Refill was an award-winning campaign from City to Sea which helped us live with less plastic. It connected us with places to eat, drink and shop with less waste, encouraging reuse rather than single-use. It ran from 2015 to 2025. Sadly City-to-Sea, the charity behind Refill, was unable to sustain itself and closed in September 2025. However Refill Swindon continues to work locally to further reuse and reduce single-use.
Refill Swindon provide an online app for local Refill stations which works on computers, phones, and tablets.
If offline, look out for the blue Refill stickers.
Swindon’s Refill / zero waste champions are leading the way on reducing plastic use / pollution. There are complimentary benefits for them:
- 7 out of 10 people would view a business more favourably if it provided free drinking water.
- 44% of people spend between £2.50 and £5 whilst getting a free water refill.
- 66% of people said they would be more likely to make a purchase from a business whilst refilling.
- 65% would be more likely to return to make a future purchase.
- 64% would choose to make a purchase from a participating business over a competitor.
Refill Swindon works in various ways to promote and grow the scheme locally:
- Promotion through our website, mailing lists, local and social media.
- Engagement and collaboration with local businesses, organisations, councils (borough and parishes) and communities.
- Promotion of the scheme at events.
- Presentations.
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Local Stations App
Includes a map with all stations, types of refills offered, links, contact info and search. -
Takeaway Packaging Guide
With so many packaging types on the market, navigating terms like compostable, biodegradable and eco-friendly can be a minefield. Which is the most sustainable? And does compostable really mean compostable? -
Solutions on Tap
A guide for event organisers on reusable cup schemes. - Water Fountains A 'how to' guide for organisations looking to install water fountains. Contact us with any queries and / or for installation support.
