Terraseed & FutureKind (vegan supplements from abroad)

Terraseed is a company that is as passionate about animal welfare and plastic-free, as it is about vitamins and minerals. It sells in plantable seed paper (avoid planting these near animal friends, as many wildflowers are not safe – read more on pet-friendly gardens).

Always check with GP before taking, if on other supplements/medication or if pregnant/nursing. Some ingredients also may interact with medicines. Keep away from young children and pets, and recycle unwanted supplements/medicines at your local pharmacy (never flush down the loo).

The supplements industry creates 1.8 billion plastic bottles each year (70% of which end up as waste), with almost half containing animal-derived ingredients, leading the senseless killing of 24 billion creatures each year (many of them fish).

Founded by a long-distance runner, the flagship multivitamin (in cardboard tube packaging) contains vitamins B12, C and D, plus zinc, iodine and plant-based omega 3. The children’s multi-vitamin is cherry-orange flavour.

Future Kind was founded by two Aussie brothers and donates a portion of profits to animal sanctuaries worldwide. You can also use Kind Coins to redeem against future orders (or donate them to sanctuaries instead). 

The range includes a multivitamin, a prenatal vitamin for expecting mums and plant-based omega 3. All with compostable refill packs. It also makes vegan protein powders and vegan meal shakes (with blueberries, kale, spinach and broccoli. You get a free steel shaker with your first order, then compostable pouches after that.

This company also has a remote team that work from home, so prices are more affordable, due to not paying for big offices.  offices in the city. This also reduces the number of cars on the road.