Ep 9. The Solution to Plastic Toys & “Toy Miles” – Sharon, Jiminy

It’s time to awaken our inner child with Sharon from Jiminy! This woman is an inspiration for anyone who wants to just do something for the planet from micro activism to evoking huge changes within corporations.

We chatted about:

  • Sharon’s background before Jiminy.
  • What’s the exact problem with toys?
  • The challenges Sharon faced of finding eco friendly toys.
  • What are Toy Miles?
  • The criteria products must fill before Sharon orders them.
  • How she encourages her suppliers to do plastic free shipping.
  • Borrow kits, how they work and how you can help!
  • Personal advice from Sharon as to how we can help the planet.

Sharon’s Eco Influences:


Products & Other Businesses Mentioned:

Below is Sharon’s list of Stockists across Ireland! You can also find it on her website here.

WhereRetailerRange stocked
DublinMira Mira, Sandymount GreenToys
Designist, George’s StToys
Hugh Lane Gallery BookshopArt/craft supplies
Irish Craft Siopa, ABC DrumcondraToys, art/craft supplies
Bí Urban, StoneybatterToys
Paper Pieces, Raheny SCToys
ReuziArt/craft supplies, few toys
WicklowThe Village Store, EnniskerryToys
WexfordHook Lighthouse GiftshopToys
GalwayLighthouse Giftshop at the National AquariumToys
MayoPAX WestportArt/craft supplies, few toys
SligoPulled Screenprinting Art/craft supplies
TyroneSoul HippyToys, art/craft supplies

 

If you want to get in touch with Sharon, be it as an eco toy producer, potential stockist or to offer a party kit, her e-mail is hello@jiminy.ie or contact here via the Jiminy Website. Don’t forget to follow Jiminy on Instagram and Facebook too!

 

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Ceara X

 




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