Looking for ways to keep the holidays sustainable while still making those you love feel loved? Here are 12 gifts for food and drink lovers that do just that!
BUY YOUR FRIEND A CSA OR FOOD BOX
There are dozens to choose from, but we like Willo’ Wind Farms in Durham Region, and Black Creek Community Farm in Toronto.
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MAKE IT B CORP OR BUST
Giving a gift card to a B Corp business – like Borealis Grille in Kitchener – does double duty. It supports restaurants, while also supporting change.
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BEE GOOD TO YOUR FOOD
Beeswax food wraps are a sustainable, waste-free, biodegradable and ethical solution to your food storage needs. We like these from Labeille Co in Simcoe County.
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WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
Vodkow is made with waste from the cheese making process – and this hand-crafted soap with Lavender essential oil is made with the waste from making Vodkow.
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MORE SUSTAINABLE SUDS
The Good Bar Enzyme Soap Bundle includes two Enzyme bars in recyclable boxes, an agave soap pouch and a bamboo soap dish – it’s all-natural and gentle on the planet.
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IT’S A *STEEL*!
Perfect for bubble-tea sippers, Pretty Clean Shop’s extra wide, stainless-steel straw set comes in a reusable (and compostable) cotton pouch.
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#BRINGYOUROWNCUTLERY
Join the BYO Cutlery movement and avoid single-use plastics with this reusable Wheat Straw Cutlery Set from Basic Good Trading Co. The cutlery is dishwasher safe and comes in a handy case – perfect for packed lunches and summer picnics!
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CONSCIOUS COVERINGS
We also love these elegant cotton-muslin bowl covers from Basic Good Trading Co.!
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TOTE-ALLY REUSABLE BAGS
Freon Collective tote bags are made from linen and combed cotton and printed with an eco-friendly digital printing technique. Made in Toronto.
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GIFT A BOX OF IMPERFECTLY DELICIOUS PRODUCE
Reduce food waste by gifting yourself and your loved ones a FoodFund produce box subscription this holiday season.
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GROW A GREEN THUMB
Turn black thumbs green with a Click and Grow smart garden that cares for itself and grows fresh, flavourful herbs all year round (Did You Know: the artificial LED light system it uses requires only six watts of energy, which equals an extra $5 on your annual electricity bill).
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SIP YOUR WAY TO A GREENER PLANET
A bottle of wine from a Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Certified (SWO) winery will make an excellent gift for the eco-conscious pal on your list. To identify Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Certified wines, look for the green leaf icon on the label. Here’s a list of 12 sustainable wineries in Ontario.
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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Wrap all your holiday gifts in locally made, reversible, reusable, eco-friendly and oh-so-cute fabric wrapping. Joywrap is zero-waste too as it requires no scissors or tape, and they plant a tree for every Joywrap sold.
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Need more great gift ideas? Check our Holiday Gift Guide!
