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Soapstand Refillery Stations strive to reduce plastic waste by supporting package-free purchases that are readily accessible to our communities.

Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined May 2015
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Replying to @nzwcouncil
@NZWCouncil, @PAC_Consortium & @DRussoInnovate present a showcase of Canadian companies that are innovating the plastics economy: #bioastratech @Pyrowavetechno #Spuddelivers @SPUDVancouver @Soapstand
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What’s old can be new again if you give upcycling a try. Take your unwanted items and turn them into something aesthetically pleasing and good for the environment. #DIY
Wondering where to take that broken Toaster? Take a look to find your nearest collection site. electrorecycle.ca/recycle/
It is estimated that around 10,000 tons of plastic enter the Great Lakes annually. Where does it go? #ConsumeLess. #PlayMore theconversation.com/tons-of-…
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#FunFact not all #batteries are the same! For example, single-use batteries have a different recycling process than rechargeable and cell phone batteries: call2recycle.org/what-can-i-…
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Thrift stores and charities are a great option for #backtoschool clothing, housewares, and accessories - no need to buy new! You never know what type of treasures you'll find! #thrifty #gentlyused #oneofakind
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If you have small appliances to recycle, you can take them to Van Farmers Markets in Trout Lake or Kitsilano this weekend and @ElectroRecycle will take them! xitter.cf/ElectroRecycle/status/…
RT @ElectroRecycle: Hey Vancouver! We're back in town, and that means we'll be making an appearance at the Van Farmers Markets in Trout Lak…
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The equivalent of 44 t-shirts per person a year ends up in the region's garbage. Join us to hear more about this issue, and local alternatives to sending textiles to the landfill. ow.ly/4vBw30lCThp #circulareconomy #closedloop #sustainablefashion #ecofashion #zerowaste
It is estimated 8 million tons of plastic waste enters the world’s oceans each year. Let's commit to changing our habits — avoid single-use items, reuse what you have and buy less. Take the #ZeroWaste pledge: ow.ly/ktTh30lygdL
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Vancouver Startup @Soapstand launches crowdfunding campaign for vending machines that provide liquid-soap and household-cleaner refills: ow.ly/Qfcf30lAPkv @georgiastraight #zerowaste #refill #reduce
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