The Village Refill Blog

Reusable stainless steel and glass water bottles displayed outdoors, illustrating sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic water bottles.

Refill Your Water Bottle

Carrying a reusable water bottle is one of the easiest ways to reduce plastic waste. Discover where to refill, travel tips and simple ways to make it a habit.

Refill Your Water Bottle

Carrying a reusable water bottle is one of the easiest ways to reduce plastic waste. Discover where to refill, travel tips and simple ways to make it a habit.

Local family taking part in a litter pick, collecting rubbish from a countryside footpath in Oxfordshire.

Pick It Up: Small Actions, Big Difference

Inspired by a local family who set out on their own litter pick, this guide explores how simple everyday actions can help tackle litter pollution and protect the places we...

Pick It Up: Small Actions, Big Difference

Inspired by a local family who set out on their own litter pick, this guide explores how simple everyday actions can help tackle litter pollution and protect the places we...

Don’t Forget Your Reusable bags

Don’t Forget Your Reusable bags

Forgetting your reusable bags happens to the best of us! Discover simple tips to build the habit, reduce plastic waste and make the most of the reusable bags you already...

Don’t Forget Your Reusable bags

Forgetting your reusable bags happens to the best of us! Discover simple tips to build the habit, reduce plastic waste and make the most of the reusable bags you already...

Vintage bicycle hanging in The Village Refill Zero Waste Store, representing reuse, repair and sustainable living.

Use What You Have: The Most Sustainable Swap Yo...

Living more sustainably doesn’t have to mean buying more. From repurposing and repairing to refilling your favourite containers, discover how making the most of what you already have can make...

Use What You Have: The Most Sustainable Swap Yo...

Living more sustainably doesn’t have to mean buying more. From repurposing and repairing to refilling your favourite containers, discover how making the most of what you already have can make...

Why Natural Sunscreen Is Better for You (and the Planet)

Why Natural Sunscreen Is Better for You (and th...

Conventional sunscreens are packed with chemicals linked to hormone disruption and reef damage. Discover why switching to a natural, mineral-based SPF is better for your skin and the planet —...

Why Natural Sunscreen Is Better for You (and th...

Conventional sunscreens are packed with chemicals linked to hormone disruption and reef damage. Discover why switching to a natural, mineral-based SPF is better for your skin and the planet —...

Customers refilling reusable bottles at The Village Refill in Yarnton Home & Garden during Plastic Free July.

Plastic Free July… Small Swaps, Big Impact

Plastic Free July UK: Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste with The Village Refill Looking for simple ways to reduce plastic waste this Plastic Free July? You’re not alone. Every...

Plastic Free July… Small Swaps, Big Impact

Plastic Free July UK: Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste with The Village Refill Looking for simple ways to reduce plastic waste this Plastic Free July? You’re not alone. Every...