{"title":"Lifestyle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur sustainable lifestyle products include a whole range of products that will reduce your impact on the planet whilst also being ultra-functional. We've got \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/on-the-go\" title=\"On-the-go product range\"\u003eon-the-go products\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/pet-supplies\" title=\"Sustainable pet product range\"\u003esustainable pet products\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/project-craft-supplies\" title=\"Project \u0026amp; craft supplies\"\u003enatural crafting range\u003c\/a\u003e and a great selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside range\"\u003eoutdoor products\u003c\/a\u003e to encourage outdoor adventures such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/camping\" title=\"Camping product range\"\u003ecamping.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-plus-model","title":"Grüezi Wool Sleeping Bag Plus Model","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about this Grüezi wool sleeping bag\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ‘Plus’ model of the Grüezi wool sleeping bag is lightweight and perfect to use as a summer sleeping bag. Insulated with natural alpine wool insulation it helps to ensure you get a good night’s rest whatever adventure you are taking it on. High-quality, moisture resistant and small once packed, this is the ideal wool sleeping bag for trekking, camping and biking. We’ve used it a few times in the Lakes when out camping and it’s been brilliant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some of this wool sleeping bag’s key features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool stuffing instead of down – the special thing about this Grüezi wool sleeping bag is the alpine wool insulation that is used in place of traditional down or polyester. The body needs a lot of energy to regulate its temperature. Sheep wool balances the climate and thus takes over part of the temperature regulation. The body can use the remaining energy for recovery ready for another day of activity (you can read more about this below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly water repellent – the outer part of the sleeping bag is water repellent. The material is an environmentally friendly \u003ca title=\"Sleeping bag material, Bionic Finish Eco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/bionic-finish-eco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBIONIC-FINISH ECO\u003c\/a\u003e material that is hydrophobic but is also free from harmful substances such as fluorine (PFC), halogens, formaldehyde and APEO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect ‘mummy’ shape – this wool sleeping bag has a ‘mummy’ shape to it which basically means it wraps you up from head to toe to keep you warm and cosy. The adjustable hood perfectly adapts to the shape of your head whilst the non-slip pillow compartment helps you stay comfy throughout the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips and pockets galore – inner and outer pockets mean you can keep your valuables close by whilst the white, anti-snag two-way auto-lock zipper is easy to find in the dark and even easier to open and close!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps your feet cosy – This sleeping bag has an innovative foot ventilation system. A switch of the bottom zipper allows you to comfortably put your feet on the top of the sleeping back when they get a bit hot and stuffy (no one wants sweaty, smelly feet!) whilst your core stays warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical to take on your outdoor adventure – this wool sleeping bag is light and packs small but robust enough to you can take it on your way with you!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFC free - no perfluorinated chemicals are used in any of the materials in this wool sleeping bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a few other wool sleeping bags including \u003ca title=\"Gruezi Wool Sleeping Bag for Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-plus-model\"\u003eone for children\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Gruezi Wool Sleeping Bag Zero Model\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-zero-model\"\u003eone for colder adventures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the technical information for this sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is all of the technical ‘stuff’:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter material: Breathable and water-repellent robust 40 deniers 290T nylon (100%polyamide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner material: supple, breathable 50D 320T polyester (100% polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Tested according to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sleeping Bag Certification, Oeko-Tex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/oeko-tex-zertifizierung-textiles-vertrauen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling: lavalan® AlmWolle made from 85% new wool, 15% corn starch (PLA) Ingeo™ - filling power: 60g\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 215 x 78 x 50 cm (suitable for body height: 185 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 790 g + stuff sack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Ø 16 x 25 cm, compressed Ø 16 x 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack volume: 5 litres, compressed 3.5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial identification: Outer: 100% polyamide, inner: 100% polyester, filling: 85% wool \/ 15% polylactide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Sleeping bag temperature range, Gruezi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/komfortbereich-schlafsack-beratung-schlafsack-ratgeber-schlafsack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Temperature range\u003c\/a\u003e: T Comfort: 14°C (57°F) | T Limit: 10°C (50°F) | T Extreme: 0°C (32°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: The Biopod Wool Plus can be washed in the washing machine with wool detergent on the wool program.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: When the sleeping bag is unpacked for the first time, it needs some time to become fluffy. If you iron the sleeping bag loosely with a steam iron and on a silk setting before using it for the first time, the wool will rise faster and ensure it is working to its full capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere does the wool come from for this sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wool sleeping bag is made by a German company called Grüezi (which is the term used by walkers in the Swiss Alps as they walk past one another). They use \u003ca title=\"Wool sleeping bag filling, Lavalan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lavalan.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavalan® alpine wool\u003c\/a\u003e to fill the sleeping bag. This wool comes exclusively from sheep all over Europe. They graze in the idyllic surroundings of the Austrian and Swiss Alps or they are kept in natural conditions on vast pastures in Norway and Sweden. The independent Swiss company EGOTRACE certifies the company’s supply chain, so they can prove the origin of the wool from sheep to the finished product.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does wool work well in a sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is already used in duvets, mattresses and mattress toppers so why not sleeping bags?! Wool is after all the perfect natural insulator that we’ve been using for centuries and has been proven to give you a better night’s sleep (very important after an active day!). Here are a few reasons why wool is perfect for using in a sleeping bag:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s a natural insulator - Wool is a hygroscopic fibre. As the humidity of the surrounding air rises and falls, the fibre absorbs and releases water vapour. Heat is generated and retained during the absorption phase, which makes wool a natural insulator. Perfect for keeping you warm!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s multi-climatic - Thanks to its hygroscopic abilities, wool constantly reacts to changes in body temperature, maintaining its wearer’s thermophysical comfort in both cold and warm weather. Perfect for the unpredictable outdoor weather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s breathable - wool fibres are crimped, and when tightly packed together, form millions of tiny pockets of air. This unique structure allows it to absorb and release moisture—either in the atmosphere or perspiration from the wearer—without compromising its thermal efficiency. Wool has a large capacity to absorb moisture vapour (up to 30 per cent of its own weight) next to the skin, making it extremely breathable. Perfect for ensuring you sweat less!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s odour resistant - Wool is far more efficient than other textiles at absorbing sweat and releasing it into the air before bacteria have a chance to develop and produce unpleasant body odour. Perfect for smelling fresh at night (even after your active day!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is also renewable, sustainable and a much more ethical option to traditional down. You can read more about the wonders of wool on the Campaign for Wool website \u003ca title=\"Campaign for Wool Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignforwool.org\/about-wool\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grüezi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914179043634,"sku":"WSB002-01","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/GrueziBiopodWollePlusSleepingBag-1.jpg?v=1693564486"},{"product_id":"gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-zero-model","title":"Grüezi Wool Sleeping Bag Zero Model","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about this Grüezi wool sleeping bag\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ‘Zero’ model of the Grüezi wool sleeping bag is medium weight and perfect to use from Spring through to Autumn. Insulated with natural alpine wool insulation it helps to ensure you get a good night’s rest whatever adventure you are taking it on. High-quality, moisture resistant and small once packed, this is the ideal wool sleeping bag for trekking, camping and biking. We’ve used it a few times in the Lakes when out camping and it’s been brilliant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some of this wool sleeping bag’s key features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool stuffing instead of down – the special thing about this Grüezi wool sleeping bag is the alpine wool insulation that is used in place of traditional down or polyester. The body needs a lot of energy to regulate its temperature. Sheep wool balances the climate and thus takes over part of the temperature regulation. The body can use the remaining energy for recovery ready for another day of activity (you can read more about this below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly water repellent – the outer part of the sleeping bag is water repellent. The material is an environmentally friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/bionic-finish-eco\" title=\"Gruezi Sleep Bag Zero, Bionic Finish Eco website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBIONIC-FINISH ECO\u003c\/a\u003e material that is hydrophobic but is also free from harmful substances such as fluorine (PFC), halogens, formaldehyde and APEO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect ‘mummy’ shape – this wool sleeping bag has a ‘mummy’ shape to it which basically means it wraps you up from head to toe to keep you warm and cosy. The adjustable hood perfectly adapts to the shape of your head whilst the non-slip pillow compartment helps you stay comfy throughout the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips and pockets galore – inner and outer pockets mean you can keep your valuables close by whilst the white, anti-snag two-way auto-lock zipper is easy to find in the dark and even easier to open and close!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps your feet cosy – This sleeping bag has an innovative foot ventilation system. A switch of the bottom zipper allows you to comfortably put your feet on the top of the sleeping back when they get a bit hot and stuffy (no one wants sweaty, smelly feet!) whilst your core stays warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical to take on your outdoor adventure – this wool sleeping bag is light and packs small but robust enough to you can take it on your way with you!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFC free - no perfluorinated chemicals are used in any of the materials in this wool sleeping bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning – this particular wool sleeping bag is an award winner! It has won an Outdoor Industry Award, an Outdoor Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award and was a winner of a German Design Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a few other wool sleeping bags including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-for-kids\" title=\"Gruezi Wool Sleeping Bag for Kids\"\u003eone for children\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-plus-model\" title=\"Gruezi Wool Sleeping Bag Plus Model\"\u003eone for warmer, summer adventures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the technical information for this wool sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is all of the technical ‘stuff’:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter material: Breathable and water-repellent robust 40 deniers 290T nylon (100% polyamide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner material: supple, breathable 20D 380T nylon (100% polyamide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Tested according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/oeko-tex-zertifizierung-textiles-vertrauen\" title=\"Gruezi Wool Sleeping Bag, Oeko-Tex website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling: 1st layer: Lavalan® AlmWolle made of 85% virgin wool, 15% corn starch (PLA) Ingeo™ - filling power: 60g\/m², 2nd layer: Synthdown (100% polyester) 100g\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 215 x 78 x 50 cm (suitable for body height: 185 cm) Weight: approx. 950 g + stuff sack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: Ø 18 x 30 cm, compressed Ø 18 x 23 cm Pack volume: 7.5 litres, compressed 6 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial identification: 100% polyamide, filling: 1st layer: 85% wool \/ 15% polylactide, 2nd layer: 100% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/komfortbereich-schlafsack-beratung-schlafsack-ratgeber-schlafsack\" title=\"Gruezi Sleeping Bag temperature range, Gruezi website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/a\u003e: T Comfort: 7°C (44°F) | T Limit: 2°C (35°F) | T Extreme: -12°C (10°F) Care:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Biopod Wool Zero sleeping bag can be washed in the washing machine with wool detergent on the wool program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: When the sleeping bag is unpacked for the first time, it needs some time to become fluffy. If you iron the sleeping bag loosely with a steam iron and on a silk setting before using it for the first time, the wool will rise faster and ensure it is working to its full capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere does the wool come from for this wool sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wool sleeping bag is made by a German company called Grüezi (which is the term used by walkers in the Swiss Alps as they walk past one another). They use lavalan® alpine wool to fill the sleeping bag. This wool comes exclusively from sheep all over Europe. They graze in the idyllic surroundings of the Austrian and Swiss Alps or they are kept in natural conditions on vast pastures in Norway and Sweden. The independent Swiss company EGOTRACE certifies the company’s supply chain, so they can prove the origin of the wool from sheep to the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does wool work well in a sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is already used in duvets, mattresses and mattress toppers so why not sleeping bags?! Wool is after all the perfect natural insulator that we’ve been using for centuries and has been proven to give you a better night’s sleep (very important after an active day!). Here are a few reasons why wool is perfect for using in a sleeping bag:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s a natural insulator - Wool is a hygroscopic fibre. As the humidity of the surrounding air rises and falls, the fibre absorbs and releases water vapour. Heat is generated and retained during the absorption phase, which makes wool a natural insulator. Perfect for keeping you warm!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s multi-climatic - Thanks to its hygroscopic abilities, wool constantly reacts to changes in body temperature, maintaining its wearer’s thermophysical comfort in both cold and warm weather. Perfect for the unpredictable outdoor weather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s breathable - wool fibres are crimped, and when tightly packed together, form millions of tiny pockets of air. This unique structure allows it to absorb and release moisture—either in the atmosphere or perspiration from the wearer—without compromising its thermal efficiency. Wool has a large capacity to absorb moisture vapour (up to 30 per cent of its own weight) next to the skin, making it extremely breathable. Perfect for ensuring you sweat less!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s odour resistant - Wool is far more efficient than other textiles at absorbing sweat and releasing it into the air before bacteria have a chance to develop and produce unpleasant body odour. Perfect for smelling fresh (even after your active day!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is also renewable, sustainable and a much more ethical option to traditional down. You can read more about the wonders of wool on the Campaign for Wool website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignforwool.org\/about-wool\/\" title=\"Campaign for Wool Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grüezi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914573799730,"sku":"WSB003-01","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/Zero_Sleeping_Bag260726.png?v=1783348782"},{"product_id":"gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-for-kids","title":"Grüezi Wool Sleeping Bag for Kids","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about this Grüezi wool sleeping bag\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grüezi wool sleeping bag for kids is lightweight and perfect to use for camping, sleeping in the garden, sleepovers with friends and use in caravans. Insulated with 100% natural alpine wool insulation it helps to ensure children get a good night’s rest whatever adventure they are on! High-quality, moisture resistant and small once packed, this sleeping bag grows with the child and can therefore be used from approximately 100 cm to 170 cm in height. We’ve had it tried and tested by a few children a few times in the Lakes when out camping and they’ve rated it 10 out of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some of this wool sleeping bag’s key features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool stuffing instead of down – the special thing about this Grüezi wool sleeping bag is the alpine wool insulation that is used in place of traditional down or polyester. The body needs a lot of energy to regulate its temperature. Sheep wool balances the climate and thus takes over part of the temperature regulation. The body can use the remaining energy for recovery ready for another day of activity (you can read more about this below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly water repellent – the outer part of the sleeping bag is water repellent. The material is an environmentally friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/bionic-finish-eco\" title=\"Bionic Finish Eco, Gruezi website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBIONIC-FINISH ECO\u003c\/a\u003e material that is hydrophobic but is also free from harmful substances such as fluorine (PFC), halogens, formaldehyde and APEO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect ‘mummy’ shape – this wool sleeping bag has a ‘mummy’ shape to it which basically means it wraps you up from head to toe to keep you warm and cosy. The non-slip pillow compartment helps you stay comfy throughout the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips and pockets galore – inner and outer pockets mean valuables (or a favourite teddy!) can be kept close by whilst the white, anti-snag two-way auto-lock zipper is easy to find in the dark and even easier to open and close!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeet stay cosy – This sleeping bag has an innovative foot ventilation system. A switch of the bottom zipper allows you to comfortably put your feet on the top of the sleeping back when they get a bit hot and stuffy (no one wants sweaty, smelly feet!) whilst your core stays warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical to take on your outdoor adventure – this wool sleeping bag is light and packs small but robust enough for kids to take on their latest adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFC free - no perfluorinated chemicals are used in any of the materials in this wool sleeping bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have adult wool sleeping bags that you can take a look at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the technical information for this sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHere is all of the technical ‘stuff’:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter material: Breathable and water-repellent 40 denier 300T soft polyester (100% polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner material: Soft Feelsilk microfiber (100% polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Tested according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/oeko-tex-zertifizierung-textiles-vertrauen\" title=\"Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, Gruezi website\"\u003eSTANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling: 1st layer: lavalan® AlmWolle made of 85% virgin wool, 15% corn starch (PLA) Ingeo™ - filling power: 60g\/m², 2nd layer: ARL-Fiber-3D-hollow fiber (100% polyester) - filling power: 200g\/ m²,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 140-190 x 65 x 45 cm (suitable for height: 100 to 170 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 1,050 g + stuff sack Pack size: Ø 18 x 31 cm, compressed Ø 18 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack volume: 8 litres, compressed 5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial identification: 100% polyester, filling: 1st layer: 85% wool \/ 15% polylactide, 2nd layer: 100% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gz-bag.de\/pages\/komfortbereich-schlafsack-beratung-schlafsack-ratgeber-schlafsack\" title=\"Sleeping bag temperature range, Gruezi website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Temperature range\u003c\/a\u003e: According to EN 23537-1, precise temperature specifications for children's sleeping bags are not permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: When the sleeping bag is unpacked for the first time, it needs some time to become fluffy. If you iron the sleeping bag loosely with a steam iron and on a silk setting before using it for the first time, the wool will rise faster and ensure it is working to its full capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere does the wool come from for this wool sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wool sleeping bag is made by a German company called Grüezi (which is the term used by walkers in the Swiss Alps as they walk past one another). They use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lavalan.com\" title=\"Lavalan website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elavalan® alpine wool\u003c\/a\u003e to fill the sleeping bag. This wool comes exclusively from sheep all over Europe. They graze in the idyllic surroundings of the Austrian and Swiss Alps or they are kept in natural conditions on vast pastures in Norway and Sweden. The independent Swiss company EGOTRACE certifies the company’s supply chain, so they can prove the origin of the wool from sheep to the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does wool work well in a sleeping bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is already used in duvets, mattresses and mattress toppers so why not sleeping bags?! Wool is after all the perfect natural insulator that we’ve been using for centuries and has been \u003cstrong\u003eproven to give you a better night's sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e (very important after an active day!). Here are a few reasons why wool is perfect for using in a sleeping bag:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s a natural insulator - Wool is a hygroscopic fibre. As the humidity of the surrounding air rises and falls, the fibre absorbs and releases water vapour. Heat is generated and retained during the absorption phase, which makes wool a natural insulator. Perfect for keeping you warm!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s multi-climatic - Thanks to its hygroscopic abilities, wool constantly reacts to changes in body temperature, maintaining its wearer’s thermophysical comfort in both cold and warm weather. Perfect for the unpredictable outdoor weather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s breathable - wool fibres are crimped, and when tightly packed together, form millions of tiny pockets of air. This unique structure allows it to absorb and release moisture—either in the atmosphere or perspiration from the wearer—without compromising its thermal efficiency. Wool has a large capacity to absorb moisture vapour (up to 30 per cent of its own weight) next to the skin, making it extremely breathable. Perfect for ensuring you sweat less!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s odour resistant - Wool is far more efficient than other textiles at absorbing sweat and releasing it into the air, before bacteria has a chance to develop and produce unpleasant body odour. Perfect for smelling fresh (even after your active day!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is also renewable, sustainable and a much more ethical option to traditional down. You can read more about the wonders of wool on the Campaign for Wool website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignforwool.org\/about-wool\/\" title=\"Campaign for Wool website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grüezi","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":47577018630450,"sku":"WSB001-01","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":47577018663218,"sku":"WSB001-02","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":47577018695986,"sku":"WSB001-03","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/1.jpg?v=1710257942"},{"product_id":"skaza-bioplastic-picnic-set","title":"20 Piece Modular Sugarcane-Plastic Picnic Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat comes in this bioplastic picnic set?\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 20-piece bioplastic picnic and camping set is designed to be used for 4 people. The full set is made with bioplastic produced from sugarcane with an organic cotton carrying strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full set includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x colander \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x plates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x cups \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x cutlery sets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x cup holder for the four cups \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x food containers\/serving dish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x removable sealing lid for food container \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x organic cotton tightening strap for transport   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I use this bioplastic picnic set for? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its compact design and brilliant durability our lightweight bioplastic picnic set can be used for pretty much any outdoor adventure. We’ve used it for picnics in the park and on the beach. It is perfect for groups of four people. The kit is easy to transport thanks to the organic cotton carry strap, easy to use, and its modular design means it is easy to re-assemble once used.  It is also perfect for garden picnics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve got a campervan or caravan, one of these bioplastic picnic sets is a brilliant alternative to traditional caravan tableware sets. Not only is it space saving (great for limited space), but it is robust and contains the key essentials for eating, serving, saving and transporting food when you are on the go. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is bioplastic better for the environment? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d rather have outdoor tableware that comes as separate pieces instead of a set, take a look at our other camping tableware ranges \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  Why is bioplastic better for the environment than traditional plastic? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no denying it, plastic is a fantastic material in terms of its functionality, which is why it is used for so many things. There is a place for plastics and often they are the best, most practical materials. The main issue is virgin plastics which are a BIG contributor to climate change which has meant some plastic producers have looked to new, more sustainable raw materials to create bioplastics. Enter sugarcane! Sugarcane has emerged as an important ingredient to substitute for petroleum in the production of plastics. Bioplastics made of sugarcane have the same benefits as ‘normal’ petroleum-based plastics but are sustainable. In fact, each metric ton of bioplastic made from sugar cane produced avoids the emission of 2 to 2.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide on a lifecycle basis. Here are a few reasons why bioplastic is an eco-friendlier option to traditional plastic: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugarcane absorbs CO2 – when sugarcane grows, just like all other plants and trees, it absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fossil fuels required - Oil-based plastics (the ‘traditional’ plastics) require oil (surprise, surprise) to be made. To get this oil, it needs to be mined for. Not only is the process of drilling and mining carbon intensive but when we extract the oil, carbon is also released from the Earth’s soil into the air. That’s all before we’ve even used the energy needed to turn the oil into plastic which (spoiler alert) is also a carbon inducive process. An increase in CO2 in the atmosphere, as we well know, is what drives climate change. The very nature of bioplastics is to use sustainable materials rather than relying on oil.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated using renewable energy – sugarcane bioplastics are particularly eco-friendly. During the processing of sugarcane, a waste product known as bagasse is also produced. Bagasse is used to generate electricity which powers the ethanol production process. This, again, removes a carbon-inducive process.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugarcane is sustainable – sugarcane is a very resilient crop which means it can be grown in areas of poor arable land that would otherwise be wasted and unused. This means land clearing isn’t needed to grow the sugarcane. Once the sugarcane has been harvested, it can simply be replanted which means it is 100% renewable. Sugarcane is even beneficial to the soil it is grown in, helping it to recover and replenish. Win, win! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs bioplastic biodegradable? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, bioplastic isn’t biodegradable. It can however be recycled and is processed within normal recycling facilities. This means you can pop the set into your normal plastic recycling bins. However, this bioplastic picnic set will last you a long, long time though so don’t worry about thinking about that for now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45921158529330,"sku":"11-WM38-IKQB","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/bioplastic_picnic_set_flat_lay.jpg?v=1749647071"},{"product_id":"enamel-mug-classic-set","title":"Enamel Mug Classic","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhy are enamel mugs useful as outdoor tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humble enamel mug has been a staple item for generations of explorers and hikers, its beauty is its simplicity. Minimal in design yet long lasting, mugs like this retro-style enamel coated mug have had a renaissance in recent years for the luxe-loving campers. And for good reason too! This practical camping mug is 100% fit for purpose. Made of porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel, it is strong, long-lasting and ideal for being transported from adventure to adventure. Whatever the setting, this white enamel mug with blue rim will ensure that you can enjoy a brew or two in style. It is the best enamel mug for a morning caffeine hit before your day of exploration or a post-adventure hot chocolate. We have also used them for a quick cuppa-soup for a mid-hike pick me up! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our vintage enamel mugs are made from steel, they can be recycled once they have come to the end of their long, long life (don’t worry, the enamel coating does not impact its ability to be turned into scrap metal). By recycling these enamelware camping mugs, the steel will be repurposed into something else - most often, cans! The use of scrap steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recycle-more.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/steel\" title=\"Recycle More website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esaves up to 74% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin materials\u003c\/a\u003e which is incredible and why we should all be trying to recycle as much as we can as well as use products made of recycled materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel on steel is hard and strong but like all good ceramic materials, it may chip if handled roughly or dropped. If this happens, don’t panic. The enamel coated mugs are still perfectly safe to use as the steel will naturally oxidise. Plus, we think it adds a bit of vintage character anyway! We like to think of these enamel mugs as the Levi jeans or Chanel bags of the outdoor tableware world. Classic, reliable, long lasting and they just get better with age. We’ve got enamel mugs ourselves which are still going strong after 20 years! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat contexts can I use these enamel mugs in? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese luxury outdoor enamel coated mugs are perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of aesthetic extravagance to their outdoor adventure. If you are a ‘picnic in the park’ sort of person, these cups can be packed into your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/eco-chic-cool-bag\" title=\"Eco Chic Cool Bag\"\u003ecool bag\u003c\/a\u003e ready to serve some cuppa soup or pour your flask of hot tea into. If long camping trips and mountain adventures are your sort of thing, these metal enamel cups also fit the bill and are great for an evening hot chocolate before bed (and more coffee when you wake up!). Just hook them onto your backpack to save space and away you go! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. They have tested these enamelware mugs out and have given them a big thumbs up! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make enamel crockery sets and enamel tableware sets? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eClassic Set\u003c\/a\u003e is a full range of enamel dishware. To match this enamel mug, we have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Dinner Plate Set\"\u003eenamel plate set\u003c\/a\u003e, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-bowls-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Bowl Set\"\u003eenamel bowl set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-billycan-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Tea Can\"\u003eenamel tea cans\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-espresso-cup-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Espresso Cup\"\u003eenamel espresso mug\u003c\/a\u003e. You can mix and match all of these to create your ultimate luxury enamel dinner set for the outdoors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created enamel tableware when you already have recycled plastic tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we stock a fantastic range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003erecycled plastic outdoor tableware\u003c\/a\u003e some people just don’t want to use plastic anymore due to concerns over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.uk\/news\/plastic-recycling-export-incineration\/\" title=\"What really happens to your plastic recycling?, Greenpeace website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhere our plastic recycling goes\u003c\/a\u003e. This, of course, is completely valid which is exactly why we have added our Classic Set of enamel tableware to our selection of outdoor tableware.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our enamelware is much stronger than our recycled plastic alternatives which ensures that they last throughout all your camping and travel adventures for years and years. In the context of single use plates, enamel plates are a more sustainable alternative, reducing the use and disposal of many sets of paper and plastic dishes. Although a little more expensive upfront, just think about cost per use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur enamel soup mugs from our Classic Set are also a bit weightier and feel a bit more ‘special’. There are some contexts when recycled plastic tableware just doesn’t fit the bill. Some people don’t really like the ‘taste’ of drinking hot drinks from plastic mugs, so these enamel camping mugs are a great alternative.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes plastic (recycled or not) isn’t the right material to use for certain uses.  For example, cooking on gas stoves whilst camping can cause difficulties when using plastic camping gear. These enamelware mugs can withstand temperatures of up to 270 degrees Celsius which makes them perfect for camping. Unlike the plastic alternatives, our enamel mugs can be used for heating and serving (less washing up – hooray!). This mug can double up as saucepan and can also be used to sterilise water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55744959480186,"sku":"ET003","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55744959512954,"sku":"ET003-01","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/CLASSICENAMELCUP1.jpg?v=1690538317"},{"product_id":"enamel-bowls-classic-set-pack-of-4","title":"Enamel Bowls Classic Set Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhy are enamel bowls useful as outdoor tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel bowls have been used for decades as camping essentials. Whether you were in the Girl Guides or Scouts, enamel dishware was a must have when collecting your badges. Minimal in design yet long lasting, these retro-style enamel coated bowls have had a renaissance in recent years for the luxe-loving campers. And for good reason too! These practical white enamelware dishes are 100% fit for purpose. Made of porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel, they are strong, long-lasting and ideal for being transported from adventure to adventure. Whatever the setting, these white enamel camping bowls with blue rims will ensure that you can dine in style. They are quite small and are great for pasta, soup, cereal or porridge when you are camping.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these camping enamelware dishes are made from steel, they can be recycled once they have come to the end of their long, long life (don’t worry, the enamel coating does not impact its ability to be turned into scrap metal). By recycling the enamelware bowls, the steel will be repurposed into something else - most often, cans! The use of scrap steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recycle-more.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/steel\" title=\"Recycle More website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esaves up to 74% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin materials\u003c\/a\u003e which is incredible and why we should all be trying to recycle as much as we can as well as use products made of recycled materials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel on steel is hard and strong but like all good ceramic materials, it may chip if handled roughly or dropped. If this happens, don’t panic. The enamel coated bowls are still perfectly safe to use as the steel will naturally oxidise. Plus, we think it adds a bit of vintage character anyway! We like to think of these enamel bowls as the Levi jeans or Chanel bags of the outdoor tableware world. Classic, reliable, long lasting and they just get better with age. We’ve got enamel cups ourselves which are still going strong after 20 years! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat contexts can I use these enamel bowls in? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese luxury outdoor bowls are perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of aesthetic extravagance to their outdoor adventure. If you are a ‘picnic in the park’ sort of person, these bowls can be stacked and packed into your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/eco-chic-cool-bag\" title=\"Eco Chic Cool Bag\"\u003ecool bag\u003c\/a\u003e ready to serve a fresh fruit salad. If long camping trips and mountain adventures are your sort of thing, these bowls also fit the bill and are great for an evening refuel meal of pasta or a morning power up porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. They have tested these enamelware bowls out and have given them a big thumbs up! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make enamel crockery sets and enamel tableware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eClassic Set\u003c\/a\u003e is a full range of enamel dishware. To match this enamel bowl set, we have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Plate Set\"\u003eenamel plate set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-mug-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Mug\"\u003eenamel camping mugs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-billycan-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Teacan\"\u003eenamel tea cans\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-espresso-cup-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Espresso Mug\"\u003eenamel espresso mug\u003c\/a\u003e. You can mix and match all of these to create your ultimate luxury enamel dinner set for the outdoors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created enamel tableware when you already have recycled plastic tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we stock a fantastic range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003erecycled plastic outdoor tableware\u003c\/a\u003e some people just don’t want to use plastic anymore due to concerns over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.uk\/news\/plastic-recycling-export-incineration\/\" title=\"What really happens to your plastic recycling?, Greenpeace website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhere our plastic recycling goes\u003c\/a\u003e. This, of course, is completely valid which is exactly why we have added our Classic Set of enamel tableware to our selection of outdoor tableware.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur enamel plates and bowls are much stronger than our recycled plastic alternatives which ensures that they last throughout all your camping and travel adventures for years and years. In the context of single use plates, enamel plates are a more sustainable alternative, reducing the use and disposal of many sets of paper and plastic dishes. Although a little more expensive upfront, just think about cost per use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur enamel cereal bowls from our Classic Set are also a bit weightier and feel a bit more ‘special’. There are some contexts when recycled plastic tableware just doesn’t fit the bill. Some people don’t really like the ‘taste’ of eating hot food from plastic plates, so these enamel camping bowls are a great alternative.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes plastic (recycled or not) isn’t the right material to use for certain uses.  For example, cooking on gas stoves whilst camping can cause difficulties when using plastic camping gear. These enamelware small bowls can withstand temperatures of up to 270 degrees Celsius so can not only be used when camping but on BBQ racks too. This means that unlike the plastic alternatives, our enamel bowls can be used for heating and serving (less washing up – hooray!). We quite like using our enamelware bowl as a mini saucepan and match it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Dinner Plates\"\u003eenamel plate\u003c\/a\u003e which we use as a lid to make the heating process faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45921712111922,"sku":"ET004","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/CLASSICENAMELBOWLx4.jpg?v=1690540254"},{"product_id":"enamel-espresso-cup-classic-set","title":"Enamel Espresso Cup Classic Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhy are enamel espresso cups useful as outdoor tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dinky little espresso cup is the perfect mug for a morning shot of coffee or as a kid’s mini camping mug. Minimal in design yet long lasting, espresso mugs like this retro-style enamel coated mug have had a renaissance in recent years for the luxe-loving campers. And for good reason too! This cute little espresso mug is 100% fit for purpose. Made of porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel, it is strong, long-lasting and ideal for being transported from adventure to adventure. Whatever the setting, this white enamel espresso cup with blue rim will ensure that you can enjoy a caffeine hit in style.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our retro espresso cups are made from steel, they can be recycled once they have come to the end of their long, long life (don’t worry, the enamel coating does not impact its ability to be turned into scrap metal). By recycling these enamelware espresso cups, the steel will be repurposed into something else - most often, cans! The use of scrap steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recycle-more.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/steel\" title=\"Recycle More website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esaves up to 74% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin materials\u003c\/a\u003e which is incredible and why we should all be trying to recycle as much as we can as well as use products made of recycled materials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel on steel is hard and strong but like all good ceramic materials, it may chip if handled roughly or dropped. If this happens, don’t panic. The enamel coated cups are still perfectly safe to use as the steel will naturally oxidise. Plus, we think it adds a bit of vintage character anyway! We like to think of these small enamel mugs as the Levi jeans or Chanel bags of the outdoor tableware world. Classic, reliable, long lasting and they just get better with age. We’ve got enamel mugs ourselves which are still going strong after 20 years! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat contexts can I use these enamel espresso mugs in? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese luxury outdoor enamel coated mugs are perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of aesthetic extravagance to their outdoor adventure. If you are a ‘picnic in the park’ sort of person, these dinky cups can be packed into your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/eco-chic-cool-bag\" title=\"Eco Chic Cool Bag\"\u003ecool bag\u003c\/a\u003e ready to serve strong coffees straight out of a hot flask. If long camping trips and mountain adventures are more your thing these are great for that too! These dinky cups are fantastic for kids when camping and picnicking due to their mini size. They fit perfectly into little hands and are the perfect serving size for pre-bedtime hot chocolates.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. They have tested these enamelware espresso cups when out and have given them a big thumbs up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make enamel crockery sets and enamel tableware sets? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eClassic Set\u003c\/a\u003e is a full range of enamel dishware. To match this enamel espresso cup, we have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Dinner Plates\"\u003eenamel plate set\u003c\/a\u003e, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-bowls-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Bowls\"\u003eenamel bowl set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-billycan-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Tea Can\"\u003eenamel tea cans\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-mug-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Mugs\"\u003eenamel mug\u003c\/a\u003e. You can mix and match all of these to create your ultimate luxury enamel dinner set for the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created enamel tableware when you already have recycled plastic tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we stock a fantastic range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003erecycled plastic outdoor tableware\u003c\/a\u003e some people just don’t want to use plastic anymore due to concerns over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.uk\/news\/plastic-recycling-export-incineration\/\" title=\"What really happens to your plastic recycling?, Greenpeace website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhere our plastic recycling goes\u003c\/a\u003e. This, of course, is completely valid which is exactly why we have added our Classic Set of enamel tableware to our selection of outdoor tableware.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our enamelware is much stronger than our recycled plastic alternatives which ensures that they last throughout all your camping and travel adventures for years and years. In the context of single use plates, enamel plates are a more sustainable alternative, reducing the use and disposal of many sets of paper and plastic dishes. Although a little more expensive upfront, just think about cost per use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur enamel espresso cups from our Classic Set are also a bit weightier and feel a bit more ‘special’. There are some contexts when recycled plastic tableware just doesn’t fit the bill. Some people don’t really like the ‘taste’ of drinking hot drinks from plastic mugs, so these enamel espresso cups are a great alternative.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes plastic (recycled or not) isn’t the right material to use for certain uses.  For example, cooking on gas stoves whilst camping can cause difficulties when using plastic camping gear. These enamelware mugs can withstand temperatures of up to 270 degrees Celsius so are perfect to use when camping. Unlike the plastic alternatives, our enamel espresso cups can be used for heating and serving (less washing up – hooray!).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45923313025330,"sku":"ET005","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/CLASSICENAMELESPRESSOCUP1.jpg?v=1690546083"},{"product_id":"enamel-billycan-classic-set","title":"Enamel Billycan Classic Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhy are enamel Billycans useful as outdoor tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic enamel Billycan is a retro flask, ideal for serving up drinks on the go whether that's in the garden, on the beach, or at a campsite cookout. Minimal in design yet long-lasting, enamelware has had a renaissance in recent years for the luxe-loving campers. And for good reason too! This vintage style Billycan is 100% fit for purpose. Made of porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel, it is strong, long-lasting and ideal for being transported from adventure to adventure. Whatever the setting, this white enamel Billycan with blue rim will ensure that you can enjoy a caffeine hit in style.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our retro billycans are made from steel, they can be recycled once they have come to the end of their long, long life (don’t worry, the enamel coating does not impact its ability to be turned into scrap metal). By recycling these enamelware Billycans, the steel will be repurposed into something else - most often, cans! The use of scrap steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recycle-more.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/steel\" title=\"Recycle More website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esaves up to 74% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin materials\u003c\/a\u003e which is incredible and why we should all be trying to recycle as much as we can as well as use products made of recycled materials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel on steel is hard and strong but like all good ceramic materials, it may chip if handled roughly or dropped. If this happens, don’t panic. The enamel-coated flask are still perfectly safe to use as the steel will naturally oxidise. Plus, we think it adds a bit of vintage character anyway! We like to think of our enamelware as the Levi jeans or Chanel bags of the outdoor tableware world. Classic, reliable, long lasting and they just get better with age. We’ve got enamel mugs ourselves which are still going strong after 20 years!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat contexts can I use this enamel Billycan in? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese luxury outdoor enamel-coated tea cans are perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of aesthetic extravagance to their outdoor adventure. These cans are a blast from the past, traditionally used by farmers and railway workers. Today, Billycans are ideal for serving up drinks on the go whether that's in the garden, on the beach, or at a campsite cookout. Just brew, transport and then pour into the mug when you are ready to take a sip! The handle makes them perfect for transporting and the space saving design means it is suitable for lots of outdoor adventures.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. They have tested these enamelware espresso cups when out and have given them a big thumbs up! We love using our Billycans for holding and making our tea and coffee, as well as a vessel for heating up soup, stews and the like whilst camping. The enamelware can be used for heating and serving so works perfectly!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make enamel crockery sets and enamel tableware sets? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eClassic Set\u003c\/a\u003e is a full range of enamel dishware. To match this enamel Billycan, we have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Dinner Plates\"\u003eenamel plate set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-bowls-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Bowls\"\u003ean enamel bowl set\u003c\/a\u003e,  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-mug-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Mug\"\u003eenamel mugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-espresso-cup-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Espresso Cup\"\u003eespresso cups\u003c\/a\u003e. You can mix and match all of these to create your ultimate luxury enamel dinner set for the outdoors.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created enamel tableware when you already have recycled plastic tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we stock a fantastic range of\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003e recycled plastic outdoor tableware\u003c\/a\u003e some people just don’t want to use plastic anymore due to concerns over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.uk\/news\/plastic-recycling-export-incineration\/\" title=\"What really happens to your plastic recycling?, Greenpeace website\"\u003ewhere our plastic recycling goes\u003c\/a\u003e. This, of course, is completely valid which is exactly why we have added our Classic Set of enamel tableware to our selection of outdoor tableware.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our enamelware is much stronger than our recycled plastic alternatives which ensures that they last throughout all your camping and travel adventures for years and years. In the context of single use plates, enamel plates are a more sustainable alternative, reducing the use and disposal of many sets of paper and plastic dishes. Although a little more expensive upfront, just think about cost per use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur enamel tea can from our Classic Set is also a bit weightier and feels a bit more ‘special’. There are some contexts when recycled plastic tableware just doesn’t fit the bill. Some people don’t really like the ‘taste’ of drinking hot drinks from plastic mugs, so these enamel Billycans are a great alternative.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes plastic (recycled or not) isn’t the right material to use for certain things.  For example, cooking on gas stoves whilst camping can cause difficulties when using plastic camping gear. These enamelware Billycans can withstand temperatures of up to 270 degrees Celsius so are perfect to use when camping. Unlike the plastic alternatives, our enamel Billycans can be used for heating and serving (less washing up – hooray!).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45923411853618,"sku":"ET001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/enamel_billy_can.jpg?v=1693566087"},{"product_id":"enamel-bowl-large","title":"Enamel Bowl Large","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I use this large enamel bowl for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large rustic bowl will add a touch of luxury to any outdoor tableware collection. Not only is it a pleasing size, but it's also wonderfully multipurpose too. For those who adore long mountainous adventures, or week-long trips in their campervan, this large outdoor camping bowl is the perfect sharing dish or food prep container. Nachos, chips, and dips to share, anyone?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the van lifers with water conservation on their minds, or even those taking steps to reduce water waste at home this bowl will look perfect placed in any sink or basin to catch grey water from washing the dishes or brushing your teeth. You can then simply pop the water straight into the garden from the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis big bowl is actually so aesthetically pleasing, it would look right at home in any kitchen cupboard, or as part of any sharing bowl set. Perfect for that family dinner night, or fancy meal in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose enamel for my tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the surge in plastic outdoor wares, enamel was the go-to material for everything outdoor and camping. Minimal, yet robust and long-lasting, these rustic-style enamel-coated bowls have made a resurgence with their popularity growing among outdoor enthusiasts and family adventurers alike. Practical enamelware such as this large enamel bowl is completely fit for purpose. It's made of porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel. This means it's long-lasting, tough, and perfect for transportation - there's little risk of the bowl cracking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRustic, yet classic in design this white bowl with blue rims will fit the bill in any outdoor dining situation - it's big, practical, and incredibly easy to maintain - perfect for sharing food on a mountainside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large enamelware bowl is strong, ceramic bonded to steel is very tough stuff. But, like anything related to porcelain, this bowl may chip if it's dropped one too many times. Please don't worry if this happens though, any exposed steel will just oxidise, adding a touch of history and character to your bowl. If you really wanted you could cover the chip with a little food-safe varnish or similar - but we think a little wear and tear just makes the bowls look even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen enamelware finally wears out, after a long, long life - it can be fully recycled like any other steel item (not to worry the enamel coating doesn't affect a thing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of scrap steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recycle-more.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/steel\" title=\"Recycle More website\"\u003esaves up to 74% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin materials\u003c\/a\u003e which is incredible and why we should all be trying to recycle as much as we can as well as use products made of recycled materials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got any other enamelware available, so I can make a set? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! So, we have our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eClassic Set\u003c\/a\u003e which is a full range of enamel dishware that would perfectly match this large enamel bowl. In fact, we have an: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Dinner Plate\"\u003eenamel plate set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-bowls-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Bowl Set\"\u003ea small enamel bowl set\u003c\/a\u003e,  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-mug-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Mug\"\u003eenamel mugs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-billycan-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Tea Can\"\u003ean enamel billycan\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-espresso-cup-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Espresso Cup\"\u003eespresso cups\u003c\/a\u003e. If you wanted to, you could mix and match these to create your own enamel kitchenware or even a luxury outdoor camping set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45923447537970,"sku":"ET006","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/large_enamel_salad_bowl.jpg?v=1693566116"},{"product_id":"enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4","title":"Enamel Plates Classic Set Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhy are enamel plates useful as outdoor tableware? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel plates have been used for decades as camping essentials. Whether you were in the Girl Guides or Scouts, enamel dishware was a must have when collecting your badges. Minimal in design yet long lasting, these retro-style enamel coated plates have had a renaissance in recent years for the luxe-loving campers. And for good reason too! These practical enamel plates are 100% fit for purpose. Made of porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel, they are strong, long-lasting and ideal for being transported from adventure to adventure. Whatever the setting, these white enamel camping plates with blue rims will ensure that you can dine in style.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these enamel picnic plates are made from steel, they can be recycled once they have come to the end of their long, long life (don’t worry, the enamel coating does not impact its ability to be turned into scrap metal. By recycling the plates, the steel will be repurposed into something else - most often, cans! The use of scrap steel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recycle-more.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/steel\" title=\"Recycle More website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esaves up to 74% of the energy needed to make steel from virgin materials\u003c\/a\u003e which is incredible and why we should all be trying to recycle as much as we can as well as use products made of recycled materials.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnamel on steel is hard and strong but like all good ceramic materials, it may chip if handled roughly or dropped. If this happens, don’t panic. The plates are still perfectly safe to use as the steel will naturally oxidise. Plus, we think it adds a bit of vintage character anyway! We like to think of these enamel plates as the Levi jeans or Chanel bags of the outdoor tableware world. Classic, reliable, long lasting and they just get better with age. We’ve got enamel cups ourselves which are still going strong after 20 years! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat contexts can I use these enamel plates in? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese luxury outdoor plates are perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of aesthetic extravagance to their outdoor adventure. If you are a ‘picnic in the park’ sort of person, these plates can be stacked and packed into your cool bag. If long camping trips and mountain adventures are your sort of thing, these plates also fit the bill!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. They have tested these enamel dinner plates out and have given them a big thumbs up! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make enamel crockery sets and enamel tableware sets? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eClassic Set\u003c\/a\u003e is a full range of enamel dishware. To match this enamel plate set, we have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-plates-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Dinner Plates\"\u003eenamel dish set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-mug-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Mug\"\u003eenamel camping mugs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-billycan-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Tea Can\"\u003eenamel tea cans\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-espresso-cup-classic-set\" title=\"Enamel Espresso Cup\"\u003eenamel espresso mug\u003c\/a\u003e. You can mix and match all of these to create your ultimate luxury enamel dinner set for the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created enamel tableware when you already have recycled plastic tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we stock a fantastic range of recycled plastic outdoor tableware  some people just don’t want to use plastic anymore due to concerns over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.uk\/news\/plastic-recycling-export-incineration\/\" title=\"What really happens to your plastic recycling?, Greenpeace website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhere our plastic recycling goes\u003c\/a\u003e. This, of course, is completely valid which is exactly why we have added our Classic Set of enamel tableware to our selection of outdoor tableware.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese enamel plates are much stronger than our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside\"\u003erecycled plastic alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e which ensures that it lasts throughout all camping and travel adventures for years and years. In the context of single use plates, enamel plates are a more sustainable alternative, reducing the use and disposal of many sets of paper and plastic dishes. Although a little more expensive upfront, just think about cost per use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur enamel plates from our Classic Set are also a bit weightier and feel a bit more ‘special’. There are some contexts when \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003erecycled plastic tableware\u003c\/a\u003e just don’t fit the bill. Some people don’t really like the ‘taste’ of eating hot food from plastic plates, so these enamel picnic plates are a great alternative.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes plastic (recycled or not) isn’t the right material to use for certain uses.  For example, cooking on gas stoves whilst camping can cause difficulties when using plastic camping gear. These enamelware picnic plates can withstand temperatures of up to 270 degrees Celsius so can not only be used when camping but on BBQ racks too. This means that unlike the plastic alternatives, enamel picnic plates can be used for heating and serving (less washing up – hooray!). We quite like using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/enamel-bowls-classic-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Enamel Bowl Set\"\u003eenamelware bowl\u003c\/a\u003e as a mini saucepan and use these plates as a lid to make the heating process faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":55087104262522,"sku":"ET007","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55087104295290,"sku":"ET002","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/CLASSICENAMELPLATEx4.jpg?v=1690793587"},{"product_id":"eco-chic-holdall","title":"Eco Chic Holdall","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I use this recycled plastic holdall for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this recycled plastic holdall! It is a practical size and has pockets galore which make it perfect for carrying all the extra ‘bits and bobs’ we take with us on a family day out. Plus the fabric used to create it has been made with three and a half plastic bottles. Lightweight, durable and water-resistant, it can carry all the kids ‘stuff’ like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eden kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/bigjigs-toys-plastic-free-bucket\" title=\"Bigjigs Toys Plastic Free Bucket\"\u003ebuckets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/bigjogs-toys-bio-plastic-spade\" title=\"Bigjigs Toys Bio-plastic Spade\"\u003espades\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/bigjigs-toys-plastic-free-frisbee\" title=\"Bigjigs Toys Plastic-free Frisbee\"\u003eflyers\u003c\/a\u003e. Or if you are out on a picnic day, have packed your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/eco-chic-cool-bag\" title=\"Eco Chic Cool Bag\"\u003ecool bag\u003c\/a\u003e but want a bag for all non-refrigerated items, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003etableware\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/eco-chic-foldable-picnic-blanket\" title=\"Eco Chic Foldable Picnic Blanket\"\u003epicnic rug\u003c\/a\u003e then this recycled plastic holdall is for you! It would also be great as an overnight bag or nappy bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the bag is empty, it folds away neatly for easy storage and transportation. Lovely!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is this better for the environment versus a non-recycled plastic holdall?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric used to create this recycled plastic holdall is made from the plastic of three and a half recycled bottle, also known as 100% rPET material (or if you really want its full name, recycled polyethylene terephthalate). Most waterproof holdalls will be made of virgin plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using recycled plastics, it means that no new plastic has been created to make this bag. We are all pretty well versed on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftheearth.uk\/plastics#:~:text=How%20does%20plastic%20harm%20the,%2C%20oil%20and%20even%20coal).\" title=\"How does plastic harm the environment?, Friends of the Earth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhy the creation of new plastic is bad\u003c\/a\u003e – most plastic is made from chemicals that come from the production of fossil fuels and once it has been used, then disposed of, it sticks around in the environment for ages, threatening wildlife and spreading toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, plastic is a useful material in lots of contexts due to its versatility and durability. Sometimes, non-plastic alternatives just don’t do the trick. So instead of saying a big fat no to ALL plastics, we should instead be choosing to buy items made of recycled plastic rather than supporting the creation of new plastics. Besides, we all recycle most of our plastics now, so what is the point in doing that if we don’t buy items made of recycled plastic? If we don’t, there won’t be enough of a demand for all the recycled plastic, and it will just end up in landfill! Less than ideal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a holdall like this, made of recycled plastic, versus a regular one is an easy, environmentally friendly switch to make and will give you exactly the same quality and function (trust us, we’ve used this one ourselves!) We have a whole range of everyday items made of recycled materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I make sure this recycled holdall lasts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recycled plastic holdall should last you a fair while! To ensure that it does, you’ll need to make sure you care for it correctly. To keep it clean inside after use, wipe it with something like one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/household-supplies\/products\/ecoforce-multipurpose-cloths\" title=\"Ecoforce Multipurpose Cloths\"\u003emultipurpose cloths\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the bag really needs a good clean, then they are safe to wash at low temperatures without damaging the fabric. Be mindful, as this is a plastic-based fabric, washing it at higher temperatures can release microfibres into the water. To minimise this, we recommend hand washing it if possible. If you wanted to machine wash it, only do so at 30°C or lower and use an eco-friendly detergent such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/bio-d-washing-powder\" title=\"Bio-d Washing Powder\"\u003eBio-D washing powder\u003c\/a\u003e. Whatever you do, don’t tumble dry it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eco Chic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45981311172914,"sku":"EC005","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/eco-chic-lightweight-foldable-holdall-sheep.jpg?v=1693566431"},{"product_id":"fibre-beach-towel","title":"Recycled Fibre Beach Towel","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHow is this recycled fibre beach towel made? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese recycled fibre beach towels are made from 100% recycled materials including plastic bottles. We have sourced them from a supplier who works directly with fishermen to help clear up our planet. Fishermen (and women!) collect plastic bottles when out at sea and bring them back to shore. The PET bottles are selected and recycled, then made into PET chips. \u003cstrong\u003ePET\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for polyethylene terephthalate which is the chemical name for polyester. PET is clear, strong, and lightweight plastic that is widely used for packaging foods and beverages, but can also be made into a fabric, polyester, which can be found in lots of clothes. Due to the versatility of this compound, the PET chips are converted into RPET yarn (recycled PET yarn). At the weaving stage, the RPET yarn is mixed with pre-dyed recycled cotton and voila! An eco-friendly beach towel is created! We have added our Go Outside range logo as a reminder to enjoy the outdoors and our Chimney Sheep logo to remind you of us (you lucky things).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as the 10% of the profit that goes towards our Community Interest Company, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\" title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees\"\u003eBuy Land Plant Trees\u003c\/a\u003e, 5% of the supplier profit goes towards \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theoceancleanup.com\" title=\"The Ocean Cleanup website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Ocean Cleanup\u003c\/a\u003e which helps to clean up our waterways. A double whammy of planet-friendly goodness! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I use this recycled fibre beach towel? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you’d well expect, this recycled fibre beach towel has been tried and tested by the Chimney Sheep team, who have all loved it. The towel has been used for a whole host of different things. We’ve had people use it as a beach towel, a pool towel, a post open swim towel, even! One of our colleagues took it on a couple of camping trips and used it as a camping shower towel and on the next trip, used it as a blanket – the towel got a big tick for each use! We’ve also used it as a picnic rug on dry days (which granted, are few and far between in the Lake District) and it has been great. We paired it with our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/on-the-go\" title=\"On The Go\"\u003e recycled plastic tableware\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/eco-chic-cool-bag\" title=\"Eco Chic Cool Bag\"\u003e recycled plastic coolbag\u003c\/a\u003e for the ultimate eco-friendly picnic set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled materials? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned, this recycled fibre beach towel is made using 100% recycled materials including plastic bottles instead of virgin materials. By using recycled plastics, it means that no new plastic has been created to make this towel. We are all pretty well versed on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftheearth.uk\/plastics\" title=\"How does plastic harm the environment?, Friends of the Earth website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhy the creation of new plastic is bad\u003c\/a\u003e – most plastic is made from chemicals that come from the production of fossil fuels and once it has been used, then disposed of, it sticks around in the environment for ages, threatening wildlife and spreading toxins.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, plastic is a useful material in lots of contexts due to its versatility and durability. Sometimes, non-plastic alternatives just don’t do the trick. So instead of saying a big fat no to ALL plastics, we should instead be choosing to buy items made of recycled plastic rather than supporting the creation of new plastics. Besides, we all recycle most of our plastics now, so what is the point in doing that if we don’t buy items made of recycled plastic? If we don’t, there won’t be enough of a demand for all the recycled plastic, and it will just end up in landfill! Less than ideal! Plus recycling plastic is much more energy efficient versus creating new, virgin plastic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a towel like this, made of recycled plastic, versus a regular one is an easy, environmentally switch to make and will give you the exactly the same quality and function (trust us, we’ve used this one ourselves!) We have a whole range of everyday items made of recycled materials. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45981611753778,"sku":"RPT008","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/chimney_sheep_recycled_fibre_towel_rolled_up.jpg?v=1693566671"},{"product_id":"coffee-sack-cushion","title":"Coffee Sack Cushion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis carefully crafted chunky outdoor cushion is hand made in our factory close to the Lake District in Cumbria. Rustic, yet still chic, we make clever use of locally sourced coffee sacks freely given to us by nearby artisan coffee roasters \u003ca title=\"Carvetii Coffee website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carvetiicoffee.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarvetti Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e - they make just the perfect naturally hardwearing cover.  These outers are then stuffed full of Herdwick wool that we collect from local farms to ensure they're not only comfy but chunky too. We finish these off by stitching all the parts together with natural thread - meaning there's not a single ounce of plastic in these outdoor cushions. We really wanted to produce something luxe yet sustainable when it comes to these cushions, which is why we've ensured all the materials used to produce these homely outdoor cushions is as locally sourced as possible. We then take advantage of low energy, small batch production methods to ensure we're making something with a lovely low carbon footprint. The perfect sustainable choice for any festival get up or outdoor lounging area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jute hemp cover is naturally hardwearing, it disguises marks and dirt well meaning they're very easy care - you shouldn't need to give them a wipe often, but when you do they are readily wipeable. The wool inner ins naturally breathable, so if they do happen to get a little wet they will simply dry out with a bit of a breeze and some time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery single one of these fantastic coffee sack cushions is wonderfully individual, this is because every coffee sack we receive is different. Although this means we can't guarantee what pattern you'll receive, it does mean that the item you're receiving really is one-of-a-kind. Your own completely unique piece! Now, what neat gift these would make!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cushion measures approximately 60cm x 40cm - please note these measurements may vary as they are handmade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can I use this natural outdoor cushion?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, these can be used for anything you'd use a big chunky cushion for really. First and foremost we feel these look just fantastic, so we'd say they'd be a fantastic feature on any shelf, sofa or cabinet - after all they just look great and really very trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake advantage of the hardwearing jute hemp coffee sack covers and incorporate these into your outdoor lounge set up, they'd make a fabulous addition to any outdoor patio furniture set, giving a very holiday, festival feel - they're readily wipeable, hard wearing and rustic - perfect for outdoor use. They're the perfect perch to pop on an extra stool when you're hosting a few friends for a BBQ, and they'd make a fantastic seat for any summer festival party, placed upon straw bales or simply on the grass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the avid gardeners, they're a very comfy kneeling cushion - an amazing choice for when you're kneeling and digging into your beds or for a long afternoon weeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wonderful outdoor cushions are truly multipurpose, and we're sure you can come up with plenty more ideas than us for uses for them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can I make the most of the outdoors, naturally?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep we're all avid outdoor enthusiasts, there's tonnes of benefits to being outside and in nature for individuals as well as families and we feel you should take advantage of this where possible. Whether this be simply in your garden, your local part of into the depths of the wild Lake District. So, we introduced a range of sustainable outdoor products perfect for getting your outdoors on! From natural wool filled \u003ca title=\"Gruezi Sleeping Bag\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/camping\/products\/gruezi-wool-sleeping-bag-plus-model\"\u003esleeping bags\u003c\/a\u003e for the wilderness adventurer, \u003ca title=\"Skaza Bioplastic Picnic Set\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/skaza-bioplastic-picnic-set\"\u003ebio-plastic picnic kits\u003c\/a\u003e for those who like to venture to the park and enjoy nature with a snack, to \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003einspirational nature activities\u003c\/a\u003e you can enjoy as a whole family. There's something for everyone in our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eGo Outside!\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Rectangular","offer_id":56779031183738,"sku":"CSC01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square","offer_id":56779031216506,"sku":"CSC02","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/HessianBagVarietyHiRes.jpg?v=1690801176"},{"product_id":"the-den-kit-company-natural-fabric-art-kit","title":"The Den Kit Company Natural Fabric Art Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about each of the products in the Natural Fabric Art Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural Fabric Art Kit comes in a nicely sized, natural jute hessian, drawstring bag. Included in this are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural calico cotton fabric banner – has two sewn edges, ready for you to decorate and show off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pieces of flag shaped calico cotton fabric – has a sewn edge, so you can pop in a flag-pole-type stick, to proudly fly your self-made flag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mini flags – made from the same, natural calico cotton fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rubber mallet with an FSC wooden handle – FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood is wood that has been harvested sustainably, with FSC being the most well-known forest certification system. FSC is a non-profit organisation, promoting the responsible management of the world’s forests. You can find more about what they do \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.fsc.org\" title=\"Forest Stewardship Council UK website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. This mallet is the perfect tool for hapa zome work. Hapa zome, meaning “leaf dye,” is an ancient Japanese art form of leaf printing. Simply collect leaves or flowers, place them in between two layers of your cotton fabric, and gently thump them with the mallet. This releases the natural dye onto the material and voila, beautiful art made with natural dye. Don’t forget to let it dry before you touch it to avoid smudging!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metre of natural twine – you can use this for hanging up your finished artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 small tins of dried powder – one each of; dried beetroot powder, dried turmeric powder and dried spinach powder. Mix these each with some water to create your own natural paint, in red, yellow and green!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal – you will need to use a grinding tool (such as a stone!) and bash this until it becomes powdery, add a small amount of vegetable oil and mix well to create a lovely black paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax crayon – a clear wax crayon to create beautiful wax resist drawings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 4 paintbrush – a fine-tipped paintbrush with a wooden handle, perfect for your natural paints!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 14 paintbrush – a thicker paintbrush at size 14, will be great to use on your wax resist drawings! First, draw a pattern or design onto your cotton fabric using the wax crayon, then simply paint across the wax using one of your natural paint colours, to delightfully reveal your design!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Fabric Art Guide – a small guide with some hints and tips on what and how to use your Natural Fabric Art Kit to make wonderful, unique designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit would be fantastic for children aged 6 and over. Not only will they be able to make cute patterns and designs to hang up, but they'll be able to learn all about the Japanese art form of hapa zome - fun and educational in one! And even if art isn't their thing - who wouldn't love a bit of leaf bashing with a rubber mallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust\u003c\/a\u003e found children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Den Kit Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45981959061810,"sku":"NFAK001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/NaturalFabricDenKit-1.jpg?v=1690804629"},{"product_id":"the-den-kit-company-flower-press-kit","title":"The Den Kit Company Flower Press Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about each of the products in the Flower Press Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Flower Press Kit comes wrapped in a beautiful draw-string bag made of natural sisal hessian. Included in this kit are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower press – a lovely 210 x 100mm flower press, hand-crafted in the UK from 10mm thick birch plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard trays – 8 cardboard trays, to separate layers of flowers or leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuts and bolts – 4 stainless steel bolts and wing nuts, use these to tighten the press once your flowers have been neatly arranged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Press guide – a small, easy to follow guide on how to flower press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit would be great for children aged 6 and over. Flower pressing is an age-old art and is a great way to get little minds into exploring the garden or local area. Flower pressing is something that has been passed down for generations, and pressed flowers are a great way to decorate handmade cards, make wonderful pieces of art, or even frame and hang up in the living-room!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust\u003c\/a\u003e found children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/6-outdoor-play-activities-with-children\" title=\"Outdoor play activities blog\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Den Kit Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982039933234,"sku":"FPK001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/FlowerPressKit-1.jpg?v=1690805702"},{"product_id":"the-den-kit-company-herbarium-kit","title":"The Den Kit Company Herbarium Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about each of the products in the Herbarium Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Herbarium Kit comes in a perfect-sized, drawstring bag, and is made from lovely, natural jute hessian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the drawstring bag are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback book – an A5, spiral-bound hardback book, containing 50 sheets of 160gsm cartridge paper – ready to become your very own Herbarium!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolours – a 12-colour, block watercolour set, perfect for a bit of observational painting, to really bring things to life in your own way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaintbrush – a slim, size 4 paintbrush, with a beautiful wooden handle – great for the delicate illustration of your plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification labels – 5 sheets of classification labels, for jotting down any information about your plants, such as where they’re from!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVA glue – 50ml of white PVA glue, held in a screw-top bottle, ready to keep your plants safely in place in your hardback book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers – a pair of round-ended, metal tweezers, for the delicate handling of fragile plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbarium guide – an illustrated guide, full of useful hints and tips on capturing and classifying plant specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone aged 6 and over. Whether you’re a curious young mind or an experienced botanist, this kit provides the tools for you to be able to enjoy a peaceful, yet creative activity. Without disturbing rare or protected plants, you’ll be able to create your own visual record to look back on. Not only will you have your samples, but you can also paint, draw or even photograph the plants, for a bit of added detail! Press and stick your leaf or flower into your herbarium and record any important information, creating your very own scientific library of interesting plants, and a work of art to look back on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust\u003c\/a\u003e found children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/6-outdoor-play-activities-with-children\" title=\"Outdoor play activities blog\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Den Kit Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982126866738,"sku":"HK001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/HerbariumKit-1.jpg?v=1690806627"},{"product_id":"the-den-kit-company-bug-spotting-kit","title":"The Den Kit Company Bug Spotting Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about the Bug Spotting Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bug Spotting Kit comes in a handy, mini hessian bag. Inside you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug pot - gently pick up your bug and carefully place it into the pot. Make sure that it's far away from the magnifying lid before you secure it back on top. Take a look through the lid and try to identify what kind you've found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug cards - a set of 9 cards, with colourful illustrations to help you to identify bugs, such as ladybirds or ants, that you might've found in and around your garden. Each card has some useful information on the back, so you can learn a bit more about your bug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug spotting guide - a small guide crammed with tips and interesting information about different kinds of bugs and why they are how they are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bug Spotting Kit would be ideal for curious kids aged 6+, who love getting up close and personal with nature's little bugs. Using the magnifying lid to see every minute detail of their collected bugs, they will quickly become a bug spotting professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not leave the bug pot or pot lid in direct sunlight. Do not look directly at the sun. And make sure to let the bugs go back where you found them when you've had a good look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust\u003c\/a\u003e found children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chimneysheep.co.uk\/blog\/outdoor-summer-fun\/\" title=\"Outdoor Summer Fun blog\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Den Kit Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982170579250,"sku":"BSK001","price":9.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/BugSpottingKit-1.jpg?v=1690807221"},{"product_id":"the-den-kit-company-patterns-in-nature-kit","title":"The Den Kit Company Patterns in Nature Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about each of the products in the Patterns in Nature Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Patterns in Nature Kit comes in a mini hessian bag - the perfect size to carry everything you need to be able to spot patterns in nature! Included in this kit are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautifully polished, fly-eye kaleidoscope, made from natural beech wood. Bring it up to your eye and look at any surface to see it reflect the view back to you as a perfectly symmetrical pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterns in Nature Cards - slid nicely into a natural cotton pouch, you'll find 9 cards showing patterns that have evolved in real life, from the spiral on a snail's shell, to the beautiful hexagonal shape of honeycomb. Why don't you try and find more examples of natural patterns?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterns in Nature Guide - a small guide, packed full of tips and information about what kind of patterns you can find in nature, and where!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is appropriate for children 6 years and over, interested in natural patterns or the outdoors. Why not go on an adventure walk and see how many naturally fascinating patters you can find? What do they look like through your kaleidoscope? And which one is your favourite?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust\u003c\/a\u003e found children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chimneysheep.co.uk\/blog\/outdoor-summer-fun\/\" title=\"Outdoor summer fun blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Den Kit Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982220484914,"sku":"PN001","price":9.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/PatternsinNatureKit-1.jpg?v=1690807902"},{"product_id":"the-den-kit-company-entomology-kit","title":"The Den Kit Company Entomology Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Entomology?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntomology is a very important branch of zoology - the branch concerned with the study of insects; their structure, and how they function. More importantly, it's the study of the relationship between insects, food, biological diversity, humans, the natural environment, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about each of the products in the Entomology Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Entomology Kit comes in a drawstring bag made from natural sisal hessian. It's a good, easy to carry size for children and the perfect size to keep the kit safe. The kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect Aspirator, or \"Pooter\" - named after Frederick William Poos Jr, the two-tubes aspirator design was originally presented in a 1929 paper. This makes for an easy way to capture small insects by simply sucking them up. With two tubes placed on different sides of the tub, suck fast into one tube as if it were a drinking straw, while holding the other as close to the insect you want to capture as you can. It's as easy as that, and allows you to have a more close up inspection of the insect without causing it any harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug pot - a small, clear pot, complete with magnifying glass lid. Handy for taking a more detailed inspection of insects. Make sure they're well clear of the top before you put the lid on!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint brush - a wooden handled paint brush, included to be used to gently sweep insects into your bug pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet - with the handle measuring approximately 25cm, this net will be useful in helping you collect insects from any hard-to-collect-from places, such as long grass or water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotebook - made using ecological cartridge paper, this handy notebook will be perfect for jotting down any useful information you find out about your insects - or maybe try your hand at some small drawings!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntomologist Guide - a small guide on how to use your Entomology Kit, including; how to safely collect insects for observation, useful tips, and some interesting facts about insects!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect spotter cards - there are 9 illustrated insect cards, each one with interesting information on the back. Did you know, Bumblebees can carry up to 75% of their body weight in pollen and nectar? How cool is that?!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit would be appropriate for children aged 6 and over. What better way to learn about insects than by going on an exciting outdoor quest to find, safely collect and observe them. Take notes on what awesome insects you discover and make a collection of drawings to remember them by. Always make sure to return them back to their natural habitat when you've examined them though! They're essential creatures in our ecosystem, and need to be protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust\u003c\/a\u003e found children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chimneysheep.co.uk\/blog\/outdoor-summer-fun\/\" title=\"Outdoor summer fun blog\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Den Kit Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982329176370,"sku":"EK001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/EntomologyKit-1.jpg?v=1690808825"},{"product_id":"plant-a-tree-kit","title":"Plant a Tree Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCan you tell me a bit more about each of the products in the Plant A Tree Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe LOVE trees here at Chimney Sheep - they're a part of who we are. We set up the Community Interest Company, Buy Land Plant Trees, in 2019. 10% of the profits made at Chimney Sheep go towards Buy Land Plant Trees where we, quite literally, buy (agriculturally useless) land and plant trees! You can read more about that \u003ca title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Plant a Tree  Kit comes in a drawstring bag, made from natural jute hessian. It's the perfect size to keep everything else in your kit safe. Included in the bag are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's trowel - this trowel is made with an ash wood handle, shaped for a comfortable grip. The head is made from high quality, stainless steel, and it's all just a bit smaller than an adult's trowel, so it won't be too big and heavy to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree leaf and seed identification cards - each of the nine tree leaf and seed identification cards has been beautifully illustrated and also includes facts about the leaves or seeds. Can you find any of the leaves shown?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Maple and Alder tree seed pellets - coming in a recyclable pillow box, we have five pellets all containing Field Maple and Alder tree seeds. They're protected by a mix of clay and soil, and are the perfect size to get planted in your coir pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoir pots - Five coir pots ready for you to plant your tree seed pellets, they're the perfect size for the first stage of growing your trees, inside a greenhouse or on your windowsill. Once they're strong enough, the coir pots can be planted in the ground as they will fully biodegrade, allowing your tree to grow big and strong!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide - A useful guide packed full of information, such as how to plant your tree seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho would this be appropriate for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plant a Tree  Kit would be appropriate for children aged 6 years and over, and is a fun, educational and environmentally friendly to enjoy together as a family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to get children to play outdoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we see the value in nature play! Being outdoors is great for our mental and physical growth, education, and understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to make playing outside fun and interesting by doing something a little different.  Our range of kits will provide an activity for all interests. Whether your child is arty or sporty, into bugs or flowers, we'll have a kit for them. Providing children with all they need to play and learn, leaving an enduring connection with nature and all it holds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch founded by \u003ca title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/?msclkid=0d5d2702ac2511ecba5b655135203d0c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Wildlife Trust \u003c\/a\u003efound children’s well-being increased after they had spent time connecting with nature. Children have reported their experience outside made them more confident and capable of doing new things when they tried, learned something new, and formed better relationships with classmates. More benefits of outdoor play can be found \u003ca title=\"The Wildlife Trusts website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifetrusts.org\/news\/new-report-nature-nurtures-children?msclkid=a17b08daac2311eca11351acb9a2d089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays?\u003ca title=\"Outdoor play with children blog\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/6-outdoor-play-activities-with-children\"\u003e Check out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45982488232242,"sku":"JK001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/Plant_a_Tree_Kit_Product_Cards.jpg?v=1693567234"},{"product_id":"aries-anti-mosquito-skin-spray","title":"Anti-Mosquito Spray for Skin","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying, but it’s not nice to be bitten by mosquitoes. Not only can they make you incredibly itchy, but some can make you very ill - leaving behind various viruses or diseases such as West Nile, malaria, Zika and dengue fever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, why do they bite? Well, you may not know it, but only the female mosquitoes do the biting. They go out and hunt for blood as it helps to nourish and develop their eggs. They don’t just randomly come across people either, they can track their human prey by the smell of carbon dioxide as we breathe out, our sweat, and our body heat. Once they’ve found their target, they savagely pierce the skin with six, tiny, needle-like parts. Two of these needles have ‘teeth’ that the mosquito uses to saw through the human flesh. The next two are used to hold the tissue apart while the first two are busy sawing away. The fifth needle (which is U-shaped, like the gutter on a house) pierces the blood vessel. Then, the sixth, and final, needle lies on top of the U-shaped needle, creating a tube that acts as a straw to suck up the blood. This sixth needle also oozes mosquito saliva into the punctured skin to keep the blood flowing, as it would usually start to coagulate as soon as it touches the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKind of horrifying, don’t you think?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about the Anti-Mosquito Skin Spray\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Anti-Mosquito Skin Spray repels mosquitoes for up to 6.5 hours and contains an active substance sourced from the leaves of Lemon Eucalyptus Trees. This makes it smell beautiful to us humans, but it is very off-putting for mosquitoes. They really don’t like the smell and avoid it as much as they can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s incredibly useful when you’re travelling, especially if you’re visiting somewhere where mosquitoes are more commonly found like Brazil, Australia, the Philippines, or Indonesia. It can be sprayed directly onto your skin from approx. 10cm away and is safe for use on children from 6 months of age. The effect of the spray decreases with sweating or physical exertion, so it is advisable to reapply if needed, up to a maximum of twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the active ingredients in the Aries Anti-Mosquito Skin Spray?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active substance is 200 g\/l Eucalyptus citriodora Oil hydrated, cyclized (EC Oil (H\/C)). Previously known as mixture of cis- and trans-p-menthane-3.8-diol (PMDRBO). It is just as effective at repelling ticks and midges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing in a 100ml pump bottle, this Anti-Mosquito Skin Spray has been scientifically proven to effectively protect against House Mosquitoes, Horse Flies, Tiger Mosquitoes, Malaria Mosquitoes, Yellow Fever Mosquitoes and Sandflies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45984152191282,"sku":"NPC013","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/AntiMosquitoSpray.jpg?v=1690813346"},{"product_id":"aries-midge-and-mosquito-repellent-for-skin-and-textiles","title":"Midge and Mosquito Repellent for Skin and Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe spend a lot of time out in gorgeous remote jungly places \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\" title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees\"\u003eplanting and nurturing trees\u003c\/a\u003e. The one downside about these places is the number of biting insects. These varmints can bite right through clothing (especially horseflies, my personal bête noire).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've had this natural midge and mosquito repellent textile spray imported from Germany. It contains Geraniol, a primary component of rose oil, palmarosa oil and citronella oil, which is effective at deterring most flying biting insects. If you've been the victim of insect bites you will know that they can bite or sting through fabric as well as directly onto exposed skin. This repellent is designed to be applied to fabrics, though it is safe to use directly on skin as well. For all outdoors activities when you’re likely to come into contact with biting insects, this midge and mosquito repellent textile spray is the ultimate natural deterrent. Give everything you are wearing a good squirt and you will smell loathsome to insects for a good six hours. The great thing about it is that it is made from natural ingredients so it's kind to the environment, kind to your skin and clothes, and we think it smells nice too. We'd wear it as perfume. Well, that's going a bit far, but we'll consider anything rather than get bitten every time we go out to tend to the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive ingredient: 2.94g \/ 100g geraniol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication: shake well before use. Generously spray onto skin and textiles from a distance of 10 – 20cm. Suitable for clothing, headgear, shoes, mosquito nets, tents, prams etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains geraniol. Can cause allergic reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor delicate textiles, first test an unobtrusive spot to make sure it doesn't stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be sprayed directly onto your skin, but it is quite sticky-feeling. For an insect-repellent that can be applied directly to the skin use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/aries-anti-tick-repellent-spray\" title=\"Aries Anti-Tick Repellent Spray\"\u003etick repellent spray\u003c\/a\u003e.  It's called \"anti-tick\", which indeed it is, but it contains Eucalyptus citrodora oil which is an effective all-round natural insect repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45984624410930,"sku":"NPC006","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/Ariesnaturalmidgeandmosquitorepellentwithgeraniol.jpg?v=1690813972"},{"product_id":"cotton-string-bag","title":"Cotton String Bag","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I use this cotton string bag for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recycled cotton string bag can be used for all sorts! These string bags are so versatile, lightweight yet can hold up to 18kg. That is easily a basket full of shopping plus a bit more! When you aren't the string back, it can be folded up into the size of a hankie to put in your pocket or in a handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the staff at Chimney Sheep now have one and we love them. A lot of us keep them in our car or in our bags so we are ready and prepared to whip them out when needed. Pretty much all of us haven’t needed to use a plastic bag since! Collectively, we have used them for supermarket shopping, as a beach bag\/day at the lake bag, overnight stay bag and as a toy bag for the kids when you are out and about. All in all, we’d say this string bag is a life essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use reusable bags?  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, the biggest reason is that it is better for the environment because you are reducing your plastic consumption. According to a report by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eia-international.org\/\" title=\"Environmental Investigation Agency website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnvironmental Investigation Agency (EIA)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenpeace.org.uk\" title=\"Greenpeace UK\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreenpeace\u003c\/a\u003e a standard, plastic bag for life that you’d find at the supermarket needs to be used at least 11 times to make it more environmentally friendly than using a single-use plastic carrier bag. Are you using yours 11 times? We asked around our office and there weren’t really any of us that could say hand on heart we had used our bags for life 11 times. So, using a reusable bag is a great way of doing your bit for the planet.  This cotton string bag is particularly good for the environment because it is made from recycled cotton so it’s helping the planet from its conception, by using less energy in the production process of the bag. Plus, at the end of its long life it’s compostable. Bags for life, on the other hand, aren't easily recycled and will most likely go into landfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also do lots of other products made with recycled materials. Check them out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/household-supplies\" title=\"Household Supplies collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere has this cotton string bag been made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cotton string bags are made in a rural factory in south India which aims to provide jobs and income opportunities to local women. The manufacturer signed up to the Ethical Trading Initiative and adheres to the code as a minimum standard, ensuring all working conditions are fair for the workers. The manufacturing processes used are as environmentally friendly as possible, using recycled cotton and dyed with azo-free dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45985529528626,"sku":"HHP008","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/Net_Bag_Flat_2048.jpg?v=1773056784"},{"product_id":"al-fresco-dinner-plates-pack-of-4","title":"Al Fresco Dinner Plates Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about these recycled plastic outdoor dinner plates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled outdoor dinner plates from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect to use for garden tableware, patio dinnerware, children’s dinnerware, caravan crockery (and if you are really fancy, out on a boat whilst you are sailing), or as non-breakable party plates. We have used them as BBQ tableware a few times and they’ve been brilliant. High quality, heavy-duty and designed to last, this reusable outdoor plate set is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic garden plates, melamine outdoor plates and disposable plastic \u0026amp; paper plates. These really are deluxe plastic plates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other outdoor dinnerware, these plastic dinner plates are made from 100% food-grade recycled plastic. That means they are made of milk bottles, yoghurt pots, and plastic food trays that have been recycled and reformed into heavy-duty plastic dinnerware!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost large plastic plates and other outdoor crockery are made from virgin plastic or are disposable dinner plates. Either that or they are melamine plates or a bamboo dinner set – again, all made from virgin materials. These ones utilise and repurpose recycled plastics to create reusable, colourful plastic plates that are practical, sustainable, long-lasting, and therefore more environmentally friendly (and in our opinion look better than even high-quality disposable plates!). This is also 100% recyclable tableware so once they do come to the end of their long life (because we aren’t going to lie to you, it will eventually happen after a few hundred uses), you can put them into your recycling bin as you would your other household plastic. They really are the best reusable plastic plates in our eyes because they are zero waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also BPA free so you can guarantee they are safe to use over and over as well as dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Due to their versatility, they are great to use as kids' tableware, party plates, microwavable plastic plates and outdoor dining plates – basically, any occasion where you need a premium plastic plate that can take a battering but is easy to cook with and easy to clean.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make dinnerware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! We have created the range so that you can mix and match between colours and cutlery types. In addition to these recycled plastic dinner plates, within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e, we also have small r\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/al-fresco-bowls-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Bowls\"\u003eecyclable plastic bowls\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/al-fresco-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Cups\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e to make complete plastic garden crockery sets. Like these plastic patio plates, all the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e are high quality, heavy-duty, reusable, designed to last, made from recycled plastic and are environmentally friendly (packaging included). That’s why all of the items in this range are great replacements and eco-friendly alternatives to regular outdoor melamine dinnerware sets, melamine garden tableware or regular plastic party dinnerware sets.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these recycled dinner plastic plates and matching items as garden tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can use these large plastic plates as plastic garden crockery during the summer months. As we mentioned above, these plates and the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e of recycled plastic crockery are designed for outdoor use, or situations where you’d like a more heavy-duty style of plastic plates. That means you can use them as outdoor dinnerware, caravan crockery, patio plates, a BBQ tableware set, as an alternative to disposable party plates and even children’s tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these really are quite sturdy and durable, if you are planning to chuck these in a bag to use as camping plates or picnic plates, then we’d recommend having a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Still just as eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled plastic, the plastic tableware in this set is slightly less durable but much more lightweight. That means they are perfect for transporting because they won’t weigh you down on an outdoor adventure, will take up minimal space but will still be sturdy enough to last! Our Adventure Set has \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Dinner Plates\"\u003elarge dinner plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-small-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Small Plates\"\u003esmall plates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Cups\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created recycled plastic plates and crockery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. Although the weather isn’t often kind to us, when it is sunny we love to ensure we can get out in our gardens to enjoy the UV rays and make sure we get our hit of vitamin D! When it has been sunny in the past, and we’ve enjoyed some al fresco dining, we have come to realise that there aren’t any recycled plastic options to use as outdoor tableware (and no one likes to use their ‘posh’ ceramic stuff for fear smashing them).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, most outdoor garden tableware options are disposable tableware (you know, the clear plastic plate sort of options that you chuck after one use?), melamine outdoor dinnerware (which is an artificial compound made under intense heat and is not recyclable nor particularly eco-friendly), or plastic plates and plastic dinner sets made from virgin plastics (and we all know that isn’t great for the environment). Frustrating, particularly with all the single-use plastic from disposable plates in circulation. So, we thought, ‘ah-ha!, let’s fix that! Let’s make outdoor dining tableware that is reusable and made from 100% recycled plastic'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source. Right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get which seems non-sensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is, that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands-on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable outdoor dinnerware!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics take an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our premium plastic heavyweight plates. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Close the Plastics Loop, Nature.com website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now have lots of everyday household items made of recycled materials. They work just as well but are a more sustainable alternative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":45999508521266,"sku":"RPT004a","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":45999508554034,"sku":"RPT004b","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Pepper","offer_id":45999508586802,"sku":"RPT004c","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ALFRESCORedPLATELARGEx4.jpg?v=1690880330"},{"product_id":"al-fresco-bowls-pack-of-4","title":"Al Fresco Bowls Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about these recycled plastic outdoor bowls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled outdoor dinner bowls from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect to use for garden tableware, patio dinnerware, children’s dinnerware, caravan crockery (and if you are really fancy, out on a boat whilst you are sailing), or as non-breakable bowls for parties. We have used them as BBQ tableware a few times and they’ve been brilliant! High quality, heavy-duty and designed to last, this reusable outdoor bowl set is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic garden bowls, melamine outdoor bowls and disposable plastic \u0026amp; paper bowls. These really are deluxe plastic bowls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other outdoor dinnerware, these plastic bowls are made from 100% food-grade recycled plastic. That means they are made of milk bottles, yoghurt pots, and plastic food trays that have been recycled and reformed into heavy-duty plastic dinnerware!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost plastic bowls and other outdoor crockery are made from virgin plastic or are disposable bowls. Either that or they are melamine bowls or come as part of a bamboo dinner set – again, all made from virgin materials. These ones utilise and repurpose recycled plastics to create reusable, colourful plastic bowls that are practical, sustainable, long-lasting, and therefore more environmentally friendly (and in our opinion look better than even high-quality disposable bowls!). This is also 100% recyclable tableware so once they do come to the end of their long life, (because we aren’t going to lie to you, it will eventually happen after a few thousand uses), you can put them into your recycling bin as you would your other household plastic. They really are the best reusable plastic bowls in our eyes because they are zero waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also BPA free so you can guarantee they are safe to use over and over as well as being dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Due to their versatility, they are great to use as kids' tableware, party bowls (we love using them for ice-cream sundaes!), microwavable plastic bowls and as outdoor bowls when eating in the garden – basically any occasion where you need a premium plastic bowl that can take a battering but is easy to cook with and easy to clean!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make dinnerware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! We have created the range so that you can mix and match between colours and cutlery types. In addition to these recycled plastic bowls, within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e, we also have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/al-fresco-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Dinner Plates\"\u003erecyclable plastic dinner plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/al-fresco-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Cups\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e to make complete plastic garden crockery sets. Like these bowls, all the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e are high quality, heavy-duty, reusable, designed to last, made from recycled plastic and are environmentally friendly (packaging included). That’s why all of the items in this range are great replacements and eco-friendly alternatives to regular outdoor melamine dinnerware sets, melamine garden tableware or regular plastic party dinnerware sets.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these recycled plastic bowls and matching items as garden tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can use these plastic bowls as plastic garden crockery during the summer months. As we mentioned above, these bowls and the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e of recycled plastic crockery are designed for outdoor use or in situations where you’d like a more heavy-duty style of bowl. That means you can use them as outdoor dinnerware, caravan crockery, patio dinnerware, a BBQ tableware set, as an alternative to disposable party bowls and even children’s tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you were planning to chuck these in a bag to use as camping bowls or for picnics, then we’d recommend having a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Still just as eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled plastic, the plastic tableware in this set is slightly less durable but much more lightweight. That means they are perfect for transporting because they won’t weigh you down on an outdoor adventure, will take up minimal space but will still be sturdy enough to last! This collection has\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Dinner Plates\"\u003e large plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-small-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Small Plates\"\u003esmall plates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Cups\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created recycled plastic bowls and crockery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. Although the weather isn’t often kind to us, when it is sunny we love to ensure we can get out in our gardens to enjoy the UV rays and make sure we get our hit of vitamin D! When it has been sunny in the past, and we’ve enjoyed some al fresco dining, we have come to realise that there aren’t any recycled plastic options to use as outdoor tableware (and no one likes to use their ‘posh’ ceramic stuff for fear smashing them).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, most outdoor garden tableware options are disposable tableware (you know, the clear plastic plate sort of options that you chuck after one use?), melamine outdoor dinnerware (which is an artificial compound made under intense heat and is not recyclable nor particularly eco-friendly), or plastic plates and plastic dinner sets made from virgin plastics (and we all know that isn’t great for the environment). Frustrating, particularly with all the single-use plastic from disposable plates in circulation - you'd have thought they might be being recycled to be remade back into plates. But no. So, we thought, ‘ah-ha!, let’s fix that! Let’s make outdoor dining tableware that is reusable and made from 100% recycled plastic'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source. Right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get which seems non-sensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands-on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable outdoor dinnerware!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics take an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our premium plastic heavyweight bowls. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Closing the Plastics Loop, Nature.com website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now have lots of everyday household items made of recycled materials. They work just as well but are a more sustainable alternative. .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":45999825420594,"sku":"RPT005a","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":45999825453362,"sku":"RPT005b","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Pepper","offer_id":45999825486130,"sku":"RPT005c","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ALFRESCOGreenBOWLx4.jpg?v=1690882134"},{"product_id":"al-fresco-cups-pack-of-4","title":"Al Fresco Cups Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about these recycled plastic outdoor cups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled plastic outdoor cups from the \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect to use for garden tableware, patio dinnerware, children’s drinkware, caravan crockery (and if you are really fancy, out on a boat whilst you are sailing), or as non-breakable cups for parties. We have used them with our plates and bowls in the same range as BBQ tableware a few times and they’ve been brilliant! High quality, heavy-duty and designed to last, this reusable outdoor cup set is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic garden cups, melamine outdoor cups and disposable plastic \u0026amp; paper cups. These really are deluxe plastic cups!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other outdoor dinnerware, these plastic cups are made from 100% food-grade recycled plastic. That means they are made of milk bottles, yoghurt pots, and plastic food trays that have been recycled and reformed into heavy-duty plastic drinkware!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost plastic cups and other outdoor crockery are made from virgin plastic or are disposable cups. Either that or they are melamine cups or come as part of a bamboo dinnerware set – again, all made from virgin materials. These ones utilise and repurpose recycled plastics to create reusable, colourful plastic cups that are practical, sustainable, long-lasting, and therefore more environmentally friendly (and in our opinion look better than even high-quality disposable cups!). This is also 100% recyclable tableware so once they do come to the end of their long life, (because we aren’t going to lie to you, it will eventually happen after a few thousand uses), you can put them into your recycling bin as you would your other household plastic. They really are the best reusable plastic cups in our eyes because they are zero waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also BPA free so you can guarantee they are safe to use over and over as well as being dishwasher safe and microwave safe. Due to their versatility, they are great to use as kids' tableware, party cups, microwavable plastic cups and as outdoor cups when eating in the garden – basically any occasion where you need premium plastic cups that can take a battering but are practical to use and easy to clean!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make tableware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! We have created the range so that you can mix and match between colours and cutlery types. In addition to these recycled plastic cups, within our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e, we also have \u003ca title=\"Al Fresco Dinner Plates\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/al-fresco-bowls-pack-of-4\"\u003erecycled plastic dinner plates, bowls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4\"\u003ecutlery\u003c\/a\u003e to make complete plastic garden crockery sets. Like these cups, all the items in our\u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003e Al Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e are high quality, heavy-duty, reusable, designed to last, made from recycled plastic and are environmentally friendly (packaging included). That’s why all of the items in this range are great replacements and eco-friendly alternatives to regular outdoor melamine dinnerware sets, melamine garden tableware or regular plastic party dinnerware sets.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these recycled plastic cups and matching items as garden tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can use these large plastic cups as plastic garden crockery during the summer months. As we mentioned above, these cups and the items in our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAl Fresco Set\u003c\/a\u003e of recycled plastic crockery are designed for outdoor use or in situations where you’d like a more heavy-duty style of plastic cups. That means you can use them as outdoor drinkware, caravan crockery, patio dinnerware, a BBQ tableware set, as an alternative to disposable party cups and even children’s tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you were planning to chuck these in a bag to use as camping cups or picnic cups, then we’d recommend having a look at our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Still just as eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled plastic, the plastic tableware in this set is much more lightweight. That means they are perfect for transporting because they won’t weigh you down on an outdoor adventure, will take up minimal space but will still be sturdy enough to last! The Adventure range contains \u003ca title=\"Adventure Dinner Plates\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\"\u003elarge plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Adventure Small Plates\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-small-plates-pack-of-4\"\u003esmall plates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Adventure Cups\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-cups-pack-of-4\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created recycled plastic cups and crockery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. Although the weather isn’t often kind to us, when it is sunny we love to ensure we can get out in our gardens to enjoy the UV rays and make sure we get our hit of vitamin D! When it has been sunny in the past, and we’ve enjoyed some al fresco dining, we have come to realise that there aren’t any recycled plastic options to use as outdoor tableware (and no one likes to use their ‘posh’ ceramic stuff for fear smashing them).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, most outdoor garden tableware options are disposable tableware (you know, the clear plastic plate sort of options that you chuck after one use?), melamine outdoor dinnerware (which is an artificial compound made under intense heat and is not recyclable nor particularly eco-friendly), or plastic plates and plastic dinner sets made from virgin plastics (and we all know that isn’t great for the environment). Frustrating, particularly with all the single-use plastic from disposable plates in circulation - you'd have thought they might be being recycled to be remade back into plates. But no. So, we thought, ‘ah-ha!’, let’s fix that! Let’s make outdoor dining tableware and drinkware that is reusable and made from 100% recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source. Right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get which seems nonsensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable outdoor dinnerware!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics take an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our premium plastic heavyweight bowls. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca title=\"Closing the Plastics Loop, Nature.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now have lots of everyday household items made of recycled materials. They work just as well but are a more sustainable alternative. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":45999988474162,"sku":"RPT006a","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":45999988506930,"sku":"RPT006b","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Pepper","offer_id":45999988539698,"sku":"RPT006c","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ALFRESCODarkBlueCUPSET.jpg?v=1692100316"},{"product_id":"recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4","title":"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell us more about these recycled plastic cutlery sets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled plastic cutlery sets are perfect to use when you’re at the beach for the day, out camping, out for a picnic, or just in the garden! We’ve used them ourselves after a hike in the Lake District, and we couldn’t have been happier with them! They even come in a range of four eye-catching colours to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cool cutlery sets are made from 100% recycled, polypropylene (PP) plastic and are BPA free so you can guarantee that they’re safe to use over, and over again. To make them even better, they’re dishwasher friendly! So, after a good day of adventuring, or hosting a BBQ (if you get lucky with the weather!), you can just chuck them in the dishwasher and chill out for the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! We have created the ‘Go Outside’ range, to encourage adults and children to get outside more. In this range, we have two sets of recycled plastic tableware products, the Adventure Set and the Al Fresco Set. Both sets are made from 100% recycled food-grade plastic and are BPA free. Like the cutlery sets, both the Adventure Set and Al Fresco set are durable, lightweight, reusable, made from recycled plastic and environmentally friendly. You can mix and match between the sets or pick your favourite!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan they be used as garden tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. They’re lightweight and won’t chip or break as easily as other plastic cutlery, so you can pack them with you if you’re going out adventuring up a fell, round a lake, or maybe a picnic at the beach. Or use them at home if you have friends over, or as a bright splash of colour for the kids. They’re practical for everyday use and even dishwasher safe so you don’t have to scrub them when you’ve finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created recycled plastic cutlery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based right on the edge of the Lake District, meaning we get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors much more than others. All the time spent outside made us realise one thing though – there really weren’t many eco-friendly, reusable plastic tableware options that would fit nicely inside our backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we did find, were plenty of options for single-use plastic tableware, disposable paper plates or melamine picnicware sets (melamine is made under intense heat pressure and isn’t recyclable and is not particularly eco-friendly). So, we thought, let’s fix that! Let’s make reusable, lightweight cutlery made from 100% recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source, right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get, which seems non-sensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands-on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable, recycled plastic cutlery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics take an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our reusable plastic tableware. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Closing the plastics loop, Nature.com website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Aqua Blue","offer_id":46000082813234,"sku":"RPT007c","price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":46000082846002,"sku":"RPT007a","price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":46000082878770,"sku":"RPT007b","price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Pepper","offer_id":46000082911538,"sku":"RPT007d","price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/CUTLERYLightBlue1.jpg?v=1690885131"},{"product_id":"adventure-dinner-plates-pack-of-4","title":"Adventure Dinner Plates Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about these recycled plastic plates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled plastic plates from the ‘Adventure Set’ are perfect to use as camping plates, picnic plates or outdoor tableware for days at the beach. Lightweight yet durable and hard enough to carry along with you on an outdoor adventure, these reusable outdoor plastic plates are a sustainable alternative to not so eco-friendly disposable plastic plates and disposable paper plates (and even disposable bamboo plates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other camping plates and dinner sets, these cool camping plates are made from 100% food-grade recycled plastic (basically, plastic that comes from milk bottles, yoghurt pots and the like). Most outdoor tableware made for camping and picnics are either made from virgin plastics or are short use disposable plates (disposable plastic plates or disposable paper plates). Either that or they are melamine picnicware, metal camping plates or bamboo plates – again all made from virgin materials. These ones utilise and repurpose recycled plastics to create hard plastic plates that are practical, sustainable, long-lasting and therefore more environmentally friendly (and in our opinion look better than even the high-end disposable plates!). Once they do come to the end of their long life, however (because we aren’t going to lie to you, it will eventually happen after a few hundred uses), they are 100% recyclable. You can literally put them into your recycling bin as you would your other household plastics, they’ll go off to be recycled and hopefully turned into something new. This means these are the best camping plates in our eyes because they are zero waste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also BPA free so you can guarantee they are safe to use over and over, as well as dishwasher safe. Not that you would have a dishwasher when you are out camping, at the beach or out on a picnic but once you get home you can chuck them in the dishwasher and collapse on your sofa in a heap after your long day of outdoor adventuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make crockery sets and tableware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! We have created the range so that you can mix and match between colours and cutlery types. In addition to these large plastic plates, within our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e, we also have \u003ca title=\"Adventure Small Plates\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/adventure-small-plates-pack-of-4\"\u003esmall recyclable plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Adventure Cups\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/adventure-cups-pack-of-4\"\u003erecycled plastic cups\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4\"\u003ecamping cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e. Like these outdoor plates, all the items in our Adventure Set are lightweight, durable, reusable, made from recycled plastic and are environmentally friendly (packaging included). So, if you want camping plates, a few bits and bobs to use as picnic crockery, plastic plates and cups for the beach or to go the full nine yards and get camping plates, cups and cutlery, then you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these recycled plastic plates as picnic tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. As we mentioned above, these recycled plastic plates and the other items in our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e of recycled plastic crockery are designed for ‘on the go’ uses. That means any sort of outdoor adventure, such as camping plates, picnic plates and even beach plates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are wanting a more durable outdoor tableware set then why not take a look at our \u003ca title=\"Go Outside!\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\"\u003eAl Fresco range\u003c\/a\u003e? Still just as eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled plastic, this range of outdoor tableware is great to use as garden tableware, for parties, as kids' plastic dinnerware or for activities like sailing. They are heavier and thicker which makes them a bit of a pain to put in a bag and take with you for a real outdoor adventure but are perfect to use for other outdoor (and indoor!) uses. This range contains\u003ca title=\"Al Fresco Dinner Plates\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\"\u003e large plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Al Fresco Bowls\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-bowls-pack-of-4\"\u003ebowls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Al Fresco Cups\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-cups-pack-of-4\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created a recycled plastic tableware range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking and exploring. How can you not when we live in such a beautiful part of the world?! It has made us realise though that there aren’t really any recycled plastic tableware options to take out with you that were eco-friendly, reusable and light enough to put in our backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, there are either single-use plastic disposable plates, single-use paper disposable plates or traditional melamine picnicware sets (which is an artificial compound made under intense heat and is not recyclable nor particularly eco-friendly). So, we thought, ‘ah-ha!’, let’s fix that! Let’s make reusable plastic tableware made from 100% recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source, right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get, which seems non-sensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands-on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable, recycled plastic plates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics take an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our reusable plastic tableware. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca title=\"Closing the plastic loops, Nature.com website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now have lots of everyday household items made of recycled materials. They work just as well but are a more sustainable alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":46000402530610,"sku":"RPT001e","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":46000402563378,"sku":"RPT001f","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aqua","offer_id":46000402596146,"sku":"RPT001g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ADVENTUREGreenLARGEPLATEx4.jpg?v=1690887481"},{"product_id":"adventure-small-plates-pack-of-4","title":"Adventure Small Plates Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about these small recycled plastic camping plates\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled plastic small plates from the Adventure Set are perfect to use as camping plates, picnic plates or outdoor tableware for days at the beach. Lightweight yet durable and hard enough to carry along with you on an outdoor adventure, these reusable outdoor plastic plates are a sustainable alternative to not so eco-friendly disposable plastic plates and disposable paper plates (and even disposable bamboo plates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other camping plates and dinner sets, these cool camping plates are made from 100% food-grade recycled plastic (basically, plastic that comes from milk bottles, yoghurt pots and the like). Most outdoor tableware made for camping and picnics are either made from virgin plastics or are short use disposable plates (disposable plastic plates or disposable paper plates). Either that or they are melamine picnicware, metal camping plates, or bamboo plates – again all made from virgin materials. These ones utilise and repurpose recycled plastics to create hard plastic plates that are practical, sustainable, long-lasting and therefore more environmentally friendly (and in our opinion look better than even the high-end disposable plates!). Once they do come to the end of their long life, however (because we aren’t going to lie to you, it will eventually happen after a few hundred uses), they are 100% recyclable. You can literally put them into your recycling bin as you would your other household plastics, they’ll go off to be recycled and hopefully turned into something new. This means these are the best camping plates in our eyes because they are zero waste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also BPA free so you can guarantee they are safe to use over and over, as well as dishwasher safe. Not that you would have a dishwasher when you are out camping, at the beach or out on a picnic but once you get home you can chuck them in the dishwasher and collapse on your sofa in a heap after your long day or outdoor adventuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make crockery sets and tableware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! We have created the range so that you can mix and match between colours and cutlery types. In addition to these small plastic plates, within our Adventure Set, we also have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Large Plates\"\u003elarge recyclable dinner plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/adventure-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Cups\"\u003erecycled plastic cups\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/picnicware\/products\/recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set\"\u003ecamping cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e. Like these outdoor plates, all the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e, are lightweight, durable, reusable, made from recycled plastic and are environmentally friendly (packaging included). So, if you want larger camping plates, a few bits and bobs to use as picnic crockery, plastic plates and cups for the beach or go the full nine yards and get the full set, then you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these plastic plates as picnic tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can use these small plastic plates as picnic tableware. As we mentioned above, these plates and the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e of recycled plastic crockery are designed for ‘on the go’ uses. That means any sort of outdoor adventure, such as camping plates, picnic plates and even beach plates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are wanting a more durable outdoor tableware set then why not take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco range\u003c\/a\u003e? Still just as eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled plastic, this range of outdoor tableware is great to use as garden tableware, for parties, as kids' plastic dinnerware or for activities like sailing. They are heavier and thicker which makes them a bit of a pain to put in a bag and take with you for a real outdoor adventure but are perfect to use for other outdoor (and indoor!) uses. This range has \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Dinner Plates\"\u003elarge plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-bowls-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Bowls\"\u003ebowls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Cups\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created recycled plastic plates and tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking and exploring. How can you not when we live in such a beautiful part of the world?! It has made us realise though that there aren’t really any recycled plastic tableware options to take out with you that were eco-friendly, reusable and light enough to put in our backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, there are either single-use plastic disposable plates, single-use paper disposable plates or traditional melamine picnicware sets (which is an artificial compound made under intense heat and is not recyclable nor particularly eco-friendly). So, we thought, ‘ah-ha!’, let’s fix that! Let’s make reusable plastic tableware made from 100% recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source. Right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get which seems non-sensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands-on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable outdoor plastic plates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics create an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our reusable plastic tableware. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Close the plastic loops, Nature.com website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now have lots of everyday household items made of recycled materials. They work just as well but are a more sustainable alternative. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":46000747413810,"sku":"RPT002f","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aqua","offer_id":46000747446578,"sku":"RPT002g","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":46000747479346,"sku":"RPT002e","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ADVENTUREDarkBlueSMALLPLATEx4.jpg?v=1690891275"},{"product_id":"adventure-cups-pack-of-4","title":"Adventure Cups Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about these recycled plastic camping cups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur recycled plastic cups from the Adventure Set are perfect for keeping hydrated! They can be used as camping cups, picnic cups or outdoor tableware for days at the beach. Lightweight yet durable and hard enough to carry along with you on an outdoor adventure, these reusable outdoor plastic cups are a sustainable alternative to not so eco-friendly disposable plastic cups and disposable paper cups (and even disposable bamboo cups).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other camping cups and dinner sets, these cool camping cups are made from 100% food-grade recycled plastic (basically, plastic that comes from milk bottles, yoghurt pots and the like). Most outdoor tableware made for camping and picnics is either made from virgin plastics or is short use disposable cups (disposable plastic cups or disposable paper cups). Either that or it is melamine picnicware, metal camping cups or bamboo cups – again all made from virgin materials. These cups utilise and repurpose recycled plastics to create hard plastic cups that are practical, sustainable, long-lasting and therefore more environmentally friendly (and in our opinion look better than even the high-end disposable cups!). Once they do come to the end of their long life, however (because we aren’t going to lie to you, it will eventually happen after a few hundred uses), they are 100% recyclable. You can literally put them into your recycling bin as you would your other household plastics, they’ll go off to be recycled and hopefully turned into something new. This means these are the best camping cups in our eyes because they are zero waste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also BPA free so you can guarantee they are safe to use over and over, as well as dishwasher safe. Not that you would have a dishwasher when you are out camping, at the beach or out on a picnic but once you get home you can chuck them in the dishwasher and collapse on your sofa in a heap after your long day or outdoor adventuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got matching items to make crockery sets and tableware sets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! We have created the range so that you can mix and match between colours and cutlery types. In addition to these plastic cups, within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e, we also have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/adventure-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Large Plates\"\u003elarge recyclable dinner plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/adventure-small-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Adventure Small Plates\"\u003erecycled plastic small plates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/recycled-plastic-cutlery-set-pack-of-4\" title=\"Recycled Plastic Cutlery Set\"\u003ecamping cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e. Like these outdoor cups, all the items in our Adventure Set, are lightweight, durable, reusable, made from recycled plastic and are environmentally friendly (packaging included). So, if you want larger camping plates, a few bits and bobs to use as picnic crockery, plastic plates and cups for the beach or go the full nine yards and get the full set, then you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these plastic cups as picnic tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou absolutely can use these recycled plastic cups as picnic tableware. As we mentioned above, these cups and the items in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAdventure Set\u003c\/a\u003e of recycled plastic crockery are designed for ‘on the go’ uses. That means any sort of outdoor adventures, such as camping cups, picnic cups and even beach cups!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are wanting a more durable outdoor tableware set then why not take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003eAl Fresco\u003c\/a\u003e range? Still just as eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled plastic, this range of outdoor tableware is great to use as garden tableware, for parties, as kids' plastic dinnerware or for activities like sailing. They are heavier and thicker which makes them a bit of a pain to put in a bag and take with you for a real outdoor adventure but are perfect to use for other outdoor (and indoor!) uses. This range has \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-dinner-plates-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Dinner Plates\"\u003elarge plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-bowls-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Bowls\"\u003ebowls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/al-fresco-cups-pack-of-4\" title=\"Al Fresco Cups\"\u003ecups\u003c\/a\u003e all made from recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created recycled plastic cups and tableware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking and exploring. How can you not when we live in such a beautiful part of the world?! It has made us realise though that there aren’t really any recycled plastic tableware options to take out with you that were eco-friendly, reusable and light enough to put in our backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, there are either single-use plastic disposable plates, single-use paper disposable cups or traditional melamine picnicware sets (which is an artificial compound made under intense heat and is not recyclable nor particularly eco-friendly). So, we thought, ‘ah-ha!’, let’s fix that! Let’s make reusable plastic tableware made from 100% recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat seemed like a simple solution to the problem, turned out not to be so simple to create! To create these, we needed recycled food-grade plastic. A lot of food packaging gets recycled, so we thought that should be easy enough to source. Right? Wrong! Turns out, it is very difficult to get which seems non-sensical considering how much food-grade plastic we all recycle nowadays. The issue is that most food-grade plastic doesn’t get separated out. Anyway, long story short, after researching and contacting lots of suppliers we EVENTUALLY got our hands-on recycled food-grade plastic and here we are today, with our fantastic reusable outdoor plastic plates, cups and bowls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics create an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of and are generally not so great for the environment. Plastic isn’t all bad though. It is a useful material in lots of contexts – it’s hardy, long-lasting and lightweight. That’s what makes it so great for our reusable plastic tableware. The issue comes when we continue to use virgin, disposable plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste. If we continue to recycle but then also continue to use virgin plastics, what is the point of recycling in the first place? Instead, it is important that we ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Close the plastics loop, Nature.com website\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ and start using recycled plastics to make new things. As we said, plastic is a great material to use in lots of circumstances so if we have lots of plastic being recycled, then let’s use that stuff (and recycle and reuse again and again and again etc) for the items that plastic is great for, instead of continuing to create new virgin plastics. Common sense if you ask us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now have lots of everyday household items made of recycled materials. They work just as well but are a more sustainable alternative. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Apple Green","offer_id":46000902504754,"sku":"RPT003a","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":46000902570290,"sku":"RPT003b","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aqua","offer_id":46000902603058,"sku":"RPT003c","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ADVENTURECUPCOLOURS.jpg?v=1690892520"},{"product_id":"bigjigs-toys-plastic-free-frisbee","title":"Bigjigs Toys Plastic Free Frisbee","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about the silicone material\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plastic-free frisbee is a non-toxic, food-grade silicone is made from naturally sourced quartz sand. Silicone is strong, it won’t break in a few uses or when handled roughly. It can be folded, flexed, and bounced back without losing its shape. The malleable design gives the product a super long and sustainable life span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost outdoor frisbees are made of hard plastic, which easily breaks or chips when dropped and thrown about. Silicone will not chip or break therefore creating a durable product saving the waste and cost of repetitively buying toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you eventually find no use for the toy you can re-purpose this material into silicone oil through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-GB\/#@54.39586446195522:-2.83447377734376zoom:5\" title=\"Terracycle website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerraCycle\u003c\/a\u003e, a UK-based company. Silicone oil is used in the manufacturing process most often for cars and refrigerators. This makes use of your waste and saves sourcing oil from a natural source, depleting our natural resources further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got more silicone toys?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! This silicone material is also used in our bucket and spade collection designed to create plastic-free options to take to the beach, use in the garden, or go wherever you may be with your little one. Buckets are often so large and awkward to carry, with silicone just fold them up and pop them in your bag - it's that convenient!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silicone toys form part of our 'Go Outside' range, which is full of more alternative or recycled plastic options. You can find them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use plastic-free products?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics require an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of, and are generally not great for the environment. Most of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste; one way to '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Closing the plastics loop, Nature.com website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e', is to create demand for fully recycled plastic. Another way is to reduce demand for plastic, so we created a plastic-free environmentally-friendly 'Go Outside' play range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone is a soft and eco-friendly alternative to plastic that can be folded, flexed, and bounced back without losing its shape. The durability of this material and its re-purpose quality gives the product a smaller environmental impact, compared to plastic products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created the silicone outdoor range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. We’ve created our Community Interest Company \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\" title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees page\"\u003eBuy Land Plant Trees\u003c\/a\u003e to further commit to preserving nature in this beautiful location. How can you not when we live in such a beautiful part of the world?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has made us realise that there aren’t many durable plastic-free soft toy alternatives to use when enjoying the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to encourage children to play outside and reconnect with nature. Our plastic-free flyer is a great way for children and adults to go outside and play on the local green, at the beach, or whilst out on a walk to make it that more fun! Need more ideas on how to keep the kids busy over the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/6-outdoor-play-activities-with-children\" title=\"Outdoor play activities with children blog\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigjig Toys","offers":[{"title":"Eggshell Green","offer_id":46001016668466,"sku":"BJ003-01","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Purple","offer_id":46001016701234,"sku":"BJ003-02","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Meadow Green","offer_id":46001016734002,"sku":"BJ003-03","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ocean Blue","offer_id":46001016766770,"sku":"BJ003-04","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honey Yellow","offer_id":46001016799538,"sku":"BJ003-05","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cherry Red","offer_id":46001016832306,"sku":"BJ003-06","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/33304-FRONT.jpg?v=1690893431"},{"product_id":"bigjigs-toys-plastic-free-bucket","title":"Bigjigs Toys Plastic Free Bucket","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about the silicone material\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plastic-free bucket is non-toxic, food-grade silicone made from naturally sourced quartz sand. Silicone is strong and it won’t break in a few uses or when handled roughly. It can be folded, bent or squashed any which way you can imagine, and it will always bounce right back into shape.  The malleable design gives the product a super long and sustainable life span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost outdoor toys are made of hard plastic, which can easily break or chip when dropped and thrown about. Silicone will not chip or break therefore creating a durable product saving the waste and cost of repetitively buying toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you eventually find no use for the toy you can recycle this material into silicone oil through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-GB\/#@54.39586446195522:-2.83447377734376zoom:5\" title=\"Terracycle website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerraCycle\u003c\/a\u003e, a UK-based company. Silicone oil is used in the manufacturing process most often for cars and refrigerators. This makes use of your waste and saves sourcing oil from a natural source, depleting our natural resources further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you got more silicone toys?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we do! This silicone material is also used in our frisbee, which was designed to create a plastic-free option to take to the beach, garden or a park - wherever you may be with your little one. They're part of our 'Go Outside' range, with plenty of recycled plastic and alternative options - you can find them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is it important to use plastic-free products?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are probably all aware, plastics use an awful lot of energy to create, aren’t easy to dispose of, and are generally not so great for the environment. Most of us now dutifully recycle most of our plastic waste, one way to ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41893-018-0075-3\" title=\"Closing the plastics loop, Nature.com website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclose the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ is to create demand for fully recycled plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone is a malleable, eco-friendly alternative to plastic that can be folded, scrunched, or squashed without losing its shape. The durability of this material and its re-purpose quality gives the product a smaller environmental impact compared to plastic products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have you created the silicone outdoor range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChimney Sheep HQ is based just on the edge of the Lake District. That means we are lucky enough to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors rather a lot and we love it! Lots of our colleagues love walking, camping, picnicking, and exploring. We’ve created our Community Interest Company \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\" title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees page\"\u003eBuy Land Plant Trees\u003c\/a\u003e to further commit to preserving nature in this beautiful location. How can you not when we live in such a beautiful part of the world?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has made us realise that there aren’t many durable plastic-free soft toy alternatives to plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to encourage children to play outside and reconnect with nature. The toys in our 'Go Outside' range are a great way for children and adults to go outside and play on the local green, at the beach or whilst out on a walk to make it that much more fun! Need more ideas on how to keep kids busy in the holidays? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/6-outdoor-play-activities-with-children\" title=\"Outdoor play activities with children blog\"\u003eCheck out our blog full of outdoor summer fun suggestions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigjig Toys","offers":[{"title":"Meadow Green","offer_id":46001169137970,"sku":"BJ002-03","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ocean Blue","offer_id":46001169170738,"sku":"BJ002-04","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honey Yellow","offer_id":46001169203506,"sku":"BJ002-05","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry Red","offer_id":46001169236274,"sku":"BJ002-06","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggshell Green","offer_id":46001169269042,"sku":"BJ002-01","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Purple","offer_id":46001169301810,"sku":"BJ002-02","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/33100.jpg?v=1690894937"},{"product_id":"bigjogs-toys-bio-plastic-spade","title":"Bigjigs Toys Bio-Plastic Spade","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about the wheat fibre bio-plastic spade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bio-plastic spade is made from wheat straw, repurposing agricultural waste. It's a great alternative to plastic and is much better for the planet! Not only do we love how eco-friendly the wheat fibre bio-plastic spade is, but we also love the visible specs of wheat scattered throughout - it gives it a much more earthly character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig holes down at the beach, use it to collect sand for building amazing sand castles or get your little one to help you with planting seeds. The bio-plastic spade is compact enough to take anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've got them in a fun range of colours that match our lovely silicone buckets and flyers in our 'Go Outside' range. Why not take a look at the full range \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/go-outside\" title=\"Go Outside!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSo why use wheat fibre bio-plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might know, we stock a lot of recycled plastic goods. We advocate \"closing the loop\", creating demand for the plastic items we carefully separate out into the recycling. There's only any point to this if we buy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-reduce-plastic-in-the-oceans\" title=\"How to reduce plastic in the oceans blog\"\u003erecycled goods afterwards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, wheat fibre bio-plastic isn't plastic at all. It looks like plastic (with a few charming flecks of straw in it), smells like plastic, behaves like plastic. It's strong, durable, perfect for little hands to grip. It's ideal for digging, damming, planting, scooping. But it's much more environmentally friendly to our planet than plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigjig Toys","offers":[{"title":"Meadow Green","offer_id":46003478102322,"sku":"BJ001-03","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ocean Blue","offer_id":46003478135090,"sku":"BJ001-04","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honey Yellow","offer_id":46003478167858,"sku":"BJ001-05","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry Red","offer_id":46003478200626,"sku":"BJ001-06","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggshell Green","offer_id":46003478233394,"sku":"BJ001-01","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Purple","offer_id":46003478266162,"sku":"BJ001-02","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/33200.jpg?v=1690900102"},{"product_id":"green-people-sunscreen-spf30","title":"Green People Sun Cream SPF30","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about this reef-friendly sunscreen?  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reef-friendly sunscreen from Green People is a high factor SPF30, fragrance-free sun cream. Rich in antioxidants and made using 84% certified organic ingredients, it is suitable to protect even the most delicate and sensitive skin, particularly skin that suffers from prickly heat. This physical sunscreen is also water repellent but is non-pore clogging, allowing your skin to breathe, whilst being cruelty-free and vegetarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this sunscreen because it is firstly, a great all-round sunscreen but is also reef-friendly (more on that below). In fact, \u003ca title=\"Independent website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/fashion-beauty\/sun-care-tanning\/best-reef-safe-sunscreen-coral-b1866140.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/a\u003e named it one of their favourite eco-friendly sunscreens! It is quite a thick cream, due to it being a physical sunscreen versus a chemical sunscreen but we found that once you rub it in, it disappears on the skin without leaving a white cast or greasiness. Due to its gentle ingredients like aloe vera, green tea and edelweiss, we have found it to be moisturising and very gentle which means it has been great to use on all members of the family (although if you’d like an even gentler children’s sun cream then head over and have a look at our\u003ca title=\"Green People Sunscreen for Children SPF30\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/green-people-sunscreen-for-children-spf30\"\u003e reef-friendly sunscreen for kids)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen People supports the \u003ca title=\"Marine Conservation Society website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcsuk.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarine Conservation Society\u003c\/a\u003e, the UK charity protecting our seas, shores \u0026amp; wildlife. 20p will be donated to the Marine Conservation Society from each sale of this product, plus the usual 20% of the profit from all Chimney Sheep sales that go towards our Community Interest Company, \u003ca title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees page\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\"\u003eBuy Land Plant Trees.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the ingredients in this sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reef-friendly sunscreen is full of skin-loving ingredients. It is fragrance-free which means that it is fantastic for sensitive skin. Here are some of the key ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAloe Vera - nutrient-rich, Aloe Vera is great for naturally soothing and hydrating skin. Very important when protecting against the sun!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrrh Oil - protective Myrrh assists in soothing and healing inflamed skin. Edelweiss - antioxidant-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdelweiss offers powerful protection against free radical damage (which means protection from pollution basically). Some studies have shown it to be more effective than the common antioxidant, vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full ingredient list for this reef-friendly sunscreen is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAqua, Coco-Caprylate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice Powder*, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Flower\/Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract*, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. *61.4% Certified Organic Agricultural Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e^FAIRLY TRADED (PERIOD AFTER OPENING 6M)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the packaging made from? \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for this reef-friendly sun cream is one of the many reasons we love it! The bottle is made with bioplastic made of sugar cane (which has been farmed sustainably) PE packaging. The cap is a PP plastic cap. Both parts of the bottle are fully recyclable via your normal recycling (just pop it in with the rest of your plastic recycling). Who knows, once you’ve recycled it, it might be repurposed into one of our products made of recycled plastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I use this sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use over your whole body, pour about 30ml sunscreen into your cupped palm then apply about 20 minutes before exposure to the sun. If you are just applying to your face and neck, use the \u003ca title=\"Byrdie website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/how-to-apply-spf-correctly-sunscreen-tips-5183822\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwo-finger rule\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure you are using enough sun cream to give you the right amount of protection. Reapply every 2 to 4 hours depending on the intensity of sunlight. Always reapply after swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this sunscreen reef-friendly?  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sunscreen is reef-friendly because it doesn’t contain the UV-blocking chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. For some context…in 2018, the \u003ca title=\"Independent Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/news-and-advice\/hawaii-sun-cream-sunscreen-coral-reef-endangered-environment-a8438586.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHawaii Reef Bill was passed\u003c\/a\u003e, making Hawaii the first nation to ban sunscreens containing these two chemicals. This was \u003ca title=\"The Guardian website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/2018\/may\/03\/hawaii-becomes-first-us-state-to-ban-sunscreens-harmful-to-coral-reefs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edue to a study\u003c\/a\u003e, published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology in 2015 that found the chemicals to have a range of effects on coral, including the survival rates of developing coral, the bleaching of coral and genetic damage to coral and other organisms. It also found both chemicals can induce feminisation in adult male fish and increase reproductive diseases in numerous sea creatures. In Hawaii, they saw that the chemicals were starting to induce neurological behavioural changes in fish, impacting other marine life such as sea turtles. Hawaii’s action caused many brands and consumers to take action, using and creating sunscreens that didn’t contain either oxybenzone or octinoxate to help protect coral reefs worldwide. Instead, many people started using what is called ‘physical’ or ‘mineral’ sunscreens versus chemical sunscreens. With tough regulations around sun protection, these sunscreens are just as effective as chemical sunscreens with this one meeting all European UVA protection standards. They sit on top of the skin, creating a ‘physical’ barrier, reflecting UV rays away and protecting you against both UVA and UVB rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is protecting coral reefs so important?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral reefs are large underwater structures, either soft or hard, that gradually grow to form large features of the marine environment. Coral reefs don't just look pretty, they're an important part of the Earth's ecosystem, and are relied upon for food by 25% of all known marine species for food, shelter, and breeding. Coral reefs also generate half of Earth's oxygen and absorb nearly one-third of the carbon dioxide we produce from burning fossil fuels – they are basically like fantastic underwater trees! By protecting them, we are not only protecting vital underwater ecosystems but also helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. You can see why we love this sunscreen is so great now, right?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green People","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":46004512882994,"sku":"SS003-01","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200ml","offer_id":46004512915762,"sku":"SS003-02","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ScentFreeSunCreamSPF30100ml-1.jpg?v=1690902997"},{"product_id":"green-people-sunscreen-with-tan-accelerator-spf15","title":"Green People Sun Cream with Tan Accelerator SPF15","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTell me more about this reef-friendly sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reef-friendly sunscreen from Green People is a medium factor SPF15, fragrance-free, broad-spectrum sun cream. This sunscreen has the added benefit of containing a higher concentration of edelweiss which is a natural tan accelerator meaning you can be sun safe whilst building up the natural, sun-kissed glow we all love! Rich in antioxidants and made using 86% certified organic ingredients, it is suitable to protect even the most delicate and sensitive skin, particularly skin that suffers from prickly heat. This physical sunscreen is also water repellent but is non-pore clogging, allowing your skin to breathe, whilst being cruelty-free and vegan. If you’d like a higher factor sunscreen, take a look at our reef-friendly SPF30 sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this sunscreen because it is firstly, a great all-round sunscreen but is also reef-friendly (more on that below). In fact, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/extras\/indybest\/fashion-beauty\/sun-care-tanning\/best-reef-safe-sunscreen-coral-b1866140.html\" title=\"The Independent website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/a\u003e named it one of their favourite eco-friendly sunscreens! It is quite a thick cream, due to it being a physical sunscreen versus a chemical sunscreen but we found that once you rub it in, it disappears on the skin without leaving a white cast or greasiness. Due to its gentle ingredients like aloe vera, green tea and edelweiss, we have found it to be moisturising and very gentle which means it has been great to use on all members of the family (although if you’d like an even gentler children’s sun cream then head over and have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/green-people-sunscreen-for-children-spf30\" title=\"Green People Sunscreen for Children SP30\"\u003ereef-friendly sunscreen for kids\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen People supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcsuk.org\" title=\"Marine Conservation Society website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarine Conservation Society\u003c\/a\u003e, the UK charity protecting our seas, shores \u0026amp; wildlife. 20p will be donated to the Marine Conservation Society from each sale of this product, plus the usual 20% of the profit from all Chimney Sheep sales that go towards our Community Interest Company, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\" title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees page\"\u003eBuy Land Plant Trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the ingredients in this sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reef-friendly sunscreen SPF15 is full of skin-loving ingredients. It is fragrance-free which means that it is fantastic for sensitive skin. Here are some of the key ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAloe Vera - nutrient-rich, Aloe Vera is great for naturally soothing and hydrating skin. Very important when protecting against the sun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdelweiss - antioxidant-rich Edelweiss offers powerful protection against free radical damage (which means protection from pollution basically). Some studies have shown it to be more effective than the common antioxidant, vitamin C. This is also the ingredient that acts as a natural tan accelerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado oil - nutrient-rich Avocado oil protects skin from damaging free radicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Tea – antioxidant-rich Green Tea can protect the skin from oxidative damage and collagen breakdown. It works brilliantly in conjunction with UV filters to help protect the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile Oil (German) - anti-inflammatory German Chamomile helps to calm skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full ingredient list for this reef-friendly sunscreen is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUA (PURE WATER), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL*, CETEARYL ALCOHOL (EMULSIFYING PLANT WAX), ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (PALM) OIL*^, ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE (NATURALLY OCCURRING UV-FILTER), DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE (PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIER), TITANIUM DIOXIDE [NANO] (MINERAL UV-FILTER), RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL CERA (BERRY WAX), LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM (EDELWEISS) LEAF EXTRACT*, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE POWDER*, FUCUS SERRATUS (SEAWEED) EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT*, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS (MARSHMALLOW) ROOT EXTRACT*, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL*, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT*, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT*, INOSITOL (FROM CAROB FRUITS), COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL^, AROMA [LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) HERB OIL*], CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIER), SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE (PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIER), GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, GLYCERIN, STEARIC ACID, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, PHYTIC ACID, LINALOOL*, LIMONENE*, GERANIOL*.  *86.4% CERTIFIED ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL INGREDIENTS, ^FAIRLY TRADED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the packaging made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for this reef-friendly sunscreen SPF15 is one of the many reasons we love it! The bottle is made with bioplastic made of sugar cane (which has been farmed sustainably) PE packaging. The cap is a PP plastic cap. Both parts of the bottle are fully recyclable via your normal recycling (just pop it in with the rest of your plastic recycling). Who knows, once you’ve recycled it, it might be repurposed into one of our products made of recycled plastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I use this sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use over your whole body, pour about 30ml sunscreen into your cupped palm then apply about 20 minutes before exposure to the sun. If you are just applying to your face and neck, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/how-to-apply-spf-correctly-sunscreen-tips-5183822\" title=\"Byrdie website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwo-finger rule\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure you are using enough sun cream to give you the right amount of protection. Reapply every 2 to 4 hours depending on the intensity of sunlight. Always reapply after swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this sunscreen reef-friendly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sunscreen is reef-friendly because it doesn’t contain the UV-blocking chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. For some context…in 2018, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/news-and-advice\/hawaii-sun-cream-sunscreen-coral-reef-endangered-environment-a8438586.html\" title=\"The Independent website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHawaii Reef Bill was passed\u003c\/a\u003e, making Hawaii the first nation to ban sunscreens containing these two chemicals. This was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/2018\/may\/03\/hawaii-becomes-first-us-state-to-ban-sunscreens-harmful-to-coral-reefs\" title=\"The Guardian website\"\u003edue to a study\u003c\/a\u003e, published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology in 2015 that found the chemicals to have a range of effects on coral, including the survival rates of developing coral, the bleaching of coral and genetic damage to coral and other organisms. It also found both chemicals can induce feminisation in adult male fish and increase reproductive diseases in numerous sea creatures. In Hawaii, they saw that the chemicals were starting to induce neurological behavioural changes in fish, impacting other marine life such as sea turtles. Hawaii’s action caused many brands and consumers to take action, using and creating sunscreens that didn’t contain either oxybenzone or octinoxate to help protect coral reefs worldwide. Instead, many people started using what is called ‘physical’ or ‘mineral’ sunscreens versus chemical sunscreens. With tough regulations around sun protection, these sunscreens are just as effective as chemical sunscreens with this one meeting all European UVA protection standards. They sit on top of the skin, creating a ‘physical’ barrier, reflecting UV rays away and protecting you against both UVA and UVB rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is protecting coral reefs so important?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral reefs are large underwater structures, either soft or hard, that gradually grow to form large features of the marine environment. Coral reefs don't just look pretty, they're an important part of the Earth's ecosystem, and are relied upon for food by 25% of all known marine species for food, shelter, and breeding. Coral reefs also generate half of Earth's oxygen and absorb nearly one-third of the carbon dioxide we produce from burning fossil fuels – they are basically like fantastic underwater trees! By protecting them, we are not only protecting vital underwater ecosystems but also helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. You can see why this sunscreen is so great now, right?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green People","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":46004936671538,"sku":"SS002-01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200ml","offer_id":46004936769842,"sku":"SS002-02","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/EdelweissSunCreamSPF15100ml-1.jpg?v=1690903718"},{"product_id":"green-people-sunscreen-for-children-spf30","title":"Green People Sun Cream for Children SPF30","description":"\u003cp\u003eTell me more about this reef-friendly sunscreen for children?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reef-friendly sunscreen for children is essential for little ones on outdoor adventures (or for holidays!). Made by Green People, this super gentle, high factor SPF30 sun cream is fragrance-free to stop irritation and is broad-spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays. Rich in antioxidants and made using 84% certified organic ingredients, it is suitable to protect even the most delicate and sensitive skin, particularly children that suffer from prickly heat or eczema. This physical sunscreen is also water repellent but is non-pore clogging, allowing the skin to breathe, whilst being cruelty-free and vegetarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this sunscreen because it is firstly, a great all-round, gentle sunscreen for children but is also reef-friendly (more on that below). It is quite a thick cream, due to it being a physical sunscreen versus a chemical sunscreen but we found that once you rub it in, it disappears on the skin without leaving a white cast or greasiness. It is perfect for mini outdoor adventurers! Due to its gentle ingredients like aloe vera, avocado oil and olive oil, we have found it to be moisturising and very gentle so it is fantastic to use on the delicate skin of children. We do a grown-up version too which you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/green-people-sunscreen-spf30\" title=\"Green People Sunscreen SPF30\"\u003efind here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen People supports the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcsuk.org\" title=\"Marine Conservation Society website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarine Conservation Society\u003c\/a\u003e, the UK charity protecting our seas, shores \u0026amp; wildlife. 20p will be donated to the Marine Conservation Society from each sale of this product, plus the usual 20% of the profit from all Chimney Sheep sales that go towards our Community Interest Company, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/buy-land-plant-trees\" title=\"Buy Land Plant Trees page\"\u003eBuy Land Plant Trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the ingredients in this sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reef-friendly sunscreen is full of skin-loving ingredients. It is fragrance-free which means that it is fantastic for sensitive skin. Here are some of the key ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAloe Vera - nutrient-rich, Aloe Vera is great for naturally soothing and hydrating skin. Very important when protecting against the sun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado oil - nutrient-rich Avocado oil protects skin from damaging free radicals. Olive oil –\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive oil is a fantastic natural moisturiser and protector of the skin. It has been used for centuries!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosemary extract - protective Rosemary helps to defend skin cells from free radical damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full ingredient list for this reef-friendly sunscreen is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUA (PURE WATER), ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE (NATURALLY OCCURRING UV-FILTER), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, CETEARYL ALCOHOL (EMULSIFYING PLANT WAX), DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (PALM) OIL*^, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [NANO] (MINERAL UV-FILTER), GLYCERYL STEARATE (PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIER), CERA ALBA (BEESWAX)*, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE POWDER*, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL*, LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM (EDELWEISS) LEAF EXTRACT*, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL^, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT*, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIER), SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE (PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIER), GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHYTIC ACID.  *84.6% CERTIFIED ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL INGREDIENTS, ^FAIRLY TRADED (PERIOD AFTER OPENING 6M)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the packaging made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for this reef-friendly sun cream is one of the many reasons we love it! The bottle is made with bioplastic made of sugar cane (which has been farmed sustainably) PE packaging. The cap is a PP plastic cap. Both parts of the bottle are fully recyclable via your normal recycling (just pop it in with the rest of your plastic recycling). Who knows, once you’ve recycled it, it might be repurposed into one of our products made of recycled plastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I use this sunscreen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use over your whole body, pour about 30ml sunscreen into your cupped palm then apply about 20 minutes before exposure to the sun. If you are just applying to your face and neck, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/how-to-apply-spf-correctly-sunscreen-tips-5183822\" title=\"Byrdie website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwo-finger rule\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure you are using enough sun cream to give you the right amount of protection. Reapply every 2 to 4 hours depending on the intensity of sunlight. Always reapply after swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this sunscreen reef-friendly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sunscreen is reef-friendly because it doesn’t contain the UV-blocking chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. For some context…in 2018, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/news-and-advice\/hawaii-sun-cream-sunscreen-coral-reef-endangered-environment-a8438586.html\" title=\"The Independent website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHawaii Reef Bill\u003c\/a\u003e was passed, making Hawaii the first nation to ban sunscreens containing these two chemicals. This was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/travel\/2018\/may\/03\/hawaii-becomes-first-us-state-to-ban-sunscreens-harmful-to-coral-reefs\" title=\"The Guardian website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edue to a study\u003c\/a\u003e, published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology in 2015 that found the chemicals to have a range of effects on coral, including the survival rates of developing coral, the bleaching of coral and genetic damage to coral and other organisms. It also found both chemicals can induce feminisation in adult male fish and increase reproductive diseases in numerous sea creatures. In Hawaii, they saw that the chemicals were starting to induce neurological behavioural changes in fish, impacting other marine life such as sea turtles. Hawaii’s action caused many brands and consumers to take action, using and creating sunscreens that didn’t contain either oxybenzone and octinoxate to help protect coral reefs worldwide. Instead, many people started using what is called ‘physical’ or ‘mineral’ sunscreens versus chemical sunscreens. With tough regulations around sun protection, these sunscreens are just as effective as chemical sunscreens with this one meeting all European UVA protection standards. They sit on top of the skin, creating a ‘physical’ barrier, reflecting UV rays away and protecting you against both UVA and UVB rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is protecting coral reefs so important?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral reefs are large underwater structures, either soft or hard, that gradually grow to form large features of the marine environment. Coral reefs don't just look pretty, they're an important part of the Earth's ecosystem, and are relied upon for food by 25% of all known marine species for food, shelter, and breeding. Coral reefs also generate half of Earth's oxygen and absorb nearly one-third of the carbon dioxide we produce from burning fossil fuels – they are basically like fantastic underwater trees! By protecting them, we are not only protecting vital underwater ecosystems but also helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. You can see why this sunscreen is so great now, right?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green People","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":46005147042098,"sku":"SS001-01","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"150ml","offer_id":46005147074866,"sku":"SS001-02","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ChildrenScentFreeSunCreamSPF3050ml_12.jpg?v=1692710690"},{"product_id":"fine-wool-wadding-75gsm","title":"Fine Wool Wadding 135 GSM sold by the linear metre","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat can this wool wadding be used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine wool wadding weighted at 135GSM. It is perfect for use in lightweight projects, such as interlining for garments and ultra-lightweight insulated garments or summer quilts and any projects which requires a slim, fine wadding. But really, the sky is the limit with this wool so we encourage you to use your imagination and get creative! When you’ve been busy crafting and creating, do send us some photos. We love seeing your creations! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is wool a good material to use for projects and crafting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is fantastic for using for projects and crafting. It is the warmest and most environmentally-friendly type of wadding you can use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool in this wadding is washed which smooths the wool fibres making them more pleasant to the touch and to work with. Although this wadding is lightweight, fine and malleable, wool is a strong fibre which ensures the wadding doesn’t beard or migrate as you work with it.  In fact, wool fibres are able to resist tearing and are able to be bent back on themselves over 20,000 times without breaking (basically, it is very forgiving when working with it!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is a great material for wadding in quilts and coats because of lots of naturally occurring properties. One of its main properties is that it is hygroscopic. This means that as the humidity of the surrounding air rises and falls, the fibre absorbs and releases water vapour. Heat is generated and retained during the absorption phase, which makes wool multi-climatic and trans-seasonal. When it needs to be, it is a natural insulator, reacting to changes in body temperature. This capacity to absorb and release moisture also makes it naturally breathable and odour resistant (releasing sweat into the air before bacteria has a chance to develop and produce unpleasant body odour). As we mentioned earlier, wool is also a very resilient which means when using it in garments and blankets, compared to synthetic alternatives it is able to retain its shape in the long term without wrinkling or sagging.   You can read more about the properties of wool on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignforwool.org\" title=\"Campaign for Wool website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCampaign for Wool\u003c\/a\u003e website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I wash this product?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some other quilting waddings, our range has not undergone any artificial processing such as chlorination, acid stripping or plastic coating which is often used in the production of ‘superwash’ and machine washable wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend that you wash this wadding before use. If you really want to wash your wadding or finished hand-made item and avoid vintage-style puckering then you can try gentle hand washing in 20 degrees centigrade and then air dry on a flat surface. However, this can in some instances stretch out the fibres and cause some areas of uneven thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"1 Linear Metre (1.5m x1m)","offer_id":57160041890170,"sku":"PW001-01","price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Linear Metres (1.5m x 2m)","offer_id":57160041922938,"sku":"PW001-02","price":9.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Linear Metres (1.5m x 3m)","offer_id":57160041955706,"sku":"PW001-03","price":14.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Linear Metres (1.5m x 4m)","offer_id":57160041988474,"sku":"PW001-04","price":19.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Linear Metres (1.5m x 5m)","offer_id":57160042021242,"sku":"PW001-05","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Linear Metres (1.5m x 6m)","offer_id":57160042054010,"sku":"PW001-06","price":28.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Linear Metres (1.5m x 7m)","offer_id":57160042086778,"sku":"PW001-07","price":33.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Linear Metres (1.5m x 8m)","offer_id":57160042119546,"sku":"PW001-08","price":38.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Linear Metres (1.5m x 9m)","offer_id":57160042152314,"sku":"PW001-09","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Linear Metres (1.5m x 10m)","offer_id":57160042185082,"sku":"PW001-10","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/ChimneySheep_projectwool_04.jpg?v=1691049933"},{"product_id":"herdwick-wool-project-felt","title":"Herdwick Wool Project Felt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a soft felt, 10mm thick, with hessian scrim in the centre. It's like a really nice 100% wool underlay. It's a versatile material suitable for a range of applications. It would be great to use in rug backings or felt art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use it as pure wool underlay but be warned, it's only 50% moth proof as it's made from 50% ionic protect wool and 50% clean-but-untreated Herdwick wool. If you've tried our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/snug-feet-wool-insoles\" title=\"Snug Feet Wool Insoles\"\u003eSnug Feet insoles\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll know how great it is to walk around on pure wool. It's got a natural bounce and springiness about it.  If you want 100% mothproof underlay we advise you to buy our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimneysheep.co.uk\/collections\/home-energy-efficiency\/products\/moth-proofed-herdwick-wool-underlay?variant=48035412050226\" title=\"Roll of Herdwick wool underlay 100% mothproofed using Ionic Protect Plasma Treatment\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerdwick wool underlay\u003c\/a\u003e that is 12mm thick and 100% moth-proofed with Ionic Protect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is sustainable so it's better for the environment than synthetic materials used for most felts. Plus it absorbs volatile compounds so it's better for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerdwick sheep run around the Lake District mountains all year round; they're about as wild as you can get for a domesticated animal. They produce a coarse, wiry wool that is a range of different shades from brown, dark grey, light grey, to white. All these colours are mixed into this product making it an attractive natural grey colour. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\" title=\"Operation Wool webpage\"\u003eYou can read about how we source our wool here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"1 Linear Meter","offer_id":46036643873074,"sku":"WU5050-01","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820352815482,"sku":"WU5050-04","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820352848250,"sku":"WU5050-05","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820352881018,"sku":"WU5050-06","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820352913786,"sku":"WU5050-07","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820352946554,"sku":"WU5050-08","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820352979322,"sku":"WU5050-09","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820353012090,"sku":"WU5050-10","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Linear Metres","offer_id":55820353044858,"sku":"WU5050-11","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Roll (10m)","offer_id":46036643905842,"sku":"WU5050-02","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/5050Roll11500.jpg?v=1691063516"},{"product_id":"nutscene-crafting-twine","title":"Nutscene Crafting Twine","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhy did you add a crafting twine to your range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the addition of a crafting category to our range, we needed to ensure we were stocked with absolute essentials for any craft project. What is a crafter's kit without twine? It's not only multi-purpose and useful, but delightful to look at too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly love the bright colours of this candy-stripe twine, vibrant green and red against crisp bright white make this string particularly aesthetically pleasing. Perfect for adding a stylish touch to a gift, or featuring centre stage in any crafting project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crafting twine is made from 100% cotton, so it's entirely plastic free. Many other twines use oil and plastic based glues or dyes to hold the strands together. Not this one, it holds itself together incredibly well all on its own, the string isn't too slim or spindly and it has fantastic tensile strength too. It's producer takes great care to try and use recycled cotton where available. Plus its created in Scotland, so hasn't travelled far!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's so special about this crafting\/baker's twine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly, it's made in Scotland using 100% cotton - recycled where possible. This means that it has a really low carbon footprint and is completely plastic free. Many string and twine producers add various oil based glues, bonding agents and dyes to their twine. Not this twine! Each strand of this baker's twine has been carefully twisted and braided so it holds together perfectly. It doesn't splay easily, and it's incredibly strong. It's still relatively slim and lightweight without being spindly, so you can tie it in tight knots and neat bows without the centres being chunky- perfect for a neat finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of oil based dyes to colour cotton and other materials is significantly contributing to aquatic pollution around the world. When petroleum based dyes enter aquatic systems, they reduce the amount of light that is able to penetrate the water, that's because generally oil based dyes aren't dissolvable. This prevents aquatic plants such as kelp from photoynthesising, which in turn reduces the oxygen content of the water. This process harms the fish and other creatures that live there. This is known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oceanservice.noaa.gov\/facts\/eutrophication.html#:~:text=the%20nation's%20estuaries.-,Harmful%20algal%20blooms%2C%20dead%20zones%2C%20and%20fish%20kills%20are%20the,to%20estuaries%20and%20coastal%20waters.\" title=\"What is eutrophication article, National Ocean Service website\"\u003eeutrophication\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis same process happens with oil based glues, traditional detergents and bonding agents too. Why not take a look at our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/laundry\" title=\"Laundry collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeco-friendly laundry products\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to combat this issue further?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing a twine, or other fabric product that's made without petroleum based ingredients, you are helping reduce the amount of oil based pollution that enters the oceans and rivers, giving a helping hand to aquatic biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat can you use baking twine for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sorts! It's such a multi-purpose piece of equipment and essential to any crafter's kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust off the top of our heads we can come up with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourful gift wrapping string - the perfect alternative to plastic ribbons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional baker's twine - just like in the 'old days' wrap your pastries and cakes in brown paper instead of using cling film, tie them up neatly using this twine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up meat joints or roasting birds. If you're into cooking this cotton twine is perfect for tying up meat joints or holding stuffed food items together such as wellingtons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging pictures, bunting or other decorations. For a slim cotton twine, it's surprisingly strong meaning it would be incredibly easy to fix photos, bunting triangles or other decorative items to it and then hang it all from the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could even get a little bit more creative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Twine-apple' pictures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll need: Craft paper (or other paper), a pen or pencil, thin black marker, 'pritt-stick', scissors, some twine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;Draw the outline of your apple onto a piece of craft paper. Keep it simple, just the outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePritt stick the whole apple, making sure to not go over the outline. This will allow you to stick the twine down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow, swirl your twine around the outline, so you get an apple shaped piece of twine stuck to the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;Don't trim the twine, instead go around again, just inside the twine outline you just made so you get another row. Repeat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep swirling the twine around in the 'spiral' until you reach the centre of the apple, make sure that there's no gaps and you can't see the paper, you can now trim the twine off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be left with a swirly apple design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, outline this will black pen if you wish - it'll help it stand out!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can actually do this with any shape and 3D objects too - your imagination is the limit here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutscene","offers":[{"title":"Candy-Stripe Red","offer_id":46038752002354,"sku":"PW010-02","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Candy-Stripe Green","offer_id":46038752035122,"sku":"PW010-01","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/Candystripetwinered.jpg?v=1691053334"},{"product_id":"wool-nest-liners","title":"Wool Nest Liners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are they used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wool Nest Liners are ideal for nesting canaries and finches, but they can also be used for other small birds such as pigeons, doves and quails. These liners fit perfectly in clay nesting bowls and provide a warm, natural, hygienic and comfortable bed for the young. They’re a luxury product for much-loved birds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Wool Nest Liners instead of Jute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the wool felt liners and jute liners do the same thing – they provide chicks with a natural, cosy environment until they’re old enough to leave the nests and explore. The wool felt provides a natural alternative nest material that is less fine and doesn’t break apart as easy as jute which can easily be pulled apart and accidentally swallowed by young birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are these Wool Bird Nest Liners made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, we’re big on reusing things and minimising waste, and generally just doing our part for the environment. These Wool Nest Liners are made from the cut-off material when we’re busy making our Chimney Sheep draught excluders. Our round Sheep have always left us this diamond-shaped cut-out that usually gets cut down into our \u003ca title=\"Felt Garden Mulch Shillies\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/mulch-shillies\"\u003eFelt Garden Mulch Shillies\u003c\/a\u003e along with the rest of the scraps, but then we realised, it’s the perfect size of scrap to cut out a felt nest liner! Each liner is a 5” round piece of Herdwick wool and is 1cm thick. We collect the Herdwick wool ourselves as part of what we call “Operation Wool” – you can read more about it \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also try not to use plastic where we don’t have to, so this pack of 10 Wool Nest Liners come in plastic-free packaging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about wild birds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild birds tend not to like liners so much, and from our experience, they’re more likely to just remove the liner from any type of nest before starting their own nest using twigs, leaves and grass clippings, as well as other things! We know they LOVE wool, so we do have \u003ca title=\"Sheep Wool Nesting Material 100g\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/sheep-wool-nesting-material-100g\"\u003eSheep Wool Nesting Material\u003c\/a\u003e that can be left out for them to pick at before they dart off to their secret nests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46039399956786,"sku":"8S-FERJ-H00L","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/NestLinerMultiple.jpg?v=1691054809"},{"product_id":"petsnug-cushion","title":"PetSnug Cushion","description":"\u003cp\u003eYear after year we hear stories of pets pinching and making use of customer's \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluders\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/chimney-sheep\"\u003eChimney Sheep chimney draught excluders\u003c\/a\u003e for themselves, most often using them as a bed or a cushion. So, we thought why aren't we offering something woolly just for pets? So, we came up with the PetSnug pet bed range - and extra wool pet cushions. These wool cushions can purchased as extras to go alongside our PetSnug pet range, or can be used standalone - as a great snooze spot. We wanted to bring sustainability into the spotlight with our PetSnug range, so we made sure to use only the highest quality renewable natural materials when it comes to our pet beds and pet cushions. Matched with our small batch, low waste and low energy production methods to further insure these wool pet cushions don't harm the environment we're proud to say we've produced something with a wonderfully low carbon footprint - just the thing if you're looking to lower your pets carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual PetSnug wool pet cushion is made of natural locally sourced Herdwick sheep's wool, stuffed inside a naturally dyed cotton outer. The outer is naturally water resistant, meaning these cushions are easy care and wipeable. These pet cushions are filled to the brim with bouncy Herdwick wool, making them plump soft and comfortable - the perfect perch for your pet. All of the wool used inside these pet cushions has been \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003esourced directly from the farm\u003c\/a\u003e, with the farmer being paid a fair price for their wool and us organising the collection directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery PetSnug natural wool cushion for pets is made from entirely natural materials. They are completely plastic, solvent and glue free - perfect if you're making environmentally pawsitive choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow will this wool pet cushion help me lower my pet's carbon pawprint?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our PetSnug extra wool cushions are made from completely natural materials. They are zero plastic and contain no glues or solvents. The outer cover is made of naturally dyed completely organic water resistant cotton. Inside we've filled these wool cushions with locally sourced British Herdwick sheep's wool purchased directly from the farmer at a fair price. Each natural wool cushion is sewn using only high quality natural thread, every piece of material used to make this cushion is renewable, so you can rest assured you're getting a product made of truly natural, sustainable materials. Further to this, we're making sure to utilise only low-carbon production methods to make our wool pet cushions. We use careful handcrafting techniques, produce in small batches and use low energy methods of production - and ensure we make as little waste as possible. So, alongside our ability to locally source materials and keep our energy consumption low when it comes to making these pet cushions you can rest assured that you're recieving a very environmentally friendly product indeed. The perfect swap if you're keeping an eye on your pets carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size PetSnug wool pet cushion do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wool pet cushions are incredibly multipurpose. Not only can they be purchased as extras or additional spare cushions to go alongside your PetSnug bed. They can be purchased for other standalone reasons too. Perhaps to sit upon a chair or counter top as a purrfect perch for your pet? The size you will need will depend upon what you're using it for after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your purchasing one of our wool pet cushions as a replacement for the inner cushion to your PetSnug, it just needs to correspond to the size of our PetSnug outer. If your PetSnug is a small \u003ca title=\"PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Cat Bed\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-cat-bed\"\u003ewool cat bed\u003c\/a\u003e, you simply need a size small wool pet cushion. If you've purchased a \u003ca title=\"PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Cat Bed\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-cat-bed\"\u003elarge cat PetSnug\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca title=\"PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Dog Bed\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-dog-bed\"\u003ePetSnug wool dog bed\u003c\/a\u003e, you just need a size large cushion - as these beds have the same diameter. Simple!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, if you're planning on using this wool pet cushion for something else, the measurement might come in handy - so here they are!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameters of our chunky wool pet cushions are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall - 36cm diameter (For the \u003ca title=\"PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Cat Bed\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-cat-bed\"\u003ePetSnug small cat bed\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 46 cm diameter (For the \u003ca title=\"PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Cat Bed\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-cat-bed\"\u003ePetSnug large cat bed\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Dog Bed\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-dog-bed\"\u003ePetSnug dog bed\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are incredibly conforming and squashy, so they'll fit into all kinds of spaces. But, if you're purchasing a wool pad for a dog we'd perhaps encourage you to size up, simply because dogs tend to be a little bigger than our feline friends (except perhaps if you have a Maine Coon!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose a wool pet cushion?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is wool an incredibly comfy, cosy natural material, it's got all kinds of properties which make it a fantastic thing to make a pet cushion out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is it bouncy and comfortable, it's naturally antibacterial - it doesn't hold bacteria which means it doesn't tend to accumulate smells either. It's also wonderfully sustainable, and in the case of this particular wool cushion all the of the wool has been sourced directly, with \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003efarmers being paid a fair price for their wool\u003c\/a\u003e. It's \u003ca title=\"Local Surveyors Direct Pros and Cons of Sheep Wool Insulation for your Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk\/pros-and-cons-sheep%E2%80%99s-wool-insulation-your-home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enaturally insulating\u003c\/a\u003e and breathable meaning it's great for regulating temperature too. By purchasing a British wool product you'll also be supporting British farms too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular wool cushions have been made as sustainable as possible - alongside the locally sourced British wool, we've made sure that we only use the highest quality sustainable materials to produce our wool felt cushions, alongside our eco-friendly, low waste, small batch production methods we're proud to say out wool cushions have minimal impact on the environment!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Grey","offer_id":46039863820594,"sku":"PSWCSG01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Black","offer_id":46039863853362,"sku":"PSWCSB01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Green","offer_id":46039863886130,"sku":"PSWCSGR01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Red","offer_id":46039863918898,"sku":"PSWCSR01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Yellow","offer_id":46039863951666,"sku":"PSWCSY01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Blue","offer_id":46039863984434,"sku":"PSWCSBL01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Grey","offer_id":46039864017202,"sku":"PSWCLG01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Black","offer_id":46039864049970,"sku":"PSWCLB01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Green","offer_id":46039864082738,"sku":"PSWCLGR01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Red","offer_id":46039864115506,"sku":"PSWCLR01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Yellow","offer_id":46039864148274,"sku":"PSWCLY01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Blue","offer_id":46039864181042,"sku":"PSWCLBL01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/CushionColourSetsHiRes.jpg?v=1692774624"},{"product_id":"hoomans-friend-martingale-dog-collar","title":"Hooman's Friend Martingale Dog Collar","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollars are an absolute essential for any dog owner. Not only are they \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.org.uk\/advice\/dog\/wellbeing-and-care\/dog-laws-uk#:~:text=All%20pet%20dogs%20must%20wear,apply%20for%20some%20working%20dogs.\" title=\"Blue Cross Org Advice on UK Law for dog collars and tags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erequired by UK law\u003c\/a\u003e to help ensure your pup is identifiable, they're one way of ensuring your dog is securely attached to a lead, as well as a way to express their personality through design choice. However, most collars available these days are made from non-sustainable materials such as synthetics, nylons or plastics. So, we want to offer up an alternative - a beautiful handcrafted natural hemp martingale collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach collar has been hand-made by an expert artisan in Europe. They're made with natural hemp and finished with 100% plant based materials. They're vegan friendly, free from dyes, glues, solvents and toxins - in fact they're completely plastic-free too! They're produced in small batches by hand, to ensure the carbon footprint of the dog collar is kept nice and low. They're made simply yet beautifully and are finished with high quality, strong, silver metal rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose an eco-friendly martingale collar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartingale collars can be pretty handy. They come with an added safety feature, which is that when pressure is applied to the collar, it can tighten slightly. This comes in handy if you have a cheeky pup that's constantly trying escape their collar, or if you have a dog with a slightly smaller head - such as a greyhound or lurcher. But, importantly martingale collars, when fitted properly tighten in a way that doesn't choke or harm the dog - meaning they're comfortable yet safe for your furry friend!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost martingale collars available on the market are made from synthetic materials, they're mass produced and use artificial dyes and solvents so they're available in a range of colours and designs. Not this one. This environmentally friendly martingale collar is completely undyed - just simple natural hemp. There's no added plastics, glues or solvents. So, if your sneaky puppy manages to have a quick chew, they won't be exposed to any nasty glues or toxins that could have any adverse effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach dog collar is also hand-made in a small batch by experts - they're not mass produced at all! This means you can rest assured that you're receiving a quality natural product, made with only the best materials and made with attention to detail in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size natural martingale collar should I purchase for my dog?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur eco-friendly hemp martingale dog collars are available in three different sizes to fit a range of breeds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: 23cm -35 cm - perfect for small breeds such as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Daschunds, Yorkshire Terriers, West Highland Terriers and Jack Russels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: 31cm - 50cm - perfect for medium breeds of dog such as Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Border Collies and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: 38cm - 63cm  - perfect for larger breeds such as Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Labrador Retrievers, Irish Setters and St Bernards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;However, we would strongly recommend measuring the circumference of your pups neck using a soft tape measure to find their perfect fit. Every dog is an individual after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose eco-friendly pet products?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love pets! Pets are just fantastic for people, all over the UK millions of people own dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits and everything in between. Not only are they fun and cute, but they \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rspcaqld.org.au\/blog\/trending-now\/loneliness-and-how-pets-can-help#:~:text=Pets%20provide%20companionship%3A%20by%20being,to%20lower%20your%20heart%20rate.\" title=\"RSPCA How Pets help combat lonliness\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecombat loneliness\u003c\/a\u003e and bring companionship into the lives of people that need it most. For many, pets are one thing that keeps them going day to day - they can really help during the toughest of times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep we've been lucky enough to hear about customers pets from time to time - often we hear stories about how much they're loving our the wool felt of our Chimney Sheep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/chimney-sheep\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluders\"\u003echimney draught excluders\u003c\/a\u003e, but sometimes we're just privy to a fun tale. This has encouraged us to introduce a natural pet collection - a range of pet products that aim to keep your pets paw print low, because although owning a pet is fantastic - they often come with quite the hefty carbon price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that an average sized cat produces approximately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zerosmart.co.uk\/post\/the-average-carbon-footprint-of-a-pet#:~:text=twelve%2Dhour%20drive!-,Your%20pet%20cat%20generates%20an%20average%20of%20310kg%20of%20CO2e,driving%20from%2013.6%20million%20cars.\" title=\"Average carbon footprint of a pet - zero smart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e310 kg of carbon per year\u003c\/a\u003e? That's approximately half the emissions of a small petrol car! With an average dog producing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zerosmart.co.uk\/post\/the-average-carbon-footprint-of-a-pet#:~:text=The%20Average%20Carbon%20Footprint%20of%20a%20Dog,of%20a%20ninety%2Dhour%20drive!\" title=\"Average carbon footprint of a pet - zero smart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e770kg of carbon per year\u003c\/a\u003e - literally a small cars worth. A staggering amount for such small animals. These figures take into account an average amount of pet apparel, as well as an average amount of standard food. Unfortunately this means owning a pet does directly contribute to ongoing environmental issues, such as the ever \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/global-warming-101#warming\" title=\"NRDC - Global Warming 101\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eincreasing amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iberdrola.com\/sustainability\/greenhouse-effects-consequences-and-impacts\" title=\"The consequences and impacts of greenhouse gases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreenhouse effect\u003c\/a\u003e. But, there are things you as pet owners can do to combat this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimise your pet's carbon paw print by making eco-friendly choices. Unfortunately, your pet can't do this for you - so it's up to you to make important choices and make the move to products that won't have a negative lasting effect on the environment. Perhaps it's time to consider to switching to more eco-friendly pet apparel, local suppliers of pet food, or more sustainable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/travel-dog-bed\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Travel Dog Bed\"\u003epet beds\u003c\/a\u003e. Making like-for-like swaps to quality, sustainably made eco friendly pet products will really stack up over time - and help reduce you and your pets overall impact on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hooman's Friend","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46041181094194,"sku":"HFHNMDCS01","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46041181159730,"sku":"HFHNMDCM01","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46041181258034,"sku":"HFHNMDCL01","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/HoomansFriend_Product_MartingaleCollarSmall3.jpg?v=1691059185"},{"product_id":"hoomans-friend-hemp-dog-lead","title":"Hooman's Friend Hemp Dog Lead","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good, strong, reliable basic dog lead is something that needs to be in the cupboard of any pup owner. But, why not make that bog-standard lead something exceptional - a basic done properly. Our eco-friendly hemp natural dog leads are just that, a simple flat-line leash - just a little bit special. Made from beautiful, yet tough tightly woven hemp, these sustainable dog leashes not only look fantastic, but work wonderfully in any dog walking scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis eco dog leash is made of entirely natural materials, natural dyes and is finished off with a fantastically shiny, durable metal clasp. It's uncomplicated, easy to use and simply natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual lead is handcrafted in Europe by experts, using only high quality woven hemp and natural thread. They are 100% plastic and chemical free - this particular version is completely un-dyed and there's no solvent either.  So, if your furry friend did decide to pop this leash in their mouth, you don't have to worry about them consuming chemicals or plastics at all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lead measures approximately 165cm and is available in large or small clasp varieties. If your pup is a smaller breed such as a Chihuahua, Cavapoo, Toy Poodle, Daschund or up to a small Cocker Spaniel, we'd advise opting for the small clasp  - just so it's that little bit less obtrusive for your dog. Bigger clasps are perfect for Border Collies, Springer Spaniels, Labradors and others all the way up to pups the size of Bernese Mountain dogs and Great Danes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose an eco-friendly dog lead?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the rise in popularity of dogs as pets has come the rise in dog fashion and huge numbers of dog products too. This means the market is full of all kinds of leads, lines and leashes. Whether you're wanting to make a fashion statement, take your pup on an outdoor adventure or simply take them on a walk around the park there's a dog lead specifically for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, one thing all of these dog leashes have in common is that they're probably made of synthetics - almost certainly plastics and glues. They'll probably contain synthetic dyes with oil bases and they'll most probably be made in large quantities, with significant amounts of waste, using mass factory production methods. All of this means that these readily available dog lines, sold at big-name stores most probably have a huge carbon footprint, and producing them takes a whole load of precious energy. Many leads are only built to look good, they aren't made to last - some of them could even be considered falling into the category of 'doggy fast fashion'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where this eco-friendly dog lead comes in as a fantastic alternative. All of these flat-line dog leashes are hand-made in Europe, by skilled artisans. The process required to make them is low energy, and has minimal impact on the environment. They are also made of entirely natural products - they're 100% plastic and synthetic chemical free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means our environmentally friendly dog leads don't contribute to the growing issue of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ucla.edu\/releases\/the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs-environmental-impact\" title=\"The truth about cats' and dogs' environmental impact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenvironmental pollution associated with the production of pet products\u003c\/a\u003e. So, choosing natural, eco-friendly dog products helps combat things like the chemical pollution of waterways and lands surrounding production factories as well as the ever growing problem that is ocean plastic contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much of an environmental impact does owning a dog have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think pets are wonderful! They bring love, companionship and hilarity into our lives every day. Almost every member of the Chimney Sheep team has a pet so we know how important they can be. Dogs are one of the most popular pets around, especially where we are - close to the Lake District. Dogs are funny, energetic and generally full of life - the perfect companions for long walks, camping trips away or just relaxing at home. But, when it comes to dog ownership, many people don't quite realise the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scied.ucar.edu\/learning-zone\/how-climate-works\/greenhouse-effect\" title=\"The Greenhouse Effect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eimpact their furry friend is making on the environment\u003c\/a\u003e. An average medium sized dog (15kg) has an average carbon pawprint of approximately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zerosmart.co.uk\/post\/the-average-carbon-footprint-of-a-pet#:~:text=twelve%2Dhour%20drive!-,Your%20pet%20cat%20generates%20an%20average%20of%20310kg%20of%20CO2e,driving%20from%2013.6%20million%20cars.\" title=\"Zero Smart - the average carbon footprint of a pet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e770kg per year\u003c\/a\u003e. This takes into account their food, pet supplies, apparel as well as their carbon they release just naturally. This figure is equivalent to that of running a small car - quite staggering don't you think?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, owning a dog does have quite a significant impact on your carbon footprint - however, that doesn't mean they're not worth it. We think, they really, really are! So, we've come up with some things you can do to help minimise their carbon output, and shrink their carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all about the choices you as their owners make, so make sure you choose an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-traffic-lead\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Traffic Lead\"\u003eeco-friendly dog lead\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-martingale-dog-collar\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Martingale Dog Collar\"\u003ecollar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/luxury-dog-bed\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Luxury Wool Dog Bed\"\u003ebed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/crate-liner\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Natural Wool Crate Liner\"\u003eliner\u003c\/a\u003e and the like. Perhaps even take a look into the food they're being fed, choose suitable brands and products for your furry friend that do take the environment into account - do what your pup can't do and think about the effect the products you purchase them have on the world!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hooman's Friend","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46043063288114,"sku":"HFNDL01-S","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46043063320882,"sku":"HFNDL01-L","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/HoomansFriendDogLead4.jpg?v=1691064393"},{"product_id":"hoomans-friend-hemp-traffic-lead","title":"Hooman's Friend Hemp Traffic Lead","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoung puppy, dog in training or do you just live in a busy area? These natural hemp traffic leads are a game changer when it comes to bringing your dog to heel quickly and safely. Keeping your dog safe and under control is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/control-dog-public\" title=\"Controlling your dog in public - gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erequired by UK law\u003c\/a\u003e, but it's always at the forefront of any dog owners mind when out on walks, so having the added safety feature of a short handle is great reassurance that you can bring your pup in close any time that it might become necessary! No rope burns, or getting tangled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are the most popular pet in the UK at the moment, and with the rise in dog ownership has come a rise in the understanding of dog behaviour and a push towards improvements in dog safety too. Movements such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdoguk.co.uk\/\" title=\"Yellow Dog UK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyellow dog project\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clenthillsvets.co.uk\/en-gb\/pet-advice\/blog\/january-2019\/dog-car-safety-laws#:~:text=Rule%2057%20of%20the%20Highway,of%20restraining%20animals%20in%20cars.%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Dog Travel Safety and Dog Car Safety Laws\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edog travel safety movement\u003c\/a\u003e are really pushing the importance of keeping your dog under control, whether that be so you can focus, to keep other people and dogs safe, or just to help others manage their own dogs behaviour by keeping your pup out of the way and close to you. The short safety handle on this traffic lead is just perfect for dogs in training, or more reactive, nervous pups that might need the reassurance of being brought in close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat features does this natural traffic lead have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lead is a little cleverer than your bog-standard simple flat line leash. It comes with a useful grab handle, close to the lead clasp, as well as a standard sturdy handle at the end of the lead. Grab handles, also known as traffic leads or traffic handles, are an excellent tool when it comes to keeping your dog safe and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are these traffic leads a great safety back-up they're stylish too. Made of natural undyed hemp they're adorned with a high quality metal clasp, each lead has been individually hand-crafted by artisans in Europe, so you know that these leads will be of an exceptional quality.  They're plastic free, free from glues, artificial dyes and other solvents. So, they're perfectly pet safe, eco-conscious and have a low carbon footprint too! Each lead measures 165cm and has a short traffic handle attached by the clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing made totally from plant fibres and natural cotton (as well as a metal clasp of course) this product is vegan friendly! It contains no dyes, glues or solvents. This means that if your puppy decides to have a quick chew of their lead you don't have to worry about them ingesting any sort of microplastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally there is a heavyweight, durable, weatherproof metal clasp finishing this beautiful dog lead off. This clasp is easy to use, secure and very simple. It's high quality and standard in design meaning every dog owner should be able to use it from the offset. It will clip onto any harness, collar or halti hook meaning you're able to secure your pup quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs owning a dog bad for the environment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are amazing! They're not the UK's favourite pet for no reason after all. Not only are they furry, cute and full of fun, they bring the most wonderful companionship to people and families all across the world. Dogs are incredibly important for people's mental health, they help cure loneliness and really encourage people to keep going through tough times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, here at Chimney Sheep, we've been lucky enough to hear all about our customers wonderful pets, usually because they're pinching some of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/sheep-wool-garden-felt\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Sheep Wool Garden Felt\"\u003egarden felt\u003c\/a\u003e their owners have purchased, but sometimes just because they're brightening up our customers lives - and they just love talking about them. This encouraged us to introduce a range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/pet-supplies\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Pet Supplies\"\u003enatural pet products\u003c\/a\u003e to offer an alternative to some of the less environmentally friendly pet products that are currently widely available on the market. Our range is aiming to help you reduce your pets carbon paw print, because although owning a dog is wonderful it does significantly increase your carbon footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn average 15kg medium sized dog releases approximately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/earth.org\/environmental-impact-of-pets\/#:~:text=An%20average%2Dsized%20dog%20generates,average%20family%20car%20per%20year.\" title=\"Environmental Impacts of Pets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e770kg of carbon per year\u003c\/a\u003e - equivalent to a small to medium sized petrol car. This figure is difficult to believe, considering the size of our furry friends, however this number does take into account a dogs average diet, the gasses they product, pet supplies, apparel as well as some travel to their daily walks. Unfortunately this carbon is directly contributing to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/climatekids.nasa.gov\/greenhouse-effect\/\" title=\"What is the Greenhouse Effect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreenhouse effect\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/global-warming-101\" title=\"Global Warming 101\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eglobal warming\u003c\/a\u003e - so it's definitely something pet owners should be thinking about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can reduce this figure though, by making environmentally friendly choices that help shrink their paw print on the earth. It's up to you as dog owners to think about the things that might have a lasting effect on their environment - perhaps look into a more sustainable food source, local suppliers of eco-friendly pet apparel, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-martingale-dog-collar\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Martingale Dog Collar\"\u003ecollars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-dog-lead\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Dog Lead\"\u003eleads\u003c\/a\u003e, or even just making a simple switch to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-rope-dog-toy\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Natural Knotted Rope Toy for Dogs\"\u003enatural toys\u003c\/a\u003e. Making tiny changes in your purchasing habits really stack up when it comes to reducing your effect on the world - after all your dog can't make these choices for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hooman's Friend","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46043338703154,"sku":"HFNTDL001","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/HoomansFriend_Product_TrafficLeadNatural1.jpg?v=1691065420"},{"product_id":"hoomans-friend-rope-dog-toy","title":"Hooman's Friend Rope Dog Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhysical and mental stimulation goes a long way when it comes to keeping your pup happy and content. It's important to help your dog expend their physical and mental energy, whether that be taking them on a long walk, calming them using a \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewildest.com\/dog-lifestyle\/take-your-dog-sniffari\" title=\"The Wildest Article Take Your Dog on a Sniffari\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esniffari\u003c\/a\u003e\" or through fun and games. Toys should be a staple in any dogs household - they're part and parcel of keeping your canine entertained. So why not add just one more to your collection? A natural one. A wonderfully tough hemp knotted rope toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnotted rope toys are wonderfully multipurpose, you can play all kinds of games with your pup, from tug, to fetch and even 'find it'. They're also fantastic for independent play, gnawing on and the perfect puppy teether. This natural hemp knotted rope toy is entirely undyed and plastic free. Meaning if your dog does give it a bit of a chew, they won't be digesting any chemicals, toxins or microplastics. Plus, once your rope dog toy finally gives up - it can simply be placed in your compost pile - the hemp material its made of is completely home compostable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular version comes with two knots, one at each end. This makes it easy for you to get involved in your dogs playtime, there's one knot for you to hang onto and another for your dog - perfect for a game of tug or fetch. Or if you're lucky enough to own two well behaved pups - a knot for each so they can play a gentle game of tug between them (if your pups personalities will allow!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size natural knotted rope toy should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur natural rope dog toys are available in two sizes, small and large. The small rope measures approximately 50cm and has a width of 2cm. While the large rope toy  has an approximate length of 68cm and a width of 4cm. Each rope dog toy is made of good quality, weighty hemp fibres, these rope toys are tough, robust and designed to withstand a good tug and a chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd advise taking the size of your dog into account when choosing which sized rope toy to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor small to medium breeds such as: Cava-poos, Daschunds, Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Schnauzers or similar - we'd advise going for the smaller rope. We'd also advise the smaller ropes for puppies too - just because they have littler teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large to extra large breeds or power chewers such as: Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bulldogs, Bull Mastiffs, Labradors, Collies, Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs, St Bernard's or Great Danes - we'd advise sizing up to the big rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can I purchase more environmentally friendly pet products?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking steps towards making more environmentally friendly choices for your pet is something we feel is incredibly important. Most pet products these days are made of plastic or other synthetic materials. They are often mass produced and contain a variety of chemicals and glues that are perhaps not the best thing for your furry friend to ingest. Most dog toys and apparel aren't 100% recyclable at their end of life, meaning many plastic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling\/plastics-material-specific-data#:~:text=The%20total%20amount%20of%20plastics,percent%20of%20all%20MSW%20landfilled.\" title=\"epa.gov Facts and Figures About Minerals and Waste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epet products are ending up in landfill\u003c\/a\u003e, or being dumped into the ocean adding to the ever growing problem of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plasticoceans.org\/infographics\/\" title=\"Plastic Oceans infographics about plastic pollution\"\u003eplastic pollution in the environment\u003c\/a\u003e. By choosing natural, compostable, eco-friendly dog products you're helping to reduce this plastic pollution - and ensuring that your pup's play habits aren't contributing to this growing problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, how do you get started? Well, firstly have you considered taking a peek at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/pet-supplies\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Pet Products\"\u003eChimney Sheep Natural Pet Product Collection\u003c\/a\u003e? Over the years we've been told all kinds of stories about our customer's pets - usually this is because they love playing with the wool their owners have ordered, but sometimes it's just a fun tale or two. This inspired us to introduce a range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/pet-supplies\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Pet Products\"\u003eeco-friendly pet products\u003c\/a\u003e to our range. We've got all kinds of environmentally friendly pet products available from beds, crate liners, collars and toys. The range is ever expanding and each product aims to help reduce your pets carbon paw print through using natural, ethically sourced materials made with the environment in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther things you could look to do are: checkout alternative local suppliers for your pets food, swap to natural materials for their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/travel-dog-bed\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Travel Dog Bed\"\u003epet beds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-dog-lead\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Natural Dog Lead\"\u003eapparel\u003c\/a\u003e if you can. Every little change stacks up after all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hooman's Friend","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46043417674034,"sku":"HFNKRDTS01","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46043417706802,"sku":"HFNKRDTL01","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/HoomansFriend_Product_SmallToy2knots2.jpg?v=1691065986"},{"product_id":"petsnug-felt-dog-bed","title":"PetSnug Grey Round Wool Dog Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, over the years we've been lucky enough to hear all kinds of tales about customers dogs. The most common is that a cheeky pup has ended up running off with a customer's Chimney Sheep \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluder Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/chimney-sheep\"\u003echimney draught excluder\u003c\/a\u003e and proceeding to make a bed out of it. So, this got us thinking, why aren't we offering up a bed specifically for dogs? We wanted to ensure what we offered up wasn't just of exceptional quality - but pawsitively great for the environment too. That's why we've made sure to only use the highest quality natural materials when it comes to our PetSnug wool dog beds. As well as this, we're taking advantage of handcrafting and low energy small batch production methods to not only ensure what we make is quality, but has a low carbon footprint too. Our PetSnug felted dog beds really are a pawesomely sustainable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of tightly felted \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003elocally sourced Herdwick sheep wool\u003c\/a\u003e each individual PetSnug wool felt dog bed is carefully handcrafted in our Cumbrian factory close to the Lake District using only the best sustainable materials.  We directly source all of our Herdwick sheep's wool from local farmers, paying them a fair price for their wool and organising the collection our selves. Each individual PetSnug woolen dog bed is finished with you guessed it a comfy wool pet cushion. Again stuffed with Herdwick sheep's wool, and coated in a high quality, water resistant, wipeable naturally coloured organic cotton. The perfect cosy spot for your furry friend to curl up in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dogs especially, often seek places to curl up and rest, they're looking for safety and comfort. So, when designed our PetSnug dog beds we wanted to ensure that not only were they stylish and sustainable, but they'd be loved by dogs too. The raised wall ensures your pup will feel safe and secure, whilst the thick wool cushion will keep them comfy even on the hardest of floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow will this wool pet bed help me lower my dog's carbon paw print?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our PetSnug felted wool dog beds are made from entirely natural materials. There's absolutely no plastic content and the wool dog beds are free from solvents and glues. The outer cosy is made entirely of tightly felted Herdwick sheep's wool, so it holds its shape well. Inside the outer, lies a natural water resistant coloured organic cotton cushion filled with plump sheep's wool. Every aspect of this felt dog bed is held together using natural thread. So you can rest assured that when your pup goes to bed for the night they're not laying on anything plastic. There's no reliance on oil or other non-renewable materials in order for us to produce this cosy dog bed, paired with our low energy consumption production methods, our ability to source the materials close to home and our small batch, low waste production practices, this wool felt dog bed has a truly low carbon footprint. By choosing a PetSnug wool felt dog bed instead of a standard synthetic bed you'll be well and truly lowering your pups carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat breeds of dog will fit into a Petsnug wool felt dog bed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual PetSnug wool felt dog bed measures 45cm in diameter x 23cm in height. This means unfortunately not every dog will fit into this comfortable wool dog bed. However, they are perfect for smaller breeds, especially those that enjoy curling up inside small secure spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel that this PetSnug wool felt dog bed would suit all toy breeds such as Toy Poodles, Daschunds, Yorskhire Terriers. It would also suit small breeds such as Border Terriers, West Highland Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers and Jack Russels. It will also fit smaller medium breed dogs, all the way up to a small Cocker Spaniel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePup's like these love to get cosy, so don't forget to purchase an extra \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Extra Pet Cushion\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-cushion\"\u003ePetSnug wool pet cushion\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure you've always got a spare, even if one gets a little mucky. Or use one to make an extra comfy sustainable snuggle spot just for when your pup doesn't feel like curling up in their PetSnug bed of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose a wool felt dog bed for my dog?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is wool an incredibly comfy natural material, it's got all kinds of great properties which make it a fantastic thing to make a pet bed out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is wool cosy, it's naturally antibacterial , this means bacteria struggle to grow inside of it, so it doesn't harbour odours. It's a sustainable material that naturally holds carbon, plus with this particular wool dog bed, all of the sheep's wool is ethically sourced directly from the farmer, with the farmer being paid a fair price for their wool. It's also a wonderful natural insulator whilst still being breathable, meaning it's great at regulating temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing a \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003eBritish wool product\u003c\/a\u003e you'll also be helping support British farmers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can I reduce my dogs carbon paw print?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnbelievably an average dog produces approximately \u003ca title=\"Average carbon footprint of a pet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zerosmart.co.uk\/post\/the-average-carbon-footprint-of-a-pet#:~:text=twelve%2Dhour%20drive!-,Your%20pet%20cat%20generates%20an%20average%20of%20310kg%20of%20CO2e,driving%20from%2013.6%20million%20cars.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e770 kg of carbon per year\u003c\/a\u003e - similar to a small petrol car. A slightly unbelievable amount! Dogs seem to produce a very significant amount of carbon dioxide taking into account things like their eating habits and product needs. This means they're directly contributing to the increasing amounts of \u003ca title=\"How does carbon dioxide increase Earth's temperature\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/discover\/quick-questions\/how-does-carbon-dioxide-increase-global-temperature.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCO2 in the atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as things like the \u003ca title=\"What is the Greenhouse Effect\" href=\"https:\/\/education.nationalgeographic.org\/resource\/greenhouse-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreenhouse effect\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, as their owner there are steps you can take to minimise your dogs effect on the environment. One of the steps you can take is to make eco-friendly choices for them when it comes to the products they need. Reduce their carbon paw print by making swaps in the name of sustainability. For some inspiration why not browse our range of \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Pet Products\" href=\"https:\/\/education.nationalgeographic.org\/resource\/greenhouse-effect\/\"\u003enatural products for pets\u003c\/a\u003e? An easy first step is something as simple as reducing your pets reliability on plastic by swapping out their synthetic \u003ca title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Dog Lead\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-dog-lead\"\u003ecollars\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Traffic Lead\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-traffic-lead\"\u003eleads\u003c\/a\u003e for something more natural. You see, like-for-like swaps can be as simple as that, and when you make a few they really add up!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":46043931935026,"sku":"PSDG01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46043931967794,"sku":"PSDB01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":46043932000562,"sku":"PSDGR01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":46043932033330,"sku":"PSDR01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":46043932066098,"sku":"PSDY01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46043932098866,"sku":"PSDBL01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/IMG_2117_copy.jpg?v=1765363197"},{"product_id":"petsnug-felt-cat-bed","title":"PetSnug Grey Wool Cat Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep, over the years we've been lucky enough to hear all sorts of stories about customer's cats. Normally this involves a cheeky kitten attempting to escape up the chimney, and a customer wanting to block it off with one of our Chimney Sheep \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluder\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/chimney-sheep\"\u003echimney draught excluders\u003c\/a\u003e. However, not all that occasionally we'll be told a tale about a funny feline that's decided to take advantage of some of our Herdwick wool felt, and make a bed out of it. This got us thinking, why weren't we offering up natural wool felt cat beds? So, here we are. Not only did we want to make something high quality, we wanted to ensure it was sustainable tool. So we've ensured every single one of our wool cat beds is made from only the highest quality, natural materials - locally sourced where possible. But, in addition to this we've made sure to utilise only low energy, small batch production methods that produce minimal waste - ensuring this felt cat cosy bed is truly sustainable, low carbon and puts minimal strain on the environment. The purrrfect choice for lowering your cats carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats adore tight spaces, so when designing our PetSnug felted wool cat beds we wanted to ensure not only did they look great, but that they would be loved by felines too. So, we decided to go with a raised wall circular design, a nice tight space for your cat to curl up in. A lovely safe and secure spot. We decided to add a comfortable wool cushion at the bottom too, to not only ensure the cat bed was a warm and cosy spot that kittens would love, but also to add a little stylish pop of colour too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of tightly felted locally sourced Herdwick sheep wool each individual PetSnug wool felt cat bed is handmade carefully by team members in our factory close to the Lake District. We source all of our Herdwick wool \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003edirectly from farmers\u003c\/a\u003e within Cumbria, every farmer is paid a fair price for their Herdwick wool and we collect it directly. Each PetSnug cosy cat bed is finished off with a plump, wool filled pet cushion, stuffed to the brim with you guessed it. More sheep wool. The perfect comfy perch for your feline friend!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our PetSnug felted wool cat beds are made from entirely natural materials. There's not a gram of plastic in them. The outer cosy is made entirely of natural Herdwick wool, tightly knit into a firm felt so it holds its shape. Inside the outer felt shell, there's a fluffy wool cushion covered in natural bright organic cotton - that's not only water resistant but wipeable too . This ensures your kitten has a wonderfully comfortable place to sleep. Every aspect of this cat bed is held together using natural threads, and it is free from glues and solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow will this felted cat bed help me reduce my cat's carbon paw print?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery single one of our PetSnug handmade wool felt cat beds are made from completely natural, sustainable materials. There's nothing synthetic in them at all, no plastics, solvents, glues oils or the like - everything is completely natural and renewable. The outer cosy is made from tightly felted Herdwick sheep wool, so it's fantastic at holding its shape. Inside this casing is a plump wool filled cushion, covered by beautiful coloured wipeable, water resistant organic cotton. Every aspect of this wool cat bed is held together using completely natural thread too. There's no reliance on any sort of non-renewable materials in order for us to produce this cosy cat bed. Paired with our handmaking techniques, small batch, low waste production methods and the fact we strive to use as little energy as possible during the making process - this woolly cat bed has a truly low carbon footprint. By choosing a PetSnug handmade wool felt cat bed instead of a plastic standard bed, you'll be well and truly on the way to lowering your cats carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size PetSnug wool felt cat bed should I purchase?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, there are two sizes of PetSnug wool felt cat beds available, for both smaller and larger cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller PetSnug wool cat bed measures approximately : 36cm in diameter and is 20cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the larger PetSnug woollen cat bed measures approximately: 45cm in diameter and is 23cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing a PetSnug cat bed we'd recommend taking your cats personality into account, as well as their size. Some cats very much prefer squeezing into tighter spaces than others - in fact we've known a cat or two that loves to sleep pretty sprawled out, rather than curled up into a cosy ball. So if your cats a sprawler it might be better to size up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger breeds of cat such as Maine Coons will probably benefit from the larger PetSnug wool cat cosy, simply because they're bigger. Where as if you have a young kitten, we'd recommend sizing down, simply because a smaller bed means a safer securer spot for your tiny feline. If you're lucky enough to have two cats that love to share a sleeping space the larger PetSnug is also perfect for this, you should find there's ample room for two smaller cats to squeeze in comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, don't forget! You can also purchase extra \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Extra Pet Cushion\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-cushion\"\u003ePetSnug wool pet cushions\u003c\/a\u003e for your PetSnug wool felt cat bed - available in both the large and small sizes. Purrfect if you want a spare or to create another cosy snooze spot somewhere in your home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose a wool felt cat bed for my cat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is wool an incredibly comfortable natural material, it's got a whole host of other properties that make it a wonderful thing to make cat beds out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is naturally antibacterial, this means it doesn't harbour bacteria. It's also naturally odour free and doesn't hold strong smells easily. Wool is also incredibly sustainable and our Herdwick sheep wool is ethically and locally sourced. Wool is also a fantastic temperature regulator, it's a natural insulator, but also breathable, meaning it'll help keep your cat warm and cool as they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing a British wool product you'll also be helping support \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003eBritish farmers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can I reduce my cats carbon paw print?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnbelievably an average  cat produces approximately \u003ca title=\"Average Carbon Footprint of a pet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zerosmart.co.uk\/post\/the-average-carbon-footprint-of-a-pet#:~:text=twelve%2Dhour%20drive!-,Your%20pet%20cat%20generates%20an%20average%20of%20310kg%20of%20CO2e,driving%20from%2013.6%20million%20cars.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e310 kg of carbon per year\u003c\/a\u003e approximately the same amount as half of a small petrol car! A crazy amount for such as small pet. This figure does take into account things like food and apparel, but this figure does show that owning cats directly contributes to environmental damage. Since cats produce quite a significant amount of carbon dioxide per year, they're directly contributing to the \u003ca title=\"Carbon Dioxide Measurements as of August 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/climate.nasa.gov\/vital-signs\/carbon-dioxide\/#:~:text=Since%20the%20beginning%20of%20industrial,ice%20age%2020%2C000%20years%20ago.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eincreasing amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as things like the \u003ca title=\"The Greenhouse Effect\" href=\"https:\/\/scied.ucar.edu\/learning-zone\/how-climate-works\/greenhouse-effect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreenhouse effect\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, as cat owners, there are things you can do to help reduce your kittens impact on the planet. The main thing you can do is make sustainable and eco-friendly choices for them. Reduce their carbon paw print! Unfortunately your cat can't do this on their own. So, it's up to you to make the like-for-like swaps needed to help protect the earth. There's some pretty simple things you can do to make step towards making your cat's lifestyle that bit more eco-friendly. For starters why not swap out their synthetic toys for \u003ca title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Wool Felt Cat Toy\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-cat-toy\"\u003esomething made of wool\u003c\/a\u003e? Or simply choose more \u003ca title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Martingale Dog Collar\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-martingale-dog-collar\"\u003eeco-friendly apparel\u003c\/a\u003e. Why not take a peek at our range of \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Pet Supplies\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/pet-supplies\"\u003enatural pet products\u003c\/a\u003e for inspiration? Making tiny swaps really adds up over time - so we'd like to encourage you to start now, reduce your cats carbon pawprint!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Grey","offer_id":46045233119538,"sku":"PSCGL01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Black","offer_id":46045278863666,"sku":"PSCLB01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Green","offer_id":46045278896434,"sku":"PSCLGR01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Red","offer_id":46045278929202,"sku":"PSCLR01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Yellow","offer_id":46045278961970,"sku":"PSCLY01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Blue","offer_id":46045278994738,"sku":"PSLCBL01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Grey","offer_id":46045233152306,"sku":"PSCSG01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Black","offer_id":46045279027506,"sku":"PSBS01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Green","offer_id":46045279060274,"sku":"PSGRS01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Red","offer_id":46045279093042,"sku":"PSCRS01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Yellow","offer_id":46045279125810,"sku":"PSCSY01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Blue","offer_id":46045279158578,"sku":"PSCSBL01","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/PetBeds_May2023_94.jpg?v=1691073117"},{"product_id":"travel-dog-bed","title":"Organic fabric and wool Roll-up Travel Dog Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003eWool is an amazing material. Not only can it be used for all kinds, our furry friends love it. Over the years we've heard tonnes of stories of how pups love lying on our sheep wool felt or Chimney Sheep \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluders\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/chimney-sheep\"\u003echimney draught excluders\u003c\/a\u003e as their own, and decided to sit, lie or even make a bed out of them. So, we had a think, and decided to create something they could lie on wherever they are and wherever they get to. A packable, wool rollup travel dog bed. But, we didn't want to produce just any old travel bed. We wanted to produce something both pawesome and sustainable. Something that could help lower your pup's carbon pawprint - and we think we've done just that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in our factory close to the Lake District, our natural wool travel dog beds are made of renewable organic, naturally dyed cotton filled with our lightweight yet comfortable  \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003elocally sourced Herdwick wool felt\u003c\/a\u003e. These pawsitvely fantastic travel dog beds are then finished off with high quality metal poppers to allow you to roll this mat up nice and compactly. There's not an ounce of plastic here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery single component of these high quality natural wool dog travel beds is natural, there's no plastic content and they're free from glues and solvents too. The manufacturing process has been curated with the environment in mind, they're completely hand made using methods that have minimal environmental impact. Plus the materials used are high quality and completely natural - just a water resistant, naturally dyed cotton cover and \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003elocal Herdwick wool felt\u003c\/a\u003e. So, you can be assured your rollup dog bed is not only sustainable, but quality too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rollup travel dog bed measures 100cm x 73cm when unrolled. When rolled up it measures 20cm x 73cm. It weighs less than 1.5 Kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've a range of colours available in our natural travel dog mats (black, grey, red, green, yellow, blue) to allow you to express your pups personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSo, how will this wool travel mat help me reduce my dogs carbon pawprint?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual wool rollup travel dog bed is handcrafted using only the highest quality natural, sustainable materials. We've done our best to make use of local suppliers, using \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003elocally sourced Herdwick sheep wool felt\u003c\/a\u003e and organic cotton that is free from solvents, glues and plastics as well as artificial dyes. These wonderful wool travel dog beds are then finished off with high-quality metal poppers to ensure you can simply roll them up and pack them away. There's absolutely no reliance on any sort of non-sustainable, synthetic or non-renewable products when it comes to the manufacture of these travel dog beds. Plus, because we want the environment to be at the forefront when it comes to our dog beds, we've ensured that our production practices are truly eco-friendly too. We use low energy, low waste, small batch production methods to ensure we never produce in excess and that our wool travel dog mats well and truly have a minimal environmental impact. They're a truly low carbon product - the perfect eco-conscious swap when you're keeping an eye on your pup's carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose a wool felt travel bed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for adventuring, van life and camping our wool felt dog travel bed is fantastically compact, lightweight and easy to transport. Perfect for the adventuring pup. Line your boot with this cosy travel mat, or lay it down in your tent, or just simply use it as a bed whilst your on holiday, i's even the perfect settle mat whilst you relax and enjoy a drink or pub meal - well and truly multipurpose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is naturally antibacterial, meaning it doesn't grow bacteria easily, this means that even when you get dirt, mud or smelly dog fluff onto it it doesn't harbour a smell. Perfect for when you need something your dog can lie on again and again after a long days walking.  Wool is also naturally comfortable, it's a lovely compressible material - wonderful for when your pooch wants to put their paws up. It's also insulating yet breathable, so it'll help your dog protect your pooch from the chilly ground when its colder, and keep them cool when it gets hotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur woolly travel beds in particular are made using \u003ca title=\"Operation Wool\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\"\u003elocally sourced Herdwick wool\u003c\/a\u003e, we source the wool directly from local Lake District farms and pay the farmers a fair price for their wool. There's no added plastic, glues or solvents in the beds, meaning they're free from toxins and microplastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular design of wool travel rollup dog bed is very compact and simple to use. You just have to un pop the poppers at the end, roll your bed up, and secure it using the nifty pocket at the end of the roll. The travel dog mat will then hold itself in its new compact shape, ready for packing away into a backpack, box or car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does my dog impact the environment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are just the perfect companion. They'll go anywhere with you. There's got to be a reason why they're the \u003ca title=\"Leading ten pets ranked by household ownership\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/308218\/leading-ten-pets-ranked-by-household-ownership-in-the-united-kingdom-uk\/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202021%2F22,of%20respondents%20stating%20their%20ownership.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUK's favourite pet right\u003c\/a\u003e? Not only are they a wonderful companion, they bring hours of hilarity and fun to our lives as well as helping to combat loneliness too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, the average pup affects the environment in all kinds of ways. Not only do they naturally releases gasses such as methane and carbon dioxide ( in fact an average 15kg dog releases approximately \u003ca title=\"Average carbon footprint of a pet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zerosmart.co.uk\/post\/the-average-carbon-footprint-of-a-pet\"\u003e770 kg of carbon per year\u003c\/a\u003e) they consume lots of environmentally damaging meat products, as well as requiring apparel and kit that is often made of plastic. This means dogs directly contribute to environmental issues such as the \u003ca title=\"The Greenhouse Effect\" href=\"https:\/\/scied.ucar.edu\/learning-zone\/how-climate-works\/greenhouse-effect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egreenhouse effect\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca title=\"How does carbon dioxide increase Earth's temperature\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/discover\/quick-questions\/how-does-carbon-dioxide-increase-global-temperature.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eincrease in carbon dioxide\u003c\/a\u003e as well as \u003ca title=\"Plastic pollution - how long does plastic live for\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftheearth.uk\/plastics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eocean plastic pollution\u003c\/a\u003e and non-recycled plastic ending up on landfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, there are things we can do to help reduce the carbon paw print of our best adventure companions. It's all about making small changes and like-for-like swaps. Things you'll barely notice, but have direct pawsitive impacts on the environment. Things like switching from synthetic collars and leads to \u003ca title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Martingale Dog Collar\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-martingale-dog-collar\"\u003enatural collars\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Traffic Lead\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-traffic-lead\"\u003eleads\u003c\/a\u003e. Why not take a look through our range of \u003ca title=\"Chimney Sheep Pet Products\" href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-traffic-lead\"\u003enatural pet products\u003c\/a\u003e, we've got some wonderful like-for-like swaps available. Tiny changes amount to big results, so we want to encourage you to start now and think about the environment while you care for your dog and keep their carbon pawprint low!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":46058077684018,"sku":"WFTRDB01-G","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46058077749554,"sku":"WFTRDB01-B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":46058077847858,"sku":"WFTRDB01-GR","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":46058077913394,"sku":"WFTRDB01-R","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":46058077978930,"sku":"WFTRDB01-Y","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46058078077234,"sku":"WFTRDB01-BL","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/PetBeds_May2023_74_cf932325-fda1-4f61-af8d-585c3d855ac7.jpg?v=1755786029"},{"product_id":"crate-liner","title":"Sustainable Wool Dog Crate Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere at Chimney Sheep we're often lucky enough to be privy to funny tales about our customer's pets. Often these stories involve dogs. Dogs seem to love wool. Time after time we've heard all about sneaky canines running off with their owners brand new Chimney Sheep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/chimney-sheep\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Chimney Draught Excluder\"\u003echimney draught excluder\u003c\/a\u003e and using it as a mat or a bed to lie on. So, we decided to produce something a little more comfy than a 'Sheep'; something that would fit into their already existing dog crate. A cosy natural wool crate liner that's not only functional but sustainable too! In fact, we wanted to have sustainability at the forefront when it comes to these wool felt cage liners so we made sure to source only the highest quality renewable materials for their production. All the cotton used is organic and free from artificial chemicals, whilst all of our wool comes from quite literally just up the road. Paired with our low energy, low waste, small batch production methods we've created something that is well and truly sustainable, and that has minimal impact on the environment - and is completely compostable at end of life too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully hand-crafted in our Cumbrian factory next to the Lake District National Park, our high quality natural crate beds are filled with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\" title=\"Operation Wool\"\u003elocally sourced Herdwick wool felt\u003c\/a\u003e. Like all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/wool-rugs\" title=\"Chimney Sheep Wool Rugs\"\u003eHerdwick products\u003c\/a\u003e the wool for these crate liners has been sourced directly from local Lake District farms, and the farmers paid a fair price for the their wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese delightfully colourful wool crate beds are covered with a wonderfully tough natural dyed organic cotton. The organic cotton itself is water resistant, meaning these wool crate liners are easy-care. In fact, they're not just wipeable, they're machine washable too. You can pop this natural crate mat into the washing machine on a 30 degree, gentle wash and simply air dry if it ever gets mucky. No need for mucky pups lounging on mucky beds here - it's that simple!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size natural wool crate liner should I purchase?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrates come in all kinds of different sizes. There's no real standard and it really depends on the brand of crate you have as to the size it is. This means our sizes of small, medium and large crate liner won't necessarily directly match up to the size of crate you have. With this in mind we highly recommend you measure the dimensions inside your crate to figure out which size of wool crate liner will fit best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference our natural wool crate liners are available in the following sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall- 63cm x 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium- 80cm x 55cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge - 103cm x 70cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our natural crate beds are made with compressible, pawesome wool there is quite a bit of give to them, so if your crate internal measurements are a few centimetres smaller than the closest crate bed size, don't worry it should squash into place pretty well.\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe simply recommend purchasing the natural crate liner that is closest in measurement to the size of your crate, they're very forgiving if the crate bed is a little too large, and there's no harm in leaving a small gap if the wool crate bed is a little smaller, it'll still create a wonderfully cosy space for your dog to lie on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural crate beds are also available in a range of colours (black, grey, red, green, yellow and blue), perfect for putting your pups personality on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow will this wool crate mat help reduce my pup's carbon pawprint?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;Every single one of our handcrafted crate beds is made from entirely natural materials. There is absolutely no synthetic content and we don't use any non-sustainable materials in its production. The outer cover is made of completely organic, naturally dyed, water resistant cotton. Whilst the inner is made from 100% natural \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\" title=\"Operation Wool\"\u003elocally sourced Herdwick sheep wool\u003c\/a\u003e. Even the thread we use is natural. There's absolutely no reliance on any sort of non-renewable, non-sustainable, synthetic or oil based products when it comes to the materials used to make our fantastic crate liners. Plus, because we want sustainability to be truly at the forefront of we've made sure that our production practices are truly environmentally friendly too. Our making methods are low energy consumption and low waste - plus we're making sure to produce in small batches to not only ensure these wool crate mats are quality, but there'll never be any going to waste. A truly low carbon product - the perfect one to swap to if you're conscious of your pups carbon pawprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy should I choose a wool felt crate liner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs can spend quite a bit of time in their crates, whether that be because they're travelling around and need to be transported in a crate, their cage is their safe space and bed, or perhaps they're comfortable being left at home in their cage while owners go off to run errands or do a couple of hours work. Crates should be comfy, cosy safe spaces. Choosing a wool felt crate liner is one way to help make a cage that little bit more homely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is a bouncy, conforming naturally comfortable material, it feels soft underfoot and is lovely to lie on. The perfect liner for a hard crate floor. As well as this, wool is naturally antibacterial, meaning it won't accumulate bacteria and in turn won't develop a strong smell easily. Perfect if your dog is going to be spending a fair bit of time in their crate for whatever reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool is also breathable and naturally insulating, meaning it's fantastic for regulating temperature and keeping things warm or cool as needed - perfect dog bed material indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wool crate beds in particular are completely plastic, solvent and glue free, this means your furry best friend won't be exposed to any kind of plastic whilst laying on the bed. They're produced with the environment in mind, using only the highest quality natural materials. They're made using methods that are low carbon and all in one warehouse so the carbon footprint of this particular wool crate liner is nice and small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/pages\/operation-wool\" title=\"Operation Wool\"\u003eBritish wool product\u003c\/a\u003e you're also choosing to support British farmers - a great thing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to choose environmentally friendly pet products?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs dogs have become more and more popular over the years. So too have dog products- things like apparel, bowls, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/petsnug-felt-dog-bed\" title=\"Chimney Sheep PetSnug Handmade Wool Felt Dog Bed\"\u003ebeds\u003c\/a\u003e and even fashion. Whilst this is all fantastically fun, it comes at an environmental cost. Nearly all pet products are made of synthetic materials such as plastic. This is because plastic and other synthetics are cheap, easy to get a hold of and are easy to produce on a huge scale. Unfortunately this does mean the quality of some of these unsustainable products is pretty low, almost as if they were designed to break with time and need replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the majority of pet products are made of a variety of synthetic materials and plastics, this means many aren't recyclable at end of life and are ending up in landfill or even worse, in the ocean. Astonishingly now, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftheearth.uk\/plastics\" title=\"Friends of the Earth - How long does plastic live for?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100% of baby sea turtles\u003c\/a\u003e have some level of plastic or microplastic contamination within their systems. A terrifying thought. With approximately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.condorferries.co.uk\/plastic-in-the-ocean-statistics#:~:text=100%25%20of%20baby%20sea%20turtles,their%20way%20into%20our%20oceans.\" title=\"Condor Ferries - Shocking Ocean Plastic Statistics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5.25 trillion macro or micro pieces of plastic\u003c\/a\u003e floating in the ocean alongside them. It's awful to think pet products are contributing to this environmental disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, as dog owners there are things you can do to help minimise any further damage to our oceans and the environment. One step you can take is to make more environmentally friendly choices when it comes to the products they need. Avoid plastics where you can and make the move to natural materials when it comes to their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-martingale-dog-collar\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Martingale Dog Collar\"\u003ecollars\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-hemp-dog-lead\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Eco-Friendly Hemp Natural Dog Lead\"\u003eleads\u003c\/a\u003e. Why not take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/collections\/pet-supplies\" title=\"Chimney Sheep pet Supplies\"\u003enatural pet product range\u003c\/a\u003e for some inspiration? But, it's very easy to make some like-for like swaps for more eco-conscious products - it can even be as simple as swapping your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hoomans-friend-rope-dog-toy\" title=\"Hoomans Friend Natural Knotted Rope Toy for Dogs\"\u003edogs toys\u003c\/a\u003e out for a natural version. Tiny pawsitive changes add up so we want to encourage you to get started as soon as you can- so you can help reduce your pups carbon pawprint!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chimney Sheep","offers":[{"title":"Small 63cm x 50cm \/ Grey","offer_id":46060788777266,"sku":"NWCL01-GS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 63cm x 50cm \/ Black","offer_id":46060788810034,"sku":"NWCL01-BS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 63cm x 50cm \/ Green","offer_id":46060788842802,"sku":"NWCL01-GRS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 63cm x 50cm \/ Red","offer_id":46060788875570,"sku":"NWCL01-RS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 63cm x 50cm \/ Yellow","offer_id":46060788908338,"sku":"NWCL01-YS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 63cm x 50cm \/ Blue","offer_id":46060788941106,"sku":"NWCL01-BLS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 80cm x 55cm \/ Grey","offer_id":46060788973874,"sku":"NWCL01-GM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 80cm x 55cm \/ Black","offer_id":46060789006642,"sku":"NWCL01-BM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 80cm x 55cm \/ Green","offer_id":46060789039410,"sku":"NWCL01-GRM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium 80cm x 55cm \/ Red","offer_id":46060789072178,"sku":"NWCL01-RM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 80cm x 55cm \/ Yellow","offer_id":46060789104946,"sku":"NWCL01-YM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 80cm x 55cm \/ Blue","offer_id":46060789137714,"sku":"NWCL01-BLM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 103cm x 70cm \/ Grey","offer_id":46060789170482,"sku":"NWCL01-GL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 103cm x 70cm \/ Black","offer_id":46060789203250,"sku":"NWCL01-BL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 103cm x 70cm \/ Green","offer_id":46060789268786,"sku":"NWCL01-GRL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 103cm x 70cm \/ Red","offer_id":46060789334322,"sku":"NWCL01-RL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 103cm x 70cm \/ Yellow","offer_id":46060789367090,"sku":"NWCL01-YL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 103cm x 70cm \/ Blue","offer_id":46060789399858,"sku":"NWCL01-BLL","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/PetBeds_May2023_9.jpg?v=1691136106"},{"product_id":"lock-lock-lunch-set","title":"Lock \u0026 Lock Lunch Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat is included in this Recycled Plastic Lunch Set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Recycled Plastic Lunch Set includes a 1.4litre rectangular container which is perfect for storing your ‘desk lunch’ in the office or can be used as a lunchbox at school. The set also comes with a 350ml water bottle which will keep you well hydrated throughout the day! We’ve used this set on some local Lake District walks and have loved it. Made from BPA-free, 100% food-grade recycled plastic, the set will fit nicely into rucksacks or larger bags and has a lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the different salvaged plastics that make up the composition of the containers, no two products will be exactly the same colour giving each one a unique identity of its own (which we love!). This means that the colour of the product provided may not match the image shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have other recycled sets similar to this including a smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/lock-lock-snack-box-set-pack-of-3\" title=\"Lock \u0026amp; Lock Snack Box Set\"\u003e3-piece container set\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/lock-lock-food-container-pack-of-2\" title=\"Lock \u0026amp; Lock Food Container Pack of 2\"\u003elarger 2 piece container set.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is this Recycled Plastic Lunch Set so great?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this Recycled Plastic Lunch Set useful, practical, brilliant quality and wonderfully colourful, but it is also made of 100% recycled plastic which makes the set so much more sustainable (which as you know, we are rather passionate about) by reducing plastic pollution that can be harmful to our environment and our oceans. This set is also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenmatters.com\/p\/bpa-free\" title=\"BPA-free, Green Matters website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBPA-free\u003c\/a\u003e which means they are totally safe to use over and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Tupperware-style boxes and reusable plastic bottles are made of plastic and more often than not, virgin plastic. We have found this first-hand and have really struggled to find everyday items made with recycled materials that were affordable and of a good quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we found and tried this lunch set we knew we had to add them to our shop! Long-lasting, leakproof, sturdy AND sustainable. What more do you want from a humble plastic box and water bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it important to use recycled plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are all pretty well-versed on the importance of recycling plastic and reducing our use of single-use plastics. It reduces the volume of plastic waste that goes into landfill, reduces the amount of plastic that gets blown into the ocean en route to landfill sites, reduces plastic pollution, it conserves resources and reduces the amount of energy used producing items from virgin plastic (to name a few reasons!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut once we recycle plastic, what do we do? Well, think about it. If we dutifully recycle our plastic but continue to use virgin plastics, then what’s the point of recycling it in the first place? If we don’t buy products made of recycled plastic the plastic we continue to recycle will soon pile up into more unwanted waste or get burned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo instead, we should try and buy products made with recycled plastic to make all our dutiful recycling worth it! Plastic is a hardy, versatile material so can be repurposed from its original state into all sorts of other things when it’s recycled. Doing this is called ‘\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wrap.org.uk\" title=\"WRAP website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclosing the loop\u003c\/a\u003e’ (the loop being the three arrows on the recycling logo) and helps to create a more circular economy with less waste. Our recycled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/if-you-care-aluminium-foil\" title=\"If You Care Aluminium Foil\"\u003ealuminium foil\u003c\/a\u003e uses the same principle! You can read more about plastic and how we should be using it in one of our blog posts, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-reduce-plastic-in-the-oceans\" title=\"How to reduce plastic in the oceans blog\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat other products are in the recycled range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, we’ve got lots and we will be adding more! As we said above, we found it really difficult to find useful, everyday products made of recycled materials so our aim is to build our selection so that you can get lots of brilliant, recycled goodies in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have other plastic boxes in a variety of sizes as well as household products like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/addis-mop-pail-wringer\" title=\"Addis Mop Pail \u0026amp; Wringer\"\u003emop pail \u0026amp; wringer\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/addis-drawer-organiser\" title=\"Addis Drawer Organiser\"\u003ekitchen drawer organiser\u003c\/a\u003e which are both made from recycled plastic.  We also have a\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/hahn-plastic-wood-composter\" title=\"Hahn Plastic Wood Composter\"\u003e recycled plastic composter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/if-you-care-aluminium-foil\" title=\"If You Care Aluminium Foil\"\u003erecycled aluminium foil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chimney-sheep.myshopify.com\/products\/tumia-gecko-hanging-decoration\" title=\"Tumia Gecko Hanging Decoration\"\u003erecycled metal dangles\u003c\/a\u003e! Keep checking back for our latest additions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lock \u0026 Lock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46063759982898,"sku":"RP015","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/files\/2_Piece_Lunch_Set_06.jpg?v=1692706541"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7322\/5010\/collections\/Blog_post_list_2048_x_2048.png?v=1695112949","url":"https:\/\/chimneysheep.co.uk\/collections\/lifestyle.oembed?page=4","provider":"Chimney Sheep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}