1. Green bookselling
Tereze Brikmane, Business Manager for Tales on Moon Lane and Moon Lane Ink CIC

2. Tales on Moon Lane
We are an award-winning children’s bookshop with the aim to promote a life-long love of reading. We have children and families at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise the impact our practices have on the planet and actively seek ways to improve our services and choose the best products available.
We believe we can change and improve by working together and having an open dialogue with our suppliers and customers.
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3. The first steps… 1. Green business audit 2. Start planning 3. Change
Which of our practices can we improve?
Behind the scenes
Front of house
- Supply chain
2. Start planning
Talk to your colleagues
Read about green solutions
- Is there a product/ service for this already?
- Who can do it with us/ for us?
3. Change
Start small
Replace when needed
Do it now to save time in the future
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4. Start planning
Talk to your colleagues, get everyone involved and make sure you all understand why this is important.
Read about green solutions, find sources you can trust, talk to your customers and suppliers.
Is there a product/ service for this already?
Some of the green solutions will soon be required by law and there are already companies that provide them.
Who can do it with us/ for us?
Local businesses, your customers, extended family, customers.
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5. Behind the scenes
Switch to a green energy supplier, use ethical and sustainable suppliers where possible.
Recycle and reuse where possible: paper and cardboard, damages, POS.
Green office stationery: recycled paper, non-toxic ink, BPA free till roll, recyclable tape.
Refills: cleaning products, pens, water, coffee, etc.
Compost for any food waste.
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6. Encourage customers to use less.
Front of house
Encourage customers to use less.
Celebrate green suppliers and products, talk about them and display them.
Take part in larger campaigns about sustainability and green consumerism.
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7. Ask about green credentials.
Supply chain
Ask about green credentials.
Refuse unsolicited mail, ask to opt-in for marketing materials, catalogues, samples.
Talk to your reps about greener options, ask other local traders for advice.
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8. Change is good You know your business better than anyone.
All change is for the better, no matter how small it might seem.
The more of us change to greener options the wider the market will become.
Celebrate your achievements!
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9. Get in touch Tales on Moon Lane 25 Half Moon Lane Herne Hill London
SE24 9JU
Phone number:
Website:
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Instagram: talesonmoonlane
Facebook: talesonmoonlane
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