These days, we’re all more aware than ever of the impact on the planet of everything we consume, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat to the things we use to keep ourselves clean and the way goods are packaged.
That concern extends to what we use in our homes, for daily tasks like dishwashing, laundry or scrubbing the bathroom. And there are numerous good reasons for using household products that are gentle on the environment:
- They’re typically kind to your skin; ideal if you’re sensitive to allergens.
- You will keep your home free from toxic chemicals.
- These goods are most cost-effective than you may have realised – they (literally!) don’t have to cost the earth.
- They’re never tested on animals.
- Usually, these items are made using recycled waste.
As if all that wasn’t enough, modern eco-friendly household products are designed to be just as effective as their chemical-packed counterparts. So there’s no reason to think you’re skimping on quality by using them.
Environmentally friendly household products from Ganesha Wholefoods
At Ganesha, we’ve been selling wholefoods for four and a half decades as a family-run business. But we’re not just about things to eat. We also supply everything you need to tackle those seemingly bottomless laundry and dish piles while keeping your home effortlessly spotless. When you’re done, why not sanitise your hands with some gorgeous-smelling hand washes? What’s more, our line-up comes from a number of leading brands.
Ecover
One of these is the Belgian company Ecover which, coincidentally, was founded the same year as we were. Everything it makes is designed with people and the environment in mind. It wages war on plastic waste and follows stringent certification procedures for its zero animal-testing policy, while remaining staunchly vegan-friendly.
The firm built the world’s first ‘green’ factory (Zero Waste-certified), plus all its goods are based on sustainable plant and mineral ingredients and developed to be as effective as possible.
You can use us to stock up on Ecover supplies, including rinse aid and dishwasher tablet. Prefer to wash up by hand? We have five-litre bottles of liquid, packed with biodegradable plant-based ingredients to make scrubbing the dishes less of a chore. Equally, with this larger size, you’ll need fewer refills, and therefore less of the associated packaging. With chamomile and clementine in it, or lemon and aloe vera, it smells pretty good, too – we also supply in a smaller size, and an unscented version if you prefer.
Make us your first port of call for Ecover’s grime-busting all-purpose and bathroom cleaners, sprays, limescale removers, laundry bleach, floor soap and loo freshener.
When it comes to laundry, we’ve got you covered, with detergent for delicates like wood and silk, regular powder, liquid and fabric softeners like the wonderfully scented apple-blossom and almond one. Need non-bio? We have that, too.
Bio-D
The brand Bio-D focuses on being 100% hypoallergenic and vegan and environmentally friendly. This British firm was founded in 1989, with all ingredients ethically and sustainably sourced, while everything in the range is produced in the UK.
From its popular line, we offer fragrance-free or fresh juniper laundry detergent, bleach and fabric conditioner, washing-up liquid, plus geranium and grapefruit, plum and mulberry or lime and aloe vera hand wash.
There’s also a sanitiser spray, toilet cleaner and a lavender laundry liquid that takes the hard work out of shifting grime and stains from your washing.
Faith in Nature
Faith in Nature produces cruelty-free hair and body care and household products made from all-natural plant ingredients. Reward yourself for your housework efforts with one of their delightfully scented hand washes which essentially provide a treat in a bottle – choose from coconut, seaweed and citrus, or aloe vera. All are powerful at sanitising yet gentle on your skin.
JASON
Finally, from smaller brand JASON we offer more handwashing options with aloe vera or lavender soaps – and if you have sensitive skin, check out the hand wash from Lavera.
Shop our environmentally friendly products for your home
With three shops in Axminster, Sidmouth and Honiton, we also offer great online shopping with free shipping on all orders worth over £40, plus wood pulp packaging that’s ideal for home composting.
Browse our range of household items – and ask us if you have any queries.