Cut off a slice of soap ( above ) or pump as much shampoo , lotion , liquid detergent or household cleaner ( left ) as you like into reusable containers to purchase by the ounce at The Ritual Refilll in north Laguna .
a clean container and get it filled with all-natural products priced by the ounce . Reusable glass and aluminum bottles may also be purchased — and customers will get 5 % off their next refill when they bring back the bottle ; clean glass jar donations are also accepted for the shop ’ s freebie basket . Free local delivery is offered , too .
“ We have over 50 refillable products ranging from bath , body , kitchen , cleaning products and more ,” Holland says . “ All of our products we offer are made with nontoxic ingredients and free of any harmful chemicals . The most popular are typically your everyday staples , such as laundry detergent , dish soap , shampoo , body wash , etc . Our mineral sunscreen and eucalyptus shower steamers are also up there .”
At Eco Now , which works in a similar way ( selling by the ounce ), Pauley says the bestsellers are laundry concentrate , toothpaste tablets , refillable all-natural perfumes and small-batch skin care products . The shop also carries a wide variety of other products , from reusable food wraps made of beeswax and travel cutlery sets to toilet paper made from bamboo rather than trees , wool balls that replace dryer sheets , natural cosmetics and gift items .
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