WF company encourages community to reduce plastic waste

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) — A Wichita Falls business owner is putting the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” into practice as a business model.

Reducing plastic waste – that’s the mission of small business owner Kacie Scherler. His Re:Suppy store shows how the community can embrace a “low-waste lifestyle.”

“We can all care about our planet,” Scherler said. “It doesn’t matter our background and our values and where we come from; we have all been given this beautiful gift of living on this planet for a short period of time. And I really think those little decisions we make as consumers can have a big long-term impact. She says.

Her customers bring in empty containers to restock their favorite products. Since opening, Scherler said the company has been able to save more than 20,000 plastic bottles.

Wichita Falls Director of Public Works Teresa Rose said the attempt to refining the plastic is costing the city dearly.

“Reduce the use of plastic.” She says. It’s such an expense, and in fact I would say worse for the environment for us to try to transport these plastics to a market that can use them. Rose explained.

Scherler said making small changes like refilling spice jars or shampoo bottles reduces waste, which makes a big difference.

“We encourage people to use what’s already in their cabinets. Everything from an old mason jar to a spaghetti jar, your old detergent bottle, whatever you brought. Bring it on refill, it makes it fun for the whole community.