SUSTAINABILITY - How We Can Help Our Planet

Definition:
Sustainability; a process or state that can be maintained at a certain level for as long as is wanted. For example, ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’.

Ok, so think about that definition. Then think about our planet. The extent to which it isn’t ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’ is alarming. So much so that we have created a window display all about it to bring awareness to the desperate need for an ocean clean up, and provoke thought about other environmental issues – you will be shocked when you see it. BUT! You will be pleased to see so many eco-friendly products that we stock. These products are really great – some of our favourites are featured in this blog.

Our Eco Sustainability window display at Potters Cookshop:

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The Facts about Sustainability

So you’re not sure of how ‘bad’ things are? Well here are some facts to give you food for thought:

  • It’s been estimated that over 2 TRILLION disposable cups have ended up in landfill over the last 30 years. That’s 2 000 000 000 000 for you to see that figure visually! That’s around 100 billion a year!
  • 35% of chopped down trees are used in the paper industry. We consume nearly 300 million tonnes of paper a year!
  • Hardly any recycled paper is used to make disposable cups due to health risk concerns.
  • Consumer waste has gone up from 40kg to 560kg of waste per person, per year!
  • Plastic waste in our environment takes hundreds upon hundreds of years to degrade.
  • 70% of the oxygen we breathe and over 97% of the world’s water supply comes from the sea yet every day, the ocean is under attack from manmade pollution.
  • An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastics enter the ocean each year — on top of the estimated 150 million metric tons already in there. This means that plastic could outweigh fish in the ocean in 30 years time!
  • Sea life ingest plastic, impacting on the food chain in the ocean and on land too; if sea life is ingesting plastics and other pollutions, what are we ingesting on our dinner plates? The implications of this on our health are alarming. 

And that’s just a few facts – I could go on all day! Literally! So cutting to the chase; what can we do to help ‘sustain’ our planet? Well there’s the obvious of recycling. But we could also be reusing a lot, lot more, and/or buying our wares from companies who do their bit for the environment.
You’ll be happy to hear that there are products out there that fit this bill brilliantly. We would like to introduce you to some of our favourites that we stock here at Potters Cookshop…

LOCK & LOCK

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The Lock & Lock Eco range has been created using 100% food grade waste plastic gathered during the manufacturing process of other Lock & Lock products to eliminate waste. It is even packaged using 100% recycled paper.
Each container is food safe, BPA free, dishwasher safe and freezer safe – they have the ability to withstand rapid temperature change. If that’s not enough to tempt you, they’re airtight and have leak free lids, and come in beautiful transparent shades of purple, red, green and blue. There may be slight variations in colour, due to the nature of the manufacturing process mentioned earlier.
Because they’re designed to stack upwards and to the side, you can enjoy 40% more space than if you used other containers. Each container is super durable, guaranteeing more than 3 million (yes! 3 MILLION!) times of opening/closing! The cherry on the cake is that they also have a lifetime guarantee. We love these containers – they’re as kind as can be!

Shop Lock & Lock here.

BAMBOO CUP

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The BambooCup Travel Mugs are just fabulous. Reusable, they have a patented, lockable and taste free bamboo lid, whilst also being odourless to ensure the perfect taste of your chosen drink time after time – no coffee taste from last time if you’ve opted for tea this time and so on!
The cups are made mainly from sustainable and fast growing bamboo fibre which helps reduce the 2.5 billion plastic lined single use cups which go to landfill each year. Although not suitable for microwaves, they are dishwasher safe and come in so many contemporary designs to choose from.
The BambooCup feels lovely to the touch and has a thermal sleeve for comfort – so no burnt fingers! Here are a few of our favourite designs.

Shop Bamboo Cup here.

BEE’S WRAP

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Such an innovative product up next - the Bee’s Wrap: the versatile and durable solution for sustainable food storage. Designed to store food such as fresh bread, cheese, fruit, vegetables, or cover a bowl, the Bee’s Wrap is made with organic cotton, sustainably harvested beeswax, organic jojoba oil and tree resin. They are fully biodegradable and compostable when they reach the end of their life, lasting about a year with proper and regular use.

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The natural antibacterial properties of beeswax and jojoba oil help keep food fresh, allowing Bee’s Wrap wraps to be used time and again. They can even be used in the freezer, keeping food fresh for up to 3 weeks.
To use, use the warmth of your hands to soften the wrap and create a seal. When cool the wrap holds its shape. After use simply wash with cool water and soap and hang to dry.
We love these wraps – a great alternative to cling film and foil for storing food. They’re quite addictive once you’ve tried them – they feel so good whilst bending them into shape!

Shop Bee’s Wrap here.

T&G

Buy T&G Ocean Range at Potters Cookshop Essex

T&G have created a stunning Ocean range inspired by a love for the sea. The products in the range have been created with sustainability in mind. With each item sold in the collection, T&G will make a donation to Plastic Oceans UK. Plastic Oceans UK have been experts on plastic pollution for nearly a decade, and produced award-winning documentary A Plastic Ocean. They are now helping to solve the plastic crisis through their science, sustainability and education programmes. A great cause, with beautiful products to boot!

Shop T&G here.

HUSKUP

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The Huskup Travel Mugs are fab reusable eco coffee cups made from rice husk, which is the all natural by-product of rice milling, reducing eco impact whilst drinking favourite drinks on the go. All of these cups are biodegradable, BPA free, toxin free, melamine free and plastic free, and have a recyclable food safe silicone lid and heat sleeve. They can withstand temperatures of -30°C to 120°C and are even top rack dishwasher safe & microwave reheat safe – what’s not to love?! A brilliant travel mug with all the features, plus the reassurance that you’re helping our environment at the same time.

Shop Huskup here.

HUSKI HOME

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Huski Home is a family-run company that creates biodegradable coffee cups. Rice husks are used to make these gorgeous cups, which are a by-product of mass production that would otherwise be discarded and cause pollution when burned. Recycling and reducing waste-related pollution at the same time – amazing!
All Huski Home cups are recyclable and sustainable and are available in three beautiful pastel colours: pistachio, rose and duck egg – they really are gorgeous. Their leak-proof flip lid means that you can enjoy drinks on the go whether they be hot or cold; the twin wall ensures that drinks stay cool or warm (up to 90 minutes) for longer without burning or freezing your hands. They also have a handy non-slip base, are non-toxic, and are BPA and silicone free. Stylish, beautiful and eco friendly!

 

CORKCICLE

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Corkcicle combines style with the reduction of personal impact on the planet with their stylish and reusable Canteens and Tumblers. Perfect for drinks on the go, they keep drinks hot and cold for prolonged periods due to their stainless steel construction and triple layer insulation. They are also created from BPA & Lead-free materials and feature easy grip sides and a super handy non-slip base. To add to their brilliance, the colour range is just amazing!

Shop Corkcicle here.

BUILT

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The Built range of reusable tumblers and bottles incorporate various features which enable you to keep drinks hot or cold whilst on the go and eliminating the need for environmentally damaging disposable cups. Whether it’s fresh smoothies, juices or hot drinks, the Built range offers a wide variety of bold and enticing colours in their unusual shaped drinking vessels – so stylish and practical!

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BRABANTIA

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Brabantia create a huge range of wonderful homeware products that you’ll love. But it doesn’t stop there; Brabantia truly care about the impact that their products have on people and the planet. Brabantia products have a timeless design, meaning that they won’t need replacing due to their design becoming ‘unfashionable’. Most products are made predominately from steel (80% of their weight), which makes them sustainable and recyclable. Other materials used by Brabantia are sustainable wood or ‘rubber wood’. Even their waste bin liners are biodegradable. Use of chemicals and solvents are kept to the bare minimum and nearly all production waste is recycled. Even the use of energy and water in production are closely monitored and integrated solar energy is used. I could go on but I’m sure you get the picture – official partners of ‘WeForest’, ‘The Ocean Cleanup’ and ‘Plastic Whale’, Brabantia take caring for the environment very seriously!

Shop Brabantia here.

STASHER BAG

Buy Stasher ecofriendly reusable food bag at Potters Cookshop Essex

The Stasher Reusable Silicone Storage Bag is a patented, award-winning reusable food bag that is eco-friendly, environmentally safe, and long-lasting. The smart alternative to plastic, the bag is made from non-toxic 100% pure platinum hypoallergenic silicone and is BPA, BPS, PVC, lead, latex and phthalates free. The innovative air-tight Pinch-loc™ seal allows you to keep food fresh to store, marinade and sous vide; remove air from the bag and pinch close to create a vacuum seal to lock in nutrients, flavours and juices. Suitable for use in the dishwasher, microwave and freezer, it can also be used in boiling water and in the oven up to 400°F / 200 °C / Gas Mark 6; great for quick reheating – simply grab from the fridge and reheat or cook in the bag. The Stasher Bag can also store other items such as mobile phones, baby items, make-up and so much more. The endlessly reusable alternative to plastic storage.

Shop Stasher here.

 

NATURAL ELEMENTS

Buy Natural Elements at Potters Cookshop Essex

Another fabulous reusable travel cup… this time the Natural Elements travel mug, created entirely from sustainable bamboo fibre which is durable and doesn't affect the taste of the contents inside. Plain but stylish in colour, each mug has a lid and a protective silicone band to protect hands against from the heat. They have a 1 year guarantee and are even dishwasher safe. Another great alternative to throw away coffee cups.

Shop Natural Elements here.

STOJO

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And finally: the Stojo travel cup is an innovative leak-proof, collapsible, and reusable travel cup designed by coffee lovers. Ultra-portable, it's an environmentally friendly and convenient alternative to bulky travel mugs. Made from safe, recyclable materials and free from BPAs, phthalates, leads and glues, the Stojo is both dishwasher and microwave safe. It cleverly breaks down for easy cleaning, and even has a heat sleeve that folds up into the cup when collapsed, providing extra stability. Perfect for drinks on the go… once you’ve finished your drink, just collapse, seal, stow and go!

Shop Stojo here.

We are always on the lookout for innovative and eco-friendly products to stock, and make a difference to our precious planet. Watch this space for more to come! Click here to view our ‘Sustainability’ range online or pop in store – more being added soon. Be kind to our planet.

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3 comments

Well done Potters, such a great window display that certainly caught our attention; a subject that we as a family feel strongly about.
We’re already using the bamboo cups, and will definitely buy some Bee’s food wrap – great idea.

Joanne May 09, 2019

Thank you so much for addressing the issue of needing to live more sustainably. These items look great and the facts you’ve informed us of are just shocking and devastating. We must all act now to save our future.

Sam Pitman April 25, 2019

Thank you Potters, very informative, and thought provoking, congratulations. I will certainly obtain the Bee’s food wrap.

Jill April 24, 2019

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