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By Sarah Mosqueda and Madelyn Sutherland
Get the Goods We buy laundry detergent and shampoo to keep our life clean. But have you ever thought about how all those one-time use plastic containers are actually contributing to plastic pollution? If the extra waste has you feeling counterproductive, check out Fill Up Buttercup. Located in Costa Mesa, Fill Up Buttercup is your one-stop shop for home and body cleaning products that also help reduce waste. Bring in your own container to fill with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent and more. ($3.20$22.88) You only pay for what you fill and if you don’t have your own container, they offer glass or aluminum options online or in-store. ($1.90 and up) You’ll also find a selection of home and bathroom accessories, like dish sponges ($4.98) that are biodegradable, compostable, or can be easily recycled. Curbside and local delivery are available too, so there is no excuse not to fill ‘er up! (714) 785-6686, fillupbuttercup.com
Photo credit courtesy of Fill Up Buttercup, Wisp Ceramics, and Deborah Allen
