The shop, located in the north of the Hammersmith & Fulham borough, sees pupils handling all aspects of the business, from placing orders to serving customers. The products offered are affordable, UK-made, ethically sourced, cruelty-free, and vegan.
Kenmont is the sixth pupil-led refill shop to open across H&F, joining over 300 pupils actively working to combat plastic pollution in their community. These eco-refill shops are supported by the borough's Climate Action Fund and delivered by the social enterprise Pupil's Profit.
Cllr Nicole Trehy, H&F Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Travel, attended the opening. She commented, "It was inspiring to see young people at Kenmont Primary learn valuable skills for their future careers. We know that so many young people are worried about the climate emergency and want to play a role in a greener future. Their new eco-refill shop is a great way for them to learn skills in future green industries."
The initiative aligns with Hammersmith & Fulham's inclusive economic growth plan, Upstream London, which aims to support sustainable jobs. The borough has already attracted £6 billion in investment and created over 17,200 new jobs since 2017, in partnership with institutions like Imperial College London.
“"We're thrilled to be working with children in H&F schools. They've already saved more than 1,500 plastic containers from waste which is such a great achievement. The children take on specific job roles and build so many skills through operating their businesses, it really is a win for skills and a win for our planet."
