Find eco-conscious items at these Toronto stores
Being green isn’t a fad, but a way of life for many Torontonians. Caring for the environment means shopping for eco-sensitive and sustainable products, and these Toronto stores have made that their mandate. Just remember to bring a reusable shopping bag!
Pure + Simple
2700 Dufferin St, York, ON M6B 4J3Everyone’s familiar with the horrors of testing beauty products on animals but you may not be aware that these products can be made in a much more environment-friendly way. That’s where Pure + Simple comes in, with 100 per cent natural-source products, free of harsh chemicals. They also have a bottle recycling program.
Baby On The Hip
2978 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z3Baby on the Hip tries its best to minimize the expense and anxiety of parenthood with affordable merchandise for socially-conscious moms and dads. Every item they carry has been carefully vetted for natural content and non-toxicity while still keeping style in mind. To simplify the shopping experience, they offer an online registry and parenting workshops that cover everything from infant CPR to cloth diapers.
Grassroots
372 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8The name says it all: This shop is wholly-invested in a greener way of living, offering products that are organic, natural and non-toxic. They cover everything from mattresses and bedding to electronics and gadgets. Being eco-conscious is easy when you’ve got a store so committed to providing sustainable products and right in the city. Cycle down to Chester and Danforth to start reducing your carbon footprint.
Ecoexistence
766 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B5Your body can get some pretty rough treatment sometimes, so wouldn’t you want to make sure it rests on the healthiest mattress? Living green means so much more than that at this shop though, as they’ve got you covered in all aspects of daily living: reading, reusable food containers, bathroom accessories and even gifts. Saving the planet may not happen overnight, but having this neighbourhood shop sure helps.
The Bone House
946 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1J7Feed your dog something that won’t leave behind a huge carbon paw print. Your pet doesn’t know the difference between ethically-sourced organic and processed food but you can make the healthy decision on its behalf. Most of the products they carry here are made to human-grade standards and sourced in Canada. You’ll be able to tell your pooch is happy.
ecostems
364 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1K9Nothing could be greener than plants and flowers, right? Not so much, as it depends on how they’re cultivated and stored. Joseph, the owner, uses only fair trade flowers, recycled pots and vases and reclaimed/recycled/reused wood for the display furniture. Even the greeting cards on bouquets are eco-friendly, made in Winnipeg from 100 per cent recycled paper. While some shops stop at just carrying eco-conscious items, this place takes it all the way home in everything they do.
