The Globe Foundation

Looking for #ecofriendly gifting ideas? 🎁🌍 We have a selection of @SknFed gorgeous boxed gift collections in store, showcasing their #natural, #vegan & #sustainable skincare and body products. Or treat yourself to the #organic Glittering Body Oil for the party season ahead?

📣 Recycling Centre Update 📣 Due to changes in the #terracycle schemes, WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT TOOTHPASTE TUBES. We still accept old manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, flossing sticks, interdental brushes & dental floss containers. #recycling #avoidlandfill

As of January 2024, we are making a change to our opening hours for the zero waste shop and community recycling area which will now be closed on Tuesdays, to read the full update and for details about how you can support us, please visit our website buff.ly/47PAW5q

Support our garden birds this Winter. We have a few different bird food options available to buy, without any necessary plastic. Bring in an old ice cream tub or similar & top up to keep your garden birds fed and happy! #plasticfreeshopping #zerowaste #gardenbirdsuk

Make your own one-of-a-kind willow wreath using natural & recyclable materials BOOK TODAY: buff.ly/3uc0tqu Christmas wreaths are a long-standing Xmas tradition that adds a touch of warmth & festivity to our homes. Opt for a sustainable Christmas wreath this year.

Give your home a touch of green this Festive season with a sustainable 3D willow star decoration made by you. BOOK TODAY: buff.ly/3uc0tqu - spaces available on both workshop dates #willowweaving #ecocourses #sustainable #sustainableChristmas

The most popular items ordered by our Bulk Buy Club members are 5L Laundry Liquid & Fabric Softener. Plenty of other items, foodstuffs included, available too in bulk. Why not take a look? buff.ly/3GfaaI5 #zerowaste #bulkbuy #ethical #community #uttoxeter

Don't forget! 📢 We're back open tomorrow at 9am, so please come along to top up on your liquid refills, loose whole foods etc. Access to the recycing bins will be available again too! #zerowasteshop #plasticfreeshopping #ecofriendly #backfromhols

October's Repair Room will be on Fri 27 Oct, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Pop along to see our volunteer repairers. They can repair textiles, small household electrical appliances, lamps & lights and much more. #repairroom #community #freeservice #lesstolandfill

Get booked in for our forthcoming Christmas Willow Weaving workshops with the lovely Ellen. Book just one workshop, or why not make a day of it booking both the morning & afternoon sessions. All details here: buff.ly/3RDHwa7 #christmasiscoming #willowweaving #eco

We welcomed Jade, @stwater Community Officer to the Globe Eco Centre this week to show her all the various #community projects we do here. The generous funding @stwater provided makes a huge impact on ensuring we can continue to provide these services to our community.

This time last week, we were just settling in at the #ClimateExpo2023 to hear the fabulous Chris Packham speak. It was an amazing, informative & inspirational day. A BIG thank you to the volunteers that gave up their time to help on the day. #volunteersrock #theresnoplanetB

3 days left before we close for our break in October - check your levels of laundry liquid, loose leaf tea and mixed nuts etc.. & get topped up. Also, last chance to drop off your recycling with us. Saturday is the last day we are open until Friday 13 October. #weddingbells

Next week, Friday 29 September, it will be our monthly #RepairRoom, starting at 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Pop along to see our volunteer repairers. They can repair textiles, small household electrical appliances, lamps & lights & more. #community #freeservice #lesstolandfill

It's #WorldRhinoDay 🦏 These EcoNation Rhinos, along with their pals, are made from recycled & natural materials. Each soft toy is made from 8 x 500ml plastic bottles. Fancy giving a home to one of these chaps? #plasticfree #ecofriendly #gift #animallovers #toystagram

Just a quick reminder that we are now closed until next Tuesday 26 September, as we're off busy preparing for, hosting and then recovering from the Climate Expo. For those of you joining us at Keele Hall on Friday, we're looking forward to seeing you! buff.ly/48e1GNx

New Arrival In Store: A convenient alternative to paper straws - the #silconestraws, in a convenient carry-tin, are beautifully simple in design & made using the highest quality food-grade silicone here in the UK. The perfect stocking filler? #ecofriendly #reusablestraw #gift

Thanks to @LeekBuildingSociety and @AEDdonate for supplying & fitting the new defibrillator to the front of The Globe Eco Centre. We're now registered & live with the West Midlands Ambulance Service. #AEDdonate #defibrillator #stayprepared #savelives #community #supportinglocal

Back in April we learned that we're a FINALIST in the GREEN category for BBC Radio Stoke Make a Difference Awards 2023. This afternoon is the Awards Ceremony, so we're having to close the Globe Eco Centre at 3pm today to ensure we're not late!

Who fancies making a chocolate cake this weekend? We stock organic cocoa powder & organic dark couverture chocolate, plus other chocolatey treats to help with the decoration on top! Come & see us! #chocolatecake #lovebaking #organic #organicseptember #chocolate