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:
“We’re more visible now and we have lots of other shops around us. It was really tough during lockdown, we were just bombarded; we had queues outside the old shop and we were limited for space.”
The increase in customers has enabled the shop to extend its product range.
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:
“At the beginning people were saying it was a good idea but it was a new concept in town, but it’s growing now.
“It is becoming more normal to shop this way.”
