The Sustainable Shop & Refillery has officially reopened its doors at a new location in Downtown Orangeville, Ontario, offering residents more options for sustainable, zero-waste shopping.
The business celebrated its grand reopening at 207A Broadway on May 16, 2026, an event marked by the Downtown Orangeville BIA. This move represents the latest chapter for the shop, which has operated in the community under previous ownership and locations since it was originally established as the Village Refillery.
The shop, now owned by Elaine and Chris, provides a variety of nature-based personal care and household items, including products from Ontario-based brands like Birch Babe. Customers are encouraged to reduce single-use plastic waste by bringing their own containers to fill up on items such as skincare, dental care, and household cleaning supplies, or by purchasing reusable containers directly in the store.
This reopening follows years of change for the business. The shop was originally located at 28 Mill Street inside the Old Mill Hub, where a fire in August 2022 forced it to temporarily relocate to 5 Mill Street. New owners Elaine and Chris took over and returned the shop to 28 Mill Street in early 2024 before moving to this new downtown storefront. The move arrives as the province undergoes significant changes to its recycling systems. Since the start of 2026, Ontario has transitioned to a producer-run recycling model managed by Circular Materials, a program that places financial responsibility for packaging on the companies that create it.
The shop’s focus on waste reduction aligns with broader efforts in the area, such as those led by the Sustainable Orangeville Committee. The town advisory group supports local environmental stewardship through various initiatives, including community gardens and pollinator protection programs.
