DO GO OD FILL UP BUTTERCUP By Alyssa Swanson Hamilton What’s one of the most striking things about entering Fill Up Buttercup, a shop dedicated to nontoxic, sustainable and zero-waste living in Costa Mesa? Despite the bounty of bulk cleaning and personal care products, there’s a refreshing lack of scent. The shop evokes freshness in a way that feels inspired by nature and essential oils, but your senses are not assaulted by artificial fragrances (which many of us in Generation Febreze have been conditioned to equate with cleanliness). If you notice fragrance when you walk down a supermarket aisle, it’s the chemicals you’re smelling, explains Fill Up Buttercup founder Jamie Lake, a California native. Unlike food, cosmetics and other personal care products, however, cleaning products are not required by federal law to show a list of ingredients.
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