Meet Our Community is here to allow you to get a better sense of the people that make up The Earthy Marketplace community. Here our Conscious Community Members will be sharing various videos to give you further insights to learn more about them, their business, group, or organisation. Enjoy! 

Meet Martin and Sinead, owners of Laois and Kildares first zero-waste store, refillz!

Now it's time to meet the owners of Laois and Kildares first zero-waste store, refillz! refillz offers you the opportunity to shop more sustainably. Bring along your own containers and fill as little or as much as you want. That is the beauty of shopping at refillz. refillz offers nearly 400 products and the list is growing!

Peter Gregory, Founder of Green Bubble tells us about this Environmental Service!

Peter Gregory, Founder of Green Bubble tells us all about this environmental service and the importance of reuse when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint! Green Bubble sells used bubble wrap. All clean and dry! Their unique service will reduce Ireland's demand for raw materials, and improve our CO2 footprint whilst keeping materials in the circular economy. At Green Bubble, they believe there is no such thing as waste, only resources in the wrong place.

Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Founder of The Refill Mill shows us what to expect when you visit a zero waste shop! Let's take a look around The Refill Mill in Mullingar!

Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Founder of The Refill Mill shows us what to expect when you visit a zero-waste shop! The Refill Mill is a minimal waste refill station that aims to make going plastic-free affordable and accessible for all. They stock a wide range of organic dried foods, cleaning refills, and natural skincare products. They place a strong focus on supporting other Irish businesses and love to stock local products. The store is based in Mullingar, Co.Westmeath, and delivers, plastic-free nationwide. 

Conor Byrne, talks dressing for an active lifestyle while still putting people and the planet first!

Fianna Co-Founder Conor Byrne talks dressing for an active lifestyle while still putting people and the planet first! Fianna is a sustainable clothing brand for everyone living an active lifestyle. Inspired by the courageous stories of Fianna, a group of heroes from Irish Mythology, to break industry norms and write the next chapter on how to protect the environment. Fianna's mission is to champion the shift to a sustainable and ethical fashion industry.

Let's meet Dublin Mum and Founder of Jiminy Eco Toys, Sharon!

Named after Pinocchio's conscience Jiminy Cricket, Jiminy is the brainchild of Sharon Keilthy. Sharon found toy shopping for her daughter frustrating. Nearly everything was plastic wrapped in plastic, shipped 22,000km from China. So in 2018 Sharon left her senior role at an American multinational and set up Jiminy to give eco-minded customers more options. Jiminy Eco Toys is an eco-specialist toy company, retailing and distributing the earth-kindest toys across Ireland & the UK. Let's meet Sharon and learn more about Ireland's eco toystore!

 In search of ethical treats produced in Ireland? Chocolatey Clare has got you covered!

Next, we're highlighting some ethical treats produced right here in Ireland by our resident chocolate-loving vegan, Clare! Clare wanted to expand the range of dairy-free options for people who like sweet treats and indeed she has achieved just that! Bringing to you a range of fabulous flavours for you to savour! Clare's Chocolate is made with premium quality ingredients sourced through carefully selected suppliers who demonstrate robust ethical principles. All packaging is home compostable and recyclable, and is printed with eco-friendly ink using wind-powered printing machines.

Jennifer Page tells us why she decided to create Gragecon Store Cupboard in County Wicklow!

Meet the creator of Grangecon Store Cupboard, Jennifer, and learn about why she got started. Grangecon Store Cupboard is a weekly refill station set up as an outdoor market stall every Saturday in Grangecon, West Wicklow. Bring your own containers to be filled with a range of organic dried foods, natural household cleaners, and natural skin, hair, and dental care products. You can buy as much or as little as you like of any item and simply pay by weight. This not only helps to reduce your household packaging waste but also your food and product waste. You will also find some eco-products such as wooden dishwashing brushes, bamboo toothbrushes, paper tape, and stainless steel clothes pegs.

 Let's take a look around The Zero Waste Market Place in County Tipperary!

Let's take a look around Tipperary's first refill shop, The Zero Waste Market Place! Peter from Clonmel Organic Growers and Jenny from Zero Waste Market Place have teamed up to bring you a zero-waste, organic grocery market on Anglesea Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. A first of its kind in the area, it is a package-free, organic grocery store where you bring your own containers and fill up with exactly the amount you need.                    

Handmade, natural, ethical beauty with Justine Le Guil of County Dublin - Let's take a look!

Take a look at some gorgeous handmade, natural, ethical beauty by Justine Le Guil. Justine Le Guil is a small business based in Dublin, Ireland. Justine Le Guil Handcrafted and Natural Cosmetics offer ethical shampoo bars, skincare & haircare accessories that are kind to the planet and all its inhabitants, from raw materials to packaging. They do their very best to use the finest organic and eco-conscious ingredients, materials, and fabrics.

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