by John Baron
The owner of a shop selling zero waste products in Bramley Shopping Centre has sent an emotional farewell to customers.
Bramley Wholefoods specialised in zero-waste products and enabled shoppers to take their own containers to buy goods, such as pasta, pulse, spices, cereals and dried fruit. It also sold toiletries, pet supplies and eco-friendly cleaning products.
It set up in Bramley in 2011 as EcoTopia as a family owned plastic-free refill shop, run by sisters Samantha Newton and Michelle Arthur, along with Michelle’s partner Daniel Ribeiro. It later rebranded as Bramley Wholefoods.
Owner Michelle said in a post on social media: “Thank you for all your love and support, Bramley!
“Though the Bramley Centre location is closed, any remaining stock is available online while supplies last!
“After countless memories and interactions at the Bramley Wholefoods store, I’ve officially closed the doors. Serving this wonderful community with plastic-free eco-friendly products has been an incredible journey.
“Since we opened EcoTopia in Leeds city centre in 2018 I’ve met so many wonderful and determined people who I will miss dearly. It’s meant so much to see so many people taking part in our mission to reduce single use plastic in Leeds.
“I really hope everyone can continue the mission after I am gone. Stay strong and determined! Slowly but surely we can make it through.”
“Here’s to brighter futures and a greener world, one step at a time I wish all the very best to everyone. Thank you.”
EcoTopia’s Central Arcade shop closed in 2023.
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