{"id":473,"date":"2024-12-04T15:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T15:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/climate-action\/?p=473"},"modified":"2024-12-04T15:56:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T15:56:01","slug":"student-friendly-sustainable-shopping-in-bath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/sustainable-bath\/2024\/12\/04\/student-friendly-sustainable-shopping-in-bath\/","title":{"rendered":"Student friendly sustainable shopping in Bath"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this blog, final year student Serena gives us a whistle stop tour of the best sustainable shops and cafes in Bath after she took part in the Climate Champions sustainability tour of Bath. Ahead of Small Business Saturday on 7 December, Serena highlights the opportunity to shop from independent, local and sustainably-minded shops particularly this time of year. Luckily for you, Bath is a treasure trove for just that, keep reading to hear her recommendations and experience on the tour.<\/p>\n

As university students, we\u2019re often juggling deadlines, social events, and endless cups of coffee, but there\u2019s one thing that can sometimes get lost in the hustle and bustle\u2014our planet. The University of Bath Climate Champions organised an invigorating autumnal walk back in October, around the city to scope out and learn about how we can live sustainably in Bath and visiting some sustainable stores. I\u2019m going to take you through our afternoon adventure and hopefully persuade you to check out at least one of these places.<\/p>\n

Where we visited<\/h1>\n

Trekking down the incline of crunchy fallen leaves of Bathwick hill, we came to Bath\u2019s charming Refillable\u00a0<\/a>on London Road. Minimalist in style and stocked with many products from cleaning supplies to pantry staples like pasta and rice, this store is perfect if you\u2019re looking to cut down on single-use plastics and packaging. I was especially impressed by the vast selection of eco-friendly personal care products\u2014think shampoos, conditioners, and lotions, all refillable!<\/p>\n

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At the Green Stationary Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A mere stone\u2019s throw away is\u00a0The Green Stationery Company<\/a>, a true gem for anyone in need of supplies for uni or personal projects. Sadly, as we learned from one of the owners, because sustainable businesses haven\u2019t a large market, their physical store is more like a delivery stop.\u00a0However, if the stunning window displays should tell you anything it\u2019s that this little shop is a treasure trove of sustainable alternatives to everyday stationery, from recycled notebooks to biodegradable pens, to print paper made from recycled elephant dung! (Want to know how it smells? Visit and find out for yourself!)<\/p>\n

Only a couple minutes\u2019 walk towards the centre and an\u00a0absolute haven for anyone wanting to embrace a plant-based, sustainable lifestyle is Harvest Natural Foods<\/a>. They offer a huge variety of organic foods and eco-friendly snacks, wrapped\u00a0in zero-waste packaging.<\/p>\n

I have provided a short list of some of the best sustainable eats in Bath if you are still hungry:<\/p>\n