About us
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Our Story
Our Story
The Happy Hedgehog Family began life as a desire to try to live and shop more ethically. It became difficult to find eco household products that were both effective and truly environmentally friendly.
In December 2017, two of the widely available brands we had used were sold to a less ethical multinational company who have received very poor ratings from Ethical Consumer.
As a family, we were not happy to continue buying these particular brands.
We began to purchase online and found some wonderful products, made by independent UK based companies who have the environment at their heart. The products are vegan and cruelty-free.
However, we still had the problem of single use plastic packaging. So, wherever we can, we refill;
helping to save money and the planet.
We are a local, independent family-run business.
10% of profits are donated to
The Children's Society.
We believe the barriers to shopping with sustainability are:
the lack of transparency of some 'eco' products; the poor availability of vegan products; the reputation that 'eco' products are not as effective as their chemical counterparts; the lack of refill services and the difficulty in recycling some packaging.
A significant barrier can also be cost.
It was the wish to overcome these barriers that gave The Happy Hedgehog life and legs.
Why The Happy Hedgehog?
Why The Happy Hedgehog?
We have a significant impact on the world
around us.
Much of the wildlife we have taken for granted is now at risk. When we moved into our home many years ago, hedgehogs were regular visitors. Today, this joy is rare and will become rarer
if we do nothing.
The drastic decline in population of this species is an indication of other changes happening in the world. It feels overwhelming to consider all the challenges faced by the world's communities and the planet.
By making small commitments to change today, perhaps we can make a brighter tomorrow for us all and for our wildlife.
Ideas for the future
Ideas for the future
Every customer is unique.
That’s why we encourage feedback. If there is something you would like us to stock,
please tell us.
As long as it fits with our ethos of
'Clean, Green and Kind'
we will look into every request.
Because we are a small company, we can
adjust to our customers needs
10% of profits will be donated to
The Children's Society.
Fighting child poverty and neglect.
Helping all young people to have a better chance in life.
Affordable
Profit is not our priority.
We aim to be as affordable as possible making sustainable living more
accessible to all.
Always learning
We aim to be informed and educated about our products, keeping ecological principles at our heart.
Quality Guaranteed
All our products are award winning.
We do not sell products we do not use ourselves. Everything has been tested and is used by us.