Local Refillery

Local Refillery Local Refillery is a planet-friendly grocer that offers convenient plastic-free zero-waste products

06/03/2026

Making your own laundry detergent/booster is incredibly easy and a great way to save money!

We recently brought in some Soda Ash, otherwise known as Washing Soda, and have had some people asking about it, so thought we’d share this super simple recipe. Everything can be found in our little store, so no need to make multiple stops, looking for that one special ingredient.👌

All you need is:
1 cup epsom salt
3 cups baking soda
3 cups washing soda
1/2 cup sea salt
40-50 drops of essential oils (optional)

Just mix all those together in your favourite container and pop 1-2 tablespoons in per load of laundry. Easy peasy. Because there is no surfactant in this recipe, it works great for those who wear their clothes gently and only need a gentle wash, or as an extra boost when added to your regular laundry soap. 💪

For those curious about the financial end of things, this 7.5 cup batch cost $10.33. That will wash to 60-120 loads, depending on how much you use... which equals only 9-18 cents per load! 🤯

We especially love that this is customizable. If you don’t like scent, skip the essential oils. Maybe you want to change up the scent of your detergent now and then. No problem! And, since all of these items are in bulk at our store, you can either cut the recipe down to make a small batch and ensure you like it before committing to a big one, or bulk it up and make a big bucket full! 😁

ENTER TO WIN our Elate Cosmetics Contest! 🥳The spring line has been launched and we’re celebrating by giving away an ama...
05/31/2026

ENTER TO WIN our Elate Cosmetics Contest! 🥳

The spring line has been launched and we’re celebrating by giving away an amazing prize for one lucky winner!

✨ IGNITE Eyeshade
✨ LIVELY LipColour
✨ SOLACE EyeLine

The lustre and the smooth glide of these new EyeShade, Lip Stick and EyeLine Pencils encourage the curiosity and ease of the current moment. From soft smudges to bold lines, you get to define what ‘statement’ means to you in your Beauty rituals, while staying curious of the small moments that bring you joy. Scroll through to see the whole line. 😍

TO ENTER TO WIN, simply like this post and tell us what you love about natural cosmetics! 😁

Winner will be drawn Monday, June 1st at 10am. Good luck!

(Contest open to local residents only.)

We’re excited to share the launch of our Community Partners Program, an initiative that allows us to support local organ...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to share the launch of our Community Partners Program, an initiative that allows us to support local organizations in a more meaningful and sustainable way.

This year, we’re supporting LUSH Valley Food Action Society, Cumberland Forest, and Comox Valley Food Bank .

We’re honoured to support these organizations and the important work they do. While we’re unable to accommodate additional sponsorship requests outside of this program, we’re always grateful to be part of such a generous and engaged community.

Thank you for supporting Local Refillery—and for helping us make a positive impact together. 💕

Are these not the cutest? 😍🥑Matcha Chocolate Avo Buns:INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup (175 ml) lukewarm unsweetened plant milk2 1/4 ...
05/26/2026

Are these not the cutest? 😍🥑

Matcha Chocolate Avo Buns:

INGREDIENTS 
3/4 cup (175 ml) lukewarm unsweetened plant milk
2 1/4 tsp (7 grams) active dried yeast
1/2 cup neutral cooking oil, such as canola
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup  (100 grams) organic cane sugar
2 3/4 - 3 cups (400-450 gr) all purpose flour, as needed 
Edible black paint, to decorate

For the matcha dough:
1 tbsp matcha + 1-1/2 tbsp milk 

For the chocolate dough:
1 tsp cocoa powder + 1 tbsp milk

METHOD
Add lukewarm plant milk, yeast, oil, salt & sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed.

Slowly add in flour until a dough forms. Once dough has come together, use dough hook to knead the dough with stand mixed for 5-6 minutes or knead by hand on well-floured surface for 8-10 minutes, until uniform & elastic. 

Remove a quarter of dough & set aside. The large piece will be your matcha dough. Flatten dough piece slightly & add the matcha & milk mixture. Knead until uniform, adding more flour as needed. Lightly spray a large bowl with oil, form the dough into a ball, & add to the bowl. Cover with clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours, until dough has doubled in size. The dough is done when you can push a finger into the dough and the dough does not spring back.

To make chocolate dough, flatten the dough pieces & add the cocoa powder & milk mixture. Then follow same steps as matcha dough. 

When matcha dough is ready, roll it into a log & cut into 10 even pieces. Shape each piece to the shape of an avocado & make an indent where the seed will be. Place on baking tray covered with baking paper & cover with a clean dish towel.

When chocolate dough is ready, roll into small golf-balls & place in the middle of the avocado buns where the indent is. 

Place buns on a baking tray covered with baking paper & cover with a clean dish towel. Let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hours, until light and puffy.

Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Bake buns for 8-14 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool completely.

Decorate buns with edible paint. Best kept in an airtight container and enjoyed within a day.

is the genius behind these adorable little creations. Check her out!

05/23/2026

We could watch these beauties all day! 🤩

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝❤️

If you’re looking for ways to support these special creatures, here are a few options:

🐝 avoid pesticides
❤️ create bee sanctuaries with native flowering plants
🐝 plant fruits and vegetables
❤️ mow later and less frequently - our lawns are full of native species bees love!

Also, just take the time to watch and appreciate them. It’s good for you! 😁

There’s a big surprise for you that we think you’ll be verrrry happy about...We’re now carrying delicious treats from .g...
05/17/2026

There’s a big surprise for you that we think you’ll be verrrry happy about...

We’re now carrying delicious treats from .glow.cafe!! 🥳

Who here remembers (and has been missing) the Whole Glow Cafe? Now you can get those delicious flavours again, right here!

For those unfamiliar, Carley Nolan started the Whole Glow Cafe way back in 2017 and ran a beautiful, made-from-scratch, plant-based eatery in Cumberland for 7 glorious years before closing her storefront to follow some other adventures. She’s been offering some of our faves for pickup periodically since then, but now we will be offering them on the regular!

🌱 Plant-based
👏 Gluten-free
😋 Absolutely delicious

You gotta come try!

We’ll be off enjoying our loved ones in this stunning little corner of the world on Monday, but will be around all weeke...
05/16/2026

We’ll be off enjoying our loved ones in this stunning little corner of the world on Monday, but will be around all weekend to help you stock up for a wonderful day off!

Happy Victoria Day! Hope you have a great long weekend!

It’s found! 🤩We’ve been looking for a great company with these particular household essentials & found it with .and.douc...
05/15/2026

It’s found! 🤩

We’ve been looking for a great company with these particular household essentials & found it with .and.doucet !

Non-toxic, plant-based, all natural, and made in Canada... check, check check! ✅

Here’s what we’ve brought in:
✨Cutting Board Oil - available in retail & bulk
✨Cast Iron Oil - available in retail & bulk
✨Cutting Board Wax
✨Concrete & Stone Wax

For almost 30 years, the Caron family has been formulating & manufacturing 100% natural products out of the beautiful Laurentians of Quebec. 🍁
♻️ they focus on ending our dependency on petroleum
👌 they use high quality, sustainable resources
👀 raw ingredients go through stringent quality control testing
👍 products are small batch tested to verify that the final product meets their standards

AAAND, Caron Brands Inc. makes monthly donations to the Oceanic Cleanup Foundation, who is deploying a fleet of systems, estimated to be able to remove 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch every five years! 🌊❤️

Address

420 Fitzgerald Avenue
Courtenay, BC
V9N7N2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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