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Eco-Friendly Canadian Companies Part II

July 23, 2018 By Megan 94 Comments

Happy Summer, friends! It’s my favourite time of the year. With Canada Day celebrations just behind us, it’s gotten me thinking about some of my favourite eco-friendly Canadian companies. We really do try to support Canadian and local as much as possible. It’s important to me, and I know it’s important to many of you as well. I often have people asking me about the best eco-friendly products, especially Canadian ones. Since it’s no secret that I love supporting my fellow Canadians, I’m all for sharing my fave brands and products with all of you. As a follow-up to a previous post with some of my fave eco Canadian products, I’m so excited to be sharing even more amazing eco-friendly Canadian companies and products with all of you. These are all ones we have used and many we use regularly. They are seriously tried, tested and true! From natural learns to beeswax food wrap to the most delicious chocolate bars and an incredible essential oil company, these are all being used (or, in the case of chocolate, eaten hehe) on a daily basis in our home.

Eco living is a pretty big part of our daily life, and I feel better knowing that the products we’re using on a daily basis are not harming our environment.  Making the switch to a more natural, eco lifestyle can take time, but I find if you do it in baby steps, just like with anything, it can make the transition easier. For instance, start by focusing the cleaning products and personal hygiene products, or with skincare. One step at a time. 

I’m also pumped to be able to offer a prize pack of eco Canadian goods to one lucky winner, with a sampling of all of the items I’m sharing today. You will love these! If you have any fave eco-friendly companies to add, let me know! Without further ado, my favourite eco-friendly Canadian companies and products…

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

Beeswax Food Wrap

Beeswax food wrap is my new favourite thing. I’m also in love with this particular one from Boho and Hobo. This small shop has both storefront and online shopping options, and their beeswax wrap is one of their top sellers. Have you tried beeswax wrap yet? Not only is it way better than plastic food wrap, this one from Boho and Hobo is also gorgeous – look at the pattern! Plastic food wrap is not only terrible for the envrionment, it’s also not good for us – those plastic chemicals can leach into our food. We’ve been using beeswax food wrap for a few years now and I am a total convert. It sticks to the side of any type of bowl or plate, and I also use it to wrap up anything else like cheese or sandwiches. This particular one is made from local beeswax and cotton, so it’s super pliable. Make sure to head on over to Boho and Hobo & check out some of the other unique eco-friendly items they sell, like wool dryer balls, glass straws, and their gorgeous yoga mats. 

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companiesThe best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

 

Caboo – Natural Paper Products

We were introduced to Caboo a few years ago when I wrote all about how to make the switch to green living on a budget. We are huge fans of this Canadian eco-friendly, bamboo paper company. We’ve tried their toilet paper, paper towels, and tissue, and love them all. I am a firm believer in natural toilet paper. All the bleach and other chemicals in traditional toilet paper is not something I want near mine or my kids’ most private regions. I’ve also found that those mainstream bleached products are very irritating, especially for those of us with sensitive skin. And while we try hard to avoid paper products and use reusable wherever possible, some times it’s just a bit tricky. Case in point: paper towels. Kids are MESSY. We already go through numerous reusable cloths a day, and for bigger spills, I find paper towels just that much better. Using Caboo, I know that I’m using ones that are eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled paper, so I feel way better about it.

Aromatic Creation – Essential Oils

Oh my goodness, I am in love with Aromatic Creation products. We have been using essential oils in our home for a number of years, including in our homemade baby wipe solution, as well as cleaning products and for personal diffusing…hello relaxing lavender at bedtime. When Aromatic Creation reached out to see if I’d be interested in trying their products, I was pumped! A Canadian essential oil company? Amazing. There are so many different oils and blends to choose from, but some of our faves so far are lavender (I diffuse it nightly beside my bed), Uplifting (a new morning ritual), Romance, and Lil’ Cherubs. I’ve also been loving my essential oil necklace. I find it especially helpful to use if I’m feeling really anxious or stressed. A few drops of oil on this baby and it really helps. My 7-year-old also really loves the necklace and enjoys helping me choose which interchangeable colour I’ll put in each day:) If you’re looking for a totally natural, safe and efficient essential oil company that is focused on purity, strong ethics, and doesn’t test on animals, I highly recommend Aromatic Creation. Yay for an amazing Canadian essential oil company.

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

Eco-Max Natural Cleaners 

Perhaps one of the best ways to start making the switch to a greener lifestyle, is with natural and eco-friendly cleaning products. We’ve been using Eco-Max cleaners for years and years, and they are our favourite. Even better? They’re a Canadian company! I’m a big fan of their natural spearmint bathroom cleaner, their all-purpose cleaner (especially the natural orange one), and their laundry detergent. We use these on a daily basis almost, and I feel good knowing that I’m not spraying chemicals all over, but that the cleaners are truly getting the job done. They also have some great concentrated products, and we’re especially fans of the toilet bowl cleaner and floor & surface cleaner. The ingredients in all of their products are 100% plant based, non-toxic, safe for aquatic life, and biodegradable. Plus, they are safe to use around pets and children, and they don’t test on animals. Oh, and a bonus? The bottles are made from 100% recyclable packaging. *Swoon* I often buy these on well.ca but you can find them in most natural health food stores or online as well.

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

Zazubean Chocolate

Oh, hello, delicious organic chocolate. We’ve been devouring Zazubean chocolate for years, and I love all the new flavours they keep coming out with. The kids are big fans of the chocolate mint (Lunatic), but my faves are are Cheeky (Banana and salted toffee with maca – yum!) and Sassy (pomegranate and hazelnut). We also tried their newest kinds, and while I was honestly a bit unsure of the….at first, it turns out it is amazing! One of the things I love about Zazubean is that their chocolate is dark (at least 70%) so it’s full of antioxidants and I feel good eating it. Healthy chocolate? Yes, please. The company was started by some amazing women out in BC (woohoo!) and everything is organic and fair-trade, with social responsibility and the environmental impact being big factors to Zazubean. I love supporting this company. Make sure you pick up one of their bars the next time you spot them! I’ve found them in Superstore and Loblaws as well as natural health food stores.

The best Eco-friendly Canadian companies

So, this concludes the latest edition of my favourite eco-friendly Canadian companies, Part II. Make sure to enter the giveaway below so you can try out these amazing eco Canadian goods yourself. 

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Comments

  1. Cocoa says

    July 29, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    The Zazubean Chocolate seems as if it is both healthy and good for the environment. Definitely want to try that.

    Reply
  2. Rachel says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Zazubean Chocolate! I have a weakness for chocolate

    Reply
  3. Micheline says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    I would love to try the Aromatic Creation – Essential Oils

    Reply
  4. Tiesha Schmuland says

    July 29, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    I would love to try the beeswax wrap! They are so beautiful and so clever.

    Reply
  5. Jon says

    July 29, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    I could never turn down chocolate. I would want to try that first!

    Reply
  6. Sarah Ferguson says

    July 29, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    I would love to try the Eco-max natural cleaners. I’m pregnant with my first child and I have been switching to healthier products all around. Thanks for the recommendation .

    Reply
  7. c al says

    July 29, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Excited to try the eco detergent

    Reply
  8. Melanie Borhi says

    July 29, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    ecomax lavender laundry wash sounds fantastic.

    Reply
  9. ivy pluchinsky says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    I would love to try the Zazubean Chocolate

    Reply
  10. intensev5 says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    I would love to try the Eco-Max Natural Cleaners
    Marlene V.

    Reply
  11. any says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    thanks so much for the chance to win

    Reply
  12. Alex S. says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    I am most excited to try the chocolate!

    Reply
  13. Kristi F says

    July 29, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    I’m the most excited to try the Beeswax Food Wrap because I’ve wanted to try that type of product since I don’t like using plastic wrap and want to limit my plastic use in general.

    Reply
  14. Amy Heffernan says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    The laundry wash!

    Reply
  15. Andrea says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    i’ve wanted to try beeswax wrap forever!

    Reply
  16. SRM says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Lovely looking website. I like your approach…

    Reply
  17. Erin N says

    July 29, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    I am most excited to try the Eco Max laundry detergent! It looks great. I’m still trying to find a really awesome natural detergent!

    Reply
  18. Cathy Balogh says

    July 29, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    The eco friendly cleaners

    Reply
  19. Jason kinnin says

    July 29, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    I want some eco friendly cleaners

    Reply
  20. Grace S. says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    I think the beeswax wrap sounds cool. I try to be as environmental as possible. Great bunch of products.

    Reply
  21. Clare O'Brien says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    I’m most interested in trying the Zazubean chocolate!

    Reply
  22. Megan H says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    Oh, for sure the natural chocolate

    Reply
  23. Pam says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I am eager to try the beeswax wrap, I want to rid the house of plastic wrap.

    Reply
  24. Donnas says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    For some reason my cat licks the floor, especially the bathroom floor. I’ve started cleaning with baking soda an vinegar so she doesn’t ingest anything that could make her sick. I’d love to try the Eco-Max Natural Cleaners to keep her healthy.

    Reply
  25. Leanne says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    I’d love to try the eco-max natural cleaners . I have pets so I don’t like to use chemicals .

    Reply
  26. Florence Cochrane says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    I definitely want to try the dark chocolate.

    Reply
  27. melissa holmes says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    would love to try the Eco-Max Natural Cleaners, with a toddler in the house it is important to me to stay as chemical free as possible. I really feel like these products will make a difference to my family and the world. I wish more people would switch over and be more considerate to the environment. Thank you so much for all the information!

    Reply
  28. amber says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    I am always one for the essential oils

    Reply
  29. Neil B Anderson says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    I have never heard o Zazubean Chocolate, Thanks or the head up

    Reply
  30. Elle T (@elizzzzzzt) says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    I’m excited to try the essential oils! I’ve heard about how much better they are compared to sprays and candles

    Reply
  31. minibea12 says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:13 am

    I am most excited to try Eco-Max Natural Cleaners! I don’t like to use harsh chemicals.
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

    Reply
  32. Rosa Cross says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:01 am

    I am most anxious to try Zazubean chocolate.

    Reply
  33. Tracey says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:32 am

    I really want to try the Eco-Max natural spearmint bathroom cleaner.

    Reply
  34. Carole D says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:59 am

    Most excited about the beeswax wrap. Sounds amazing!

    Reply
  35. Sue Brennand says

    July 30, 2018 at 2:29 am

    I love a contest with all eco-friendly prizes. Good on ya’! the beeswax covers are something I really want to try. Of course, um, and chocolate!

    Reply
  36. l p says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:06 am

    Healthy Chocolate always will win out but the bathroom cleaner looks great too. thanks

    Reply
  37. Jennifer C. says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:31 am

    I’m most excited to try the Zazubean Chocolate! 🙂

    Reply
  38. JD says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:36 am

    SO cool! Can’t wait to try those!

    Reply
  39. Allie Futterer says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I’m most excited to try the Eco Max Spearmint Bathroom cleaner!

    Reply
  40. Chris MacDonald says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I am most excited to try Zazubean chocolate!

    Reply
  41. KImberley says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I would really like to try the Zazubean chocolate.

    Reply
  42. Kimberley says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    I am most excited to try the Zazubean chocolate. The flavour combinations are really unique.

    Reply
  43. becks_p77 says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I’m most excited to try the beeswax wraps!!

    Reply
  44. Blogblob says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    I love the idea of the beeswax wraps, I just wish they had some more masculine patterns to appeal to men.

    Reply
  45. Brigitte Somero says

    July 30, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Look forward to trying these exciting products!

    Reply
  46. Carole B says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Honestly, all the products are attractive to me!

    Reply
  47. Tabby72 says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I want to try the beeswax wrap. I’ve seen it around but never bought it.

    Reply
  48. LILLIAN BROWN says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    the Zazubean chocolate sounds delicious

    Reply
  49. Jules A. says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    I’m most excited to try the beeswax wrap!

    Reply
  50. Laurie P says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    most curious about the Eco-Max Natural Cleaners!!

    Reply
  51. Jackie Dirstein says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    I would really love to try the Beewax Wrap!

    Reply
  52. Amina zafar says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    I would love to try beeswax wrap!

    Reply
  53. lou. gilbert says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    Wow! – never heard of beeswax wrap before. Can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
  54. Susan Huston says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    I am most excited to try the Aromatic Creations Essential Oils.

    Reply
  55. Theresa Sampson says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Really like the products you endorse 🙂

    Reply
  56. Cheryl Z says

    July 30, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I would really love to try Besswax wrap- too lazy to try to make my own though.

    Reply
  57. Jim May says

    July 30, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    I’ve been using Eco-Max cleaning products for several year’s and find they do just as good a job as the harsh cleaners I use to use.

    Reply
  58. Kate says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    what a thoughtful assortment!! I’m so intrigued by the chocolate and essential oils 😍

    Reply
  59. Wanda B says

    July 31, 2018 at 12:48 am

    I’d most like to try the Beeswax Food Wrap from Boho and Hobo.

    Reply
  60. Alanna Watt says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:02 am

    I’d love to try any of the eco-max cleaners!

    Reply
  61. klp says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:32 am

    Everyone here would love to try the Zazubean Chocolate and I’d love to try the Eco-Max Natural Cleaners. Thank you for the chance to win.

    Reply
  62. C Chenier says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:34 am

    I would like to try the Zazubean Chocolate.

    Reply
  63. canadiantestingmom says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:44 am

    Chocolate haha #yummo

    Reply
  64. momma818 says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:54 am

    Beeswax paper for sure! I have an issue with saran wrap! Lol

    Reply
  65. Monica F. says

    July 31, 2018 at 4:06 am

    I’m most excited to try the Zazubean Chocolate… was there ever any doubt?

    Reply
  66. Nadia Riva says

    July 31, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Great prizes

    Reply
  67. Beverly says

    July 31, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    THANKS for offering this GREAT GIVEAWAY !!

    Reply
  68. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    July 29, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    I would love to try the beeswax wrap

    Reply
  69. Fran Schwitek says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    I am excited to try the Zazubean Chocolate – one can never have too many chocolate options!

    Reply
  70. Suzi says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    The Zazubean Chocolate as it looks so good!

    Reply
  71. kwillie2012 says

    July 31, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    I would like to try the Eco-max natural cleaners.

    Reply
  72. Debbie White Beattie says

    August 1, 2018 at 2:48 am

    I’m most excited about the Beeswax Food Wrap because I’ve been trying to use less plastic because it’s polluting water around the world. I switched to glass and silicone straws and I try not to use plastic wrap as much as I can

    Reply
  73. Mark M. says

    August 1, 2018 at 5:34 am

    The Zazubean Chocolate

    Reply
  74. Martha Martin says

    August 1, 2018 at 5:39 am

    I want to try Zazubean chocolate

    Reply
  75. Lynette Willie says

    August 1, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    The ecomax lavender laundry wash sounds great.

    Reply
  76. janinevan09 says

    August 2, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    I am most excited abut the natural bathroom cleaner! thanks for the chance

    Reply
  77. millerkrazy says

    August 2, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    I’m most excited to try the Eco Max laundry detergent! I like natural products to clean our clothes.

    Reply
  78. Shai says

    August 3, 2018 at 4:57 am

    The beeswax wrap idea is rad! Love cutting down on unnecessary waste in our house.

    Reply
  79. AshC says

    August 3, 2018 at 9:22 am

    I’m most excited to try the cleaning products!

    Reply
  80. Darren Scrubb says

    August 3, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    I am anxious to try out The Zazubean Chocolate.

    Reply
  81. Kimmy G says

    August 3, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    What a fantastic giveaway! would love to try any and all of the eco friendly goods.

    Reply
  82. A Gall says

    August 3, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    My wife and i have been trying more and more eco friendly products. Would very much like to try these brands. Love the fair trade chocolate.

    Reply
  83. Nancy says

    August 4, 2018 at 11:21 am

    I would most like to try the essential oils.

    Reply
  84. Trisha Y. says

    August 4, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    I’d love to try that dark chocolate!

    Reply
  85. Susan Adams says

    August 5, 2018 at 1:18 am

    The beeswax food wraps are a fabulous idea! I need to ditch plastic, so would love to try them!

    Reply
  86. Nate says

    August 5, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    I am excited to try the Aromatic Creation – Essential Oils

    Reply
  87. Nancy J Montgomery says

    August 5, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I’m most excited about the essential oils. I recently saw a report about lower quality oils that are being sold. Aromatic Creation has the answer.

    Reply
  88. Betty S says

    August 5, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    I am very excited to try the essential oil products. have been doing some reading and they can be used for so much

    Reply
  89. Betty S says

    August 5, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    I am excited to try the essential oils, I have read so many good things about them for cleaning and health care

    Reply
  90. KaLei says

    August 5, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    the Zazubean chocolate. thx

    Reply
  91. Carina says

    August 5, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    The beeswax wraps would be first on my list to try

    Reply
  92. Theresa C. says

    August 5, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Most excited to try the Boho & Hobo Beeswax Food Wrap!

    Reply
  93. Caryn Coates says

    August 6, 2018 at 2:23 am

    I would love to try the Chocolate for sure

    Reply
  94. Robyn Bellefleur says

    August 6, 2018 at 3:31 am

    I would love to try the Eco-Max Natural Cleaners.

    Reply

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