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Public Goods and Services We supply thoughtfully considered reusable and refillable options that result in less waste.

Copy & pasting my own caption from 2023 because we’re due for a dose of anti-consumerism—Here some tips on how to elonga...
08/09/2026

Copy & pasting my own caption from 2023 because we’re due for a dose of anti-consumerism



Here some tips on how to elongate the lives of products you bought at PUBLIC:
+ Recharge your Wool Dryer Balls when they start to lose their firmness or shape by washing them in hot water and drying on the high heat setting. You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the Wool Balls when you recharge them to freshen them!
+ Keep your Natural Sea Wool Sponges fresh by making sure they get the chance to dry out between uses and soaking them in a mixture of one cup of water and one tablespoon of baking soda for about 15 minutes.
+ Revive your Kitchen Brushes by sanitizing in a vinegar soak (make sure you only soak the bristles not the wood!). Counter any spewing of the bristles by using a rubber band to reshape them overnight.


While all of these natural items will eventually need replaced, let’s try to use them as long as we can! If you do need a replacement, open 11-5 today 💚

Newbies in the shop!+ Bamboo Cotton Swabs from MABLE®! We often get the request for these or for silicone swabs, but the...
08/06/2026

Newbies in the shop!
+ Bamboo Cotton Swabs from MABLE®! We often get the request for these or for silicone swabs, but the eco impact math isn’t quite there on the silicone versions of this type of product… plus you have to stay on top of cleaning them😅. These buddies are compostable and you can use them for so many uses!
+ The Reset Spray from Zerra & Co. | Zero Waste Makeup & Skincare! We been waiting for an eco-minded company to put out a hypochlorous acid spray, and one of our favorites finally did! We love this product for acne prone or sensitive skin. Use like a toner or to refresh and prevent breakouts after the gym. This is a rare exception to our rule of only bringing in products that are refillable in shop, but we do take the container back to be returned and hopefully a refill option is coming soon 🤞

📍Happy spotWe’ve been refilling home and personal care products in Seattle since 2018! To this day, we still have new fo...
08/01/2026

📍Happy spot

We’ve been refilling home and personal care products in Seattle since 2018! To this day, we still have new folks discover us. If you know someone who’s looking to reduce their waste without sacrificing products that work, can you share this with them? We’d love to welcome them into our refill community 🫶

Plastic-free July was very sunny and sunscreen-y ☀️A little photo dump!
07/30/2026

Plastic-free July was very sunny and sunscreen-y ☀️
A little photo dump!

Oh hi! Check out our locally-sourced PNW pedicure lineup 💅+ Nail Polish from Seven Seas+ Cuticle Cream from handmade. la...
07/25/2026

Oh hi! Check out our locally-sourced PNW pedicure lineup 💅
+ Nail Polish from Seven Seas
+ Cuticle Cream from handmade. la conner
+ Reusable Nail Polish Remover Pads from Marley's Monsters
+ Refill Nail Polish Remover right here at the shop!

A little whimsy for your Wednesday 🐚We see containers of all shapes and sizes come into refill, but this laundry scoop w...
07/22/2026

A little whimsy for your Wednesday 🐚

We see containers of all shapes and sizes come into refill, but this laundry scoop was a new one! This shopper lost their laundry scoop and instead of replacing it with a new plastic one, they used a nearly perfectly-sized local oyster shell as their tablespoon.

This refill shop is truly filled with so much joy thanks to you all!

Top 5 refills this week:1. Hand Soap -  Sweet Pea 2. Dish Soap3. Dishwasher Powder4. Laundry Powder5. Shampoo -  CitrusH...
07/19/2026

Top 5 refills this week:
1. Hand Soap - Sweet Pea
2. Dish Soap
3. Dishwasher Powder
4. Laundry Powder
5. Shampoo - Citrus

Honorable Mention: Deodorant from , vinegar and body wash 😊

These change weekly, but sometimes a little inspiration helps when it comes to low-waste living 💚

Every year we LOVE watching the  go by our shop! This year, we’re setting up outside with free sunscreen!! ☀️We’re think...
07/17/2026

Every year we LOVE watching the go by our shop! This year, we’re setting up outside with free sunscreen!! ☀️

We’re thinking of it as a parade pit stop for participants and spectators to slather on some low-waste, reef-friendly SPF. Gotta keep West Seattle safe from sunburns 🙌. See you there tomorrow @ 11!

Sun is ✨ on our plastic-free hair care! Think it’s a sign that we should highlight we carry:+ Shampoo and Conditioner Li...
07/10/2026

Sun is ✨ on our plastic-free hair care! Think it’s a sign that we should highlight we carry:
+ Shampoo and Conditioner Liquid Refills
+ Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
+ Leave-in Conditioner Spray Refills
+ Frizz-Free and Protein Elixir Spray Refills
+ Plastic-Free Combs and Brushes
+ Brush Cleaning Tools
+ Plastic-Free Hair Ties

Probably more I can’t think of now 🤣… but ask us in the shop to direct you to the low-waste option best for your hair needs!

Some of you asked…We are open our usual hours all weekend!Friday 11-6Saturday 11-5Sunday 11-5P.s. Keeping these Pride de...
07/03/2026

Some of you asked…
We are open our usual hours all weekend!
Friday 11-6
Saturday 11-5
Sunday 11-5

P.s. Keeping these Pride decorations up because we can 💚🌈

Address

3836 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA
98116

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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