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February 26, 2026
Refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste
By AYA DIAB
Associated Press
Aaralyn Holt refills bottles at Lufka Refillable Zero Waste store in Tampa, Fla. Scores of refill stores have opened in recent years as retailers and customers seek fresh ways to reduce waste.
Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems.
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