A refill shop owner has said her local community has kept her afloat in "challenging" times. Kirsty Scott opened Forest Friendly in Lydney in February 2020, just weeks before the first lockdown.

Single use items often come with plastic and paper that will eventually be thrown away and sent to a landfill.

Packaging-free refill shops are on the rise in Wales as the backlash against plastic gathers pace. Last year saw "zero waste" shops open in Crickhowell in Powys, Tenby in Pembrokeshire and in Cardiff.

The UK-wide #justonebottle campaign is encouraging people to do their bit for the environment by refilling just one bottle they already have at refill shops, rather than buying a new one ...

Refill stores are stepping up to tackle the global crisis of single-use plastic packaging, which contributes to over 430 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, according to the U.N. These ...

Medication refills come in compostable, biodegradable pouches, eliminating plastic waste. Refill shops are another fantastic way to reduce everyday waste. From hand soaps to shea butter ...

Their “small” business has even gained national attention by being named one of the world’s best plastic free shops by The Financial Times. “We have a wonderful bulk and tap bar.