Beautiful little store that carries many earth-friendly personal and home care items. You can bring your own containers to fill with lotion, soap, shampoo, conditioner, dishwasher tabs, oxyclean, cleaning vinegar, etc. (there are a few types of containers for sale as well). They carry a great array of reusable snack bags, containers, non-plastic straws, beeswax wrap, biodegradable dental floss, bar soaps, and home cleaning items (everything from sponges to brooms). Owners are very friendly, and weigh and fill your containers for you, and let you sample products (like lotion) beforehand. They have even found a specialty recycler that takes oral care disposables - so you can bring empty toothpaste tubes, old toothbrushes, and empty dental floss containers to recycle here (any brand!). It also sounds as if they are looking for people to take their large volume containers for re-use afterwards, which will hopefully result in these very sturdy containers being used many times, instead of being immediately recycled or disposed of. This is a great store and wonderful concept, I hope they do well and this becomes a societal norm! The store is located upstairs, and may be tough to access for wheelchair users or people with strollers (there didn't appear to be an elevator in...
Read moreCanary Refillery & Zero Waste is an adorable non-toxic store! The moment I walked in, I was impressed by the inviting atmosphere and the commitment to sustainability.
They offer a fantastic selection of refillable products, covering everything from skincare to personal hygiene essentials. I was particularly excited to find toothpaste tablets, which are not only convenient but also eco-friendly. It's refreshing to see so many clean products that prioritize both health and the environment.
The staff at Canary Refillery are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help you find what you need or provide recommendations. Their passion for sustainability is evident, making...
Read moreCanary is the best little secret in Kensington! Love supporting this local and small family run business! Beautiful store with lovely friendly staff -the owner Lisa is a GEM ! Canary has so many wonderful regular products and there's always something new and elegant that you will find to make your home more beautiful. Just some of the amazing things you can find at Canary *eco friendly cleaning options -replace all your toxic big name cleaning products with eco friendly and refillable options *Om Organics facial products -cleansing gel, oil and creams *reusable flannels cloths -these are my favourite ! *Redecker brushes -natural sustainable and gorgeous *Field Kit candles *savon...
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