Sustainable Since The Start....

Being as eco-friendly as possible has always been at the heart of what we do here at Therapy Organics. From a deep respect of Mother Nature and the nutrients she provides to benefit health, through to the amazing herbs and plants we benefit from both internally for health and externally for our skin and wellbeing, we know nature provides us with much more than a medicine cabinet, but a whole system of healthy living. Our ethos of using the best in natural and organic wellness and beauty goes hand in hand with a deep concern for Mother Nature and the wonderful planet we're here to look after.

Consumerism and convenience have led to the rise of single use plastics. This is big news in the media with increased knowledge and awareness of what this is doing to our planet. We are ever optimistic so let's focus on the positives of how we are select products and brands, and what we are doing to push those we love to do more! We want to showcase how every little choice can help with positive steps for a healthier planet... and a healthier you!

At Therapy Organics we pride ourselves on having the greater good at the heart of what we do. The products we pick are tried and tested, and only make it to the shelves if they perform. Most importantly, these products must also have the conscious credentials we strive for.

Whether this be organic, natural, eco, sustainable, vegan, fair traded, bio-dynamic, wild crafted .... or whether the company belong to organisations such as Natrue, Soil Association, One for the Planet... we look to work with those making a positive difference to the world we live in.

We aim to bring knowledge of health to the local community but we have always remained true to supporting the planet... here's a little insight into some of the things that go on behind the scenes here at Therapy Organics:

• Since opening our doors in 2013 we have only ever offered paper bags. We also encourage our customers to use their own shopping bags.
• Our supplements have always been filler free. This avoids use of magnesium stearate, which is often derived from palm oil.
• We've improved our website to allow you to shop according to your ethos, whether this be ingredients, packaging, associations or dietary requirements.
• We offer a refill service for Epsom Salts which we charge by the kilo and customers are welcome to bring their own containers.
• We offer Fill Refill products to refill your household cleaning products.
• We recycle around 99% of our waste.
• For postage services for customers, we reuse cardboard boxes and packing materials that we have received goods in or is recycled.
• We look after your health by paying more for receipt paper that is BPA free.
• All towels in the clinic are washed using a non toxic laundry service.
• We encourage our clients to buy organic vegetables, use local food services such as Groobarbs or even grow your own, for both the reasons that these are much more nutrient dense so better for your health but also this way of living is much kinder to the environment.
• All of our staff who can walk to work, do walk to work or take public transport.
  
  

We know that we are not perfect but we like to think that we continually strive to improve and work with our brands to push their development and continually do better to minimise our environmental impact. We truly believe that nature holds the answer to our health and wellbeing but whilst harnessing this power, we must respect the earth and not damage the beauty that we have been given. Here are some products to help you do your bit...

One of the biggest environmental challenges comes from single use plastic which accounts for half of the annual plastic production. Humans buy 1 million plastic bottles per minute, of which 32% ends up in the oceans. It is estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea. Make your difference by using only glass, refillable water bottles. We recommend Flaska, which also restructures the water for healthier drinking water, so you can take care of yourself and the environment at the same time. Drinking water from glass eliminates the endocrine disruptors. Furthermore Flaska is fully recyclable into products of the same quality.

Completely cut back on all plastics from cleaning, by refilling these stylish bottles by Fill Refill. British made not too far away, these refillable cleaning products work really well and smell great. Vegan, Biodegradable and no harsh chemicals are used, you'll never need to bin a plastic cleaning bottle again.

We love epsom salt baths. Therapeutic, relaxing, sleep inducing, good for the muscles, nervous system, pain relieving, detoxing... the list goes on. Instead of buying your epsom salts in plastic packaging visit us for either a refill or a paper bag full of epsom salts. We also sell epsom salts in glass jars that you can keep at home and top up as needed.

For the best bathtime we recommend adding a few drops of your favourite essential oil, or any of the Dr.Hauschka Bath Essences.

Natural soda deodorants from Ben & Anna come in a fully recyclable paper tube. All certified natural ingredients, aluminium free, vegan and cruelty free. The range of scents include provence lavender, pink grapefruit, nordic timber and a pure scent free option.

Salt & Stone Deodorant is packaged in post consumer recycled materials. An all natural, aluminum-free, unisex deodorant formulated with an herbal blend of Lavender, Sage and Rosemary essential oils to neutralize odor. Ingredients include arrowroot as a superior moisture absorber, shea butter to soothe and hydrate, jojoba oil a natural antibacterial that neutralizes odor and is anti-inflammatory to soothe sensitive underarm skin, and lavender and sage essential oils as a natural antibacterial that neutralizes odor.

Friendly on the environment, friendly on your pocket and friendly on your hair too! One of the newest additions to our range is our shampoo and conditioner bars. Don't let the prices fool you, a cheeky wee bargain we hear you cry. The castor oil base leaves locks shiny and healthy whilst smelling great too!

We love Green Peoples range of shampoos too, all natural ingredients which are all packaged in sugar cane recyclable packaging.

One of our favourite ethical brands and one that we have flagshipped since we opened our doors over 8 years ago. Not only do the quality of the supplements out rival their competitors, but they have always given back to support many charities doing great work for the environment. They have always been packaged in glass bottles and we have always offered a 25p back bottle return service on their bottles to ensure that they are recycled.

We only select supplement brands which are filler free. There's many reasons for this, one being that magnesium stearate which is used as a flow agent, is often derived from palm oil. Viridian were the first supplement brand to be palm oil free certified, they champion organic growers and shopping locally. More recently they have switched their glass bottles to a smaller fit to be more suitable for the exact capsule count in each bottle and the tamper seals are switching to plant based polylactic acid. Interesting fact that Viridian is the name of the colour of the Earth when viewed from space... very apt for such an earth loving brand.

Dr Hauschka have been leading the way in environmentally friendly cosmetics years ahead of the crowd. Always using natural, organic and biodynamically farmed ingredients where possible with a huge respect for nature. They have always used glass bottles and non plastic tubes for the majority of their range. One exception to this was their shower washes where glass was not an option. Putting environmental concerns over profit, they recently took the decision to discontinue the shower wash range and relaunch with a single one which is a 100% natural in their signature lemon lemongrass scent. The packaging is made from 100% Post Consumer Recycled materials and the new twist cap allows for optimal dispensing of the formula so as to minimise overuse.

Suncreams are a hot topic when it comes to environmental concerns. We recommend reef friendly options which all of our natural brands offer but Green People have gone one further. Another product that is difficult to get as a plastic free option but Green People have found a solution. They have recently swapped the packaging of their suncreams to a plant based material made from sugar cane sourced from sustainable farming. This is a completely carbon neutral offering and whatsmore... they donate 30p from every sale to the Marine Conservation Society to further look after our oceans.

We always listen to feedback so if you have any other ideas about anything we can do to better serve the planet then we would love to hear them!