Tangles Handcrafts
From the Replenish archive Tangles Handcrafts Stephanie Mahon | 9 February 2023 A small Replenish archive spotlight on Tangles Handcrafts and the pleasure of finding locally made pieces close to home. Independent makers bring personality, skill and a strong sense of place to the shop. Features like this celebrated the craft as much as the […]
Chip Mate!
From the Replenish archive Chip Mate! Stephanie Mahon | 2 March 2023 Customer requests sometimes introduce the shop to wonderfully specific products, including a classic chip-shop style vinegar. This glass-bottled find was chosen for anyone trying to recreate that familiar takeaway flavour at home, while keeping the packaging refill-friendly and recyclable. This article is from […]
An Garraí Glas
From the Replenish archive An Garraí Glas Stephanie Mahon | 12 April 2023 Aonghus from An Garraí Glas arrived with a healthy selection of organically grown plants for the new season. The delivery included lettuce, rocket, kale, broad beans, oriental leaves and nasturtium, with more varieties expected as the growing season developed. Plant selections are […]
Spiddal Spuds
From the Replenish archive Spiddal Spuds Stephanie Mahon | 16 August 2023 A seasonal update celebrating freshly lifted potatoes from Spiddal and the local growers behind them. The arrival coincided with another week of vegetable and salad boxes, giving customers a simple way to bring locally grown produce into their Friday shop. This is an […]
Deposit & Return Cup Scheme
From the Replenish archive Deposit & Return Cup Scheme Stephanie Mahon | 2 June 2022 Coffee tastes better when the cup has another life. This archived update introduced the 2GoCup deposit and return scheme at Replenish. Customers could pay a small deposit, use the cup again, or return and exchange it through participating cafes. The […]
Toothbrushes – Plastic Free July
From the Replenish archive Toothbrushes – Plastic Free July Stephanie Mahon | 5 July 2022 Plastic Free July is a useful reminder that small, repeatable changes can make a meaningful difference. This archived post compared a conventional plastic toothbrush with biodegradable alternatives made from cornstarch and bamboo. The alternatives also came in biodegradable packaging, making […]
Refills
From the Replenish archive Refills Stephanie Mahon | 11 January 2023 Refilling everyday household products can reduce packaging and, as one Replenish customer found, save money too. Her refill of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and laundry liquid cost less than buying equivalent products in new plastic packaging at the time, keeping more than twenty euro […]
Honey
From the Replenish archive Honey Stephanie Mahon | 5 April 2023 A pantry highlight from the Replenish archive: creamy raw wildflower honey produced by An Dulra Binn in nearby Roscahill. The feature celebrated a simple local product and the small makers behind it, alongside decorative bees made by A Piece of Ireland in Moycullen. Product […]
Organic Vegetables
From the Replenish archive Organic Vegetables Stephanie Mahon | 4 July 2023 This archived update announced a partnership with An Feirmeoir Beag Glas in An Spideal to offer weekly boxes of locally and organically grown vegetables. Each box followed the harvest, so its mix could vary as different vegetables became ready. It was a practical […]
Thank You!
From the Replenish archive Thank You! Stephanie Mahon | 4 September 2023 Replenish has been shaped by the people who call in, ask questions, share ideas and support a more thoughtful way of shopping. Stephanie marked this milestone with a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who backed the original dream: reducing packaging and food waste, supporting […]