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Out of this World

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Newest Review: ... shops has a "distinctive regional personality", and local suppliers are most definitely supported. Weekly box schemes, where you buy a selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables, is just one of the great ideas. Bulk buying is encouraged, with, for example, partnerships with organisations such as schools and restaurants working very well. Fair trade - produce from developing ... more

... countries, such as coffee and chocolate, that ensures a better deal for the growers and producers, rather than the profits going to the middleman. Animal welfare - "Cruelty-free" products, such as toiletries. Environmental sustainability - Overal...more

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Out of this World: There IS such a thing as an ethical supermarket (532 words)
by - written on 06/06/01 (Very useful, 165 readings)
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There are just three Out Of This World shops in total - within a UK-based co-operative style organisation. These are in the following locations: Cheltenham (craft shop and café) 6-8 Pittville Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2LJ Tel 01242 518300 Newcastle upon Tyne HighStreet, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1JZ Tel 0191 2130421 Nottingham Villa Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2NY Tel 0115 9431311 They take care to follow several ethical principles, so that all the products on sale have been selected to fulfil the following criteria: Healthy eating - the majority of the products you'll find in an Out of This World ... Read the complete review

Out of this World is out of this world. (380 words)
by - written on 18/05/01 (Very useful, 72 readings)
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Out of this world is an organic supermarket chain which was established 5 years ago. For the past 5 years I have regularly passed the local store and thought that it was probably not for me. Last week I went in, with a friend, for the first time. I was amazed at what I found! The range of products available was amazing. All their produce has to meet their rigourous standards. Most of what they sell is organic other products are sourced from known sources. Fair trade products line some of the shelves so their cocoa and tea is not farmed for the benefit of the land owner only. What do they sell? Fresh meat and convenience meat ... Read the complete review

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