Great Lakes Refill Company
Great Lakes Refill Company is a Sarnia-Lambton zero-waste shop and bulk refill bar offering package-free groceries, loose-leaf teas, bulk spices, refillable household and personal care products, and durable cleaning tools. Staff guide customers through weighing and refilling so shoppers can buy exactly what they need, reduce packaging waste, and adopt practical low-waste habits. The shop partners with local vendors and hosts events such as open houses and speaker panels to promote mindful, community-centered sustainability.
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Last updated on Apr 2nd, 2026
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Notice shampoo and conditioner bars
Great Lakes Refill Company is featuring Notice shampoo and conditioner bars as a simple, intentional way to refresh your hair care routine. Stop by GLRC to try the bars and find your favourite for a small ritual that helps you reset for the week.
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Celery Salt
Great Lakes Refill Company is spotlighting Celery Salt as a springtime favorite, noting it is a must for Caesars and a handy addition to potato salad, egg salad, and roasted vegetables. The company highlights that the seasoning is available in bulk for home cooks who want to keep it on hand for seasonal entertaining.
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Back Home Coffee — locally roasted artisan blend
Great Lakes Refill Company is stocking Back Home Coffee, a locally roasted artisan blend from Sarnia, Ontario, as part of an Earth Month vendor spotlight. The post highlights local sourcing and mindful routines, encouraging customers to choose local and buy only what they need.
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Refill shopping service
Great Lakes Refill Company invites you to try their refill shopping service where staff guide you through weighing your container, filling only what you need, and checking out. The approach is practical and welcoming, designed to reduce packaging and let you buy precise quantities without pressure to be perfect.
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Earth Day community appreciation message
Great Lakes Refill Company posted a warm Earth Day message on 2026-04-22 thanking customers for supporting lower waste living and urging small practical actions year round. The short note connects Earth Day to an ongoing Earth Month mindset and uses hashtags to invite community sharing.
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Spring Open House
Great Lakes Refill Company is hosting a Spring Open House tonight from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 454 Christina Street North in Sarnia, and no RSVP is needed. Pop in to meet the team, browse refill products, and bring a friend for a relaxed community visit.
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Low-waste living encouragement
Great Lakes Refill Company shares a warm Earth Month reminder that small, personal steps toward low waste living all count, from refilling personal care items to cooking more at home. The post emphasizes progress over perfection and invites people to try one next step that fits their routine while connecting with others via hashtags.
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GLRC Spring Open House
Great Lakes Refill Company is hosting a Spring Open House at 454 Christina Street North in Sarnia on Tuesday, April 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in to browse refill products, meet the team, and enjoy a relaxed evening; RSVP via the Google form to let the shop know you are coming.
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Jiak Kimchi Vendor Spotlight
Great Lakes Refill Company spotlights Jiak Kimchi as a local vendor that brings bold fermented flavor and thoughtful food traditions to the community. The post emphasizes that kimchi helps ingredients last longer, reduces waste, and aligns with intentional, low waste living.
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Buy-any-quantity food offerings (low-waste promotion)
Great Lakes Refill Company is promoting buy any quantity food offerings so customers can purchase only what they need, reducing household food waste and saving money. The April 17 post ties the low waste suggestion to Earth Month messaging and encourages flexible refill options with hashtags for sharing.
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Shop restock and refill station update
Great Lakes Refill Company posted a restock update on April 16, 2026, noting refill stations are ready, shelves and jars are topped up, and a few new items have arrived alongside staples. Stop in for a quick walkthrough to restock your low waste essentials and see what new products are available.
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Earth Day 2026: Our Planet, Our Power
Earth Day 2026: Our Planet, Our Power brings free family activities from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and a speaker panel from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM to the Sarnia Library Theatre on Saturday, April 18. Hosted by Climate Action Sarnia-Lambton and shared by Great Lakes Refill Company, the event features GLRC on the panel and offers hands on activities and local climate conversation for all ages.
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Earth Month sustainability message about tea and reuse
Great Lakes Refill Company marks Earth Month by urging people to slow down with tea and make sustainable choices like choosing loose leaf tea and reusing what they can. The short social message pairs a warm, ritual focused note with hashtags such as #TeaTuesday and #LowWasteLiving to encourage shared action online.
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Earth Month low-waste living reminder
Great Lakes Refill Company offers a warm Earth Month reminder that low waste living can be simple and practical, with tips like remembering your containers, choosing refills, and making one new swap at a time. The message centers on progress and convenience and invites community connection through hashtags like #EarthMonthEveryMonth and #LowWasteLiving.
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Staff training on coffee and chocolate
Great Lakes Refill Company announced staff training on coffee and chocolate with partner @chocosoltraders on April 13, 2026. This behind the scenes update signals focused product education that may lead to stronger staff recommendations and future in store tastings.
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GLRC Spring Open House
Great Lakes Refill Company invites you to its Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 454 Christina Street North in Sarnia. Pop in to meet the team, browse refillable products, and RSVP using the provided form so they know you are coming.
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Cajun Seasoning
Great Lakes Refill Company is promoting Cajun Seasoning as a bold, smoky blend that works on chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and corn, and it is available in bulk for spring BBQ prep. The short social post leans into warmer days ahead and stocking up for grill season with hashtags calling out Spicy Saturday and bulk spices.
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Refillable swaps to reduce packaging waste
Great Lakes Refill Company urges cutting packaging waste by choosing refillable and reusable alternatives, noting that containers and packaging make up more than 28 percent of municipal solid waste. The short guide lists simple swaps like refillable hand soap, refillable dish soap, refillable cleaning spray bottles, reusable cloths instead of paper towels, and reusable storage in place of single use baggies.
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GLRC Spring Open House
Great Lakes Refill Company is hosting a Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 21 from 5 to 7 PM at 454 Christina Street North in Sarnia. Stop in to browse refillable goods, meet the team, and celebrate the season; RSVP via the provided Google Forms link to let them know you are coming.
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Refill shop waste-reduction promotion
Great Lakes Refill Company reminds shoppers that reducing and reusing matter more than recycling alone, and that refill shopping helps you buy only what you need to cut packaging waste. The post highlights reusable swaps for single use items and uses community hashtags like #EarthMonthEveryMonth to promote low waste choices.
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Earth Day 2026: Our Planet, Our Power
Earth Day 2026: Our Planet, Our Power is at the Sarnia Library Theatre on Saturday, April 18, with family activities from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and a speaker panel from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Great Lakes Refill Company will join the panel, the event is free, and the program is aimed at families and community members who want to celebrate local climate action.
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Refill service guidance
Great Lakes Refill Company posted simple refill guidance explaining how to bring or grab a container, weigh before and after filling, and pay for only what you need. The short note encourages a low pressure approach, invites shoppers to stop by anytime, and frames refilling as an easy way to cut packaging waste.
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Easter social media greeting
Great Lakes Refill Company shared a warm Easter greeting on April 5, 2026, thanking the community and encouraging local support in Sarnia Ontario. The brief post focuses on family, fresh starts, and springtime joy, and uses hashtags to help local followers find and share the message.
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Redecker products back in stock
Redecker brushes, scrubbers, and everyday essentials are back in stock at Great Lakes Refill Company. The shop urges you to "stop by and shop your favourites before they disappear again," and notes it is "open today until 4 p.m. for all your last-minute Easter prep," making now a convenient time to pick up durable low waste staples.
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PURE products 10% off
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering 10 percent off PURE products in store for April as part of Earth Month. Pop into your local GLRC this month to save on refillable, lower waste products and get tips from staff on easy everyday swaps.
