Green Living

Discover tips and inspiration for green living to create a more sustainable lifestyle. Explore eco-friendly habits, zero-waste swaps, and energy-saving solutions that reduce your environmental impact. From sustainable home products to green beauty and low-waste practices, this board offers easy ways to live more consciously and support a healthier planet.
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If Landfills Could Talk
Let's talk about how much trash we "throw away" and how long our landfills are going to last! The average landfill life expectancy is 30 - 50 years, then a new one is created or the existing one needs to be expanded. Remember, when we throw something “away” it has to go somewhere, hopefully our landfills and not our streets and rivers.
Ways to Ditch Disposable Paper Towels
Americans use approximately 13 billion pounds of paper towels annually…what?! A paper towel barely weighs anything yet so many are used and the cost is on average $120-$150 per year, not to mention the environmental cost. Are you or someone you know a paper towel enthusiast? Ready to reduce your usage of this single-us
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Resilience - Word of the Year
Resilience is our word of the year. It can have so many different meanings to each person. We are inspired by you to keep striving for a better planet, for all of us and future generations. We all have the power and resilience as individuals and communities to create change. Together we can rise above whatever challenges may be coming our way and continue to make a difference. ⁠ ⁠ Keep up the great work you are doing, we can all be resilient together! 💕⁠
Making a Difference Together
When we started Refill Mercantile, we knew we wanted a way to give back to the community that supports our dreams of a small business making an impact. From the beginning, giving back has been integral to our lifestyle, and donating both time and money to nonprofits has been our way of supporting the community that supports us.
Simple Steps to Go Low Waste in 2025
With the New Year comes a fresh opportunity to embrace small changes that can make a BIG impact. Starting a low-waste lifestyle doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Simple, practical steps can set you on the path to a more sustainable and impactful year ahead.
New product alert!🌟 Introducing our latest addition: REUSE t-shirts by @StayVocal! 🌎 Alex sources thrifted, donated, or rescued shirts, printing “REUSE because you can’t recycle the planet” on each one. Why print REUSE on brand-new shirts?🤷🏻‍♀️Let’s REUSE what we already have! 🤩 By doing this, it also saves approximately 713 gallons of water per t-shirt. 💦 Bonus! Partnering with small businesses that truly care and put in the effort to make a difference is what we strive for. He even sent ...
Imagine a world where you don't have to recycle your favorite plastic dish soap bottle, but could refill it so you don't have to buy yet another plastic disposable bottle. 😍🤔⁠ ⁠ This is the life we can offer you when reusing and refilling at Refill Mercantile. 🤗⁠ ⁠ We are here to help you refill that awesome plastic squeeze bottle! Bring it in rinsed out and empty and we will refill it for ya! 🫙⁠ ⁠ If every household in Petaluma refilled their dish soap 1 time per year, that would be over 22,...
Your vote matters 🫶 Vote for the planet 🌎️ Vote for women’s rights 🙋🏻‍♀️ Vote for our collective future 💕 Let’s stand together because when we vote, we’re shaping a world where sustainability, equality, and hope can thrive. 💫 Voting is power – let’s use it for the generations to come and the change we want to see in our world. ✨️ Vote early, vote now, VOTE! And tell your friends and family to vote! .... #Vote #GoodForTheplanet #ConsciousLiving #VoteForTheFuture #SonomaCounty #VoiceForT...
Hey Rob! What ya doing with those pumpkins? They aren’t ready for the compost bin yet! Pumpkins are a great way to decorate for fall but they are so much more than just beautiful decorations! Carving your pumpkins? 🎃Save the seeds and roast them for a delicious snack in between all of the candy. Then compost the rest if it gets mushy. Want to experiment cooking with a new type of pumpkin? There are thousands of recipes out there from breads and goodies, to hearty soups and main dishes. Rem...
Your Recycle Bin Needs a Break!
Your recycle bin needs a break! Here’s how to help. We all need a break sometimes and so does your recycle bin! All these years we were taught to buy products in a single use container because it is recyclable. That would be great if it got recycled properly, didn't take resources to recycle, and wasn't force
Adorable Dryer Balls!
Laundry day just got cuter with Friendsheep Eco Dryer Balls! These dryer balls are handmade from 100% premium New Zealand wool and feature adorable animal designs that bring a smile to every load. Say goodbye to single-use plastic dryer sheets and chemical-filled fabric softeners—Friendsheep Dryer Balls are a sustainable, non-toxic solution for soft, fluffy clothes and reduced drying time. Add a couple of drops of essential oils, let it soak in, and toss in the dryer to add a scent if you l...
Refill List
Don’t forget your refill list! Love it when we see lists of what you need so you’re only refilling and buying what you need and avoiding impulse purchases. It’s also a great way to remember what you need! 😉 See you in the shop refilling! ... #ReduceReuseRefill #ZeroWasteLifestyle #RefillStation #Refillery #SustainablePetaluma #LovePetaluma #ZeroWasteShopping #SustainableLiving #LowWasteJourney #RefillYourBottle #ReduceWaste