Coronavirus statement
Update 3 April 2020: Given the current circumstances, we will now be posting orders twice a week rather than our usual daily drop offs. This will usually be on a Tuesday and Saturday. This may mean your order takes a bit longer than usual to arrive. But we're confident it will be worth the wait!
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Like everybody else, we at The Green Turtle are actively monitoring the current situation relating to coronavirus/covid-19 with our prime concern being the safety of everyone, especially our customers.
We use Royal Mail for our deliveries. They have confirmed that Public Health England has advised that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the coronavirus. From experience with other coronaviruses, we know that these types of viruses don’t survive long on objects, such as letters or parcels. This complements the highly publicised guidance for people to wash their hands more often than usual using soap and hot water.
We are a small business, and your products and parcels are only handled by two people. We are following all of the guidance on cleaning, washing hands often and are both currently well.
Online orders can be a great way of ensuring you have some of the items you need. We are well stocked with soap bars, for example, which are just as effective as liquid soap in cleaning your hands. Just make sure you lather well and follow the 20 second guidance. Remember that soap and water is more effective than hand sanitizer, although that's great as an option when you're out and about.
We also stock lots of cleaning cloths and brushes to help you maintain a clean home. Items like laundry soapnuts and dishwashing soap bars might also be helpful if you're struggling to get these items.
Please do let us know if your order is a gift or care package for somebody and we would be happy to include a note with the package.
Finally, thank you for your support for a small business at this difficult time for everybody. We will of course keep this under review.
Keep safe everyone!
Lorna @ The Green Turtle
WHAT'S NEW
The card that keeps on giving
Give a card that can be transformed into beautiful flowers with this eco-friendly seed card from Jen Winnett eco artist! Combine with Jen's other items for a beautiful gift and show your loved ones you care.
Eco mini make up bag
There are no prizes for guessing why we love these mini eco-bags from Jen Winnett, a UK based eco-artist! There are so many other lovely items to check out from Jen too.
Soap rests now available
Keep your soap dry between uses and help your soap bar last longer with this natural eco-friendly soap rest.
Made of coconut fibre and compostable.
New bamboo cutlery sets
Just in are these gorgeous bamboo cutlery sets from Jungle Culture. Lightweight and zero waste, they are also sustainably sourced. A perfect gift!
Eco-friendly food wraps
If you're looking for an alternative to plastic cling film, try these food wraps from Earth Kind. Available in either vegan wax or bees wax, they are perfect for wrapping all kinds of food to keep it fresh.
The transition to natural shampoo bars
Read our latest blog for tips on making the transition from plastic, chemical filled shampoos to natural shampoo bars.
Reduce your food waste!
Now in stock at the Green Turtle is the fantastic swag bag! Store your fruit and veg in a dampened 100% cotton swag bag to reduce food waste and save money.
Funky Soap now arrived
From herbal bath salts and coffee scrubs to liquid shampoo and conditioners, we have a great new range of Funky Soap products. Check them out!
Handmade crochet face scrubbies
We love these super-soft handmade face scrubbies. Use for removing make-up and applying cleanser or toner. Made from 70% bamboo and 30% cotton and come in a pack of 5.
Can you live plastic-free?
There are now so many ways to make small changes to your lifestyle that can make a huge difference to your environmental impact. Ailsa shares Mum's top tips on making that initial change.
“It’s absurd to suggest we can do totally without plastic but there are so many areas where we use plastic without a thought”
Sir David Attenborough, 2018
