Welcome back to our Sustainability Spotlight series, where we celebrate businesses, organizations, and individuals making a significant impact on sustainability. This month, we’re excited to highlight Fillagreen, a local gem in the City of Manassas, VA, that is redefining the way we shop by promoting a low to no-waste, sustainable lifestyle.

The Heart of Fillagreen: Sustainable Goods & Refills

Fillagreen is not just a store; it’s a movement! Offering a carefully curated selection of eco-friendly products and a refill station, the shop empowers the local community in Manassas – and now Fredericksburg, at their newly opened second location – to reduce waste and make mindful, sustainable choices in their daily lives.

Fillagreen’s flagship store is located in downtown Manassas, VA.

What makes Fillagreen stand out?

  1. Zero-Waste Shopping: Fillagreen is dedicated to helping customers reduce their reliance on single-use plastic by offering a variety of bulk goods. Whether it’s skin and beauty products, toiletries, or household cleaning products, the store encourages shoppers to bring their own containers to refill, thus cutting down on packaging waste. But don’t worry, if you forget your container at home, Fillagreen offers containers for sale as well as a free container library (just remember to bring your container next time!). Similar to other low waste stores in our region, this model helps foster sustainable habits by bringing high-quality products direct to consumers, making it extremely easy to reduce, reuse, and refill all their products.
  2. Eco-Friendly Products: Fillagreen’s product selection features a range of sustainable goods, from reusable bags and water bottles to bamboo toothbrushes and organic cleaning supplies. They also feature self-care and beauty products, such as shower steamers, tinted lip balm, perfumes, lotions, aftershaves, and more! Yet even with such a variety of products, every item is thoughtfully chosen with an emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and promoting ethical production.
  3. Personalized Local Touch: Fillagreen is community-focused with a presence at two local farmers markets (Haymarket and Historic Manassas), and they also offer doorstep refill exchange and delivery for anyone within a 10 mile radius of their store. Customers can also subscribe to an “Earthwise Surprise Subscription Box,” which delivers an exciting selection of eco-friendly goods each season throughout the year. The staff are eager to help customers try out the refill system, give product recommendations, and provide personalized curbside service – this level of attention can only be found at a local, small business!
  4. Educational Focus: Beyond being a retail store, Fillagreen serves as a community hub for sustainability education. The team regularly hosts events and shares information that empowers local residents to take action on environmental issues. Fillagreen staff will speak at community groups, events, and schools about sustainability and eco-friendly lifestyle choices to build the zero waste movement.
The refill station at Fillagreen’s Manassas shop. Customers may bring their own container, purchase, or borrow a container from the Free Jar Library to fill up with soaps, detergent, shampoo, lotion, and more products.
The tare station where customers weigh their refill products.
The running count of “containers refilled instead of landfilled.”

How Fillagreen Is Shaping a Sustainable Future

Fillagreen is playing a crucial role in the Manassas and Fredericksburg communities by demonstrating that sustainability doesn’t have to be hard or complicated. By offering an accessible and welcoming space to shop sustainably, they are inspiring customers to take simple but meaningful actions toward reducing waste. In doing so, Fillagreen is not only helping individuals live more sustainably but is also contributing to the larger global movement toward a circular economy.

A Commitment to the Community

At Fillagreen, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s woven into the fabric of their business. The store is committed to fostering a sense of community and collaboration, and they are deeply invested in creating a space that encourages environmental stewardship. Whether you’re a longtime advocate for sustainable living or just starting your green journey, Fillagreen offers the resources and support you need to make a difference.

Why It Matters

As the demand for eco-conscious products continues to grow, businesses like Fillagreen are showing that sustainability can be both practical and stylish. By reducing packaging waste, supporting ethical production, and offering eco-friendly alternatives, Fillagreen is helping pave the way for a greener future.

Fillagreen’s commitment to sustainability proves that even small businesses can have a large impact! And by supporting companies that prioritize the planet, we all play a role in building a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

Holiday gifts and decor made with natural materials and no plastic packaging make thoughtful gifts for the holidays!

Visit Fillagreen:
Fillagreen is located in the heart of downtown Manassas, VA (with a second location recently opened in historic Fredericksburg, VA). If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and explore the store’s incredible range of sustainable products. You can also check out their website and social media pages for updates on new products, events, and sustainability tips. Let’s keep the momentum going! We’ll continue to spotlight businesses, organizations, and individuals who are leading the way in sustainability – and we hope that Fillagreen’s example inspires you to take your own steps toward a more sustainable future.