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Oct 2020
Harrogate embraces zero-waste shopping
An increase in people wanting to live more sustainably has prompted the Refilling Station in Harrogate to move to larger premises.
The business reduces waste by asking customers to bring their own containers to buy products such as household cleaning products, dried food and toiletries.
The shop was originally based on Grove Road but outgrew the space as the concept took off.
It remained open during lockdown and this month relocated to larger premises on Cold Bath Road.
Lydia Ross, manager of the Harrogate store, said she was overwhelmed by the number of customers supporting the business. She said:
Customer numbers have continued to grow in the new premises, enabling the shop to expand its products.
Kirsty Dodds, who owns the Refilling Station stores in Harrogate and Chapel Allerton in Leeds, said:
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