We are a women-owned, owner operated Zero Waste Refill Store. Our mission is to divert waste from landfills and waterways by formulating biodegradable products in reusable containers. For every Just Toledo brand container returned, you will receive $3 in store credit. We also offer sales by the ounce. You can also bring in your own clean container and choose your own scent combinations. We offer no questions asked sliding scale pricing on certain products.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
Connecting with people who are interested in a low waste lifestyle as well as offering resources and sliding scale pricing.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Angie Fitzpatrick- Owner of Bad Apple Compost. We admire her persistence and willingness to get her hands dirty.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
We admire Sweden and their commitment to sustainability.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
There’s a quote from Anne Marie Bonneau we really appreciate that says “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” We encourage people to start small, making easy zero waste swaps, and see the difference it can make in their lives.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
We would love to have staff as well as a location where we are able to sell and make all of the products in-house.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
We would have lunch with Jane Goodall. Together, we would chase down The Lead & Seed food truck!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our favorite thing about our city is the vibrant art and small business community.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Our customers!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Each other
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Collaboration and Creativity
