Celebrations, ceremonies and life events are important and can be great fun. But they can be lavish and often wasteful in terms of food, energy, materials and transport – the environment tends to be forgotten at such special times. So, act local, but think global.
balloons and sky lanternsBalloons, when let go of, fall back to earth and can be ingested by grazing animals, birds or marine creatures, so the Marine Conservation Society http://www.mscuk.org suggests we don't use balloons. Sky lanterns similarly cause fires and litter and sometimes havoc when they fall back to land. http://www.littlecherry.co.uk is a company which sells biodegradeable party products and balloons. For more creative, and less harmfull ways of celebrating see http://www.balloonsblow.org |
Barnardos Brides by AppointmentSee and try on 'pre-loved' wedding gear of all kinds, for bridesmaids, etc. 52 New St., Wellington, Telford 01952 247187 |
British Humanist AssociationFor funerals, weddings and namings, the British Humanist Association can put you in touch with local celebrants. |
Community clothingUK made clothing Rochdale |
Drummond Canoe HireAll sorts of river activities. |
EnjoyNo longer a shop in the town, they are still available on line ! Organic, ethically sourced and produced, range of fashion clothing made from soya, bamboo, hemp etc., plus handmade cosmetics and vegan/cruelty free perfumes |
FairmondoA marketplace for fair and sustainable goods , owned by its users |
follow the riverOriginal eco-friendly clothing email: info@followtheriver.co.uk
Facebook.com/followtheriver.co.uk |
Green Lane Burial Field & Nature ReserveUpper Bryntalch, Abermule, Montgomery, 01686 630331 |
Hat Trixnew to you hats for special occasions
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HIbiscusEthical & Fairtrade Fashion and Jewellery. 84 Wyle Cop 01743 588690 |
Human Tissue AuthorityRather than have a funeral , donate your whole body for Medical Training, via a local Medical school. They arrange collection, so no Funeral Directors need be involved. A brilliant way of completing the 'cycle of life'. |
JewelleryThere may be some family jewellery, or buy from antique shops or commission local skilled crafts people to make bespoke jewellery, |
Love Your ClothesA UK gov website with loads of useful tips on caring for your clothes including mending, washing and recycling. |
Ludford Park Meadow of RemembranceSet in wild flower meadow, near Ludlow. 01584 876637 |
Organ donationIf you want to donate your organs for the use of other people after your death. 0845 60 60 400 |
Shropshirepetals A local company offering natural confetti, some locally grown 01952 691553 |
South Shropshire Remembrance Park
Upper Stanway, Rushbury, Church Stretton, 01584 841 089 |
Spokes Cycle Hire www.spokescyclehire.co.uk 07745587770 |
The Sun Valley Canoeing CoBridgnorth area of the Severn, SE Shropshire. |
TransportOften cars are hired to drive a couple of people and their guests just a few miles - using a more environmentally friendly option can also save money. If the venue is less than a mile, why not walk? Alternatively use public transport, or a horse and carriage. See Getting Around section. 01952 456 719 |
Westhope Green Burial GroundAward-winning, near Craven Arms. Westhope Church Meadow, near Craven Arms, South Shropshire, 01584 861293 |
