Eco Gift Ideas for the 2022 Holiday Season

Staff Pick Gift Guide! Here are just a few of the eco-friendly goodies our staff have on their list 💚

Honey Candles

These 100% Pure Canadian Beeswax Candles make excellent gifts. Candles always brighten the darker days of fall and winter and instantly make a room feel warm and cozy. These Ponderosa Pinecone candles from Honey Candles are handmade in Kaslo, BC and are made with absolutely no harmful ingredients. The candle's sweet honey aroma and warm, golden glow is the perfect way to set the scene for a cozy night in. 🕯️.

Fazl Knitware

Stay warm and cozy all winter with the collection of lovely socks, mittens, and toques from Fazl! Their products are hand-made by women in India and purchasing them supports children with food, shelter, education and clothing. Fazl supports hundreds of local artisans and uses designs that are indigenous to the local people, passed down from mother to daughter over generations. Fair trade certified, made with love, and they're vegan, too!

Baraka & Alaffia Baskets

We carry a variety of sizes and styles of gorgeous and practical Fair Trade Baraka and Alaffia baskets. Handmade by collectives of women in Africa using traditional weaving methods, these baskets are stunning, built to last, and can be put to use in endless ways. They’re great for organizing household items and bring a colourful element of texture to your decor. The handle-free baskets make perfect covers for plant pots too. Tip: Fill with other items for an eco-friendly gift basket! 🧺 🫶

Kiss Naturals

Not just for kids! These DIY kits from Kiss Naturals for making glycerin soap, lip balms and bath bombs are fun for all ages. All of the ingredients are 100% natural, free from parabens and are non-toxic. Kits are designed to be shared with others; each kit makes a minimum of six final products. In an effort to make their products more eco-friendly, they have reduced the amount of plastic waste in the packaging.

Scoria World Cork Yoga Mats and Accessories

These beautiful and highly gift-able cork yoga mats and accessories from Scoria World Yoga are the greatest! Scoria is a Canadian, women-owned company, and their cork is sustainably sourced, antimicrobial and eco-friendly. Plus their business contributes to Right To Play Canada, whose partnerships with Indigenous communities support young people through the power of play. ❤️

Yogi Cards for Kids

For the little yogis! This set of Yoga Cards helps teach kids yoga while promoting emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. The beautifully illustrated deck contains 4 different activities, 1 special birthday adventure, 20 yoga pose cards, and 20 fun rhyme instruction cards. What a great way to start children on a path to good health, peace of mind and inner calm. Namaste! 🧘🏽‍♂️

Last Object - Reusable Ear Swabs

We’ve found the perfect stocking stuffer! You can replace disposable cotton swabs with these reusable ones from LastObject. They come in a portable storage case, available in a wide array of colours. LastObject’s mission is to eliminate single-use items by creating reusable, sustainable and loveable alternatives, helping to preserve and protect the planet and oceans. Mission accomplished! 👏 Pomme also carries some of their other products, such as LastRound, reusable rounds of fabric that feel just like cotton rounds when wet. Useful for removing makeup and applying toner. Affordable gifts that help protect the environment? Yes please! 🌎

World of Colour Studios

World of Colour Studios is a family-run west coast art studio specializing in reproducing some of British Columbia’s most beautiful locations. 10% of the profits from everything they sell is donated to local charities that empower youth, support the less fortunate, protect our planet, and make a difference in our communities. We’re proud to carry their greeting cards, capturing the beauty of the local area, and their “Colours of the West Coast” calendar. A great gift to share the beauty of BC with others.

Cure Soaps

Cure Soaps creates all-natural soaps and skincare products using simple and real ingredients. The owners are mindful of their environmental footprint and believe that what doesn’t go in their products is as important as what does. Their soaps are packed with nutrient-rich oils, clays and botanicals. We love the variety of natural scents that you can choose from for anyone on your list. It’s a perfect stocking stuffer!

Native Northwest

These Native Northwest cups, travel mugs and water bottles are absolutely stunning! 100% of the art is created by Indigenous artists and all artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties. You’ll love the beautiful designs and high quality materials. For example, the Cork Base Travel Mugs feature a stainless steel interior, a double wall with BPA-free push-on lid, and a stylish cork base that prevents scratching on different surfaces. The perfect travel mug for a chilly winter walk.

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