Reducing plastic waste one refill at a time Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date: April 22, 2021 In: Jade Refillery’s Beth LeBlanc and Nicole Veerman believe in progress over perfection. In just nine months, the shop has helped Jasperites divert more than 2,000 plastic bottles from the landfill by offering residents the opportunity to refill rather than buying new. | Supplied photo Nicole Veerman | Special to the Fitzhugh To celebrate Earth Day, which occurs annually on April 22, Jade Refillery has written an article for the Fitzhugh about reducing the usage of single-use plastics. Was Kermit the Frog right when he sang “It’s Not Easy Being Green”?