St. Paul Shop Adds Refill Tap Wall System
The Evergreen Collective is upgrading its refill station with a $7,000 county grant.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Local Shops
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The Evergreen Collective on Grand Avenue is expanding its sustainable household offerings by installing an automated tap wall for liquid refills. This St. Paul shop, which specializes in low-waste cleaning and personal care products, received a $7,000 grant from Ramsey County to fund the upgrade.
Why it matters
The upgrade aims to modernize the refill experience, making it easier for customers to purchase household essentials like soaps and detergents without plastic waste. By automating the process, the shop continues its mission of providing sustainable goods that were once difficult for local consumers to source.
The Evergreen Collective received a $7,000 Green Business grant to support the store’s transition to an automated refill system. This shop currently serves residents across St. Paul, Minnesota, with options for local shopping and regional shipping to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The players
The Evergreen Collective
A St. Paul-based retailer focusing on sustainable, ethically sourced household and personal care products.
Ramsey County
The local government entity that provides financial support for regional businesses through its Green Business grant program.
The details
Customers at The Evergreen Collective currently bring their own containers to fill with products such as hand soap, laundry detergent, and body wash. The store calculates costs by weighing containers before and after filling. By installing the new tap wall, the shop will automate this workflow, further reducing the effort required for residents to purchase goods from brands like HiBAR and Sustain Yourself.
Timeline
The store will celebrate its four-year anniversary in September.
The new automated tap wall is scheduled for installation this fall.
The Home Front
The transition to automated dispensing systems reflects a growing shift toward professionalizing sustainability efforts in small-scale retail. This evolution helps normalize low-waste household management by making refillable options as convenient as traditional retail shopping.
If you are interested in reducing plastic waste, you can start by collecting your own empty, clean containers to bring to the shop on Grand Avenue. The store is open Wednesday through Sunday, making it convenient to visit and refill essentials like dish soap and laundry detergent.
The takeaway
Automated refill stations can make sustainable household habits easier to maintain long-term. Consider visiting the shop this fall to test the new tap wall system once the installation is complete.
What happens next
The store will hold its four-year anniversary celebration in September.
Further reading
Discover more ways to support sustainable commerce in your area by visiting our Local Shops guide.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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