Wherever possible, we offer alternatives to plastic and other goods that are harmful to the environment.
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NOODSkin Soaps are made with natural simple ingredients so they are suitable even for people with acne, eczema or sensitive skin. The soaps are made with natural extracts and are colour and paraben free, fragranced with pure aromatherapy oils.
Also from the same suppliers, based not far from us in Reading, are lip balms, raw lava rock pumice stones and Konjac sponges. Use any or all of these and combine with other products to make your own sustainable gift box. The box and shredded recycled brown paper are free so let your creativity run wild and make an original present for someone you love. |
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POSY natural deodorants, handmade by Dale in Newbury. No aluminium. Choose from grapefruit and lemon, patchouli and orange, ginger and mint, frankincense and ylnag ylang or frankincense and mandarin. Available in full size eco-friendly containers or in travel tins. |
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Also by POSY, the best shampoo bars we have ever found. Unlike many shampoo bars on the market, these bars are not soap-based so your hair does not need to adapt to the product. Available in full-size tins or eco-friendly bags to hang in your shower, and also as refills. |
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SESI refillable washing up liquid, laundry liquid (bio and non-bio), laundry conditioner, and now, recently added, refillable hand wash - bring your bottles back and ask for them to be refilled. Cheaper and kinder to the environment. |
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100% plastic free cleaning products by Iron and Velvet for use in the home. An innovative product to save buying all those plastic bottles - simply fill an existing bottle with lukewarm water and drop in the small dissolvable sachet to create a product that cleans effectively, |
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Safix scrubbing pads are a cost-effective alternative to plastic scourers. Made from the hair of a coconut, they are fully compostable and made from natural coconut fibres. They will not scratch non-stick pans! |
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Hairy Ballz are 100% New Zealand wool balls. Put a pair in your washing machine - as water from your laundry passes through them they catch the tiny particles of synthetic fibre that have been released from your clothing. They can also be used in the tumble dryer as the water captured speeds the drying process. The ballz will keep working on reducing ocean pollution for approximately 100 washes - when they need to be changed they can be put out with your clothes recycling or taken to a local textile recycling point. |
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Chilly bottles are amazing! The advanced wall technology keeps your hot drinks hot for about 12 hours and your cold drinks cold for about 24 hours. Available in different colours and designs and in different sizes. |
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New in stock: rCUPs are also great, so much so they were voted best buy for reusable coffee cups (Which, November 2018). rCUPs are the world's first reusable coffee cups and travel mugs made from recycled paper coffee cups. The cup is 100% leak proof, dishwasher safe and features '360 drinking', so no more sipping through a hole! Available in a range of different colours. |
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Little B beeswax wraps are hand-made locally. An alternative to cling film, providing a reusable, natural way to keep your food fresh. The wraps are handmade locally, using organic cotton (GOTS certified), infused with a special blend of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil. |
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Also from Little B: make your own beeswax wraps. Everything you need (other than fabric) to make the equivalent of two packs of wraps. Fun, original and a brilliant present! |
Cycle of Good is a charity based in the UK, working to use upcycle waste whilst at the same time helping one of the poorest communities in the world. Cycle of Good use waste goods from the UK that are otherwise destined for landfill, and fairly-paid tailors in Malawi handcraft them into beautiful and useful products, all vegan friendly. All profits directly fund a children's centre in Malawi.
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This Cycle of Good wallet is made from recycled inner tubes saved from UK landfill. 11cm by 9.5cm Sadly, the wallet comes without the cash shown. |
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This unlined roomy wash bag is also made from recycled inner tubes saved from UK landfill. Some of the recycled inner tubes have manufacturers' writing or the odd puncture repair patch meaning no two wash bags will ever be identical. 24cm by 13cm by 11cm Please note, the wash bag comes without the contents shown. |
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This fully zipped pencil case, made from recycled inner tubes, is lined with eye-catching wax-printed 100% cotton and is even shower proof to keep everything inside dry. 22.5cm by 8.5cm [Pencils and pens not included!] |
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SORRY, SOLD OUT Ideal for cyclists and for back pockets, this smaller wallet is made from, yes, recycled inner tubes. It is big enough to hold a credit card and a few notes in the Velcro secured pouch. 10cm by 7.5cm |
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This handy key ring fob, made with recycled inner tubes, has a brass popper to clip to your bag strap or belt for added security and convenience. |
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SORRY, SOLD OUT Another innovative and quirky product from Cycle of Good - 10 hooks made from bicycle spokes taken from buckled bike wheels. Use around the house or shed - hang your cups, pans, utensils, jewellery, scissors . . . anything that needs hanging! |
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A great present for all bike lovers - a bicycle key ring made from recycled copper wire. We also have a few green crocodile key rings. Thanks to Cycle of Good for this and other photos. |
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An eco food waste table, made from 84 upcycled plant pots. Use the tray for unwanted food, e.g. leftover rice or apples (or even Christmas cake!) |
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SORRY, SOLD OUT BUT MORE EXPECTED ANY DAY This eco bird feeder is also used to recycle unwanted food. Made from 8 recycled plant pots, the feeder can be used with bread, cheese, meat fats, and so on. Guidelines included! |
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SORRY, SOLD OUT BUT MORE EXPECTED ANY DAY Looking for an unusual and interesting gift for a child? This make-your-own bird feeder comes complete with a base made from recycled plant pots, a rubber seal/stopper made from recycled car tyres, two blank wraps to make your own design, string, instructions and a child-friendly pamphlet explaining recycling. All that is needed is a tin and some crayons! |
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SORRY, SOLD OUT BUT MORE EXPECTED ANY DAY And finally, for all bird lovers, a bird cake kit to make your own fat ball cakes. The kit includes suet, seeds, recipes and instructions and a unique bird cake mould that converts to the feeder (and of course is made from recycled materials - 10 yoghurt pots!) |
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Bamboo toothbrushes: soft, medium or hard, minimally packaged. 100% Genuine Panda friendly Bamboo, no fertilisers or pesticides. Naturally sustainable. The bristles are BPA Free biodegradable nylon 4. |
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ToothTabs are an alternative to toothpaste. Just pop one in your mouth and chew until it feels smooth, then brush your teeth (ideally with a softer brush). Free of preservatives and contain neither aluminium nor nanoparticles. Available with fluoride, or fluoride-free, and also available as refills. |
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Plastic Free Dental Floss, made with natural silk and lightly lubricated with candelilla wax so it glides effortlessly between your teeth. The spools of floss are stored in a glass bottle topped with a steel cap incorporating a little cutter. To save money and glass, we also stock refills! |
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A luxurious hair conditioner, from Wild Sage - a perfect gift to treat someone (or yourself!) Organic Broccoli oil is a light, readily absorbed oil that is packed full of A,C,K and B vitamins. . . |
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For eco-brickers: 'poking' sticks to push that pesky waste plastic down. Hand-made in Newbury from pre-used wood. |
If you have any additional suggestions for eco-friendly goods, please let us know!
Hampstead Norreys Community Shop works hard to help protect our environment: see GreenFest at www.ourgreenfest.co.uk for details of our big festival on September 5th 2020.