Shopping sustainably in Sheffield
Updated: Oct 4, 2023
Trying to shop sustainably whenever you can is a great habit to get into. It means better choices for the environment, yourself, and possibly even your bank balance. If you can start as a student you’ll get into a great habit, but knowing where to start is half of the battle, so here are my top picks for sustainable shopping in Sheffield.
Unwrapped:
Unwrapped is a zero-waste vegetarian and vegan shop in the heart of Crookes. They sell all of the household essentials from pasta to snacks, to washing up liquid, but without single-use packaging. When shopping at Unwrapped you take your own reusable containers (although you can also buy containers there) and only take home the amount that you need. It’s a great shop for avoiding food waste and helping you save money.
Preloved Kilo:
Preloved Kilo is located on Division Street and is one of the best vintage shops in Sheffield. It boasts a huge range of second-hand vintage clothes from tons of well-known brands and it’s also really affordable. A kilo of clothing is just £15, but everything that you buy is priced by weight so items can start from around 90p.
Beanies:
Beanies is an organic grocery shop in Crookesmoor. They sell everything from organic fruit and vegetables to vegan pick and mix. They have a zero-waste household section that stocks reusable containers and eco-friendly cleaning products, and almost everything that they stock is vegan or vegetarian-friendly. The best bit about Beanies is their Community Market, which takes place every couple of months, hosting independent business owners and their range of organic foods, drinks and gifts.
Edited by Nadia Lincoln
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