Looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Check out these lovely Leeds indies doing their bit to save the planet!
Climate change is something we all need to be aware of. It’s important to reflect on the way we live and our impact on the earth. Luckily, there are loads of places in Leeds that can help you live greener. You can eat at zero waste restaurants, shop second-hand and even travel by emission-free buses, thanks to First Bus’ new electric fleet! Here are 7 sustainable Indies to check out.
Pick up pre-loved clothes at Blue Rinse
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Leeds is awash with vintage stores, but we love Blue Rinse. They’ve been selling vintage threads to the people of Yorkshire for over two decades, helping you refresh your wardrobes without adding to the clothes waste epidemic. Head to either of their city centre stores and browse all manner of second-hand wares, from 70s flares to garms from the early 00s (yep, that’s vintage now!)
Blue Rinse, 14 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7DH & Merrion Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NG. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
Stock up your cupboards at Zerø Muda
Plastic waste is one of the biggest issues facing us all, but you can get rid of all that unnecessary packaging with a trip to Horsforth’s original refill store, Zerø Muda. Stocked with all sorts of store cupboard essentials, from cereals and dried fruit to pasta and lentils, you can bring your own container and fill it up, grabbing just as much as you need. They also stock fresh fruit, veg and bread.
Zero Muda, 85 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4QD. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
Grab a healthy bite at Eat Your Greens
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Just a hop, skip and a jump from Leeds Bus Station is Eat Your Greens, an organic restaurant, bar and grocery store all rolled into one. Visit for lunch or dinner and you’ll find a feel-good organic menu, all farm to fork, locally grown and freshly made – no nastiness here. Menus change seasonally, but expect the likes of miso cauliflower, Thai coconut sea bass and Jerusalem artichokes.
Eat Your Greens, 42 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DY. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
DIY your house with re-cycled paint from Seagulls
Seagulls is a home improvement shop with a difference. They collect, re-process and re-sell leftover paints, making sure that not a drop goes to waste. They’ve been doing so for two decades now, operating out of their HQ on Kirkstall Road. Got leftover paint from your latest project? They take donations, so nip on down to the shop and you can drop off those unwanted tins.
Seagulls Reuse, 3-4 Aire Place Mills, 103 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1JL. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
Feast on sustainable eats at Cha Lounge
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Eco-friendly cafe Cha Lounge serves delicious organic food designed to make you feel good. By working with local suppliers they ensure all their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, taking a zero-waste approach to food prep. Swing by in the morning to dig into the likes of sumac-roasted tomatoes, or attend one of their famous curry nights to enjoy Indian food with a difference.
Cha Lounge, 24-26 Dock Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1JF. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
Hunt out a bargain at The Feel Good Furniture Shop
Vintage isn’t just for clothes, oh no – you can also bag pre-loved furniture at a host of shops across Leeds. The Feel Good Furniture Shop is a great place to start. With branches in Hunslet and Armley, they stock everything from wardrobes and beds to sofas and bureaus, so get down and have a look. They also employ adults with learning disabilities, giving that extra feel-good factor.
The Feel Good Furniture Shop, 44-46 Canal Rd, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2PL & 1 Low Rd, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1QR. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
Snag supplies for crafting with a conscious at Scrap
Scrap is a social enterprise dedicated to collecting creative supplies that otherwise would have ended up as, well, scrap. Their hard work helps save hundreds of tonnes of art supplies from going to landfill. With stock that changes regularly, you never know what you’ll find, but one things’s for sure – they have super-low prices as standard, so expect to leave with a steal.
SCRAP, Sunny Bank Mills, Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ. Plan your journey with the First Bus app.
Go green with First Bus
First Bus’ electric vehicles are now operating on services from Bramley. To discover your new buses, download the First Bus App to plan your electric journey!
