Blogs For You
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Rhubarb Botanicals [Emma & Jeremy]
Meet Emma and Jeremy, the amazing artists, farmers, herablists behind Rhbuarb Botanicals, located north of Mt. Vernon! 🌿 These awe inspiring human... -
Four Acres Farms [Maggie & Rich]
Meet Maggie & Rich
The farmers, creators and artists behind Four Acres Farm. Located in Alburnett, Iowa.
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Products Available at the Refill Bar Summer 2023
Just a quick breakdown of what is at the bar and the pricing for summer 2023! -
Where to Donate Unwanted Household & Furniture Items
Do you have unwanted household items stuck in your storage closet that is taking up a little too much space? Instead of dropping it off at goodwill, what if you took it somewhere local that gives back to people in need? Central Furniture Rescue is a nonprofit organization RIGHT HERE in Cedar Rapids, ran 100% on volunteers from our community. They take donated unwanted furniture and household items. Then they provide them to clients referred to them who are transitioning from homelessness into a place to live. These people are furnished with all the items donated from you all. How. AMAZING. If you don’t have things to give they also take donations. You can also sign up to volunteer! -
No Mow May
Does your lawn have a bit of plant biodiversity? You can protect the bees and early season pollinators by leaving your lawn or a section of your lawn uncut in April & May! Can't go the whole month? No problem! Do your best to help your local ecosystem :) -
Bokashi Composting Basics
Why Bokashi?
Bokashi is great for small space living both in and outdoor which makes it accessible for a lot more people. The process is very beginner friendly and not time consuming, which is great for all of us with busy schedules. Bokashi allows for a wide range of additions that often are discouraged from composting such as dairy, bones and meat scraps. This form of composting is much quicker and efficient than other forms. As a bonus Bokashi provides free fertilizer for both your indoor and outdoor plants in the form of liquid extracted from the bottom of your bin.
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What is a Low Waste Refill Shop?
The overall goal of this shop is to create a space where everyone feels safe and empowered to try something new.