About us

About Shop No Plastic

Introducing Shop No Plastic, your ultimate destination for a sustainable shopping experience. In a world drowning in plastic waste, we are revolutionizing the way we consume by offering an extensive range of plastic-free products.

At Shop No Plastic, we understand the urgent need to reduce our environmental footprint and preserve our planet for future generations. That's why we've curated a collection of high-quality, eco-friendly alternatives to everyday items, ensuring that you can make a positive impact without sacrificing convenience or style.

Imagine a store where every product you find is free from harmful plastics. From reusable water bottles to bamboo toothbrushes, our carefully selected inventory aligns with your values and empowers you to make conscious choices effortlessly.

But it's not just about the products. Shop No Plastic is a community dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring sustainable living. We are always on hand to guide and educate, sharing tips and tricks to help you transition to a plastic-free lifestyle seamlessly.

By shopping with us, you're not just supporting a small business; you're actively participating in a movement that aims to combat the plastic crisis head-on. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener future.

Make a difference with every purchase. Step into Shop No Plastic and join the sustainable revolution today.

Founders Story

My journey to reduce single-use plastic came about by chance. I had planned to take a sabbatical, and my team bought me a reusable bottle (and a bottle of Gin) as a going away gift. Well, it got me thinking. A dog owner who lives in a small town in Hampshire, UK, I have always loathed litter, and plastic makes up a fair percentage of items being carelessly discarded. So I looked at some easy swaps I could make while travelling.

Things like:
- Reusable cutlery, bowls, cups and bottles
- Bamboo toothbrushes
- Reusable shopping bags
- Saying no to straws

Taking the first steps into reducing plastic, I felt a range of emotions: regret, anger and joy, to name just a few.

- Regret for all the plastic I have used and discarded without further thought
- Anger at the behaviour of others who do not respect our environment when littering or fly-tipping 
- Joy each time I replace a single-use product with a plastic-free alternative or a friend asks for my advice.

Five years later, my main regret is I should have done it earlier.  Shop No Plastic was launched at the beginning of March '20 to help others in their journey to reduce single-use plastic.  

Changing habits of a lifetime takes time and perseverance, and my advice to anyone who would like to reduce plastic would be to take it slowly. We all make mistakes along the way, and unless you are very disciplined and want to progress to zero waste, there will be some products you will feel you can't replace.   

Remember doing something is far better than doing nothing. Plastic is going nowhere and, governments are too slow in responding to the issues.

Wake up in the morning and feel good about yourself for doing something positive :)  Join the Shop No Plastic community today by subscribing to our newsletter.