Co-Founders
Erin & Kevin - About Us
Together we’re bringing an old concept with a twist to Airdrie.
With over a decade navigating life as a couple we decided to move to Airdrie in 2021. Prior to meeting online in 2015 while living in Regina, Saskatchewan, Kevin lived in England until 2013 and Erin was born and raised a Canadian prairie girl.
We’ve always been aware of our impact on the planet and making small changes to our routine to reduce waste – our goal being to live more sustainable lifestyles. Together we’re excited to make our mark in Airdrie as the first refillery of its kind.
Erin’s background in environmental science helps her in understanding the lasting impacts of single-use plastics and the positive changes one can have by making environmentally conscious choices. Kevin with a technician background and years of customer service experience is hoping to lessen the stigma around eco-friendly products being unaffordable or inconvenient.
Bobby’s Refillery is the culmination of over a decade of our partnership, persistence and love.
Airdrie needs an affordable and convenient way to get zero-waste, eco-friendly products while supporting Canadian manufacturers and local communities. With your continued support we can keep thousands of plastic bottles out of landfills—one refill at a time.
Welcome to Bobby’s Refillery.
Inspiration
Margaret & Bobby
For over 60 years Kevin’s grandma Margaret and his grandpa Brian built a life.
When Brian passed away in 2020 Margaret found herself facing something she’d never known – life without her partner. The house felt too quiet and the chair where Brian used to sit, was empty. Soon after Margaret adopted Bobby and in true cat fashion Bobby adopted her right back.
Bobby is proof that even after profound loss new chapters begin…
For Margaret, that chapter is Bobby. For us it’s Bobby’s Refillery…
In naming our business my grandparents story stuck with us because Bobby represents everything we believe about partnership – that which must endure the test of time. Systems that sustain harmonize with us and the environment as changes to our everyday habits create positive lasting impacts in our lives and others.
Bobby’s Refillery carries the hope that the most important things in life are love, community, and partnership – with the planet and with each small action the message that you matter.