Want to make better purchases to minimise the impact on the environment? It can be done. Four State is a ‘planet first’ lifestyle store with brick and mortar shops in Marlow, Henley and Windsor, as well as online. Set up by two guys, Rob and Patrick, they decided to create a retail brand that prioritises the planet but is easy for customers to buy what they want and need.

They stock everything from household basics with a refill station,nices to haves as well as premium products – each uniquely categorised to tackle different issues” Humanity, Air, Land, and Water. Yes, you can shop without thinking to hard, or you can focus on products that tackle issues you’re concerned about like global poverty, climate change, habitat loss or plastic waste. Ultimately they have done all the research to ensure what your buying is useful and sustainable.

With so much to choose from, Four State is perfect for those who fancy a mosey online or IRL. There is a broad collection of goodies from skincare, lunch boxes, homeware and gifts. Some of the gems include Elvis and Kresses recycled firehose bags and purses, Liga cork trivets and placemats; bamboo undies and organic skincare. As we all think more carefully about our purchasing decisions, it’s a relief to have had someone else do the hard work of finding products that are both beautiful and sustainable. Settle in and scroll through Four Stat’s hand-picked selection of planet-friendly must-haves. Lots of little baby steps will make giant leaps in the war against waste.