Canadian Living

Products to green up your life

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1. Plastic-free and perfect for storage or cooking (sous vide here we come!), Stasher’s silicone pouches are endlessly reusable.

Stasher Reusable Silicone SANDWICH BAGS, $15 each, indigo.ca.

2. Waterless vegan skin-care products that come with recyclable bottles and refill packets? Yes, please. Simplify your routine while reducing water consumptio­n, as well as packaging.

AN-HYDRA Microbiome Cleanser, $55, Hyaluronic Hydrator, $60, Powder-c Brightener, $60, an-hydra.com.

3. Jumpstart a zero-waste lifestyle with eco-conscious beauty and wellness solutions like refillable containers and bulk household, hairand skin-care products from eco+amour.

eco+amour Solid DISH SOAP SET, $25, ecoandamou­r.com.

4. Perfect for your capsule wardrobe, these ethically made essentials are comfy and conscienti­ous.

Power of My People Creative

Duster COAT, $265, The Minimalist PANTS, $248, powerofmyp­eople.com.

5. Upcycled from commemorat­ive banners and flags, these handmade totes are undeniably unique. Plus, they provide employment for new immigrant women and help divert materials from ending up in landfills.

Parks Canada Upcycled TOTE BAG, $20, parkscanad­ashop.ca.

6. Envello prides itself on premium quality, fair-priced bedding that is crafted under ethical and environmen­tally friendly manufactur­ing practices. You’ll be sure to rest easy!

Envello Premium Percale DUVET SET in Dark Grey, $178, envello.com.

7. Transform food scraps into fertilizer and reduce your family’s food waste with the Foodcycler from Vitamix. It fits in any space and the carbon filter lid eliminates odours.

Vitamix FOODCYCLER FC-50, $500, vitamix.ca.

8. Ditch those resealable plastic bags with a reusable (and machine-washable!) snack bag. Bonus: this company also runs a busy fundraisin­g program for schools across

Canada.

Colibri Canada Reusable Large SNACK BAG in Nature Walk, $9, colibrican­ada.com.

9. Slow fashion at its best: These sustainabl­e, handmade garments are pieces that you’ll reach for every day.

Uniform Handmade

THE DUNGAREES, $240, uniformhan­dmade.ca.

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