Great Lakes Refill Company
Great Lakes Refill Company is a zero waste retail refill shop in Sarnia-Lambton offering package-free pantry staples, bulk spices and snacks, loose-leaf teas, and refillable household and personal care products. The store stocks Canadian-made and sustainable brands, DIY ingredients, and seasonal items, and staff assist customers with weighing and refilling to reduce packaging waste. GLRC also provides services like subscription pantry boxes, event bulk options, gift bundles, and partners with local organizations for community events. The shop focuses on practical, low-waste shopping and making sustainable choices accessible.
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Last updated on Apr 2nd, 2026
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Glass Teapot
The Ch'a Glass Teapot, a 550 ml borosilicate glass pot with a built in stainless steel infuser, is featured at Great Lakes Refill Company for easy iced tea brewing. It is intended for steep then chill preparation, and GLRC recommends pairing it with loose leaf tea, frozen fruit, and local honey.
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Summer Iced Tea (Berrylicious suggestion)
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends a Berrylicious iced tea made from black tea, frozen blueberries or cherries, local honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. They stock Ch'a Glass Teapots that hold 550 ml, include a stainless steel infuser, and are made from heat resistant borosilicate glass; stop by GLRC to pick up the teapot, loose leaf tea, and supplies.
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Online shopping and local delivery service
Great Lakes Refill Company now highlights online shopping with in-store pick-up and a local delivery option for $7. Visit https://www.greatlakesrefillcompany.ca/ to browse refillables, restock essentials, and choose pick-up or local delivery for your order.
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End-of-year teacher and coach gift selection
Great Lakes Refill Company suggests low waste end of year gifts for teachers and coaches, including bar soap, bath soaks, lotion, cookie mixes, soup mixes, reusable items, bulk treats, and gift certificates. The selection is designed to be useful and reduce extra packaging whether you are shopping for one person or an entire team. Use these ideas to create thoughtful, sustainable thank you gifts for the season.
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Father's Day greeting
Great Lakes Refill Company sends a warm Father’s Day greeting on 2026-06-21, honoring dads, grandpas, stepdads, and all father figures for their love and support. The message encourages enjoying good coffee, good company, and a little time to relax.
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lemon pepper seasoning
Great Lakes Refill Company features lemon pepper seasoning as their Spicy Saturday warm weather pick on 2026-06-20. Bright and zesty, it is recommended for grilled chicken, seafood, veggies, corn, roasted potatoes, burgers, and quick summer pasta salads; visit the shop to stock up in the quantity you prefer.
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Chilled summer beverages
Great Lakes Refill Company welcomes summer by calling attention to chilled beverages, low waste snacks, and refillable personal care items on June 19, 2026. Bring your containers and pick up essentials to make beach trips, backyard dinners, and camping weekends more sustainable and simple.
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Summer low-waste essentials
Great Lakes Refill Company spotlights summer low waste essentials including sunscreen, aloe, soaps, low waste snacks, chilled beverages, and easy meal ideas. They invite you to bring your containers and refill what you need to make beach days, backyard dinners, and camping weekends simpler and more sustainable.
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ATTITUDE Kids SPF 30 Sunscreen Sticks
ATTITUDE Kids SPF 30 Sunscreen Sticks are an unscented, kid friendly stick sunscreen with non nano zinc oxide for broad spectrum UVA UVB protection, packaged in a biodegradable cardboard tube. They are compact and convenient to toss in a beach bag, backpack, or stroller, making quick touch ups on faces, noses, and shoulders easy and low mess.
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Teacher and coach thank-you gift guide
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends low waste, practical thank-you gifts for teachers and coaches, including handmade soap, bath soak, lotion, cookie mix jars, soup mixes, and gift certificates. Stop by GLRC to find ready made items or pick up a certificate so your recipient can choose what they prefer.
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Reusable cloths to replace disposable wipes
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends swapping disposable disinfectant wipes for washable reusable cloths from Cheeks Ahoy! to cut single use waste. The store invites you to stop by for refillable cleaners and help selecting cloths that replace paper towel and baby wipes.
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Mouthwash tablets
Great Lakes Refill Company spotlights mouthwash tablets as a portable, mess free replacement for bottled mouthwash, ideal for travel, gym bags, and overnight stays. The tablets are perfectly portioned and used by crushing in a sip of water, swishing for 30 seconds, and spitting for quick fresh breath with less packaging.
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Oneka vendor spotlight
Great Lakes Refill Company spotlights Oneka, a Quebec based, Canadian owned brand focused on sustainable personal care. Their shampoo and conditioner bars are compact, bottle free, and available in store and online for shoppers wanting an easy low waste swap.
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nuSarnia Foundation Kids Bike Rally
The nuSarnia Foundation Kids Bike Rally takes over Canatara Park on Saturday, June 13 from 9 AM to 1 PM with bike decorating, Bike Safety 101, an obstacle course, rally passports, and prizes for kids ages 4 to 12. This free, family friendly event is supported by Great Lakes Refill Company and welcomes parents to ride along.
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National Iced Tea Day recipe
For National Iced Tea Day the Great Lakes Refill Company shares a simple iced tea recipe: black tea, frozen blueberries or cherries, local honey, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon. They also recommend the Berrylicious tea blend from their shop, brewed strong, chilled, and poured over ice for a quick summer refresher.
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Low-waste thank-you gift ideas
Great Lakes Refill Company recommends low waste thank you gifts like handmade soap, bath soaks, nourishing lotion, cookie mix jars, soup mixes, pantry favourites, or a GLRC gift certificate. Stop by the store to assemble a small, thoughtful gift for teachers and coaches that feels personal and practical.
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Laura’s Birthday Sale
Great Lakes Refill Company is in the final week of Laura's Birthday Sale, featuring Laura's picks including Body Oil, Mini M&Ms, Chocosol Coffee, and Red Lentil Penne. Stop by GLRC this week to grab refills, treats, or something new before the birthday deals disappear.
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Summer refill essentials
Great Lakes Refill Company outlines a summer refill checklist focused on sunscreen, aloe, and deodorant plus travel friendly refills for soaps, personal care, and cleaning supplies. The June 7 post highlights sustainable packaging and the ability to buy only the amounts you need, with a local nod to Sarnia for summer packing and short trips.
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National Donut Day treats
Great Lakes Refill Company marks National Donut Day on 2026-06-05 with fresh donuts plus coffee, tea, and refill friendly sweet treats. Bring your container and enjoy a low waste treat day whether you are grabbing something for yourself or sharing with the office.
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Father's Day gift bundle
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering build your own Father’s Day gift bundles at GLRC for the June 14 holiday. Pick from items such as coffee, classic shaving supplies, natural deodorant, bar soap, and snacks to assemble a useful, low waste present for dads and father figures.
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Natural sunscreens: Sunly sticks & Tanit sunscreen
Great Lakes Refill Company currently stocks Sunly sticks by Attitude and Tanit sunscreen from Quebec, both mineral formulas with non nano zinc offering UVA and UVB protection. Sunly comes in face and body sizes with tinted, regular, and sensitive options; Tanit offers SPF 30 and SPF 50 in fully biodegradable tubes and includes organic prickly pear seed oil for antioxidant benefits.
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NuSarnia Foundation Kids Bike Rally
The NuSarnia Foundation Kids Bike Rally is a free family friendly event at Canatara Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9 AM to 1 PM, for kids ages 4 to 12. Expect bike decorating, Bike Safety 101, an obstacle course, rally passports with prize chances, and swag bags for the first 200 kids; register online by Monday, June 8.
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15% off selected products
Great Lakes Refill Company is offering 15 percent off selected favorites including RnR Self-Care Body Oil, Cocoa Dusted Almonds, Chocosol Blend, and Red Lentil Penne, available in store and online starting with the June 1 announcement. It is a small business sale that lets you shop essentials and treats with a straightforward percent off price cut.
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May food donation collection
Great Lakes Refill Company collected food for a May 2026 drive supporting @joannefearns.healingoutloud and @15housesfoundation, and is still accepting donations at the store. The effort was part of a Race to Erase 2026 kindness activity, making it simple to contribute while visiting the shop.
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Simple Swap Sunday refill service
Great Lakes Refill Company's Simple Swap Sunday invites you to bring an empty hand soap container, pick a scent, and refill it to reduce packaging waste. This ongoing refill service highlights practical low waste living while supporting local Sarnia shopping; check the shop for hours, scents, and pricing.
