The Bare Alternative
@barealternative.bsky.social
🌍 South Yorkshire’s Biggest Low-impact Lifestyle and Refill Store 🌊
🌳 332 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FN 🌱 barealternative.co.uk 🌻
🌳 332 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FN 🌱 barealternative.co.uk 🌻
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 🛒
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 🛒
November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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 🛒
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.
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.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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.
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.
💚 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.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🎉 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.
💚 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 ♻️
Pack in paper bags or returnable bottles, and free delivery on orders over £50.
📦Bringing low waste to your place ♻️
August 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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 ♻️
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.
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.
July 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
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
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
July 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
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 🌍
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 🌍
July 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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 🌍
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. 💚🌊
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. 💚🌊
July 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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. 💚🌊
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 💚🌍
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 💚🌍
July 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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 💚🌍
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.
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.
July 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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.
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.
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.
July 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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.
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.
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.
July 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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.
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?
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?
July 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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?
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.
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.
July 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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.
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.