Wonderful Hardware local shop....surprising what you can find here! and they will give you the exact number you want...no large packets!
Bottle top bag sealer - see pic
Home Computers
the greenest one we can find - www.very-pc.co.uk – made in Sheffield!
SOAPNUTS, which are a wonderful eco friendly alternative to powders and liquids and have no chemicals to irritate the skin, are from a soap tree; use to clean and soften laundry, or make a household cleaning liquid. After all their uses the nuts can be composted http://www.soapnuts.co.uk
www.ecozone.co.uk - for ecoballs (not powder not liquid not even a soapnut, just a ball that saves water and energy) plus other eco-friendly house-hold products.
Other good websites are:
www.summernaturals.co.uk which connects to www.allecogreenandbeautiful.co.uk this site gives cleaning recipes using vinegar and bicarbornate of soda,
If you are planning a brand new toilet have a look at TOILET SINKS.......a clever Japanese method of saving water……..by using the water cistern as a handbasin before flushing the water used into the toilet bowl!!! see http://www.squidoo.com/ToiletSinkCombo and for ways of making your own!
Compost Toilet Specialists in nearby Llanidloes Ideal for Workshops www.natsol.co.uk (Shrewsbury allotments have these!)
Toilet twinning - a charitable way of twinning your loo and thereby providing one for people in Burundi……..www.toilettwinning.org
If you don’t want to buy a tool for a once in a while job, you may find that your neighbour has a tool that is infrequently used that you can borrow. www.streetbank.com is where to look! This is Community sharing leading to a reduction in consumption and your carbon footprint! Be inspired to start one! You may also be able to hire electrical tools from local hardware stores.
Avoid bottled water - see short video on www.storyofbottledwater.org although an American slant, it still applies in UK
Abbey HardwareWonderful Hardware local shop....surprising what you can find here! and they will give you the exact number you want...no large packets! 15 Abbey Foregate |
Care2repairAll kinds of jobs and repairs. 07561432331 |
clarity-clean.Environmentally friendly cleaning service; domestic and small commercial |
Ethical consumerAll purchases ethical. Get the background and insight into consumerism. Gives ideas on D.I.Y. non-toxic cleaning products. |
Garden OrganicDedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening. Heritage (i.e no longer obtainable from seed companies) seeds can be obtained by joining Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library.
Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry |
karuna18 acre permaculture project run courses, events, celebration, nature and sell fruit trees/ bushes. Picklescott, |
Larry JonesTree Work – Wrekin Woodsman 07976 957522. |
Organic catalogueDedicated to promoting Organic growing for more than 50 years. Seeds,plants,pest control etc. |
Seedy SundayPromotes seed swaps, the growing of local plants and preservation of biodiversity. |
Severn Hospice Furniture StoreDonated furniture, home and electrical items can be purchased. They offer a delivery service on purchased furniture items AND a FREE collection service. email: furniture@severnhospice.org.uk 57 Ennerdale Road 01743 211092 |
Shropshire Organic Gardeners (SOGS)Active society of organic gardeners. Talks and visits. Watch out for Potato Day, where you can buy organic seed spuds and other plants - usually 2nd weekend in February. |
Soil AssociationPromotes organic principles. Runs certification scheme for growers and suppliers. |
Stroud community Seed BankInspiring community project of 'seed guardians. Stroud |
Suffolk Herbs/kings seedsOrganic vegetable seeds. |
the chair houseUpcycled chairs for home, & business. |
The Permaculture AssociationInformation, events and news |