The zero-waste movement is alive and kicking in Grand Rapids, especially for one local business. Earthly Refillery, a bulk refill store seeking to cut down plastic waste has grown enough in popularity since 2022 that they’ve opened a second location in Studio Park.
Customers can obtain bulk household and grocery products such as shampoo, moisturizers, food and laundry pods at the 122 Oakes St. store– all while utilizing reusable containers that can also be purchased. This shopping strategy may be particularly helpful to students, who may be looking to offset other living expenses while paying for tuition, room and board.
Owner and founder Anna Crooks believes everyone should be able to participate in waste reduction while making healthier lifestyle choices, and Earthly Refillery seeks to fill that need in Grand Rapids. For Crooks, opening a second location in addition to her original Eastown store is a major step toward her dream of making environmentally-sustainable living easier in West Michigan…