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Helping You Live More Sustainably, One Refill at a Time

Honey & Bamboo began its journey in 2019 as a small online store selling herbs and spices in biodegradable packaging. What started on eBay with just a few products quickly grew into a wider selection, fuelled by a passion for sustainability and a vision to help reduce plastic waste in everyday shopping.

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On December 1st, 2021, we proudly opened the doors to our physical shop in the heart of Ewell Village. The building holds special meaning — it was previously home to Corteil & Barratt, a beloved cake decoration shop run by my parents for 14 years. Now, this space continues its legacy as a family business, reborn with a new mission: to help people reduce waste and live more consciously.

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Honey & Bamboo is a refill grocery store — also known as a zero-waste shop — dedicated to helping our community shop more sustainably. We offer plastic-free, eco-friendly groceries, household refills, personal care products, and Sri Lankan curry kits made with authentic family recipes. Every product is thoughtfully chosen to support your journey toward a low-impact lifestyle.

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Our Mission

Our goal is simple:
To help you reduce plastic waste, cut down food waste, and lower your individual carbon footprint — all while making sustainable choices easier and more accessible. We believe that everyday actions, when taken together, can have a big impact.

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By shopping at Honey & Bamboo, you're not just choosing to avoid single-use plastics and harmful packaging — you’re actively supporting a better future for the planet. We’re here to educate, inspire, and empower our customers to make small changes that add up to lasting environmental benefits.

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Why Zero Waste?

Using a zero-waste shop is one of the most effective ways to reduce your environmental impact. We encourage customers to bring their own containers, buy only what they need, and choose products that are ethically sourced and packaged with care.

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Simple swaps — like using a bamboo toothbrush instead of a plastic one, or refilling dried goods in reusable jars — can significantly reduce waste over time. Every small change counts.

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What Makes Us Different

One of our most popular offerings is our range of Sri Lankan curry kits, handmade in-store using family recipes. Unlike mainstream meal kits, ours come completely plastic-free, packaged in kraft paper bags and 100% biodegradable pouches that are safe for composting or landfill.

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We’re proud to have been recognised for our commitment and care:

• In 2022, we won Best Business for Commitment to the Environment in Epsom & Ewell.

• In 2024, we received our second award for Best Business for Health and Beauty, celebrating our growing range of natural, refillable personal care and cosmetic products.

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Looking Ahead

Honey & Bamboo continues to grow. We’re working on launching chilled products, a line of handmade natural cosmetics, and creating a beautiful multi-use space in the shop. This new area will host local makers, workshops, events, and soon, a cosy Sri Lankan café offering homemade treats like patties, rolls, fresh teas, and drinks — all served in a quiet, welcoming space where people can connect, work, or relax.

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Thank you for supporting our journey. By shopping at Honey & Bamboo, you're supporting the planet, your community, and a more sustainable way of living.

Let’s make sustainability simple — and joyful — together.

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