Access Norwex

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Norwex Enviro Products provide a way to reduce the chemicals used in household cleaning and personal care. With a wide assortment of microfibre products and organic personal care products, Norwex can help you create a healthy living or working environment by eliminating household chemicals while saving money and time.

Adorit Boutique

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Adorit Boutique is filled with an amazing collection of fairly-traded and/or Eco-friendly products for you! Many clothes and home accessories are made with recycled and reclaimed fabrics guaranteeing that each and every piece is a unique one-of-a-kind treasure. Other items are designed, produced, and imported in a fair-trade manner from India, Tibet, and beyond.

Stop by our shop in Ottawa's Byward Market, visit us online at www.adorit.ca or join our group on Facebook!

We would love to hear from you, please feel free to call or e-mail us.

Emma Inns, Owner
Adorit Boutique

AfriCAN

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AfriCAN is a social enterprise seeking to rebrand Africa in Canada. We want to change the image of poverty and destitution that it has been given, to the image of progress, beauty and power that more accurately describe it. 

Everyday headlines, movies and news clips about Africa leave melodramatic images of corruption, violence and poverty in our minds. However, these images only reflect a fragment of the reality lived by millions of Africans and fail to show the energy and potential that truly represent the people of this continent.

Afrik'ArtDeco

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DÉCOR AFRICAIN DE L'ART MASSIF

DESIGN UNIQUE ET AUTHENTIQUE

- Mobilier en bois massif tropical pour un aménagement typique
- Produit à la fois utilitaires et décoratif
- Mixte original entre design traditionnel et moderne

Souscrit aux principes de la gestion durable en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec des artisans de la tradition africaine. Lesquels confectionnent toutes leurs œuvres à partir de matériaux récupérés ou recyclés.

Alter Eco Environmental Folk Art

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Alter Eco Environmental Folk Art is a sole proprietorship located in Toronto, Ontario. We create art, motivational awards and gifts of appreciation from recycled and found materials for people that matter to you and your business.

John Warren is the owner/artist of Alter Eco Environmental Folk Art with over 25 years experience in the Arts & Crafts Industry. Our growing concern for environmental and social issues over the last ten years led to the involvement with these particular interests.

Alterna Boutique

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Alterna Boutique is an online eco-fashion store which offers a variety of work and casual clothing for men and women, as well as clothing for babies. The clothes are made from a variety of environmentally-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo, soy, and hemp. Bamboo, soy and hemp are alternative fabrics which are increasing in popularity. Bamboo is softer than cotton, naturally antibacterial, and an environmentally-friendly and sustainable crop as it is a fast growing weed. Soy fabric is a new and exciting eco-friendly fabric made from a by-product of soybean oil production.

AppleCheeks™ Reusable Diapers

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Reusable diapers for the discerning parent. AppleCheeks™ Reusable Diapers are Canadian-made, parent-approved and baby-loved! Cloth diapering has never been this hip, or this easy! All our diapers come with outstanding customer service so you can get the answers you need when you need them.

Arani

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We are an approved distributor of Arani, the provider of cUL certified dimmable LED lighting products.

LED lighting is the latest lighting technology reducing energy consumption by up to 90% while providing a completely green and easily recyclable lighting solution.

There are multiple studies available on the health hazards of compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) due to the high amounts of mercury involved in those bulbs. CFL bulbs also radiate a significant amount of UV and InfraRed radiation which can be damaging to the skin.

Artistri Atelier-Boutique

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Artistri is an alternative trade boutique selling unique, handcrafted gifts, accessories and housewares in a context which helps build connections between artisans, their work, and those who acquire it. We support the creativity and independence of talented women in Quebec, Canada and in the developing world. We’re committed to achieving these aims and growth in a framework which respects the principles of fair trade and sustainability.

We believe in:
*High quality, unique products.
*Supporting women.
*Promoting artisanship.
*Sound ethical and transparent business practices.

Autonomie Project

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Autonomie Project is a Fair Trade fashion company offering stylish sweatshop-free & eco-friendly footwear, clothing and accessories. Launched in late 2007, the founders of Autonomie Project were inspired by the lack in the social marketplace of a truly wearable & affordable ethical clothing brand. With the strong desire to effect positive change in our world, these few good friends set off to start a small company with big dreams that aligned with the values of the growing grass-roots movement towards global sustainability.

babyburrito

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babyburrito is a company that is entirely dedicated to the creation of modern baby accessories. Located in Montreal, Quebec, babyburrito uses only high quality fabrics.

Started by Lianne Hogan – mom and fashion designer - babyburrito combines the organic trends of the West Coast with the sophisticated fashion of the East Coast to create one-of-a-kind products.

Pairing designer cotton fabrics with creative designs, babyburrito strives to bring you distinct fabrics coupled with functionally stylish products. All of our products are made in Quebec.

Bagnetic

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Bagnetic® bags are inexpensive, compact, washable and eco-friendly. Bagnetic® reusable shopping bags carry the message to "re-use" to a world ready to embrace a brighter ecological future. These bags are spreading the eco-friendly message with style! The Bagnetic® reusable grocery bags connect to each other magnetically, making it easier to neatly stack together. Now shoppers can fit them onto conventional grocery bag hooks. Bagnetic® eco friendly bags are durable for every day use, such as a lunch bag or shopping bag at a mall. They can easily hold 40 pounds.

Bare Organics Inc.

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Bare Organics is your Canadian source for superior quality, organic skin care for the whole family, plus organic cotton linens and accessories. We use only certified organic ingredients and fabrics and have ridiculously high standards for what we will include in our products!
Come and find out how you can have healthier skin and a healthier planet, while at the same time saving some of your hard-earned money.
www.bareorganics.ca

Bazant Unique Adornments

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Lara Bazant infuses her 15+ years of design experience with a sense of spirit and preservation to adorn women in jewelry that combines sustainability with style. Her designs are internationally recognized for their versatile use, off-beat yet classy look and environmental nod. She has been branded one of Canada’s top eco designers and featured in Tonic and LouLou magazines. In her chemical free studio she implements traditional metalsmithing techniques, and uses sterling silver to breathe new life into reclaimed, natural and fair trade stones.

Beaulance Natural Skin Care

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Margaret Mackintosh is the founder and sole proprietor of Beaulance Natural Skin Care. In 2000, I decided to start off the new millenium with a new business in Natural and Organic Skin Care featuring wildcrafted herbs, oils and botanicals.

Bio Nord

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La Coopérative Unitek manufactures premium quality, 100% natural marine fertilizers by using a unique and avant-gardist process that maximizes the fertilizing properties. Those fertilizers are certified for organic farming and are used by the pioneers of ecological market gardening.

La Coopérative Unitek has been recycling waste from the Côte-Nord fish plants since 2003. Each year, more than 2 500 tons of waste are retrieved and transformed into finished products, without yielding any production waste.

Bioplanet

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Bioplanet is a Newmarket, Ontario, based Manufacture/Distributor of innovative EcoSmart products. Our product development is guided by our commitment to excellence, innovative thinking and integrity. We offer safe EcoSmart product alternatives ensuring minimal impact on our environment.

Blue Wonder

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Blue Wonder

Clean Green...Clean Naturally with Blue Wonder Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

Microfiber cleaning cloths provide a non-toxic and chemical free cleaning solution. These microfiber cleaning cloths are wonderful for allergy and asthmas sufferers, as well as anyone with multiple chemical sensitivities. Or, if you just want a healthier cleaning solution.

We know budgets are going to be tight this year. But everybody still has to clean. Microfiber is the perfect solution anytime, but especially in tough times.

Boardwalk Chocolates

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Boardwalk Chocolates is a totally dairy free, vegan owned traditional handmade truffle company focusing on fair trade, organic and sustainable products.

www.boardwalkchocolates.com

There are 16 mouth watering flavours of truffles available in 4 line boxes of 4 different truffles, or buy all 16 together in the full line big box.

By the Sea - Beach (Lemongrass Ginger), Breeze (Chocolate Mint), Seashell (Solid Raspberry), Lady Pirate (Lavender Chestnut)

Cafes Terrebonne

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Cafes Terrebonne is a small roaster and distributor of specialty coffee. Based in Terrebonne, Quebec, the company has been providing high quality Fairtrade coffee to the Canadian market for the past 10 years.
The owner, Stephan Jean-Pierre, is a coffee specialist with more than 15 years in the coffee industry, helping coffee coops, in his native Haiti, produce, process and export high quality fairtrade coffee to the US, Europe and Japan.
www.cafesterrebonne.com

Carbon Environmental Boutique

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Carbon Environmental Boutique is a retail store located in the historic heart of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Carbon’s mission is threefold – to showcase and support environmental manufacture, to encourage and fortify ethical business practices and to advocate and promote non-toxic living.

Citizenpip

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Inspired by the belief that making small changes in your daily habits can make a significant impact, Citizenpip offers a range of reusable lunch gear that makes it easy to pack a waste-free lunch. All products are tested by a CPSIA certified lab to be muck-free. (no lead, BPA, or phthalates).

Collection Gaïa

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Based in Quebec city (Canada), the Gaïa workshop creates innovative and original pieces made from recycled clothing.All the products are 100% recycled.
By creating Gaïa, I wanted to make my own contribution to ecological awareness by promoting the reworking, transforming, and recycling of cloth materials.

Gaïa is the ultimate Earth Mother. According to ancient Greek mythology, she lived at the center of the earth and provided nourishment for everything on the planet.

Chantal Durette, designer

Comfort Pak Canada

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Comfort Pak Canada was started in Saskatoon in 1995, as a home-based business. The owner, Sharon Odegard, designed, produced and marketed hot/cold grain-filled paks locally, and in Western Canada. The products are recommended and used by massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, optometrists and other healing practitioners. They now manufacture and distribute products nationally and internationally in 4 categories – hot/cold therapy, foot care, skin care and yoga/meditation products.

Credobags Inc.

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Credobags is a Canadian Manufacturer of reusable produce,bulk,grocery and everyday bags made from sustainable and biodegradable fabrics such as cotton and hemp. We adhere to all ethical and ecological standards in making our products and running our business.

D Strong Imports

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D Strong Imports has a mission to import unique silk, grass reed or recycled fashion accessories and gifts that are fairly traded and handmade by women artisans in Cambodia. We strive to encourage creativity and to empower the women in their businesses by providing a North American market for their handicrafts. www.DStrongImports.com

Demi Luna

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We are a company dedicated to providing the finest, natural and beneficial skin care products. Giselle Durrant, RHN founder of Demi Luna believes the body has the ability to heal itself with good nutrition, pure ingredients and positive energy. She Incorporates the healing properties of essential oils and positive lunar energy into the products to create simply elegant skin, naturally for clients. Suppliers and ingredients are locally sources whenever possible. Some of the herbs are grown and harvested directly by Giselle in the Toronto garden.

Dsenyo

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Dsenyo (DEE-sen-YO) is a social enterprise creating eco chic handbags and accessories featuring African textile design. We offer unique contemporary styles for the fashionable, socially conscious woman. Our mission is to create jobs for women and artisans in Africa. We practice fair trade principles and make every effort to use low impact-dyes and sustainable fibers like hemp and organic cotton. Your purchase creates opportunity for others. With Dsenyo, you will look great and do good for people and planet!

Earth Lab

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100% Natural Hand Crafted Mineral Cosmetics Made in Canada! No Animal Testing, No By-Products, No Parabens, No Toxic Chemicals, No Bismuth Oxychloride, No Synthetic Preservatives, No Nano-Particles, Truly Clean Makeup!

Ecocentrik Apparel

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Ecocentrik Apparel is a bilingual webstore to retail eco-ethical fashion for men, women and children. All our clothing and accessories are made from sustainable materials such as organic or recycled materials, and they are made in manufacturing facilities employing fair labor practices. We also offer custom printed organic t-shirts and polos (colored with biodegradable, eco-friendly dyes) for corporations or organizations that would like to promote responsibly. We donate 2% of all profits to Equiterre, The Animal Rescue Network and Young Adult Cancer Canada.

www.ecocentrikapparel.com

ecogear

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ecogear creates sustainable lifestyles.
The philosophy behind every product we make or promote is that it must be an amazing consumer product to start with and carry the lightest of footprints on the environment.
Our casual lifestyle apparel is made in our own factory using the greatest care to make sure every piece will last. Other lifestyle products are completely screened to make sure the processes and materials used are as natural as they can be without sacrificing quality.

Ecosex

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Ecosex was created to make it easier for women and men to find indulgent and healthy sex toys, lubricants and massage oils from independent and Canadian (wherever possible) companies whole-heartedly committed to what we believe is the very noble cause of environmentally-friendly orgasms.

Edit: Sustainably Stylish Mitten

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Continuing in the edit tradition of “eco-chic”, each pair of mittens are handmade and exquisitely detailed.

Made from repurposed wool sweaters, felted for maximum warmth, these mittens are lined with fleece for the ultimate in cosy “hand candy”.

Edit Mittens are all made by hand in Alberta Canada, by the designer and her husband.

We consider them to be sustainably stylish, because they are all made from repurposed wool sweaters, which we rescue from second-hand shops!

www.editshoppe.ca

Egotised Creations

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Egotised Creations can be described as a blissful union of bold jewelry and unique art. With an emphasis on environmental and global awareness,

Egotised Creations is not your ordinary "crafting" business. Every single product is 100% hand made in Edmonton with the utmost attention to detail. By recycling, reusing, reconstructing, and buying locally I am ensuring that my jewelry and art are environmentally conscious.

With proceeds going to local animal charities, wearing a necklace and displaying fine art from Egotised Creations helps thousands of companion animals find forever homes.

Elements - The Patagonia Store

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Specializing in the Patagonia brand of premier outdoor apparel, we provide the Canadian consumer with environmental clothing alternatives for urban and outdoor pursuits. We endeavor to meet the high business standards as outlined on www.patagonia.com.

Ethical Ocean

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Ethical Ocean is an online ethical marketplace aiming to increase the awareness and consumption of ethical products and services in North America. Our goal is to transform the market by connecting buyers and sellers through one easily-navigated website that amasses every type of ethical product imaginable.

Ethical Ocean Store

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The Ethical Ocean Store features great ethical products for your family and for your home. We put our brand on only the most ethical choices, from green eco products to green organic clothes. Each product we sell has been carefully chosen to ensure they are good for the world. Help support our effort to mainstream ethical consumption by purchasing from the Ethical Ocean Store. Proceeds from every sale will also go to the Kiva microloan program.

ETHIK BGC

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ETHIK BGC is an incubator of ethical fashion
We are at the same time a Boutique a gallery and a business center dedicated to ethical fashion and sustainable entrepreneruship.
ETHIK BGC in Montreal, works with 35 desingers of 18 nationalities across the globe.
Based in Montreal, this ethical hub promote original, ethically engaged collection from women entreprnerurs form Canada and abroad.
we carry fashion cltohing and accesories, from men, women and children as well as beaty and decoration items!
visit us at www.ethik-bgc.ca

Evergreen Marketing

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Evergreen Marketing is a family run business. We are based in Toronto and have been in business for several years. Evergreen Marketing has established itself as a fair and ethical company to do business with. We treat our customers as we would like to be treated. After extensive research we have chosen Tashodi as our exclusive supplier of bath and body care products. Tashodi is one of Canada's leading fair trade bath and body care companies. They purchase pure plant products from exotic parts of the world at a fair price and in fair working conditions.

EverythingEco.ca

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EverythingEco.ca is a Canadian online retailer offering earth-friendly and uncommon gifts. Our product line includes gifts made from recycled and repurposed materials that have been diverted from landfills. EverythingEco.ca sells jewelry, handbags, reusable bags, clocks handcrafted from used bike parts and pet toys made from pop bottles. We are based in the Calgary area. Free shipping offers and many more gifts available at www.everythingeco.ca.

Fair World Sports

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Fair World Sports is a project of volunteer members of the Ottawa Y Service Club, to raise funds for youth and peacebuilding projects, especially in Sierra Leone, and to increase awareness of Fair Trade as a vehicle for combatting poverty and child labour. Fair Trade certified sports balls are manufactured by Talon Sports in Pakistan one of only four companies who have committed to not use children in their ball stitching and to ensure safe working conditions, adequate wages and other conditions required by the certifying body, the Fairtrade Labelling Organization.

fibrEthik coop

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FibrEthik is a not-for-profit co-operative that imports and promotes Fair Trade and Organic cotton.
Yarn, Fabrics, Garments are directly imported from 3 small-scale producers groups in India, and manufacturing is done by social economy-oriented organizations.
FibrEthik regularly performs conferences and workshops about Fair Trade and sustainable consumption.

Fj Blackwood Ltd

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Beautiful, soft, durable and ecologically friendly, cork accessories are fast emerging as one of the hottest new products in the high-fashion industry. As resilient as leather, easy to clean, and naturally stain and water resistant, FJ Blackwood's eco-chic products will quickly earn a place of pride in your collection.
Whether you're looking to accent your business attire, or simply something eye-catching for social engagements, FJ Blackwood will add a little unique luxury to your wardrobe.

Freedom Enterprises

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Based out of Victoria BC, Freedom Enterprises, is a year-old initiative that exists to provide you with the opportunity to be the freedom you want to see in the world. Our goal is to allow you to take action as a socially and environmentally-conscious consumer by providing you with fair trade and organic merchandise that connects you with organizations that are choosing to do business differently.

FundTunes

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FundTunes lists non-profit organizations and we sell digital music in the form of music bundles on behalf of the affiliate organizations. There are two specific products at this time, the 5 song and 10 song bundle and each of these are listed under all affiliate non profit organizations. The music bundles can also be purchased and sent as a gift giving option, essentially giving the supporter/customer the opportunity to give the gift of music, plus a donation, i.e. Purchase or give the gift of a 5 song digital music bundle on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Go Green Energy

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Go Green Energy is Toronto based retailer of affordable solar panels and renewable energy products. We also design custom off grid solar energy systems and provide solar installation consultation services. We have been in business since 2006 providing solar energy products to customers all over North America.

Good For Her

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Good For Her is Toronto's cozy, comfortable place where women and their admirers can find a variety of high quality sex toys, books, DVDs, workshops, sensual art, and much more. We are committed to promoting products that are ethically produced, environmentally sound and body safe.

Green Moose Boutique.com

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Green Moose Boutique.com is an eco-conscious company based in Ottawa Ontario Canada. We are a leading online eco-lifestyle boutique, offering more than 200 eco-friendly Green products.

Ground Soap

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Ground Soap Company creates unique hand made bars of vegetable based soap using only organic and wild harvested ingredients. We blend small batches of select quality ingredients that have been grown using sustainable and organic farming methods according to our own secret recipes. From our molds we cut generous 200 gram (7oz) bars and rack them to cure for three weeks to ensure that it lasts a long time. We then lovingly wrap every one in the funkiest cotton fabric and send it to you with pride.

GrowInStyle Diaper Cakes

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Unique Eco Friendly Diaper Cakes, Organic Baby Gifts, Natural BPA free teethers, pacifiers and Organic Baby Toys.

We take pride in being one of the few companies that creates Eco Friendly Organic Diaper Cakes. Our Diaper Cakes include all 100% organic and natural products such as Organic Onesies, Organic stroller blankets and receiving blankets, natural and BPA free teethers, natural rubber pacifiers, organic toys and natural baby creams. Our Diaper Cakes are constructed with the purest and safest ingredients available today.

Hankettes

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We were founded in 1996 on the philosophy of replacing wasteful disposables with organic cotton reusables. Since then we have expanded to also offer all natural home, baby and body care products. We are a micro business and manufacture all Hankettes products on our co-op acreage, with the exception of our soaps which are made by a friend in a nearby village. We pay fair wage, employ people locally, and source all ingredients as close to home as possible. We enjoy making all our practical products for sustainable living, knowing we are helping the planet!

HeyJute

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HeyJute is an Accessory House comprised of a Canadian team of creative individuals from various backgrounds, who have set out to offer extremely unique accessories & products in a market saturated with mundane assembly line type synthetic products.

We believe in Love, We believe in Music, We believe in Peace.

We chose to take an eco-friendly route. We chose to help under-privileged children, We chose to work with Women's Self Help groups.

We choose to make it better - We hope that you choose to help us

Inca Kids

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Fair Trade store member of the Fair Trade Federation offering colorfull and fun artisan toys, accessories and decor carefully crafted by skilled Peruvian artisans. Most of our products are made with natural materials only (100% alpaca, 100% ovine yarn, peruvian cotton, etc) and eco-friendly/natural dyes.

We sell online and place products in specialty boutique stores throughout North America.

Indigenous Crafts from Bolivia

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Fair Trade: I have a direct trading relationship with two artesan groups in Bolivia. I met these individuals in 2004, when I visited in Bolivia. I returned in 2008 to strengthen those relationships and to help them develop products that would sell in a North American market.

Insect Defend Patch

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All Natural way to keep Mosquitoes away!
No DEET!
This is a trans-dermal, translucent patch, which contains, 75 mg of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).
Apply the patch to any dry, hairless part of the body at least 2 hours before going outside.
It has a 24hr. timed-release formula, with up to a 12 hr. residual, when left on the whole time.
It is perspiration activated so the more your sweat the better it works.
It will not dilute the effectiveness of this product when you swim or bath.
It is safe for Children 1yr. and older

Jabu Bags

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A social enterprise that supports an income-generating project in the rural areas of Swaziland, Africa, Jabu Bags works with groups of women to produce funky bags with African prints.

OUR MISSION
To assist rural women in Swaziland with poverty alleviation through employment and skill sharing in the art of sewing, and encourage empowerment through financial independence and training. We also look to ease the strain of HIV/AIDS related issues facing families in this process by providing job opportunities close to home and promoting awareness in the communities.

Kakune Urbanista Incorporated

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We are a Vancouver island base company that is in the business of sourcing and designing sustainable fashion wear that is multifunctional. We are a trend setting fashion designing business with original, fashionable clothing and clothing accessories. Kakune Urbanista focuses on designs that are versatile, functional, and that appeal to a wide range of consumers. All Kakune brand name products are made with high quality materials such as; alpaca and merino wool, organic cotton, coconut shell buttons, and many others.

KARIDERM

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KARIDERM is a Canadian brand which specializes in Certified Organic and Fair Trade Shea Butter products since 1998. Our organic shea butter is unrefined and certified by Ecocert. It is carefully extracted by a cooperative of women producers in Burkina Faso with whom we have established a strong partnership. Many people say it is simply the best! Apart from offering a variery of top quality bodycare and facial care products, KARIDERM has also set up its own unique Social Fund which enables to finance a healthcare program, within our partner coop in Africa.

Karité Delapointe

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www.karitedelapointe.com

Beauty – Purity – Solidarity

Discover Delapointe's 100% pure Fair Trade Certified Shea Butter
It moisturizes, heals, and protects!

Treat yourself to the natural wonder of shea butter while investing in the well-being and financial self-sufficiency of shea butter producers in the developing world. Since 2002, Delapointe has imported and distributed Fair Trade Certified and Certified Organic shea butter made by a group of 3,000 hardworking women in Burkina Faso.

Karmic Boutique

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Beanies made from organic, fairly traded materials, with various colors and sizes available to accommodate everyone. Each piece is hand made so it is as individual as you are!

Keep Leaf

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Keep Leaf is a lifestyle, your lifestyle. Going green is no longer a fad, but a part of a new reality: Reuse and Reduce. We believe that you do not have to compromise on quality and style to observe responsible, sustainable practices. That is why we developed a range of specialty reusable products that are premium quality, modern, chic, easy to use and well priced. We saw an opportunity to make it better, and we did.

Kicking Horse Coffee

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"What are you two schmucks going to do with your lives? Sell coffee from your garage?" - Elana Rosenfeld's mother

And so in 1996 Leo Johnson and Elana Rosenfeld did precisely that. In the Rocky Mountain town of Invermere, B.C., Canada, they began roasting coffee in their skivvies when it was hot out, balancing babies and experimenting with different products.

No longer in the garage but still based in the same East Kootenay town of Invermere, Elana, Leo and Kicking Horse Coffee have never stopped growing. Kicking Horse Coffee is now Canada’s #1 organic Fair Trade coffee.

la mano - ethical textiles

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la mano is a social enterprise that engages in Ethical, Direct Trade of high quality artisan textiles which are handcrafted in women’s cooperatives, indigenous organizations and artisan collectives in various parts of Mexico.

The mission is to support the dignity and preservation of culture and traditional livelihoods of woman and indigenous peoples through the ethical trade of beautifully handcrafted artisan textiles & products, while simultaneously raising the consciousness and level of integrity of consumers in the Global North.

Level Ground Trading

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The best quality comes in small batches – It’s true!

Based on Vancouver Island, Level Ground Trading has been trading fairly and directly with small-scale coffee farmers in five countries for over 12 years. What does this mean to the discerning coffee drinker? By building long-term relationships, cutting out the middlemen, and paying top dollar for every harvest, you get the best beans in your cup! Discover our full line of coffee, dried tropical fruit, and natural cane sugar at www.levelground.com

Lilidom

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Lilidom offers a wide range of clothes for children between 0 and 8, exclusively made out of ultra-soft and comfortable certified organic cotton, and fair trade certified by the FLO.

Discover a unique collection of onesies, pyjamas, tops, skirts, dresses short and more, a colorful line, cute garments featuring inspiring messages of hope and solidarity!

Little Inkers

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Little Inkers are super cute, hip , cheeky and political alternative naturals for infants and children. Our products are produced in an socially responsible and environmentally conscious manner. We use high quality PVC/Phthalate free inks along with soy processing products. Little Inkers organic cotton and bamboo rayon teez, uniteez and hats are milled and manufactured in Canada and hand printed with designs that are created to make a statement, inspire change and make you laugh.

Little Stork Naturals

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Little Stork Naturals is an eco-friendly online boutique specializing in natural, organic, and non-toxic personal care products, along with other essentials for your little one, mom-to-be, and the entire family. We offer healthier alternatives for your baby’s everyday needs. We are located in Mississauga, Ontario and offer a pick up option for those living within the GTA.
www.littlestork.ca

Be healthy, be aware, be green.

Live For Tomorrow

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Live for Tomorrow manufactures and distributes green cleaning products. Our products are not tested on animals, are EcoLogo certififeid and contain not harmful chemicals. Live for Tomorrow's products have vegetable and mineral based ingredients.

For more information on the ingredients, check out our website: www.live-for-tomorrow.com.

Love Bottle

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Put a little love in your water with Love Bottle!

A beautiful, reusable glass water bottle. Good for the Planet and Good for You!

Did you know that words and pictures have energy and water is affected by that energy?

Love bottle lets you write or draw whatever you want on your bottle.

If you feel good when you look at your bottle, you’ll feel great drinking from it.

Love,

Love Bottle.

Maggie's Organics

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Maggie's Organics was founded in 1992 with the mission to produce and provide comfortable, durable, affordable and beautiful articles of apparel and accessories made from materials that restore, sustain and enhance the resources, including human, from which they are made.

We are proud to say that all of our products are made with Certified Organic Cotton or Wool and that we are the first apparel manufacture to have a line Fair Labor certified!

Modrobes Sustainable Garment Sho

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Modrobes was originally created to give people stylish, utilitarian garments made to perform and last a long time. Now, having realized that the traditional form of clothing manufacturing has damaging effects on humans and our environment we make smarter, better and cleaner garments that perform and last a long time. Our fabric is scientifically audited to ensure no toxic chemicals are used or emitted during the manufacturing process and we use materials that are recycled, organic, and/or sustainable. Smarter, better cleaner clothing for a smarter, better, cleaner world!

Mokugift

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Mokugift’s mission is to foster environmental solidarity by making it easy and rewarding for anyone to fight climate change and by providing the tools to inspire others to do the same. Mokugift Rewards and the ‘1,000 Ways To Plant A Tree’ campaign enables corporate leaders to engage their customers by planting a real tree for them, for $1 apiece, through online “gifting.”. Giving a Mokugift tree is similar to sending an e-card.

Nature's Way Organics

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Nature's Way Organics produces some of the finest organic Soya Beans and Popcorn in Ontario Canada.

Located on the North Shores of lake Erie, the micro climate makes it ideal for growing fresh delicious food and nutritious hardy grains.

Nature's Way Organics takes pride in providing local and nutritious food to our valued customers.

Oil Lift cleaning products.

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Save the Oceans Inc. is dedicated to ecology and the preservation and cleaning of the environment. To accomplish this mission, we will supply our customers with superior quality products that are environmentally responsible. In doing so, our goal is to generate long-term customer loyalty and help protect the Earth and the oceans.

Save the Oceans Inc., based out of Richmond, B.C., just minutes from Vancouver Airport, brought its product Oil Lift™ to the market barely four years ago and already it has grown internationally.

Oliberté (Footwear) Limited

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Oliberté is the first to market premium footwear made in Africa. With every pair of Oliberté we are making a powerful statement that Africa is full of pride, power and liberty.

For more, visit: www.oliberte.com

OÖM ETHIKWEAR

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OÖM Ethikwear is an ethical and urban clothing line made of organic cotton and eco friendly fabrics. Proud of our positive and committed messages, OÖM ensures that the sewing of its clothing is mainly done by different Canadian socially dedicated organizations. We commit ourselves to redistributing 1% of our sales to social charities we particularly value and wish to support.

Pink Solution

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Manufacture and Retail of Pink Solution and Mothers Choice cleaners.

Pink Solution is a non toxic, biodegradable and natural all purpose cleaner replacing all cleaners for your home.

Both Pink Solution and Mothers Choice are Fragarent free and Color free.

Pink Solution has been published in books such as ECOHOLICS and GREEN for LIFE availabe at Chapters Book Stores.

Pink Solution was developed by BC Research at UBC back in 1990 so has been in the marketplace 20 years.

Pink Solution will replace cleaners such as Windex, Tylex, CLR, Shout, Spray and Wash, laundry detergents,

Planet Forward

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We are North American purveyors of hip, functional eco-products that promote living a greener lifestyle. Our product line includes stainless steel bottles & thermals, toxin-free cleaning kits, reusable basket and bags and organic fashions. All Planet Forward products promote the health and well being of people and the planet while adhering to strict corporate social justice and environmental welfare policies. We strive to be North America’s top ecologically-sound choice, with ethically-made solutions that make a difference.

Precious Rain

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Our mission statement
...we are dedicated to providing our clients with innovative green products and great service to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Our Values

Pretty Organic Cosmetics

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PRETTY LIFE

Join us in celebrating the simple, natural pleasures of life. Quiet moments and close friends. Reading a good book by a crackling fire. Laughing out loud. A wagging tail. The smile of a loved one. Appreciating the beauty of nature and knowing that the world is a good place. At Pretty, we believe that beauty comes from within, when we are at peace with ourselves and thankful for the little things in life that often go unnoticed.

PRETTY PHILOSOPHY

Simple, clean and honest.

Pretty Organic Cosmetics

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PRETTY LIFE

Join us in celebrating the simple, natural pleasures of life. Quiet moments and close friends. Reading a good book by a crackling fire. Laughing out loud. A wagging tail. The smile of a loved one. Appreciating the beauty of nature and knowing that the world is a good place. At Pretty, we believe that beauty comes from within, when we are at peace with ourselves and thankful for the little things in life that often go unnoticed.

PRETTY PHILOSOPHY

Simple, clean and honest.

Punku - Eco & Fair Trade

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Punku is a fully committed Fair Trade organization that sells a range of different products from Latin America, especially from Peru.

Punku is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, that means that our business practices have been screened by this Fair Trade International Organization. For more information, visit: www.FairTradeFederation.org

Punku is a North American wholesaler; in addition we are able to export from the countries where the items have been produced.

QCS Accessories

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Quinte Computer Services has been in business since 1974. Along with the creation and sale of business software, QCS Accessories is a division created to sell iPhone and Touch accessories to the Canadian market.

Quench Designs

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There is a tilting old cabin in the heart of Vancouver. If you visit there, you will be welcomed with cups of tea or tumblers of wine or mugs of water. Your eyes will feast on stacked stones and woodpiles, glittering metals and shells and books, ideas and images. This is the home of artisan Kate Dugas and the studio for her jewlery company, Quench Designs.

Rayne Longboards

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Rayne Longboards is a rider driven company solely dedicated to creating the best longboarding equipment on the planet. We manufacturer with a genuine passion to produce the worlds best longboards and take pride in being entirely Canadian made.

Ready for Change

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Ready for Change supports anyone committed to creating change in the world. We offer this support through three services:

1) One-on-one coaching for personal growth and/or professional development.

2) Workshops and training sessions designed to further your personal leadership ability.

3) Facilitation and education consultation.

Rearz Inc.

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Rearz is a Canadian owned brand committed to manufacturing and developing functional and innovative products for Rearz.

We offer a full range of sizes from birth to 120 years.

Our products are manufactured with natural and ecoconscious materials, dyes and more.

Products are independently lab tested to ensure finished products meet stringent European Oeko Tex 100 standards for purity in textiles.

Our products are manufactured to ensure minimal environmental impact.

Lend us your Rearz because we are specialists in Gear for Rearz.

Respecterre

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Respecterre is a company who offers ecological and responsible clothing. We use Bamboo fibre for its excellent ecological value, fair trade and organic Cotton to encourage international cooperation. Our line of clothing is manufactured in Canada, supporting local economy. Knowing that youth is our future, a percentage of our profits is donated to “Volonterre” a local theatre group committed to transmitting a message of Peace, Ecology, Unity, and Democracy. Respecterre is part of an ecovillage existing since 25 years.

Salts Clothing

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Salts Clothing designs and produces brilliant lifestyle clothing for Women, Men and Children. We specialize in working with Hemp, Organic Cotton, Soy and Viscose from Bamboo. Our products are made in North America with Love and attention to quality and detail.

Salts is a Member of 1% for Humanity which facilitates us in donating 1% of our sales revenue to humanitarian causes like the Sold Project and Surf Aid.

Samantha Nemiroff Jewellery

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We create one-off jewellery from found objects. Since all materials have been recycled, and there are no manufacturing processes, our jewellery is environmentally friendly, and ethical. But the aesthetic element is foremost.

The design artist is Samantha Nemiroff, who lives in Ottawa. In 2008, she was the only jewellery designer chosen by The National Post for their annual "40 Under 40" article, featuring the best Canadian designers under 40 years of age. In the Fall of the same year, Samantha's work was featured in the "Emerging Artists" space by the Canadian National Exhibition.

Saul Good Gift Co.

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We help businesses build relationships through meaningful gifts that say more than 'thank you'. Our corporate gift baskets tell stories for sustainability, filled with organic, fair trade, social enterprise and hand made artisan products our gifts tell a story of your values and all things good, it's Saul Good!

Sourced local to Vancouver over 90% of our products come from within BC. Looking for a creative promotional product or green corporate gift? We customize corporate gift programs to help you build your business. Giving has never been so good! www.itsaulgood.com

Savonnerie des Diligences

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La Savonnerie des Diligences is a family-run microbusiness that makes and distributes olive oil soaps and natural care products. All of our business decisions are based on respecting people and the environment. Visit our web site at www.savonneriediligences.ca.

SewChic EcoDecor

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At SewChic we create quality hand sewn, sustainable products for environmentally and socially conscious consumers. Our goal is to give more than we take by creating a product that is at least one step better than what you would find in a traditional big box retailer.

Siams

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Established in 2007 by Peterborough Designer Carley Stenson, Siams is Canada’s FIRST free-size brand. Speacializing in unisex pants for women, men, children, and toddlers, Siams allow for maximum versitility and total comfort all in one!

Simple Sudz Corp.

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The newest in cleaning technology. Ion exchange and Enzymes.

How does it work??

Simple Sudz™ is a natural cleaning paste.

This 500ml container will make short work of a dirty oven, BBQ, leather seats, your dog,
the carpet stains, the kitchen counter and more.

Why??

It's not chemical!!!

No reactions whatsoever to any stone, fabric, carpet, leather, wood, plastic, steel, etc.

That's what happens when you make it natural and very very efficient.

You won't believe your eyes.

Just use with a sponge.

SlingShot Cards

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A SlingShot Card is the ultimate Earth-friendly greeting card that is not only reusable, but also trackable.
The cards are professionally printed on FSC certified and recycled cardstock, then individually hand finished with the signature SlingShot on the inside. The SlingShot strings are made of a natural hemp fibre and hold your personal keepsake greeting in the card. The insert is kept by the card's recipient, and a new insert is added when the card is reused.

Snook N Company

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We handcraft handbags. Our gourd handbag line "Its a Gourd is unique. Each gourd is organically grown and eco friendly. Each bag is carefully hand-picked and inspected for natures art. The exterior of our bags are only enhanced with natural oils. Eco friendly dyes are used to enhance the natural patterns on our gourds. We only use veg tan leather for our straps and our interiors are lined with a hemp herringbone fabric. Our finished bags are made to last and will provide years of pleasure. To view our entire line visit us at www.itsagourd.com

Soleado Casa

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Soleado is a company dedicated to sustainable living. We provide organic and natural products to help you reduce the chemicals in your home and replace disposables with reusables. Through these actions we hope to make your home a safer place to live, while doing what we can to help minimize waste.

Our three lines include:

Casa: Organic Natural Household Cleaners
Bebe: Natural baby bum care and cloth diapers
Mama: Natural post partum healing

Stand Up Apparel

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Hi,
My name is Jessica Wilson and I am the creator of this nifty company that I love so much! I started it back in high school and through the years it has grown into a one of a kind company. Every item has been designed and hand screened by me at my workshop on Salt Spring Island.

Steward Bags

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Steward Bags:

We are an Eastern Ontario based company that specializes in certified organic cotton reusable bags.

Our mission is to:
• provide shoppers with a high quality, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags
• to challenge others to start their own stewardship initiatives for the planet

Our products include the reusable produce bag, the canvas shopping bag and the market bag.

Stinson Studios

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Stinson Studios Biography and Product Description

Stinson Studios has been a family operated business located in rural Ontario, Canada for almost 30 years. Don Stinson founded the studio under the name Don Stinson Woodworks after his graduation from York University & Sheridan College’s School of Craft & Design. Since then the business has grown to include all members of the family.

TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles

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TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles
handwoven beauty ~ fairly traded

eco-friendly, fair trade fashion accessories & home décor from rural Thailand & Laos

TAMMACHAT’s naturally dyed silks and cottons combine contemporary styling with traditional skills to bring you timeless fashion accessories and home décor. Each piece is exquisitely handwoven in limited editions. Each purchase helps a woman artisan in rural Thailand or Laos celebrate and sustain her culture, family and community.

www.tammachat.com
www.facebook.com/tammachat
http://twitter.com/tammachat

The Accra Djembe Project

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Believing that every effort has an effect, the Accra Djembe Project was founded in 2006 with the sole objective of helping small African communities build a better life through empowerment and self-preservation.

NOT FOR PROFIT

100% of all proceeds go right back to the local artisans in Ghana to provide a steady stream of employment. By purchasing a Djembe drum or craft you are making a direct contribution to help an impoverished nation.

tony's tees

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High quality, custom t-shirts. Features various Ethical Ocean designs, printed on high quality tees for guys and girls! Exact shirt type will be decided by Ethical Ocean members!

Transcend Coffee Corp.

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At Transcend Coffee, we strive to roast and serve the very best specialty coffee in Canada. We travel the world to find exceptional green coffee and roast each coffee differently to highlight the unique flavours and characteristics of the region in which it was grown. 



We aim to teach coffee lovers as much as possible about the intricacies, challenges and joys of growing, processing, roasting and brewing great coffee.

We work in four distinct areas in order to bring the very best coffee experience to you.

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Truffula Organics

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Truffula Organics handcrafts a full line of vegan-friendly bath and body products made from 100% organic, 100% natural ingredients. We do not use fragrances or perfumes to scent our products, instead opting to use natural essential oils. All of our products are SLS-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, mineral oil-free, petrochemical-free, and animal byproduct-free (vegan). We have gone to great lengths to produce bath and body beauty products/cosmetics that are good for you and the environment and have gone that extra mile in selecting our packaging, too.

Vastu Chai

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Vastu Chai’s inspiration, Traditional Masala, is a blend of loose leaf black tea and eight different spices from an authentic family recipe spanning several generations. The Vastu Chai masala recipe originated in the state of Gujarat in Western India and has, over time, evolved into a rich, perfectly balanced chai masala.

Voilà par/by Andréanne

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Voilà is the creation of Winnipeg-based designer Andréanne Dandeneau, who draws on her Métis heritage and love of nature for inspiration. We hope that you will enjoy this collection, 100% Canadian-made, manufactured with ethically sourced natural fibres.
From the initial sketch to pattern making, cutting and sewing, everything is produced in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
www.voilaandreanne.com

About the designer:

WES MiSENER

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We are proud to design and manufacture all our garments here in Canada.
Our Brand manufactures its products in an ethical, sweatshop free environment, using only the highest quality eco-friendly textiles.

Growth of Canadian fashion and the Canadian Economy are of the most importance to us.
When you buy WES MiSENER products you support progressive eco-friendly menswear, and the Canadian economy.

Whole Natural Flavors

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Uniquely Ours from Orchard del Sol - "Whole Natural Flavors".

Orchard del Sol, a small 9 acre farm located in southern Costa Rica, has been producing black pepper, coffee, cocoa and other tropical crops using organic farming practices since 1993.

Without any certifying body you are guaranteed that our products are produced ecologically and ethically. Farming practices include composting, manual weeding and other natural fertilizing methods. A variety of shade trees provide habitat for birds and local wildlife.

Quality, freshness and flavor are instrumental in our production.

worldPRODUCTS

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ABOUT worldSALON -
Opened in 1989 by Brian Phillips, worldSALON is located in the historically designated William Rennie
building across from St. James Park in Toronto. For twenty years, this award-winning beauty hot spot has
been heralded as one of Canada’s top salons, frequented by the cognoscenti of the business, film and
television communities.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
worldSALON is the first and only salon in Canada to use solar thermal technology to heat its water. Hot
water at worldSALON is heated by three solar panels installed on the salon’s roof. The panels displace

www.generalecologycanada.com

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General Ecology® water purifier systems, employ a unique, proprietary "Structured Matrix™" purification technology developed in General Ecology’s own research and development labs. This technology effectively removes foul tastes and odors, while providing instantly purified water meeting United States EPA standards for microbiological purifiers for water-borne organisms such as Giardia, Cryptosporidia, bacteria and viruses and removes specific pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals.

Yellowknife Glass Recyclers Coop

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Since 1994 some of the most beautiful recycled glassware on the planet has been created out of our small cottage industry in Yellowknife. This remarkable glassware is handmade on the shores of great slave lake surrounded by the buzz of float planes, the vibrant midnight sun and the shimmer of the northern lights.

We use original northern patterns made by local artists. Each of our pieces is individually polished, stenciled and sand-blasted by hand from glass bottles rescued from the waste stream.

Yes Yoga Boutique

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Yes Yoga Boutique lovingly offers organic cotton yoga lifestyle clothing that embrace spirit, freedom and joy!
Yes Yoga Boutique offers free shipping anywhere in the world!

ZOO BABIES

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ZOO BABIES is an ethical, independent baby brand based in Montreal, Canada. We pride ourselves in offering a unique selection of products that are design-oriented, high-quality and most importantly CUTE!

All ZOO BABIES products are produced fair trade and sweatshop free and are hand-assembled under our own roof to ensure the most quality. We believe in offering the full package: unique, high quality and ethical products wrapped in a gift-ready package.

Call Us Toll Free: 1.888.675.2805

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