Coffee and tea

North Star Roast

North Star Roast work together with coffee farmers, paying a fair price based on quality. They also work with internationally recognised organisations to ensure that everybody working along the coffee supply chain is doing so in accordance with International Labor Laws and environmental considerations.

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Berry Bean

Berry Bean offer organic coffee without the use of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides. Berry Bean coffee is shade-grown, as opposed to sun-grown coffee which results from deforestation and requires treatment. Higher growing trees also provide perfect shelter for migrating birds and natural defense against erosion of fertile soil.

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Cafeology

The Cafeology range includes a unique award-winning Bird Friendly coffee; sourced directly from producers in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras and is one of the most environmentally friendly coffees in the world. This organic coffee is Fairtrade certified and has Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centers (US), Bird Friendly Habitat accreditation. Bird Friendly® is the only 100%-organic shade-grown coffee certification available.

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Equal Exchange

“Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound [and] to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers”

They aim to promote authentic Fair Trade by working together with co-operatives and small farmers to offer excellent coffee in a sustainable way.

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Bird & Wild

“Bird & Wild coffee is on a mission to help protect migrating birds, support the RSPB, and give you a great tasting Fairtrade Organic coffee one cup at a time.“

Bird Friendly Certified coffees are grown on forest farms that protect the diverse tree canopy providing a haven to threatened migratory birds, insects and other wildlife. 6% of Bird & Wild’s sales is donated to the RSPB to help give nature a home.

Winners of the ‘Global Impact Award’ at the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards 2018.

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Pukka

Is Health and Wellbeing your cup of tea? From Energy and Immunity to Cleansing and Relaxing; whatever you need, Certified B-Corp Pukka have a wide range of ethically-sourced, organic teas to support you.

Carbon Neutral in their operations, 100% of Pukka’s herbs are Soil Association Certified Organic. Pukka are also continuously developing the sustainability of packaging, now boasting staple-free tea bags with organic string.

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Land & Tide

100% vegan, delicious ready to drink iced coffees.

Core pillars: 100% vegan always; ethically sourced, simple ingredients; made in the UK; sustainable, recyclable materials.

Choose from either Oat Iced Coffee and Oat Iced Mocha (or both!). Free from: dairy, GMO, nuts and soya, with no added sugar, additives or preservatives.

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Foodboxes 

Mindful Chef

Mindful Chef delivers weekly food boxes containing a choice of meat, fish, and vegan ingredients sourced from small British farms - and it's all low carb and gluten-free too!

All meat is 100% grass-fed, chicken is free-range, fish landed fresh in the UK and vegetables are cultivated in the most natural way possible. All gluten-free and organic, recipes have been approved by a nutritional coach and personal trainer, co-founder Myles Hopper.

For every meal bought, Mindful Chef donates a school meal to a child in poverty.

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Vegan Tuck Box

Vegan Tuck Box offer snack boxes of delicious vegan treats directly to your door! The business was established to help “overcome the challenges of achieving a more ethical and compassionate lifestyle without having to give up tasty and fulfilling treats"

100% vegan, they also support vegan outreach and animal sanctuaries. 10p from every subscription box sold is donated to these causes each month. Vegan Tuck Box also supports vegan businesses, helping them to launch their products and reach new markets.

Packaging is kept to a minimum and made from recycled or reused materials; postcards are printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paper and printed with vegetable inks. Their offices are even powered by solar panels!

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Big Barn

Although not technically a food box, BigBarn’s mission is to reverse the anti-social trend of the UK food industry by reconnecting consumers with their local producers, direct, or through local retailers, and encourage local trade. Giving farmers a better deal and consumers fresher, cheaper, accountable food.

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Abe & Cole

Organic food deliveries - seasonal and sustainable!

You can filter by dietary requirements (vegan or vegetarian) and enjoy up to 10 types of seasonable vegetables each week! Why not try a sustainable smoothie kit while you’re at it?

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chocolate 

The Raw Chocolate Company

Indulging in chocolate can be a guilt-free experience. Raw, or cold-processed ingredients (never heated above 42°c) generally means less energy is used during preparation, and that traditional methods such as sun-drying are are used. All cacao and vanilla ingredients are Fairtrade, and all ingredients used are certified Organic. The cacao powder, butter and nibs are non-chemically treated.

Printed material, including packaging, is printed with vegetable based inks using an eco-friendly print-process which reduces the amount of harmful chemicals released into our water supply. Paper is either 100% recycled or a mix of recycled fibres and pulp from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) managed forests.

Ecotricity provide the factory with 100% green electricity - they are a company committed to clean, renewable energy. This means that production of our chocolate has resulted in zero carbon dioxide emissions, relieving pressure on the environment.

Accreditations include: Fairtrade, The Soil Association, Vegan Society, Vegetarian Society and Kosher. They do not use palm oil.

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Seed and Bean

Seed and Bean have an exciting range of organic, Fair Trade and vegan chocolate bars, handmade in the UK. 100% of the packaging is compostable, including the foil. They also boast Soil Association Certification and don’t use palm oil.

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Divine Chocolate

“Owned by cocoa farmers. Made for chocolate lovers”

Divine is 44% owned by the cocoa farmers of the Kuapa Kokoo co-operative in Ghana. The cocoa from Kuapa Kokoo is grown on individual smallholder farms which have been in farming families for generations, not on plantations that require clearing of rainforest trees. The farmers of Kuapa Kokoo are actively conserving the tall forest trees both for the environment and because cocoa grows best in the shade of the rainforest canopy.

All the cocoa, sugar and vanilla used to make Divine chocolate are certified Fairtrade. No palm oil is used in any of their products.

Twin, the NGO that helped to set up Divine, is also working with its trading partners in Africa and Latin America, many of whom grow tree crops in tropical rainforests, to help them find ways to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change.

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Green & Black’s

Green and Black’s range of luxury chocolates is certified by the Fairtrade Foundation and all products in the Organic range are certified by the Soil Association. Their chocolate does not contain palm oil, however chocolate spread and butterscotch do.

“Green symbolises our commitment to ethically sourced cocoa. Black stands for the high quality and delicious taste of our chocolate”

Green & Black’s Velvet Roasted Almond Dark Chocolate was the Winner of PETA’s ‘Best Vegan Chocolate 2018,’

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Booja Booja

Booja-Booja offers luxury organic and vegan truffles and ice-cream in a range of flavours. Certified Organic by the Soil Association and free from palm oil!

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Cocoa Loco

Cocoa Loco Fairtrade chocolates are handmade in the UK and certified by the Soil Association. They also have a vegan range which includes buttons, mint thins and even an advent calendar!

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Doisy & Dam

Doisy & Dam are a certified B-Corp, with the aim to produce forward thinking products, offering customers a better, more mindful choice.

All bars are gluten-free, all dark chocolate is vegan, all made in the UK.

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Beer & Wine 

Brewdog

All beers (minus ‘Jet Black Heart’) are vegan friendly!

Moving away from plastic can holders and towards recycled and recyclable boxes.

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Toast Ale

“Award-winning beer brewed with fresh surplus bread”

Did you know 44% of the bread produced in the UK is never consumed? Toast are on a mission to change that... using beer as pint-sized solution to a huge global problem.

Toast source surplus loaves from bakeries and the heel ends of loaves not used by sandwich makers. They have used 11.4 tonnes of surplus bread to brew 116,900 litres of beer - using the equivalent of a slice of surplus bread in every bottle!

All profits go the charity Feedback to end food waste.

"To change the world, you’ve got to throw a better party than those destroying it"

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Majestic Wines

Majestic Wines offer a range of vegan wines, made without the use of animal-derived products which are sometimes used for 'fining' (clarifying) wine. The website also includes ratings from users who have tried and tasted the wines!

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Barnivore

Although alcohol can contain, or are made using, animal products - many of your favourite brands are vegan! We love this comprehensive collection of vegan beer, wine and liquor. 43,257 to be exact.

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Zero waste shopping

So you have avoided plastic in your own personal use; glass jars, reusable cotton tote bag and refillable containers in hand - where do you go to purchase bulk foods, coffee and detergent?

Here are two great guides to bulk, zero waste, refill shops in across UK:

Plastic free shopping: 41 of the UK's best zero waste stores

Local packaging-free shops and zero waste projects across the UK

Planet Organic

Planet Organic was the very first store to be certified by the Soil Association. 100% organic fruit, vegetables, bread, beers, wines, spirits, juice bars, coffee bars, kitchens and cafés. No processed foods, hydrogenated fats or genetically modified foods.

Planet Organic have seven physical supermarkets across London. They said goodbye to plastic bags years ago, and use fully recycled paper bags for grocery shopping. Food containers in their café are made from bagasse, a sugar cane waste material and even the take-away coffee cup lids are compostable.

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Wholefoods Market

“Living well begins with eating well”

Originating in the US, Wholefoods offers a range of fresh, frozen and bulk foods - as well as a range of beauty products. There are no artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or sweeteners in any of their food.

Visit Wholefoods to bulk-buy grains, pulses, nuts, dried fruit, cereals; create your own nut butter; and choose on-the-go hot or cold food. Some London stores even offer vegan cooking demonstrations.

Back in 2008, they were also the first US supermarket to eliminate plastic bags.

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online supermarkets

The Ethical Superstore

Ethical Superstore have made it their mission to enable you to make feel good choices when it comes to your shopping by offering Fairtrade, Organic, Vegan and Eco-friendly products.

They strive to protect our planet, and make efforts to find eco-friendly alternatives to everyday items such as fashion, food, cosmetics and cleaners that do as little harm to the environment as possible - to give you the choice to use environmentally friendly products that suit your lifestyle.

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The Vegan Kind

The Vegan Kind online supermarket offers a range of fresh, frozen and chilled vegan food delivered direct to your door!

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A Fine Choice

A Fine Choice are a UK distributor for a range of sustainable alternatives to everyday plastic-containing items - from shopping bags and straws, to shampoos and toothbrushes.

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Rowen Stillwater

“For a Plastic-Free Planet”

At Rowen Stillwater, you can find a range of plastic alternatives such as unsponges, vegan wax wraps, organic reusable tea bags and reusable bamboo straws.

Unsponges, plastic free alternatives to disposable dish sponges, are handmade in Britain. The vegan wax wraps are made of natural materials in the UK and free from palm oil.

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Vegusto UK

Vegusto UK sells a range of vegan award-winning meats and cheeses using only 100% natural, non-GMO ingredients. Vegusto products are all free from dairy, soya and palm oil.

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Alternative Stores

Alternative Stores is a vegan owned and run company selling vegan, ethical, cruelty-free products from chocolate to shoes. All products are vegan and most are Fair Trade, organic, gluten-free and palm-oil free.

They recycle as much as possible, including the packaging used to ship orders. If you’re local to Newcastle, you can take advantage of their refill service for Bio-D Washing Up Liquid and Faith in Nature Grapefruit & Orange Shower Gel/Bath Foam.

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Farm Drop

“The Ethical Grocer”

Simply search by your postcode and place your order. Your goods are then harvested by the farmer, packed, and delivered by Farm Drop within 19 hours!

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Peace with the Wild

Peace with the Wild is an online store with a range of natural, plastic-free products, including a wide range of deodorants:

Your Nature: Natural Vegan Deodorant Stick. This vegan & cruelty free deodorant is handcrafted in the UK with 100% natural ingredients. Not only is it free from palm oil, aluminium, synthetic fragrances & parabens, but it comes in plastic-free, biodegradable packaging!

Happy Holistics Vegan Deodorant Balm. Soil association certified organic vegan balm handmade in Bristol, UK, using 100% natural ingredients. Cruelty-free and free from palm oil, synthetic fragrances and preservatives. The packaging is recyclable and compostable!

Living Naturally Organic Deodorant Cream. 100% natural and USDA certified organic, this vegan & cruelty free deodorant cream is free from palm oil, aluminium, parabens & phosphates and GM ingredients. The cream is also packaged in non-leaching glass and metal lid!

Primal Suds Vegan Deodorant Bar. Handmade in Southampton, England, this vegan & cruelty free deodorant bar is made with 100% natural ingredients and is free from plastic and palm oil. Both the bar and the packaging is biodegradable and compostable, and it comes with a reusable cotton pouch!

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zero waste: on-the-go 

Frank Green

Design your own reusable water bottle and coffee cups with Frank Green! Choose from stainless steel or recyclable co-polymer containers in a variety of colours!

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Global WAKEcup

“WakeCup and smell the coffee”

Stylish alternatives to single-use cups, bags and straws; utilising only sustainable materials such as farmed bamboo, stainless steel and double-walled glass. 10% of profits are donated to Marine Conservation Society.

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Cotton Bag Co.

A bag to love, a bag for life. Cotton Bag Co. offer a range of reusable bags using organic cotton and renewable raw materials. Coloured cotton, canvas and jute bags are dyed with eco-friendly Azo-free dye and printed with water-based inks.

Cotton Bag Co. only work with manufacturers who share their high ethical and environmental standards. Partner factories are SEDEX or SA8000 compliant.

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Chilly’s

With a mission to accelerate the adoption and everyday use of reusable products, Chilly’s have a range of stylish stainless steel, BPA-free bottles, tumblers and food pots.

Say goodbye to single-use water bottles, coffee cups and plastic Tupperware.

If you choose to purchase the Refill x Chilly’s bottle, Chilly’s will donate £10 to Refill; a national, practical tap water campaign that aims to make refilling your bottle as easy, convenient and cheap as possible by introducing refill points on every street.

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Seraphina’s Kitchen Silicone Straws

Seraphina’s Kitchen BPA-free silicone straws are wider than many re-usable straws, making them perfect for thicker drinks such as smoothies or milkshakes.

The straws are made from certified food-safe, lightweight silicone and are dishwasher-safe.

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Ecostrawz

Ecostrawz have a range of re-usable drinking straws from a variety of sustainable materials including glass, bamboo, stainless steel and even wheat!

1p from every straw sold is donated to Sea Shepherd, an international, non-profit marine wildlife conservation organisation.

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Final Straw

“Suck responsibly with Final Straw”

Keep an eye out for the UK’s first collapsable metal straw! BPA-free, and the container is made from post-consumer recycled plastic.

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rCUP

rCUP is the first reusable coffee cup made from recycled used paper coffee cups! Designed to last ten years, it is also fully recyclable through the UK’s curb-side recycling systems. Choose from 4 designs, each cup insulated which means your drink stays at the optimum temperate for longer. Oh, and, it is also 100% leak-proof - perfect for no fuss on-the-go drinks!

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Frank Water

Frank Water is a safe water and sanitation charity.

By purchasing reusable water bottles from them, your money is helping to fund clean water and sanitation projects to beneficiaries in over 200 communities.

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ECoffee Cup

“No excuse for single use”

The average lifespan of a single-use cup is 13 minutes – and due to their plastic content less than 1% get recycled. ECoffee Cup offer reusable coffee cups made from bamboo fibre with resealable, no-drip lids - perfect for on the go!

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Flawsome! Drinks

Flawsome! makes juices from misshapen and surplus fruit and vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste! At least two apples are saved per bottle!

By producing delicious drinks, they help to reduce food and packaging waste, support growers that can't shift wonky produce and reinvest all profits into saving more fruit.

Their bottles are made from recycled glass, reusable and recyclable bottles and no refrigeration required!

‘From Wonky to Wonderful’

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Toast Ale

“Award-winning beer brewed with fresh surplus bread”

Did you know 44% of the bread produced in the UK is never consumed? Toast are on a mission to change that... using beer as pint-sized solution to a huge global problem.

Toast source surplus loaves from bakeries and the heel ends of loaves not used by sandwich makers. They have used 11.4 tonnes of surplus bread to brew 116,900 litres of beer - using the equivalent of a slice of surplus bread in every bottle!

All profits go the charity Feedback to end food waste.

"To change the world, you’ve got to throw a better party than those destroying it"

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Rubies in the Rubble

“Condiments with a Conscience”

Rubies in the Rubble is a sustainable food brand, making high quality relishes and jams from surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste. Rescuing fruit in a pickle since 2011.

Just some of their range includes: Chipotle Mayo (Suitable for Vegans), Banana Ketchup (Great Taste Award ‘16), West Coast Apple Chutney (in partnership with Virgin Trains West Coast).

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(P.S. we also love these tips on how to use food scraps to re-grow food!)

Snact

“Delicious food waste fighting snacks. More taste, less waste!”

Snact create hand made fruit jerky and banana bars, packed with nutrition of flawless fruit that would otherwise go to waste! Snact snacks are vegan, gluten free, have no added sugar, additives or preservatives!

Join the #deliciousprotest

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ChicP

Did you know that around 40% of British crops are rejected because of their shape or size?

ChicP is a raw vegetable houmous company producing delicious alternative dips, founded on a passionate commitment to reducing food waste.

Choose from four exciting flavours: Beetroot, Horseradish and Sage; Carrot, Ginger and Turmeric; Herby Houmous; Banana Chocolate.

Waste not, want not.

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Dash Water

On a mission to naturally hydrate the nation and reduce food waste in a fun, sustainable way, Dash Water have created sparkling water infused with wonky fruit and veg.

Three simple ingredients - British Spring Water, Wonky Fruit, Bubbles - are combined to create a range of flavoured sparkling water including raspberries, cucumbers and lemons.

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Spare Snacks

“Waste not, want lots”

Originally named ‘Spare Fruit's,’ Spare Snacks now create air-dried crisps using rescued fruit and vegetables such as pears, apples and beetroot.

“They may have been wonky once but they’re pear-fect now.”

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