2:10 p.m., Flyer Refillery

The soft aroma of honey and mint wafted through the first floor of the UD Bookstore during the Hanley Sustainability Institute’s grand opening of their newest initiative: Flyer Refillery.

At the refillery, students can purchase reusable containers or bring their own to fill with Rustic Strength home and body care products like hand soap, body wash and shampoo. The initiative eliminates single-use plastic waste and provides non-toxic, eco-friendly products for students’ routines.

HSI staff said the refillery reflects a growing demand for everyday sustainability practices that students can adopt without added cost or inconvenience.

“Students want accessible ways to engage in sustainability,” said junior discover arts and sustainability double major Grace Haas. “This is also an aesthetic way to do so.” She held up a small bottle she filled, showing the student next to her the simple fill process.

The avocado lotion and eucalyptus mint hand soap were favorites at the opening, with students lingering to compare scents and test products on the backs of their hands before purchasing a full bottle. The products are sold by weight, so students can purchase as little or as much as they want.

Said finance junior Zay Min Htike, “I hope Flyer Refillery can continue growing our campus culture of reusability for a long time.”

“I hope Flyer Refillery can continue growing our campus culture of reusability for a long time.”

Photography by Maggie Endres '26.

A version of this article appears in print in the Summer 2026 University of Dayton Magazine, Page 14. EXPLORE THE ISSUE — MORE ONLINE