Croatia’s largest port city, Rijeka, is now home to its first plastic-free vending machine that offers anything from cooking oil, vinegar, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products.

Refilling machines have been around as early as 2010. One of the more famous examples coming from Montreal, Quebec, was Martin Gagne’s laundry detergent refilling machine featured on CBC’s Dragon’s Den. It was available in 36 locations within the first 12 weeks.

When asked what refillable products are people most surprised about, SOAP Refill Station had this to say: “Most people seem to be especially excited when they see that we carry pet products and extensive array of hypoallergenic products.”

SOAP Refill Station also explained that people are showing enthusiasm for the idea: “Over all, it’s a newer idea to people in our community so they seem to be excited and embrace the whole.”