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Keep the earth in mind when shopping this year.
This should be all of us nowwhile thinking about the climate crisis isnt very festive, this time of year is particularly wasteful. Here's a roundup of gifts that are extra-mindfully made.
The Ashleigh extra-large charcuterie board ($260) from Bowyer and Toulson is handmade in Ladner, B.C., with wood sourced from fallen trees around the Vancouver area. This specific board is made from a maple tree, and is perfect for displaying other local goods (like cheese). providehome.com
Another step in the sustainable direction? 3D-printed shoes, which don't produce any extra fabric or offcuts (each part is made to be exactly the right size). Vancouver-based Casca's Avro knit shoes ($168) were developed in collaboration with orthotic experts, so theyre easy on your feet and on the planet. casca.com
For a paper towel-free kitchen, there'sthe Swedish dishcloth: an extra-thin, extra-strong, quick-drying cloth that can be washed and reused. Ten and Co's holiday set ($12) comes with cranberry-printed and Falala-themed designs. tenandco.ca
This countertop appliance from a Quebec-based startup is taking the gross out of composting. The Tero ($595) is a compost device that odourlessly dries and grinds food waste, reducing the volume by 90 percent. What remains can be used to fertilize your giftee's lawn or garden. teroinnovation.ca
Your giftee will be a little closer to living plastic-free with one of Island Soap Co.'s shampoo bars ($12). Each bar lasts up to 60 washes, and there'sno bottle left behind. saltspringgoods.com
We love the transparency of Ecologyst's Victoria factory/retail store (the sewers make the clothes before your eyes!) and how all of their goods come with a lifetime guarantee. All that in mind, the Fisherman sweater ($395) is a solid investment. ecologyst.com
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