Pioneers of change

A better future is possible though collective, sustainable actions.

We can achieve a zero-waste and zero-emissions lifestyle that’s good for everyone and the planet.

Let’s transform eco-anxiety through positive action to reduce household waste.

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Saponetti Founders: Nikki Self and Christian von Seydlitz

A one-stop solution

In 2016, Nikki Self and Christian von Seydlitz launched Saponetti, Toronto’s first zero-waste refill store, offering customers a one-stop solution for daily household products that has inspired a movement toward eco-conscious living.

The concept of Saponetti was born out of the impact that environmental scarring in Northern BC had on Nikki as a young girl during family camping trips. As she became more aware of the devastating effect of unsustainable consumerism and product development practices, Nikki pursued a path of eco-conscious living, a path she now shares with her life partner, Christian.

Toronto’s first zero-waste refill delivery store

Saponetti is an online shopping portal and a bricks-and-mortar refill station in Bloordale with aims to:

  • Drastically reduce single-use plastic.
  • Emphasize cleanliness.
  • Foster wellbeing for the planet and people.
  • Transform eco-anxiety through collective and sustainable actions.
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The circular economy

Saponetti is committed to expanding the Circular Economy – a model that augments sharing and leasing, and reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling which extends the life cycle of products. The results of the circular economy are:

  • Fewer raw materials consumed
  • Less waste created
  • Fewer emissions in the atmosphere and our lungs

Ultimately a healthier, more sustainable, eco-friendly future for humankind and the planet.

Saponetti is a pioneer of eco-sustainable products in the Greater Toronto Area. Our goal is to educate, motivate and inspire individuals and businesses, locally and nationally, of how we all can rekindle a healthy symbiotic relationship with the earth.

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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.