Since launching in October, ReStore Lancaster has been helping staff and students shop more sustainably on campus, and now has taken this even further by introducing an in-store refill station.

The refill station features eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products, provided by Miniml who use natural ingredients and are a movement to do more with less, by offering people a zero-waste solution. Products on sale include a shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body wash and a surface cleaner, so you can get all your must have cleaning and personal care products whilst embracing the circular economy and helping to eliminate waste.

Simply, pop in, purchase a bottle to refill, take one donated from the basket or bring your own and refill, reuse, repeat – saving plastic and money. The cost of the products will be calculated by how much you would like for example 30ml of shampoo will cost 15p and 510ml will cost £2.55.

How do I refill?

Step 1 – Choose your bottle

Pick up one of our bottles on sale, bring your own clean bottle or take a donated bottle from the basket provided.

Step 2 – Pick your product

Ask a member of our friendly team to fill it up with your favourite refillable haircare, shower gel, hand wash or surface cleaner.

Step 3 – Bring it back

Once you’ve used all the product in your bottle, give it a good rinse and dry, bring it back and refill it. No more single-use plastic!

Get involved

Next time you’re strolling through Alexandra Square, pop into ReStore Lancaster. Whether you’re hunting for a vintage denim jacket or refilling your shampoo bottle, you’ll be part of something bigger—a movement towards an eco-friendly future. You can also help us by donating your unwanted clean plastic bottles for others to refill/reuse – just drop them off at the shop during opening hours.

ReStore Lancaster – open Monday-Friday 11am-5pm