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Simple swaps for sustainable living At Sheaf Street Health Store, we’ve noticed more and more people coming to us because they are trying to be ‘conscious consumers’ and they know we can help. We have always felt it’s important to offer wholefoods, organic and natural products as well as cruelty-free and Fairtrade options. Our new wine range is organic and vegan (not many people realise that the ‘isinglass’ in a lot of supermarket wine and beer is actually fish guts). They are lower in sulphates and kinder to the planet than standard wine, and taste great. We also work with many local suppliers, which reduces our carbon footprint and supports the local economy: we’ve got some great local vegan cheeses, meals and sauces from around Northamptonshire; including the Yellow Bourbon coffee roasted by our vegan barista in Northampton. We also look out for exceptional local artisans, such as Izzy Loops’ vegan candles and diffusers, and the ‘Heavenly’ vegan and glutenfree food range.
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The sustainable products we stock can help you take small steps that add up to a significant distance. Not everyone is ready to leap straight into a totally zero-waste lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be a sprint to the finish-line. Make some easy swaps one room at a time.
In the kitchen: Take a look at our ‘Eco Household range’ for all your surfaces and washing up. For laundry we have a variety of options, from Refill detergent and fabric conditioners to Ecoeggs and Soapnuts (versatile all over the home). There are some great natural alternatives to plastic for pan-scrubbers and surface wipes. We even have bamboo clothes pegs, which are more sustainable than wood and plastics.
In the bathroom: Great-smelling Bodywash, Shampoo and Conditioners are all available in eco-friendly and vegan varieties, including refill versions
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