Sustainable Shopping at Templars Square
This Earth Day highlights how small, everyday changes can help shape a greener future. At Templars Square, we’re encouraging shoppers to explore simple ways to reduce waste and make more conscious choices – from low‑waste beauty and sustainable fashion to easy‑to‑adopt food‑saving initiatives and recycling schemes.
Across the centre, retailers are making sustainability more accessible. Holland & Barrett offer plastic-free and refillable beauty products that help cut down on single-use packaging, while Superdrug’s refillable options show how small swaps can reduce waste without changing routines. In fashion, a move towards longevity is encouraged, with timeless jewellery from F.Hinds and second-hand finds at Sue Ryder promoting thoughtful consumption over fast fashion.
Practical recycling and reuse schemes also play a role. Specsavers’ glasses recycling scheme gives old frames a new purpose, while CeX helps reduce electronic waste by offering refurbished tech.
In food, buying fresh produce from the fruit and veg stall helps minimise packaging and food waste, and the Too Good To Go app makes it easy to rescue surplus food at a reduced price. Even small actions at home, such as supporting local wildlife with bird feeders from B&M, can make a positive difference.
Together, these simple choices show that sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. By being more mindful about how and where we shop, everyone can play a part in creating a more responsible and environmentally friendly future.
Read more about our Sustainability values here.


