Earth Day falls on 22nd April, and it’s the perfect moment to reflect on how our choices affect the planet. But you don’t need to go far or spend big to make a difference. In fact, Shepherd’s Bush Market offers easy, everyday ways to lower your impact and live greener. Here are five tips to living sustainably, all from within your local market.
First up, avoid excess packaging and support local growers by buying your fruit and veg in season. Shepherd’s Bush Market traders stock a rotating supply of fresh produce. You won’t find shrink-wrapped cucumbers or plastic trays of apples here.
Instead, stallholders sell fruit and vegetables loose – just how nature intended. Bring your own bag, pick what you need, and walk away waste-free.
Fast fashion is one of the world’s biggest polluters. But at Shepherd’s Bush Market, you can break the cycle.
Visit our fabric traders to find beautiful textiles, including off-cuts and end-of-roll bargains. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or trying out your first pattern, making your own clothes or homewares is a sustainable win. It saves fabric from landfill and lets you design pieces that last.
Food waste harms the planet, and the solution can start with your phone. With some of food traders now on the Too Good To Go app, which offers surprise bags of unsold food at the end of the day.
It’s budget-friendly, reduces waste, and gives you the chance to try something new. You’ll help traders save good food and enjoy a tasty treat. Win-win.
Books shouldn’t gather dust. That’s why we created the Shepherd’s Bush Market Community Library – a free space where visitors can take, leave or swap books.
Sharing books extends their life and reduces the need for new copies. So next time you’re here, drop off one you’ve finished and pick up something new to read. Simple and sustainable.
The final tip? Borrow more, buy less. Shepherd’s Bush Market is now petitioning to open a Library of Things – a community-led borrowing scheme for useful items.
Need a sewing machine, pressure washer or camping gear? Instead of buying, rent it for a fraction of the cost. It reduces clutter, cuts consumption, and builds a more connected community.
Every choice we make adds up. By shopping thoughtfully and using the resources around us, we can all reduce waste, save money, and live better.
Five tips to living sustainably start right here in Shepherd’s Bush Market. This Earth Day, let’s make our market matter even more.
👉 Sign up to our Library of Things petition here and borrow brilliant stuff today.
April 22nd 2025
