ReStore Lancaster
Shop sustainably in the heart of Alexandra Square
Shop sustainably in the heart of Alexandra Square
ReStore Lancaster - Alexandra Square (next to Costa Coffee)
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 11am-5pm
ReStore Lancaster is a new sustainability store concept where Lancaster University is working in partnership with St John’s Hospice and Green Lancaster. The shop is a combination of a charity shop with donated items for sale, alongside selling affordable and eco-friendly products to the campus community. The shop sells a variety of items, such as clothing, homewares, cycling equipment, eco-friendly toiletries, and more. The shop also provides a year-round space for the Green Lancaster Don’t Ditch It project, where household items are donated at the end of each year, before being upcycled and resold to new students.
ReStore Lancaster will donate a percentage of its profits to both St John’s Hospice and Green Lancaster. The shop will also aim to host events and workshops to raise awareness and educate people about sustainability and ethical consumption.
ReStore Lancaster is a collaboration between Lancaster University, Green Lancaster and St John's Hospice.
In November 2023, we held our official opening event with members of the Senior Leadership Team, staff, students and a team from St John's Hospice. The event celebrated a successful first month of opening and the new partnership with the hospice.
All our clothing, shoes and accessories are preloved and support St John's Hospice. You can donate clean, unwanted items during opening hours, as we are always looking for new items to sell.
Working with local company EcoCollab, we have a range of eco-friendly toiletries and beauty products available - from reusable cotton pads, to eco-friendly deodorant and toothpaste.
Our home items are donated through the Green Lancaster Don't Ditch It project. Upcycled students' unwanted household goods helps to raise funds for Green Lancaster and their sustainable projects on campus.