Zero-waste shop in Cranleigh to celebrate third birthday

A zero waste shop in Cranleigh is celebrating its third birthday next week
By Frankie Elliott
Published 1st Apr 2022, 16:19 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2022, 16:22 BST
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A zero waste shop in Cranleigh is celebrating its third birthday next week.

For Earth’s Sake, a waste-free and plastic free refill shop, will mark three years of trading on 5th April 2022.

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Vanessa Ford-Robbins, owner of For Earth’s Sake, said: “It really doesn’t seem like three years since we opened our doors, and what a three years it has been. Whilst I was sure Cranleigh was the right place to open our first waste-free and plastic free refill shop, the support of our customers and supporters has been phenomenal.

For Earth’s Sake, a waste-free and plastic free refill shop, will mark three years of trading on 5th April 2022.For Earth’s Sake, a waste-free and plastic free refill shop, will mark three years of trading on 5th April 2022.
For Earth’s Sake, a waste-free and plastic free refill shop, will mark three years of trading on 5th April 2022.

"Though three years of trading is something to celebrate – which we certainly will – there is so much more we can do to show how we all can live a more sustainable life.

"As a small company, a village and a country there is much more we can do for the planet, for its people and for our local environment. I look forward to welcoming customers old and new to our celebration on Saturday 9th April. By all doing our bit and working together we can make a difference to our lives and the planet”

For Earth’s Sake is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), Vanessa said the shop reflects its commitment to both local people and the wider society in general.

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To celebrate its 3rd anniversary the shop will be hosting a series of events on its forecourt on Saturday 9th April between 11am and 3pm:

Vanessa Ford-Robbins and Jenny Seagrove on the opening day April 5, 2019.Vanessa Ford-Robbins and Jenny Seagrove on the opening day April 5, 2019.
Vanessa Ford-Robbins and Jenny Seagrove on the opening day April 5, 2019.

11.00am - Talk & demo about cleaning “body & soul” with Gemma from Puremess

11.30am - Talk & demo about cleaning “the house” with Isobel from The Natural Choice Cleaning Company

12.15pm - Speech from Vanessa Ford-Robbins, founder and owner of For Earth’s Sake CIC

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12.15pm thru 1.00pm - Celebratory drinks, “Greek-Food” savoury treats from The Life Goddess Tasting and sweet treats from Ellie of Fig’s Bakery

2.00pm - Talk & demo about “handmade jewellery & recycling silver” with Kirsty from Time & Tide Jewellery.

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