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 🌻
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. 🎁💚
🧶 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. 🎁💚
December 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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. 🎁💚
🧶 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. 💚♻️
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. 💚♻️
December 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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. 💚♻️
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. ✨
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. ✨
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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. ✨
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 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 💚
December 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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 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 🛒
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.
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. 🌍
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. 🌍
July 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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. 🌍
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.
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.
July 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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.
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.
A simple swap that cuts out single-use plastic and supports your local favourites.
July 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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.
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
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
July 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
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.
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.
July 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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.
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 💚
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 💚
July 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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 💚
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.
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.
March 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🆕 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.
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.