SC Johnson has launched its first-ever refill machine in North America at the Canadian pharmacy and retailer, London Drugs. This new initiative allows customers to refill reusable bottles with hand or dish soap from brands like Method and Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day.
The company is working to reduce plastic waste in retail by as much as 93%. In Europe, SC Johnson has already established more than 730 refill stations for its Ecover brand.
Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, said, “We’ve collaborated closely with our partners at London Drugs to make the refill machines as easy to use as possible. Convenience is key to making refill and reuse systems successful. We believe it’s important for everyone to drive innovation in refill and reuse options and push for regulatory support to make these systems more widely adopted.”
In related news, Unilever recently piloted refill solutions in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. These initiatives, aimed at reducing the use of flexible plastic sachets, offered a range of personal and home care products from brands like Dove, Sunsilk, and Sunlight.
Unilever also made headlines in April with its acquisition of the personal care brand Wild. The brand focuses on sustainable packaging by offering reusable containers for products such as deodorants, body washes, and lip balms. Wild’s deodorant cases are now designed to be disassembled by consumers, enabling them to recycle the metal and plastic parts separately.
Additionally, Evolve Organic Beauty has introduced two new shower products in fibre-based bottles from Pulpex. This marks the first commercial use of these bottles in the personal care sector. The company is committed to reducing packaging waste and has launched its ‘fully recyclable’ shower products in 550ml refill sizes.
