With the threat of tariffs, many people are looking to buy more Canadian made goods from Canadian businesses. Along with tariffs, there also seems to be a backlash from some global players against environmental standards and protections.
For those interested in helping the environment and supporting Canadian companies, here is a list of companies that are working for both Canada and the global environment.
Everyone can agree that the world has a plastic problem. The best thing to combat plastic waste is to create less. Plastic is often collected and sent for recycling, however globally roughly 10% gets recycled, 12% incinerated and the rest ends up in landfill.
Glass can be recycled again and again, and globally is recycled nearly 40% of the time, 70% of the time in Canada. Aluminum has a global recycle rate of 74%, nearly 90% in Canada. Making one of the best ways to fight plastic pollution to buy products packaged in glass, aluminum, or compostable packaging.
As promised, here is a list of Canadian companies that support environmental practices and have high product standards.
Oral Care
OLA Toothbrushes (bamboo)
Green Beaver toothpaste
Nelson Naturals toothpaste tabs
Hair Care
Green Beaver
Notice Hair Co. (previously Unwrapped Life)
Soap and Body Wash
Rocky Mountain Soap Co.
Nova Scotia Fisherman
Ojibway Naturals
Guelph Soap Company
Vancouver Island Soap Works
Deodorant
No Pong Canada
Attitude
Ambleside Handmade
Facial Care
Wildcraft Care
Cocoon Apothecary
Cosmetics
Elate Beauty
Delizioso Skincare
Nail Polish
BKind
Home Cleaning
TruEarth – Laundry tabs, dishwasher tabs, cleaning products
Attitude Living – Air purifier, dishwashing
Gentle Earth Products – Floor cleaning, microfibre cloths, cleaning products
Vitamins
Sisu
I am confident that in every area of Canada there are smaller businesses that dedicate themselves to clean, green, eco friendly practices and high quality products (several have been reviewed on Inherent Skincare) and people are encouraged to try them and send their suggestions for future review.