To contribute positively to the environment, Sunshine Market and Refillery, a zero-waste grocery store in Oceanside, is dedicated to promoting sustainable living; this innovative store eliminates packaging waste by sourcing most of its items from an organic farm and encouraging customers to use refillable containers.

The store's operational model is straightforward: customers bring their own containers, weigh them empty, fill them with their chosen products, and then weigh them again. The initial weight of the container is subtracted, ensuring customers only pay for the weight of the products they purchase. Sunshine Market and Refillery also offer essential items like deodorant and toothpaste made from compostable and eco-friendly materials, reducing the environmental impact.

Kattie Hayden, the founder and CEO of Sunshine Market and Refillery, emphasizes the significance of every purchase, no matter how small. "Any small purchase really makes an impact; that's one less single-use plastic that will end up in the landfill," she remarked, highlighting the importance of individual actions in the broader fight against plastic pollution.

Sunshine Market and Refillery is located in the Palm Tree Plaza shopping center at 3529 Cannon Rd., #2D.

www.sunshinemarketandrefillery.com