Hello! π
Welcome to theΒ Website for Penguins Over Plastic π§
Started in August 2018 by myself (Charlotte) and my partner (Chris), we are a small Staffordshire-based seller of plastic-free toiletries. From shampoos and body wash, to a range of tooth-care, we’ve got what you need to start reducing your plastic usage in your everyday life ππ
For us, the desire to start cutting back on our plastic usage began as it did for many others around the globe: when we saw the devastating effect our daily consumer habits are having on the environment in David Attenborough’s stunning & shocking documentary Blue Planet 2 ππ
We couldn’t in good conscience keep on going the way we had. So that begged the question: where should we start?
We started to look at products we used every single day: if we took care of the basics, surely that would be a good place to begin. This is what led us to plastic-free toiletries.
And this is what we’ll be selling to you! Considering how much plastic there is in shampoo bottles, toothpaste tubes, mouthwash bottles & even toothbrushes themselves, using plastic-free alternatives is a really easy way to instantly cut down on your household plastics.
Many of the products we will be selling are things we’ve tried ourselves (& we’re working on the rest!)
The initial aim is to grow locally, selling at craft stalls and markets, but we hope to expand in the future: watch this space! π
Thank you for reading,
Chris and Charlotte π§