From Chalet to Clay Ave: Fillanthropie Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Downtown Muskegon Refillery
Muskegon, MI – 11/18/25
What began as a 150-square-foot seasonal chalet at the Western Market is now blossoming into a full-fledged storefront in the heart of downtown. Fillanthropie, Muskegon’s first zero-waste refillery and sustainable goods shop, is thrilled to announce its Opening Celebration Weekend at its brand-new 1,200-square-foot location at 175 W Clay Ave.
From Friday, November 21 to Saturday, November 22, the community is invited to celebrate this exciting expansion with refill station demos, exclusive giveaways, and a whole lot of eco-friendly fun.
Founded by local entrepreneur Tarah Buchan, Fillanthropie is on a mission to make sustainability fun, approachable, and rooted in community connection. The shop offers refillable home and body care products, along with a curated selection of Michigan-made, women-owned, and minority-owned brands that align with its values of reducing plastic waste, transparency in ingredients and promoting reusability.
Opening Weekend Highlights:
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Ribbon Cutting – Friday, November 21 at 11:30 am
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Grand Opening Open House – Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Refill Station Demos – BYOC (Bring your own container) and learn how to refill everyday essentials like shampoo, laundry soap, and more.
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Giveaways – Be among the first to visit and score exclusive eco-goodies.
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Meet the Team – Get to know the friendly faces behind the counter and ask all your refill questions.
“This journey started with a tiny chalet and a big dream,” says Tarah. “Now, with a permanent space downtown, we’re able to offer even more ways under one roof for our community to make sustainable swaps and feel good doing it.”
Location: 175 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI
Dates & Times: 11/21-11/22
Website: https://www.fillanthropie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fillanthropie/
Come celebrate a new chapter in Muskegon’s sustainability story – one refill at a time.