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8 Ethical and Earth-Friendly Gifts That’ll Keep On Giving This Holiday Season

Cheers to a guilt-free shopping and gifting experience! Here are earth-friendly and ethical holiday gifts that'll keep on giving beyond the season.

Treat Yourself With 8 Businesses To Shop Holiday Self-Care

Curate care for your holiday gifting that any recipient will appreciate! This season, shop these 8 wellness businesses to surprise loved ones with self-care specialties.

Accessories to Shop for the Fashionista in Your Life

Accessories and jewelry make great one-size-fits-all gifts for the holidays! Here are some of our favorite accessory brands that you can shop holiday gifts from.

Creatives: Rachel Abbott x Fabrik

"For these designs, we wanted to highlight the Fabrik staple print of gingham - it is a timeless print that encompasses our brand. The colour palette needed to be neutral to tie in well with the range of colour garments we ship out." - Rachel

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Ethical Events 101: How To Make Your Business Sustainably and Socially Impactful

Are you a wedding or events professional? Praise Santos of Ethical Weddings shares insights on how to make your business more eco-conscious and socially impactful.

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Hero Cashmere: Cashmere with Culture and a Conscience

"The brand is about seeing potential in people and giving them opportunity." Carrie, creator of Hero Cashmere

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Murlong Cres: Clothing That's Kind to Your Body and the Environment

"I want to create unique clothes that feels good on your body, without hurting the planet in the process." Kaja, founder of Murlong Cres

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Danielle Illustrates: Raising Awareness on the Most Endangered Animals

"...I have grown to creating illustrations that not only depict animals, but give them stories and personalities." Danielle, founder of Danielle Illustrates

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By Mom: Decor Made With Love For Your Little Ones

"Our mission is to provide our costumers with original and personalized products for their babies with the maximum respect for the environment.” Patricia, creator of ByMom

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Sunies Official: Earth's Sole-Mate

"[...] by purchasing our sandals, you are not only buying beautifully crafted sandals but you are also contributing to preserve the planet and live consciously." Alessandra Wieser, CEO & Founder of Sunies

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Zoologia Kidswear: Wearing A Heart for Wildlife on Your Sleeve

"We are responsible for passing down a better future to [our] children and losing no more biodiversity," Zoologia

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Florals by Blush: Sustainable Floral Arrangements to Make Your Day

"I believe taking the time out of our busy lives to enjoy a creative activity is not only fun, but important for the body and mind to switch off and reset." Paloma, owner of Florals by Blush.

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Gentleman Farmer: Skincare & Grooming for Values-Driven Men

"As we grow, we want to develop content about sustainability through an agricultural lens[...]" - Maude, Founder of The Gentleman Farmer

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Yama Roasters: Coffee Inspired by High Respects for the Wilderness

"My vision is to get great coffee to the community while keeping my impact to a minimum." Gregory, owner of Yama Roasters

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Embody Bee: Approaching Bees with Love and Respect

"I strive to create a kind of mutual relationship with bees, a sort of sensual and spiritual love affair." Emily, founder of Embody Bee

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Cultural Comfort Dishes with The Stock Pot

"Make food that you love, that you would pay for. That sounds cliche, but connecting with food is what brings people together." Ian and Courtney of The Stock Pot

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pēpi collection: Reusable Cloth Nappies for Babies of Today and Tomorrow

"We wanted to create a great unpacking experience for our customers. Our products are sustainable and reusable, so we also wanted this reflected in the packaging," Daniella, Founder of pēpi collection

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My Meraki: Handpicked Items that Add Value to Your Life

"2020 served up some challenges, but also allowed me to create, and find ways to give to others," Kate Bickford, founder of My Meraki

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Skincare that Makes You Feel Clean & Safe with Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter

"Everything you put on your body, your body absorbs, and we want to educate more customers on green beauty so they can live a happier & healthier lifestyle!" Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter

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Natūra: Decorative Pieces Committed to the Well-being of the Planet

"...sustainability is far more powerful and transcendent than just a trend of consuming eco-friendly products for the fun of it. It is an understanding that everything in life is not disposable and that we need to care and tend to our surroundings," Kris and Dala of Natūra

Creatives: Kaitlin Rose Slattery x Stone Hollow Farmstead

"One thing that is so incredible about the tissue is that the "canvas" to work with is quite large. Because of this, I chose to draw 20+ individual icons representative of the farm life at Stone Hollow." - Kaitlin

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Barabàn Kids: 100% Handmade, Organic Clothing for Kids

"We love the Earth, in all its expression. We believe in the Human ability to make with one’s hands, to offer unique handcrafted products." Barabàn Kids

Creatives: Manureva Studio x evening star baby

“Our inspiration really comes from what the client expects from us. We respond to ‘we want something efficient and trustworthy’, or ‘we want something warm and friendly’ with visual ideas. It’s like creating a visual language, in a way." - Maud

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Natural Products for Furbabies and Furparents Alike with Scruffy Little Terrier

"Barney and Sandy and my love of being a dog owner inspire me. I want to help other dog owners enjoy happy, healthy lives with their pets." Michelle, Founder of Scruffy Little Terrier

Creatives: FOLK x Succulent Calm + Inspired

“I really liked her mission and vision for her company. She was very passionate in the time of COVID about bringing peace and joy through her products. I love a project that I can be a part of from the ground up. Branding, packaging, photography, and website - we did it all.” - Alyson Brown