Sustainable Haus: How a Refill Store Is Quietly Changing How We Live

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In this empowering episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Janette Spiezio, founder of Sustainable Haus, a small but mighty zero-waste refill store in New Jersey with over 3,000 thoughtfully chosen products. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the hidden chemicals in your home and unsure where to begin, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. After 30 years in corporate, Janette followed a passion for healthier living into a store built entirely around better choices, from refillable laundry detergent and shampoo bars to non-toxic cookware and reusable everyday goods. 

With warmth and honesty, Janette and Mary explore why powders and bars beat liquid cleaners, what “forever chemicals” really are, why non-stick cookware deserves a second look, and how small swaps ripple outward into exponential change. This episode proves that living well doesn’t require perfection, just intention. You’re not alone if the world feels a little too toxic to navigate; Janette offers grounded, practical steps that put real power back in your hands. Come away inspired to pick three simple changes and start building a home that’s healthier for you, your family, and the planet.

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🌟 Topics Covered:

  • What a zero-waste refill store actually offers
  • Why powders and bars are cleaner than liquid products
  • The truth about “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in everyday items
  • Why non-stick cookware deserves a rethink
  • Hidden plastics in paper cups, teabags, and laundry strips
  • How one simple swap creates exponential change
  • Filtering your water, air, food, and what touches your skin
  • Balancing individual choices with legislative change

Key takeaways:

  • You don’t have to be perfect, just intentional and informed
  • Small swaps ripple outward into surprisingly big impact
  • Reading the back label matters more than trusting the front
  • Powders and bars skip the preservatives liquids require
  • You have more power in your choices than you realize
  • Start with three simple changes and build from there

Some questions I ask:

  • Tell us first about the store; what is it?
  • Why no aluminum in the flatware?
  • What brought you into this work?
  • Why is non-stick cookware not good for us?
  • What did we use to clean before all these chemicals?
  • Can you show us some of your favorite products?
  • Should people look for a refillable store in their own area?

Learn more about Janette Spiezio and Sustainable Haus:

Resource List:

  • Books mentioned: Lead With Empathy (Chris Voss); 
  • Video Series: The Story of Stuff 
  • Apps or tools mentioned: Think Dirty, Yuka, Environmental Working Group (ewg.org)
  • Films mentioned: Plastic People (documentary on plastics and fertility, available on Netflix)
  • Organizations mentioned: Sustainable Haus, Beyond Plastics (national and New Jersey chapter), Black Swan Group, Surfrider Foundation
  • More on Sustainable Haus website: https://www.sustainablehaus.com/resources
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