Top 10 UK ocean-friendly brands we like

Water is a key ingredient to life but TAPP won’t get you all the way. We need more to survive and live an enjoyable life. Therefore we’ve compiled a list of some other eco-friendly and ocean-friendly brands and services we like. Our criteria is that the brands reduce plastic waste and contribute to cleaner oceans. Since we are complex individuals, we have tried to cover a wide range of sectors and aspects of your day-to-day life, from finances, to travelling, energy, leisure, beauty, food,... you name it!

1. Ecobnb (UK)

Eco friendly travel including bio hotels, B&Bs, tree houses, organic farmhouses, no-emissions mountain retreats and more. Ecobnb is 0% CO2 emissions and 100% Clean Energy. Travel with conscious. http://ecobnb.com

2. Olio (UK)

Connect with your neighbours and local shops so that surplus food, and other household items can be shared, not thrown away. The food sharing app is perfect for those who care about saving food & preventing food waste. https://olioex.com/

3. Bio-Bean (UK)

Sells biomass pellets and logs for your fireplace or heating at home made out of recycling waste coffee grounds. Bio-bean works within the existing energy and waste infrastructure, developing sustainable products and solutions to displace conventional fuels and chemicals. Enjoy a carbon neutral fire place. http://www.bio-bean.com/

4. Inlight Beauty (UK)

Face Cleanser, Face Mask, Line Softener and other skin products made from blend of food-grade + cold-pressed organic oils, herbs and essential oils. The packaging is all recycled glass, recyclable or biodegradable and all inks are vegetable-based. http://inlight-online.co.uk

5. EQO Living (UK)

Sells a great collection of well designed, eco-friendly and reusable products for the home. Helps customer choose reusable products rather than recyclable ones to live waste free. https://www.eqoliving.com/

6. Buzzcloth (UK):

Made by hand from beeswax and cotton, Buzzcloth is a reusable, washable food wrap that keeps air out, and moisture in so you can keep your food for longer without using plastic and foil in the kitchen. http://www.buzzcloth.com/

7. Bulb (UK)

The founders of Bulb, Hayden and Amit, used to work in the energy industry. Seeing the inefficiencies, poor service, bad tariffs and lack of transparency of the sector, they created “a fair and open energy company, with an engaged, supportive community that takes centre stage”. The gas and electricity they supply comes from 100% renewable sources. https://bulb.co.uk/

8. Who Gives a Crap (AU, with a base in UK)

We love Who Gives a Crap for many different reasons apart from their name. They have developed a plasticless toilet paper made with eco-friendly materials. On top of that, they donate 50% of their profits to build toilets for those in need. https://eu.whogivesacrap.org/

9. Sea2See (Spain, shipping to the UK)

Makes beautiful sun glasses out of plastic waste from abandoned fishnets. Based in Spain. Made in Italy. “Sea2See is more than a product, it’s a statement that anybody can wear with pride, because sunglasses will not change the world, but people that wear Sea2see will.” http://sea2see.org

10. Triodos Bank (Netherlands, with a branch in UK)

Triodos Bank was founded in 1980 as a pioneer in the ethical banking industry and is one of our all-time favorites. Their name is derived from the Greek "τρὶ ὁδος - tri hodos," referring to their three-way approach: people, planet & profit. Their focus is on transparency and on investing - only - in projects that will have a positive impact on the planet. https://www.triodos.co.uk Bonus: Want to know more? Us too, that is why we have been investigating about other products related to water to help you reduce your plastic bottle consumption. Now you can purchase through our website products like Retap, a glass reusable bottle, or SodaStream, a machine to make sparkling water at home.