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Spring cleaning? Make your spring clean greener with Broughton Community Shop
Broughton Community Shop has many community partners that share our vision of doing our bit to tackle climate change and pollution by reducing single use plastic, using products that are locally sourced and that are kind to you, the environment - and your bank balance! Be part of the Refill Revolution Are you chasing away the winter with some Spring cleaning? Broughton Community Shop’s eco-friendly products tick all the boxes – effective, sustainable formulations, low impact to the planet and don’t cost the earth. Just bring in a clean empty container and fill up with….. Washing up liquid, All-purpose cleaner, Cream cleaner, Hand soap, Hand sanitiser, Laundry liquid (non-bio, bio, and handwash), Fabric conditioner, Bath/shower/handwash, Window and glass cleaner, Organic Castile soap and White vinegar All products are vegan, cruelty-free and made with bio-degradable plant-based formulae
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Broughton Community Shop also stocks EcoZone products. EcoZone is a family owned business that prides itself on powerful products that work, that are environmentally sustainable, affordable, vegan, crueltyfree and without any nasty ingredients. Created by a family for families. We stock EcoZone Dishwasher tablets non-caustic, oven-cleaning gel, septic tank safe, toilet cleaning gel and 100% biodegradable antibacterial multisurface wipes. Plus BioBag compostable waste bags.
We have to mention a few of the other green credentials that, when shopping at Broughton Community Shop, help you in doing your bit for the planet. At the Refill station, there’s a range of loose dry goods – rice, pasta, oats, nuts, chocolate treats - and bird seed. Just bring your own container or paper bags are provided. And, there is rapeseed oil from award-winning Magnificent Seed, extra-virgin rapeseed oil grown, coldpressed and bottled on a farm in Wiltshire – bring your own bottle or available in bottles or a pouch.
And, new to the scene, delicious salad leaves from Broughton Growers in 100% degradable bags which also keep them fresh for ages! Broughton Growers are just that, growing fresh, local, sustainable fruit and vegetables in the village that is herbicide and pesticide free. Their delicious produce really couldn’t be more local – pop in and see what’s in season. So much to mention, but we must give a shout out to Red Fox Fine Food chiller meals – single and double portions – made in Broughton’s very own Tally Ho pub – a special each week plus Luxury Fish Pies on Fridays.
For more information, see Broughton Community Shop and Post Office’s website at www.broughton.shop and follow on Facebook @ BroughtonVillageShop.
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Serving Broughton and the surrounding Test Valley
• Locally Sourced Food & Drink • Large Car Park With Plenty Of Spaces • Lots of Delicious Treats • Post Office • Deli • Coffee
ECO-PRODUCTS Dry Goods Refills
Bring in a container and fill with nuts, rice, pasta, oats, cereals or seeds.
Liquid Household Refills
Bring a bottle and fill with soap, washing up liquid, laundry liquid, cleaners, shampoo, conditioner or hand sanitiser
We also have The Magnificent Seed extra virgin rapeseed oil on tap for refills
SHOP OPENING HOURS Weekdays: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 12:30pm Sunday: 9:30am - 12:30pm POST OFFICE OPENING HOURS Weekdays: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm Sunday: Closed Tel: 01794 502495 Facebook: @BroughtonVillageShop www.broughton.shop
Broughton Community Shop, Village Hall, High Street, Broughton, SO20 8AX