Any bottle can be reused for refill shopping ♻️
At our Sheffield refill shop, you can bring your own containers, even something unexpected, and refill essentials like washing up liquid or laundry products. We also have labels available to help keep track of what is inside.
In April, our community added 1025 refills, bringing the 2026 total to 3625 single-use bottles and packaging items saved from SESI refills alone 🌍
Behind the scenes of our refill system in Sheffield ♻️
This is how SESI refills arrive and are poured into our dispenser barrels, ready for customers to use in-store. It is a simple circular system, with tubs reused again and again to reduce single-use plastic waste.
You can bring any container and refill essentials like Washing Up Liquid or Laundry Detergent.
In March, the community added 614 SESI refills, bringing our 2026 total to 2600 items saved🌍
We are open as normal this Bank Holiday weekend 💚
If you are out and about, consider stopping by your local independent shops. Supporting small businesses helps keep high streets thriving and communities connected 🛍️
Refill shopping is a simple way to reduce single-use packaging and make more sustainable choices day to day 🌿
Every small action adds up.
Recycling is good. Refilling is best.
Veganuary might be every January, but good habits can last longer 🌱
Refill works all year round. Most of our refills are vegan by nature, supporting plant-based shopping while reducing plastic waste by leaving packaging on supermarket shelves ♻️
Refill also supports cooking from scratch, with whole foods, cupboard staples, and everyday ingredients that help make healthy meals at home.
Low-waste. Plant-based.
For everyday life beyond Veganuary 💚
A little update from us. 💚
We are currently out of stock on some items after a very busy December. We are so grateful for the support, and now that we are back into the new year routine, we are getting things back on track.
Deliveries from smaller suppliers are already arriving, with larger restocks due next week. If you need something specific, our online store shows stock levels.
Thank you for your patience and for supporting independent.
Looking for Christmas festive food and drinks that are kind to the planet? 🎁
Our shelves are full of ethical chocolate, seasonal treats, vegan sweets, sustainable festive drinks, and snack refills, perfect for family gatherings, festive films, or thoughtful gifting. Visit in-store or online to explore the full range.
#LowWasteChristmas #FestiveFood #EthicalChristmasFood #RefillShop
Our top ten best sellers from November are in. 🌿✨
You have been loving the Fragranced Non-Bio Laundry Liquid, which has taken first place this month. The Fragranced Washing Up Liquid follows in second, and our Cucumber and Aloe Vera and Clementine Hand Wash remains a long-time favourite. 🧽🧼🛒
Thank you for supporting low-waste living and choosing to refill with us in Sheffield. 💚♻️
#Sheffield #RefillShop
Day 21 of Plastic Free July is all about shopping at bulk food stores, which is what we do best!
At The Bare Alternative, refill 200+ foods for cooking healthy meals, household cleaners for a spotless eco-friendly home and personal care products made from natural ingredients.
Cut plastic at the source and shop better for the planet 💚
Find us in Sheffield or shop online for local home delivery or nationwide shopping. 🛒
#PlasticFreeJuly #RefillShop #LowWasteLiving #PlasticFreeShopping
Plastic Free July Day 18: Stay and enjoy 🌿
We live in a world of instant everything, but slowing down matters. 🛑🧘
At The Bare Alternative, we’ve created a friendly, welcoming space to shop, ask questions and reconnect with the simple joy of taking your time while shopping. 💚
Low-waste shopping can be stress-free and joyful. Why not stay a while?
#PlasticFreeJuly #LowWasteLifestyle #StayAndEnjoy #SheffieldEco #RefillShop
Still buying soap in new plastic bottles?
Here are 5 swaps to help ditch single‑use
🧼 Bar soap
🚿 Shampoo and body bars
♻️ Refillable options
🌍 Plastic‑free travel minis
Why swap❓500 billion plastic bottles are used each year worldwide, and most aren’t recycled. Making one small change reduces that waste
Come explore solid and refill options in-store!
Recycling is good, refilling is best
#PlasticFreeJuly #SoapBars #LowWasteLiving #EcoBathroom #RefillShop #SustainableSwaps #PlasticFreeLifestyle
The Bare Alternative