Simple swaps for sustainable living

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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. 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

and bars. You can avoid nasty chemicals and pollution with Toilet cleaner, Hand sanitiser and women’s sanitary wear. Bamboo and organic cotton are used for all kinds of brushes and buds in the bathroom, and there are planet-friendly deodorants and toothpastes too. We also stock some really lovely vegan soaps, along with ceramic dishes made by a local pottery in Long Buckby.

In the dining room: Turn mealtimes into a ‘pamper night’ with vegan candles and a bottle of organic, vegan wine (the velvety-smooth Malbec gets our special recommendation!). Try one of the delicious mealpacks or sauces from our local suppliers - or raid the freezers for vegetarian and vegan foods. If you want to try the plant-based diet but aren’t sure where to start, drop in for a demonstration of our ‘Vegan Taster’ recipes.

In the workplace: Keep your cool with bamboo socks and organic undies – they wick moisture, are very soft and naturally stretchy, cutting out Lycra and the plastic microfibres that are so bad for the oceans. Wrap your lunch in plastic-free clingfilm alternatives, or pick up a lunchbox made from lightweight, sustainable rice-husks. We have sustainable Chilly’s bottles for drinks and soups, and reusable coconut cutlery: so light to carry and a pleasure to eat with.

At Sheaf Street Health Store, there’s more than 3,000 healthy and eco products to choose from. We also have an upstairs yoga and Pilates studio with regular classes. Let us help you to a green and healthy lifestyle. See you soon.

NEW at Sheaf Street Health Store Saturday Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness with Bee@One Yoga. Weekly themes around physical, social, emotional and intellectual wellness for children. Taking bookings now: ask in store for details.

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How to Own Your Life by Jean-Pierre De Villiers We’re delighted to share an inspiring evening’s conversation and book signing with the legendary Jean-Pierre De Villiers – known by friends as ‘JP’. A Daventry resident, JP is a global motivational speaker, coach and endurance athlete. JP has very personal insights into overcoming life’s challenges as well as an incredible career as a Success Coach working with actors, celebrities and Olympic athletes. All this experience has been distilled into his book ‘How to Own Your Life’, which he will be signing during the event on Thursday 2nd April between 7 and 9pm. Save the date – tickets available from Sheaf Street Health Store.

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