Products to green up your life
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.