MEET EMILY

I am a mother of 3 young children, amateaur gardener, outdoor enthusiast, and passionate supporter of people and planet over profit. Having kids opened my eyes to how easy it is to fall into the trap of mindless consumption, making decisions for convenience over consciousness. I started to look for ways to reduce the amount of waste being created in my household and quickly noticed options were limited in my local area when it came to buying bulk items and plastic free products. Many of the web-based subscription services claimed to be eco-friendly but products arrived heavily packaged and the carbon offset of the shipping just was not logical to me. I wanted to do better, and struggled to find a solution. As I researched more I noticed that zero waste living, bulk refill stores were popping up all over the country and gaining momentum in countries like the UK and Australia. I wanted one in my neighborhood as well! That is where the idea for Right On! Refillery began.

I believe that we can all make small changes in our household routines to significantly reduce our landfill waste and leave this planet in a better place for the next generation. I also believe that we need to create a movement toward change without judgment, starting with education and access to information about what the implications of our purchasing habits are.