Shared Earth Reviews 123

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their excellent quality, unique designs, and the fact that they are responsibly sourced. Many people highlight the efficient ordering process and the user-friendly website, making it easy to find and purchase items. The delivery service is frequently commended for its speed and the careful, often plastic-free, packaging that ensures items arrive safely and intact. Consumers are particularly impressed with the variety of gifts and personal items available, noting their beauty and craftsmanship. Some people also mentioned the competitive pricing and good value for money.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a beautiful hand carved, soap stone chess set for my daughter. Despite it being very well packaged and arriving free post the following day, one of the pieces was chipped. I sent a photo in a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Shared Earth shop in Liverpool while visiting my daughter at university. An absolutely amazing shop with so many beautiful items. Highly recommend a visit to this friendly and eco friend... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An internet search some years ago landed me on Shared Earth’s website, where I discovered one of the things I could reduce sharing is plastic. No longer is my bathroom full of plastic shampoo and show... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab ethically produced product (material string of birds), excellent value for money, prompt dispatch and delivery. Will buy from this company again abd definitely recommend. Amendment: oops, wrong... See more

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Company details

  1. Gift Shop
  2. Fair Trade Organization

Written by the company

Shared Earth sells Fair Trade, recycled, eco-friendly and ethical products. Our mission is to tackle the climate crisis and create a fairer, more sustainable world. We are a WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation) member, and our performance is monitored regularly against the Ten Principles set by WFTO for Fair Trade organisations. Shared Earth began as a small shop in York in 1986. Jeremy Piercy, founder and Managing Director, travelled to India after leaving school and wanted to do something to help redress the imbalance of wealth in the world, work together with people from different cultures, and at the same time earn a living. Fair Trade was the obvious answer and the original shop contained a wide mix of products from Asia, Africa and South America. Shared Earth now imports its own unique home and giftware, jewellery, fashion accessories, wood, ceramics, paper, soapstone and kids ranges making us the largest retailer and wholesaler of Fair Trade products in the UK. Our policy is to provide quality, design-led products, not just to those who are already aware of Fair Trade principles. With Fair Trade sales showing no sign of slowing, more and more employment is being provided for artisans in developing countries, many of who would otherwise be out of work. At a time when global conflict seems also on the increase, Shared Earth's partnerships with producers are an invaluable way of building bridges, showing that people can work together for mutual benefit, no matter what their race, religion or culture.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very pleased with the product and…

I am very pleased with the product and overjoyed to be able to buy some ethical Semi-precious Jewelry(I have read that there is really no such thing as fairtrade Precious jewellry (yet) at a very reasonable price .I am also very pleased with the multicoloured rug which adds a bit of colour(ethically) to my flat again at a very reasonable price.

7 August 2025
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Thank you Patrick for you kind review, I'm so happy to hear you're pleased with your ring and rug! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Replacement eggcupSo happy to find here my pottery zebra…

So happy to find here my pottery zebra eggcup after breaking one at breakfast … eggcup, not egg! Bonus was it was a discounted item too. Speedy response to my order and quick delivery too. Happy customer…. Thank you!

1 August 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

I'm so glad we could get you sorted with a new egg cup, thank you for your review! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful product

Beautiful product. The chess piece book ends are even lovelier than they look on the website. Well made and heavy. They were a gift for my daughter and she is thrilled with them

28 July 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

I'm so glad your daughter is happy with the bookends, thank you for your lovely review! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchasing mugs from Shared Earth.

Items were easy to find. They were in stock and sent out within a reasonable time. There was good, prompt communication. I have no complaints at all.

13 July 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Roger, we really appreciate it! Have a great day, and enjoy your mugs! Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Prompt delivery, excellent product, thank you

12 July 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it's much appreciated Louise. We're so happy you were happy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jute Bags

Jute Bags

Beautiful pictures on several sturdy jute bags that I ordered to carry and store food and drink items on camping trips. Look nice, stand up straight under the camping tables. Nice size at about 30 cms high. Just what I was looking for. Would buy again. Came quickly and well-packaged.

1 June 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you for your lovely review, Angela, I'm so glad you're a fan of our jute bags! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wooden hand incense holder…

Lovely company website I have brought twice from them I purchased the hand Incense holder, I place my crystals in them and they look amazing

23 June 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you for your lovely review! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything is perfect

Placed an order online and was kept updated on its progress, the order arrived super quickly. I ordered some crockery and it was very well packed, no chance of any damage in transit. Everything wrapped in brown paper, which we will use in the pets cage as bedding, so no nasty plastic🥰
Love everything about this shop and the online service was excellent,

12 June 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you so much for your lovely review Alison, and glad to hear you're able to make such good use of the packing materials! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous customer service

Kai offered great customer service from the start. I'd ordered some incense, one fragrance of which was out of stock. Kai kept me informed when stock was available and my order subsequently arrived really quickly.
Kai was superb throughout. So helpful and friendly and I'd have no problem recommending this company.

18 May 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you Ruth for such a lovely review! I'm so glad we could get you the right incense even if there was a wait! - Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a gift for a friend

I bought gifts for a friend - a plant hanger, tarot cards and chocolate. They were really happy with them.

Ordering was easy, delivery was quick and I was kept updated by the shop.

16 May 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you for your lovely review, I'm glad to hear your friend liked their gift! Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crockery was well priced

Crockery was well priced, well packed and arrived quickly. Very happy with service provided.

21 May 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you Al, pleased you are satisfied with your order. We really appreciate the review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

I needed a worry doll to replace a doll lost by a child about to sit SATs. Jenny and her team worked so hard to get me a worry doll & similar to the original, lost doll; I cannot tell you how helpful & brilliant they were online ( including after closing time) to get a replacement to me asap. Thank you all the Shared Earth team- I wish there was a Shared Earth further north.

10 May 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Amanda. We're so pleased we could help out with this one. If you're ever passing through Liverpool or York, be sure to pop in!

Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Website

I wanted a toucan related product and came across Shared Earth via google search. Ordered the Toucan eco jute shopper and couldn’t be more delighted. Will definitely be looking at other products to purchase on this fabulous website.

13 May 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

I'm so glad to hear you're happy with the toucan jute bag - it's one of our faves! Thank you for your review, we can't wait to see you again!

Kai :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

beautiful copper bottle

I was looking at the beautiful copper bottle on Amazon and the reviews where not all positive claiming damaged or substandard quality so I thought would go to an independent company and make my purchase. So glad I did; my bottles arrived in perfect condition, I was also sent an email from the company apologising that they might be a delay in receiving my goods due to staff sickness and being a man down, which I didn’t mind as they were managing my expectations.
Overall a lovely company to buy goods from and would recommend them.

16 April 2025
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Reply from Shared Earth

thank you for a kind review Elizabeth

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