in cans at the Great Lakes Refill Company. The local kombucha is described as having fun flavours and refreshing fizz, making it a lively alternative to water or pop.
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Great Lakes Refill Company weekly hours and refill reminder
Great Lakes Refill Company is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday for shopping, refills, and restocking. Bring your containers and stop in for pantry staples, laundry soap, snacks, personal care items, and cleaning supplies; check current hours before you go.
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Book Lovers Day celebration and local bookstore support
Great Lakes Refill Company celebrates Book Lovers Day by spotlighting local bookstore The Book Keeper and suggesting a cozy pairing of a new book with tea, coffee, and snacks from GLRC. It is a brief community post encouraging readers to support independent bookstores and enjoy a simple reading moment.
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Zero-waste grocery profile
Great Lakes Refill Co. in Sarnia is a zero waste grocery offering package free food, bulk cleaning products, and personal care refills from its location at 454 Christina Street. Open since 2018, the shop aims to help customers reduce plastic and food waste through a sustainable, refill first approach.
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Civic Day Long Weekend closure notice
Great Lakes Refill Company will be closed Sunday, August 2, 2026 for the Civic Day Long Weekend, with business resuming on Tuesday after the holiday. The short notice asks customers to enjoy the weather and looks forward to serving everyone when they reopen.
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International Day of Friendship partner thank-you
Great Lakes Refill Company marked International Day of Friendship on 2026-07-30 with a public thank-you to suppliers, makers, refill partners, and B2B customers. The post highlights how partnerships enable products on shelves and refills in local businesses, celebrating shared values of quality, sustainability, and community.
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Summer event candy bar bookings
Great Lakes Refill Company is still accepting candy bar bookings for summer events, offering custom selections for weddings, showers, birthdays, staff parties, family reunions, and backyard celebrations. They will stock your candy bar with sweets chosen to match your event style and guest list; contact GLRC to discuss options and availability.
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Blueberry Lavender Macaron Latte
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends the Blueberry Lavender Macaron Latte as a playful cafe at home treat, combining blueberry and lavender flavors with a macaron inspired sweetness. The suggestion was published with the hashtag #cafeathome on 2026-07-29, inviting you to try a dessert style latte warm or iced.
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Store closure notice
Great Lakes Refill Company will be closed on Sunday, August 2, 2026 and Sunday, September 6, 2026 for long weekends; plan ahead to refill pantry staples and personal care items. The shop remains open Tuesday to Sunday outside those dates, so stop in earlier in the week to restock.
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White Bean Burgers
Great Lakes Refill Company shares a White Bean Burgers recipe built from navy beans, red lentils, aromatics, and spices, ideal for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. The recipe suggests full size burgers or smaller falafel style patties served with rice and tzatziki, and notes you can stock up on dry ingredients and spices at the refill shop. Find the full recipe on their site.
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Honey Soda (Backed By Bees)
Great Lakes Refill Company is now stocking Canadian made Honey Soda from Backed By Bees, a lightly sparkling craft soda powdered by wildflower honey. The soda is all natural, gluten free, contains no added flavourings or dyes, and has just 60 calories per can, with each purchase supporting honey bee pollination.
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Aloe refill and after-sun soothing advice
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends stopping by to fill your container with aloe for after sun care; aloe soothes irritation, reduces inflammation, and restores hydration. For more cooling relief, chill the aloe in the fridge before use.
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Refill Essentials
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering Refill Essentials, a program where you bring clean jars and bottles to have pantry staples, cleaning products, personal care, and laundry essentials filled on site. The process is hands on and staff assisted, making it an easy way to reduce packaging waste while keeping everyday items stocked.
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Summer Snacks Engagement Poll
Great Lakes Refill Company is running a This or That poll asking whether you reach for sweet or salty summer snacks, and inviting votes and short stories about go to treats for beach days, road trips, cottage weekends, and backyard afternoons. Cast your vote on the brand's post to see how your snack tastes line up with other local summer fans.
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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.
