South Wales town gives the green light to new refill shop despite opening during the pandemic

Merthyr Tydfil town has zero time for plastic after the community welcomes newcomer store

The display wall at the refill section provides clear instructions for customers of town to follow while refilling their glass jars and containers.

The Green Refill shop opened on September 28 in the Welsh valley town of Merthyr Tydfil. The zero-waste store aims to cut the plastic habits of Welsh people and create an eco-friendly environment.

Sian Bullen, the owner of the shop, said the start-up store in the town centre has begun to take off, following the slow start after opening during the pandemic.

“The pandemic is putting people off coming out and doing their shopping. Now that lockdowns lifted, I’m hoping people will come and see what we’ve got,” she said. Sian’s plan to open the store started with her one-hour journey to her previous refillable store, a journey that became 60 minutes too long.

Going green in the Welsh valley

The fresh plastic-free fruit and veg section of the shop ready to be placed in customer’s baskets

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