Ethical store
Posted by Gail, 463 days ago
Link: http://www.mcconnellthomas.co.uk 
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Because we couldn't get what we wanted locally, we've just opened a store in Hovingham, North Yorkshire where every product has some provenance, be it organic, local, free range, fairly traded or environmentally friendly. Everything from veg, dairy, fine foods to wine, teas, cleaning products and organic towels is available including nappies, baby goods and gifts (in jute bags). The shop fit is all reclaimed timber from local sources (www.trunkreclaimed.co.uk), carrier bags are recycled paper or recycled plastic, all deli pots are of degradable materials. Our loyalty card (printed on recycled paper) encourages and rewards people for bringing in their own carriers by giving them a turtlebag (turtlebags.co.uk)once they have enough stamps. The staff wear organic fair trade uniforms and we're in the process of fitting solar panels and a wind turbine to generate our own electricity. We'll soon be starting village deliveries - from a bike with a basket on the front.
We will have online shopping soon, though this is a dilemma because of product miles, however at least everything will be packed in recycled boxes using starch degradable packing. It's always great to meet like-minded souls, so if you're in the area, do pop in.
Because we couldn't get what we wanted locally, we've just opened a store in Hovingham, North Yorkshire where every product has some provenance, be it organic, local, free range, fairly traded or environmentally friendly. Everything from veg, dairy, fine foods to wine, teas, cleaning products and organic towels is available including nappies, baby goods and gifts (in jute bags). The shop fit is all reclaimed timber from local sources (www.trunkreclaimed.co.uk), carrier bags are recycled paper or recycled plastic, all deli pots are of degradable materials. Our loyalty card (printed on recycled paper) encourages and rewards people for bringing in their own carriers by giving them a turtlebag (turtlebags.co.uk)once they have enough stamps. The staff wear organic fair trade uniforms and we're in the process of fitting solar panels and a wind turbine to generate our own electricity. We'll soon be starting village deliveries - from a bike with a basket on the front.
We will have online shopping soon, though this is a dilemma because of product miles, however at least everything will be packed in recycled boxes using starch degradable packing. It's always great to meet like-minded souls, so if you're in the area, do pop in.
http://www.mcconnellthomas.co.uk
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Gail
Good luck to you with your venture. Your shop really does represent exactly what ecolocal is about - green products, green environment and all done locally.
Personally I think that many of the "corner" shops that we are losing due to the big supermarkets should seriously consider moving in this direction as true, quality "green" goods are something that supermarkets really can't provide simply by the nature of their business and the quantities that they need to be able to purchase.
I hope that all goes well.
Jane
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