Better for Your Home, Better for the Planet: Why Refill It and Bio-D Make the Perfect Pair for Sustainable Cleaning
Better for Your Home, Better for the Planet: Why Refill It and Bio-D Make the
Perfect Pair for Sustainable Cleaning
Guest blog post by Bio-D for Refill It, Selby
Sustainable living isn’t just a trend, it’s a movement. And at Bio-D, we’ve made it our
mission to make eco-friendly cleaning simple, accessible, and affordable for everyone.
That’s why we’re proud to partner with Refill It in Selby, where waste-free shopping and
conscious choices go hand in hand.
With refill options both in-store and online, Refill It is helping more people across
Yorkshire reduce single-use plastic, rethink their shopping habits, and take small steps
toward a lower-waste lifestyle. And when it comes to cleaning, Bio-D’s refillable, plant-
based products are right at the heart of that mission.
Bio-D: Proudly Made in Yorkshire for Over 35 Years
We’re a Yorkshire brand through and through. Bio-D began in Hull over 35 years ago,
when our founder — a former ship’s purser — became concerned about the harsh
chemicals used on board and their impact on human health and the environment.
Today, we’re still manufacturing all our products in our factory in Hull, creating safe,
sustainable and effective cleaning solutions that are better for the planet and better for
you.
Being locally made means fewer transport miles, a lower carbon footprint, and more
local jobs — and we’re proud to support other local businesses like Refill It that are
creating meaningful change in their own communities.
What’s Inside (and Outside) Counts
At Bio-D, we believe that every bottle tells a story. And our story starts with
transparency and trust.
All Bio-D products are:
100% vegan and cruelty-free
Made from ethically sourced, plant-based ingredients
Free from harsh chemicals, synthetic dyes and petroleum derivatives
Selected liens are tested and approved by Allergy UK
Safe for septic tanks and greywater systems
Whether you’re washing up, doing the laundry or cleaning your bathroom, you can
trust that Bio-D products are gentle on skin but tough on dirt — and that they’re made
with the health of people and the planet in mind.
Refills That Go Further with Closed-Loop Innovation
At Refill It, you can bring your own container and refill a wide range of Bio-D products
— from Washing Up Liquid to Laundry Liquid, Multi Surface Sanitiser, Bathroom
Cleaner, and more. This drastically reduces plastic waste and helps customers make
meaningful, low-impact choices every day.
But we’ve taken refilling one step further — with our closed loop system, designed to
reduce plastic throughout the entire supply chain.
Here’s how it works:
1. We supply Refill It with Bio-D products in 20-litre refillable containers.
2. Customers refill their own bottles in-store.
3. Once empty, Refill It returns the bulk containers to our Hull factory.
4. We professionally clean, sanitise and reuse each container — again and again.
This circular system means less waste, less energy, and less reliance on virgin plastic —
making each refill more impactful than the last.
Refill It: Local, Ethical and Forward-Thinking
The team at Refill It is passionate about reducing waste, supporting local suppliers, and
helping people live more sustainably, without sacrificing convenience or quality.
Their store in Selby is a hub for zero-waste shopping, offering everything from food
staples and beauty products to reusable household items and, of course, eco-friendly
cleaning refills.
By stocking Bio-D in bulk and offering customers the chance to refill rather than re-buy,
Refill It is leading by example and proving that small businesses can make a big
difference.
Award-Winning Sustainability
We’re not just talking the talk — we’ve received national recognition for our
sustainability work.
In 2024, Bio-D was honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable
Development, one of the most prestigious awards a UK business can receive. It’s a
reflection of over three decades of innovation, ethical sourcing, and commitment to
reducing our environmental impact.
We’re also proud to be a certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a global network of
businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.
Every part of our business — from supply chain ethics to staff wellbeing — is
independently assessed and held to account.
And to lower our carbon footprint even further, we’ve installed solar panels on the roof
of our factory in Hull, generating clean, renewable energy to help power production.
Refill, Reuse, Repeat
Refilling doesn’t just reduce waste — it redefines the way we shop. When you refill with
Bio-D through Refill It, you’re:
Saving plastic from landfill
Reducing your carbon footprint
Cutting costs by buying only what you need
Supporting local, ethical businesses
Helping to build a more circular economy
It’s a small change with a big impact — and it’s easier than ever thanks to Refill It’s
convenient refill options, whether you visit the store in Selby or browse their cleaning
refills collection online.
The Future Is Refillable
We believe the future of homecare is circular — and refill shops like Refill It are leading
the way. Together, we’re making it easier for more people to take action against plastic
waste, support sustainable brands, and clean their homes with confidence.
At Bio-D, we’ll keep pushing forward — improving our products, closing the loop, and
staying true to our mission to clean up cleaning.
Visit Refill It in Selby or online to start your refill journey with Bio-D today. You can also
learn more about our sustainability story at biod.co.uk. Let’s refill, reuse and rethink
the way we clean — together.