Still looking for Christmas gifts? 🎄 Our ready-made gift packs make it simple to find thoughtful, low-waste presents for friends and family. 🎁 From personal care and self-care favourites to chocolate bundles and festive treats, there’s something for everyone. ⛄

Looking for thoughtful gifts for kids or fun ideas that bring the family together? Our festive gift guide is full of affordable, plastic-free toys, games, and treats that can be enjoyed year after year. From small stocking fillers to family games and festive food, these are easy, low-waste choices.

It is my turn to share my Christmas Staff Picks.🎄✨ I have chosen Quiz in a Tin for fun, low-waste stocking fillers and family get togethers. Also, The Little Book of Sheffield for anyone who loves exploring our city.📚💛 This wraps up our series, so stay tuned for more Ethical Gift Guide ideas. ✨

Our festive wrapping ideas make gifting simple, thoughtful, and planet-friendly. From kraft paper and upcycled gift bags to reusable greeting cards, every choice helps reduce waste and support local makers. Shop sustainable this festive season at The Bare Alternative. 🎁💚

This festive season, we are celebrating artists and makers who keep Sheffield creative. Our display is filled with thoughtful pieces made with care, craft and connection. If you want gifts that feel personal and rooted in community, this is the place to look. Choose handmade and keep it local. 🎁💚

Looking for a Christmas gift for him or dad? 🎁 Our sustainable gift guide makes it simple with practical, thoughtful ideas he will actually enjoy. From skincare and chocolate to books and everyday essentials, there is something for every man. Explore our full festive range in-store or online. 💚✨

Buying for her this Christmas doesn’t have to be tricky. 🎁 Our low-waste gift guide has thoughtful, practical ideas she will actually love, from skincare to festive treats. There's more to explore in our full range, in-store and online, and we are always happy to help you choose something special.

Victoria is sharing her Christmas Staff Picks. 🎄⛄ She has chosen our Mulled Winter Punch for a cosy non-alcoholic festive drink and the recyclable paper sticky tapes for fully recyclable wrapping. Find both in-store and online, and stay tuned for more festive picks. ✨

Today is Paddy's Christmas Staff Picks.🎄⭐ He has chosen Hampstead’s Christmas Tea for a cosy organic brew, and the Divine’s Giant Milk Chocolate Coin for a joyful Fairtrade treat.🍊🍵💚🍫 Find both, and much more in our festive range in-store and online, and stay tuned for more festive picks. ✨

Come explore our eco-friendly festive in-store range at The Bare Alternative ✨. Find eco-friendly gifts, seasonal treats, sustainable gift wrap, and greeting cards by local artists. 🎁💚 Celebrate a thoughtful, low-waste Christmas with us. 🎄⛄ ✨ Shop Sustainable This Festive Season

Part 3 of The Fair Alternative celebrates makers who bring colour and craft to our festive display. 🧶 Black Elephant creates bold hand-dyed yarns in small batches. 🌿 The Rosehip Project grows and processes beautiful natural dyes in the Rivelin Valley. Discover their work in-store. 🎁💚

Our top ten best sellers from November are here. 🌿🎉 Fragranced Non-Bio Laundry Liquid has taken the top spot this time, followed by Fragranced Washing Up Liquid and our much-loved Hand Wash scents.🧼🧽 Thank you for choosing to refill and low-waste living with us in Sheffield. 💚♻️

Rae is kicking off our Christmas Staff Picks series. 🎄 The Countdown Snowman is perfect for counting down to the big day and is made to reuse each year ⛄She also loves the Christmas Pea Escape Room for a fun, low-waste challenge 🎁 Shop online or in-store and stay tuned for more. ✨

November brought many changes to The Bare Alternative 🍂 We updated our festive front displays, captured photos with Russell the whippet to share that we are dog-friendly 🐾 supported S6 Foodbank 🎁 and built our new unit for all the SESI refills. A full month of progress and preparation 💚

We are featured in the new edition of The Little Book of Sheffield 📖 Take a sneak peek at our pages in store or explore the brilliant local independents included throughout 💚 The perfect gift for friends or family who love Sheffield. Available online too 🛒

Shop Sustainably This Festive Season ✨🎄 Our full festive range is now online, with seasonal treats, meaningful gifts, and eco friendly wrapping. Easy to browse on desktop or mobile. Local home delivery and nationwide shipping available. An ethical alternative to Black Friday.

🎉 Today is our 7th birthday and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us. 💚 Your visits and commitment to living a low-waste lifestyle are what make this space possible. 💪 I also want to say thank you to our staff. Their hard work keeps everything running day to day.

We get it, life gets hectic. That’s why we offer home delivery for everything we sell (not just refills!). Pack in paper bags or returnable bottles, and free delivery on orders over £50. 📦Bringing low waste to your place ♻️

Plastic Free July Day 31: Small Steps, Big Difference 🌍 10 billion kg of waste avoided with Plastic Free July initiatives. That’s more than the world’s biggest cleanups! What’s your next small step? Let’s keep this momentum going.

Plastic Free July Day 30: Learning More 🔍 One of the most impactful things we can do is keep learning 🌍 Explore plastic-free guides at: 🔗 plasticfreejuly.org/resources Learn about refills, delivery & blog posts at: 🔗 barealternative.co.uk

Plastic Free July: Day 29 🌱 Toys don’t need to be plastic to be fun! We love Playpress Toys. 100% plastic-free & UK-made 💚 But it’s not just about buying new: ♻️ Buy second-hand 🎨 DIY toys 🔁 Try swaps & libraries Let’s rethink playtime 🌍

Here’s why you should pick up litter: It can end up in the ocean, breaking into microplastics that harm wildlife and enter the food chain. 🐟 Small actions, big impact. Clean streets = clean seas. 💚🌊

Day 24 of Plastic Free July: Let’s talk pets. 🐕 Pet products are often packed with plastic, but they don’t have to be. Try these easy swaps: 🐶 Switch to natural jute and suede toys 💩 Try compostable poo bags 🍪 Pick treats in compostable packs Good for your pet 🐱🐶 Good for the planet 💚🌍

Period products shouldn't last longer than the planet. This Plastic Free July, try reusable or organic options instead of single-use disposables. We stock: 🩸Reusable pads 🩸Menstrual cups 🩸Organic cotton tampons + pads ✨ Different options to suit your flow, comfort, and routine.

PFJ Day 21 - Here’s how to cut single-use waste from your weekly shop 👇 ⁠At The Bare Alternative in Sheffield, we offer 200+ food refills to help you cook healthy, affordable meals without the packaging. ⁠Plus low-waste cleaning, personal care, and compostable packaged food cupboard staples.

Still using single-use plastic bottles to clean your home? We’ve got a better way! From refillable surface sprays to make-your-own solutions with natural ingredients. Come see what’s possible at The Bare Alternative.

Plastic Free July Day 18: Stay and enjoy The world moves fast, but sometimes, the best thing is to pause. 🧘 At The Bare Alternative, we’ve created a calm, welcoming space to refill, learn, and slow down. Low-waste shopping can be stress-free and joyful. Why not come hang a while?

Plastic is in every corner of the bathroom, but it doesn’t have to be. Start with a bamboo toothbrush 🪥 (260M used yearly in the UK!), toothpaste tabs, bar soap, or a plastic-free toilet brush. Simple swaps = big change 💚🌍 Find your next swap at The Bare Alternative.

Most tea bags contain plastic. Loose tea? No plastic, better taste. 🍵 We stock black, green and herbal blends plus tea strainers, cotton bags and reusable cups. ☕ Refill in-store or order online. 💻 Low waste brewing made simple this Plastic Free July. 🌍

Still buying soap in new plastic bottles? Try these 5 low-waste swaps: 🧼 Bar soap ♻️ Refill bottles 🚿 Shampoo and body bars 🌍 Plastic-free travel options Make one small change this week. We’ve got solid and refill options in-store.

For Day 9 of Plastic Free July, we visited Daughters in Sheffield and picked up cake, eggs, and fresh produce. All packed into containers we brought from home. A simple swap that cuts out single-use plastic and supports your local favourites.

Avoiding plastic packaging? Day 7 of Plastic Free July is all about skipping pre-packed. We teamed up with I Said Bread to show how easy it is to bring your own bag or container and avoid unnecessary plastic. 🥕 Loose fruit and veg 🛍️ Fresh bread 🧀 Cakes and deli Small changes make a big difference

Plastic Free July is a great time to ditch plastic packaging 🌍 At The Bare Alternative, we’ve got package-free pantry staples, refills for cleaning and personal care, and pre-packed items in compostable or recyclable packaging. Small swaps, big impact.

Still using disposable cups? 😬 This Plastic Free July, try 5 easy swaps: ☕ Bring your own cup 💧 Carry a refillable bottle 🏡 Fill at home 🥫 Choose glass or cans 🍵 Sit in and skip waste UK uses 2.5 billion disposable cups a year. We sell reusables in-store & online 💚

🆕 Choc Affair Seasonal Specials 🍫 Choc Affair have just launched their 2025 Spring/Summer seasonal chocolate bars and we have the Rhubarb & Ginger Dark Chocolate and Apple & Blackberry Oat M!lk Chocolate Bars in stock now.

A part of the recent updates we’ve been working on in the shop is a revamp of our sweets and snacks refills including new items and some easter specials. All of these are available for you to fill your own containers, meaning you can enjoy a treat without any unnecessary packaging.

✨ Guess what’s back?! ✨ Our Loyalty Cards are here again 🎉 💳 Earn a stamp for every visit with a spend of £20 or more 🎁 Collect 5 stamps for a limited time reward, and 10 stamps for £5 off your next shop 💛 A little thank you for supporting us Grab a card in-store today and start collecting stamps!

🆕 Website and Online Store 🛒 Alongside the upgrades to the inside of our physical shop, we’ve also been working on updating our website and online store to give it a little makeover.

📍 Support Local Artists 🎨 Featuring the beautiful work of local artists whose greetings cards, art prints, and more are available to buy in our shop. Support our community and keep money in the local economy. So instead of supporting large corporations, help real people pursue their dreams. 🚀

We had an amazing month in January with £82.07 in donations to S6 Foodbank brining our total to £912.67 🎊 What we bought with the monetary donations will be collected soon to be distributed across the city to those in need. With your support maybe we can hit £1000 by the end of February 🙏🏻

We’ve found a replacement for the beloved D&Ds Mummy Meggz products are kinder to animals, humans, and the planet. All available package-free and what’s even better is that we sell loose refills cheaper. They make a great snack or can be used in baking to create vegan-friendly sweet treats.

🌍 The Bare Alternative - South Yorkshire’s Biggest Low-impact Lifestyle and Refill Store 🌊 🌳 332 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FN 🌱 barealternative.co.uk 🌻