Refilled is a Sydney-based startup that aims to reduce plastic waste by providing an eco-friendly alternative to vending machines. Their product includes smart drink dispensers, QR-enabled reusable bottles, and a companion app that tracks climate impact. Refilled's goal is to help organizations transition away from single-use plastics by turning drinking water into climate action. Refilled's dispensers are designed to be used in offices, co-working spaces, gyms, and cafeterias. The company's plan is to install 100 machines across Australia, which could save one million plastic bottles per year.
Refilled has already partnered with some of Australia's leading tech companies, universities, and gym chains. Refilled's products are designed with a circular economy in mind. They take tap water, chill it, and filter it before pouring it into reusable bottles.
Refilled, set up refill stations in various locations like stores, markets, and community hubs. Customers bring their own containers, which they fill with products like shampoos, soaps, cleaning agents, etc. They also provide refilled drink dispensers. The Refilled drink dispenser is the first of its kind. It is designed to make sure that it helps to eliminate plastic waste, while still offering delicious and healthy drinks. The smart drink dispenser (The Refiller) can pour over 100 flavoured, still or sparkling drinks on demand without producing any single-use plastic waste. It take regular tap water, chill and filter it to perfection, then pour it into reusable bottles. The delicious flavours are all natural, Australian made, low in sugar and have no artificial colours or sweeteners. Customers can have a positive impact on plastic and carbon footprint by choosing to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) and refill .Using the Refilled app they can keep track of how many plastic bottles have saved and the reduction in CO2 emissions. Customers can join the Refilled Community and compete with individuals and organizations to see who’s being the most sustainable on Global Leaderboard. Customers can also earn rewards and save.