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Setting up the unit is the most expensive part and all the extra funding will enable...
Food refill / scoop shop in Whitehead, Co. Antrim
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Aim
To establish a community based unit, offering refills of household products and loose foods, to reduce waste and single use plastic
What's it all about?
My project 'Purple Earth' aims to help you and your family make conscious choices about products you use, the food you eat and the gifts you give, so that together we can ensure the Earth's resources are sustainable for future generations.
Ditch single use plastic
The product range will include eco-friendly alternatives to household and selfcare products such as reusable water bottles and coffee cups, stainless-steel straws, wax wraps, bamboo toothbrushes, etc with an emphasis on products and packaging being free from single use plastic. In addition, I will offer refillable cleaning products such as laundry liquid and washing up liquid and self-care products like shampoo and body wash, thus reducing plastic consumption and being more cost effective for the consumer. Locals remember the old 'scoop' shops so on offer will be loose foods such as pasta, lentils, rice, coffee and spices etc and I will also work with the local community farm to help distribute their organic veg boxes. I will offer workshops in areas such as zero waste, how to make eco bricks and natural, DIY cleaning products, and work alongside schools and community organisations to educate all ages.
If everyone does one small thing...
The vision is not to shame people into
acting, or show unachievable images through Instagram or similar. It is to educate and involve individuals to
adopt even one or two workable changes into their lifestyle. If we all take just one step, we can create a
better future and have a positive impact.
Ulster Bank Back Her Business provided £1,250 of match funding
This project successfully funded on 22nd July 2019