Ave Maria launches zero-waste station in attempt to boot out single-use plastics
PRINCE GEORGE–Those attempting to reduce their waste may rejoice over the news of a new zero-waste way to fill up on cleaning, and personal care items.
Ave Maria launched their U-fill station on Friday, Aug.23, offering an assortment of cleaning and personal care items, in an attempt to deter people from using single-use plastics. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry detergent, dish soap and multi-purpose household cleaner are all part of the station.
Claire Keehn who works at Ave Maria says that the plan for the U-fill station was one that was collectively thought of by staff members, “It kind of came to our attention that bulk was becoming a big thing with this whole zero-waste movement,” she said to us on an on-camera interview, “so we (brought) in this way to cut out single use plastics.”