PickEco Refills
Private Sector
2021
PickEco Refills is the Fraser Valley’s only zero waste grocery store. Since 2018, they have been providing sustainable, zero waste products to members of their community. In 2020, PickEco Refills added a composting service which diverts more than 1000kg of food waste weekly. They have based their entire business model on the circular economy – buying local as much as possible, reusing all containers, and turning food waste from local businesses and strata residences into nutrient rich soil. The people behind PickEco are deeply invested in their community – operating a clean up initiative at the Vedder River and were recently awarded a grant to allow them to hire a clean-up crew of 4 for 12 weeks, providing meaningful work experience to those with barriers to employment.