Fillagreen, a new store in downtown Fredericksburg, offers refills for household and bathroom items and is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. Owners John and Beverly Hicks were inspired to start Fillagreen by their 11-year-old twins who were learning about environmental issues and pollution. “We saw an opportunity to make a difference in the world while also teaching our kids how much hard work it is to run a small business,” Beverly said.
The Hicks first tested their concept at the Manassas Farmer’s Market before opening their first brick-and-mortar store at 9029 Center St. in Manassas. They noticed a significant gap in refillable product outlets along the I-95 corridor between Manassas and Richmond and thought Fredericksburg was the ideal place to fill that gap. John, who co-founded the University of Mary Washington’s Mother’s Rugby team and remains active in its foundation, said the move to downtown Fredericksburg was made easier by their partnership with Main Street America. Both Manassas and Fredericksburg are part of the Main Street program, which focuses on revitalizing historic downtowns and neighborhoods across the country.
