We all want to do our bit for the environment, whether that’s recycling and reducing waste, avoiding plastic or even litter picking. Because we know that every small step we take to live a greener life will help make the world a better place to live in.
This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day, an annual event that focuses on areas that include climate change, plastic pollution, conservation and the environment.
While Earth Day tackles global issues, there’s plenty you can do where you are to help the environment and be more eco-friendly. Take a look at just a few of the items we found in Chester city centre that will help you live a more eco-friendly life while giving you a great product to boot.
Barnardo’s
Alongside second-hand clothes – which are great if you’re planning on swapping fast fashion for sustainable clothing – charity shops also sell new stuff. This recycled, foldable backpack is made from plastic bottles. It’s from the Eco Chic label and as well as being super practical it looks super cool.
Find them:
16 Frodsham St
CH1 3JL
Bloom & Albion
You really can find a lot of eco-friendly items when you actively search for them: take these recycled place mats and fobs which we found at Bloom & Albion. They’re made of sustainable cork and recycled plastic saved from the sea and are from a range by Beach Clean.
Find them:
12 Bridge St
CH1 1NQ
🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
The Body Shop
Join the refill revolution, says The Body Shop, make the switch and help save the planet. And who are we to argue when we can pop in, pick up an aluminium bottle and refill, reuse and repeat. You’ll also save money as well as reducing the use of plastic bottles. That’s a win-win in our book.
Find them:
42 Foregate St
CH1 1HQ
🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
Jaunty Goat
Take your own coffee container into Jaunty Goat and they will refill it for per kilo pricing at their coffee dispensers. You’ll be reducing the cost of packaging while taking home some great coffee. They also have compostable coffee cups and take-out packaging made by a carbon zero certified company.
Find them:
57 Bridge Street
CH1 1NG
🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
Just Footprints
Refill and reuse is the name of the game if you want to cut down on packaging – and Just Footprints has it down to a fine art with its wide range of products, including these great herbs and spices. It prides itself on being a single use plastic free and zero waste store, helping you move towards a zero waste lifestyle while helping to eradicate plastic pollution. Take your own clean, container to refill or buy one (then reuse) in-store.
Find them:
17B The Forum Shopping Centre
CH1 2BY
🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
Lush
Lush soap bars are handmade, 100% vegetarian with ethical ingredients, just like the many products the brand is known for. They use a palm-free soap base made of rapeseed and coconut oil.. which sounds pretty lush to us.
Find them:
12 Foregate St
CH1 1HA
Oxfam
Call into Oxfam and you’ll find lots of newer products alongside the vintage clothing, like these reusable cups. The Circular&Co Now Cup is made from single-use paper cups. It’s insulated to protect hands and keep your drink warm for more than 90 minutes.
Find them:
31/33 Frodsham St
CH1 3JJ
Weasel and The Bug
Why not pick up a carbon neutral toy from Plan Toys when you’re shopping for a little one at Weasel and The Bug. We love the fact this beautifully crafted toy was made by a brand that makes ethical wooden playthings using sustainable material and manufacturing processes.
Find them:
19 Watergate St
CH1 2LB
🔵CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
