Earth Day was recognized on April 22 this year, and one local business found the occasion to be none other than a symbolic reflection of its environmentally conscious mission.
After being closed as per schedule on Monday – which was where Earth Day fell this year – Mitny Refillery re-opened on Tuesday and featured a 20 per cent discount on all refillable products to mark the occasion – and to help spread the word on an environmentally friendly and locally available alternative.
“We celebrate Earth Day every day here,” said Laurie Hysuick, the owner of Mitny Refillery. “I mean, it’s about us, the Earth, and our impact on the Earth.”
For Hysuick, this is simply part of business as usual.
“We do find it so important to be aware of what we’re using, not only on us, but our effect on the environment,” she added.
To mark the occasion, Hysuick tallied the number of containers that Mitny Refillery has saved from the landfill, and she said it’s now at 708 containers.
“So that means 708 containers were refilled and (are) not in the landfill,” she said.
Not only does this refillable format reduce landfill waste, it’s also a great way to improve one’s carbon footprint as there is less production required to manufacture those re-used containers and the products themselves are typically far safer for our bodies and the environment.
“(Our products) are safe for greywater,” she explained. “Everything eventually goes to the streams, to the dirt, (and into the environment after we use it).
“It’s not just about what we put on ourselves and our body – it’s about where it goes after.”
Hysuick aims to stock her store with products that are healthy, environmentally conscious, and made locally – or as close to home as possible – and encourages everyone in the community to consider doing what they can to create a healthier planet.
“(We view Earth Day as) a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to take action for a healthier planet and a brighter future,” she said.
Mitny Refillery is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sundays from 12 – 5 p.m., and is closed on Mondays.
Mitny Refillery is located inside Moose Jaw’s old downtown train station at 5 Manitoba Street East and can be reached at 306-694-6330. For more information, visit MitnyRefillery.ca.
