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Fairware has been committed to ‘using business as a
We are in the company of great brands like Danone,
force for good’ from day one and is a proud founding
Patagonia, Ben and Jerry’s and over 150 Canadian businesses.
Canadian B Corp.
It is important to us to be a part of a larger community working for positive change on both the social and
B Corporations are certified to meet rigorous standards
environmental fronts.
of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. In addition to completing the Impact
We are required to re-certify every three years, which keeps
Assessment, we are required to adopt the B Corp legal
us on our toes, striving to improve. It’s a great framework for
framework into our governing documents and sign the
identifying and monitoring progress. It is also an important
B Corp Declaration of Interdependence. Find out more about
signal to our customers, vendors and peers that we’re
certification here.
committed to a business model that reflects community and environmental priorities.
There is a growing global community of over 2,400 companies in 50 countries who are actively solving social and environmental problems.
Read more about our B Corp Assessment here.
PRODUCT WITH PURPOSE
MiiR ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
MiiR is a design forward and generosity driven drinkware
• B Corp
company with a social and environmental mission to choose
• 1% for the Planet
people and planet over the demands of Wall Street. Working
• Climate Neutral
with amazing nonprofits, MiiR’s Product to Project® model
• Give Back Program
means every MiiR product sold helps fund giving projects
• Independently owned and operated
that curate a healthy environment, clean water, and strong
• Sustainable Materials
communities.
Va c u u m I n s u l a t e d W i d e M o u t h B o t t l e - 2 0 O z .
S t a i n l e s s S t e e l P i n t Tu m b l e r - 1 6 O z .
Va c u u m I n s u l a t e d W i n e Tu m b l e r - 1 0 O z
TENTREE ABOUT
In addition, tentree only source the most sustainable fibers
tentree pride themselves on their Earth-First commitment
and materials for their product. They take social responsibil-
to making choices in a world where the planet and its people
ity seriously and take great pride in finding better, healthier,
come first, always. tentree supplies comfortable and sus-
and more Eco-progressive solutions for their customers.
tainable apparel that give back to the earth every time you purchase an item. You buy - 10 trees get planted - every item,
WHY THEY’RE COOL
every time. That means you are making a choice to make
• B Corp
big change happen. Over 50 million trees have been planted
• Climate Neutral Certified
and tentree are on a mission to plant 1 billion trees by 2030 -
• Sustainable Materials
that’s crazy tonnes of CO2 that has been removed from
• Ethical Manufacturing
the atmosphere.
• 10 Trees Planted for Every Item Sold
Bamone Sweatpant
Organic Cotton Classic Hoodie & Short Sleeve
Bamone Sweatpant
CHOP VALUE ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
Chop Value collects chopsticks from their recycling
• B Corp
partners and manufactures closed-loop products made from
• Track to Sustainable Development Goals
a new composite material to create high-performance, sus-
• Recycling Program
tainable essentials engineered for a second life. Chop Value’s
• Participate in Circular Economy
process keeps chopsticks out of landfills and virgin materials
• Run Microfactories in a Range of Cities
in the forest - redefining waste to resource.
• Renewable Material - Bamboo
Coaster Set of 4
S q u a r e C h e e s e B o a rd
C h a r c u t e r i e B o a rd
XACT ABOUT
Materials are made from recycled polyester, and
XACT is a premium lifestyle brand with a social goodness
designed with built-in tech & storage solutions helping
mission. They want to spend their lives being courageous
you travel smarter.
and doing things that make this world better and they want the you to have the gear you need to get it done. Sustainabil-
WHY THEY’RE COOL
ity sourced at every step of the supply and manufacturing
• B Corp
chain, all products purchased directly benefits The Planet
• Sustainable Materials
Water Foundation.
• 2% Sales for Planet Water Foundation
Oxygen 25 - 25L Backpack
Oxygen 35 - 35L Backpack
Oxygen 45 - 45L Hybrid Backpack Duffel
CHICOBAG ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
ChicoBag advocates for policies that limit single-use prod-
• B Corp
ucts and, ultimately, make the world better and safer.
• 1% for the Planet
No more wasteful single-use bags, utensils, and containers -
• Climate Neutral
Encouraging others to switch to safe, long-lasting,
• Ethical Manufacturing
reusable products.
• Zero-waste Operations • Pay it Forward Program
The Zero Waste Pay It Forward Program encourages people to send in their tired, worn and torn reusable bags - after a lifetime of wear and tear, they want them to go to a good home and avoid the items sent to the landfill.
To - G o Wa r e r e P E Te ™ C l a s s i c U t e n s i l S e t S n a c k Ti m e r e P E Te D y e - S u b l i m a t e d S a n d w i c h B a g
Trav e l Pa c k r e P E Te ™ B a c k p a c k ( Pa c k s D o w n t o Po u c h )
LOVE BOTTLE ABOUT
They believe in giving back and helping people who need it
Love Bottle was created to help our bodies, communities,
and donating 5% of their revenue back into the world, both
and planet’s physical and emotional health. Love Bottle is
in monetary donations and kind donations and getting clean
about bringing Love and Water together.
water to communities that need it.
Every bottle has love messages embedded into the glass -
WHY THEY’RE COOL
you feel all the warm fuzzies. Love Bottle believes love is
• B Corp
contagious, and showing care, compassion, and empathy in-
• Woman Owned
spires feelings in others, reducing stress, encouraging a long
• Based in North America
life, and improving mental well-being.
• 100% USA Sourced and Manufactured • Non-Toxic • Supporter of charity: water
Love Bottle Details
Full Colour Custom Print Capabilities
Completely Custom - Create A Unique Series
Etched
KEEPCUP ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
KeepCup measures their success in use and reuse, and
• B Corp
increasingly in how workplaces, events and cities are
• 1% for the Planet
going disposable free. They’re message is there is no
• Best for the World 2021
substitute for a reusable product you already have.
• Plastic Parts are BPA and BPS Free Polypropylene
These cups are reusable and made of mindful, safe, and
• Estimated break-even with disposable cup: 15 uses
sustainable materials.
• Gender Equality - Leadership Team > 50% Female
Buy once. Buy well. Reuse. Repair.
• Campaign to Support Behaviour Change
“People purchase KeepCups because they love the way they look and feel, and continue to use them because they form a positive habit.”
Cork Black - 12 Oz.
C o r k B l a c k - 1 2 O z . Pa c k a g e d
Clear Plastic Brew Mix - 12 Oz.
NEWLY ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
Newly makes beautiful home goods from 100% recycled
• B Corp
or re-purposed materials. Their manufacturing prioritizes
• 1% for the Planet
resource efficiency to minimize water use and greenhouse
• 100% Recycled or Re-purposed Materials
gas emissions and actively divert waste from areas needing protection, such as waterways and land. Newly aims for a strong contribution to the argument that businesses can, and must, be more sustainable, more efficient, and more honest about their impacts. - B Corps unite!
G ra y D i v i d e T h ro w B l a n k e t - 5 0 ” X 6 0 ”
C ro s s T h ro w B l a n k e t - 5 0 ” X 6 0 ”
Tav o l a W h i s k e y Tu m b l e r - 1 1 O z .
MEMOBOTTLE ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
Human convenience is often the catalyst for environmental
• B Corp
harm. Memobottle understands to lead a social movement
• BPA Free
and break the populations’ dependence on single-use drink
• Good Design Award 2016 & 2017
bottles, a truly convenient, beautiful alternative needed to be created. Memobottle is a creative initiative based out of Melbourne, Australia and a proud supporter of Water.org, an international non-profit organization that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world with access to safe water and sanitation.
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PATAGONIA ABOUT Patagonia is in the business to save our home planet. Their
WHY THEY’RE COOL
aim is to use their resources, voice, their business, and com-
• B Corp
munity to do something about the climate crisis.
• 1% for the Planet • Social Responsibility Programs
Patagonia is the ‘gold standard’ in sustainable business. A founding B Corp, the founder of 1% For the Planet and a leader in sustainable materials and ethical sourcing, we’re proud to be a partner and share their product line. Co-branding on approval only.
• Sustainable and Recycled Materials
Wo m e n’s C l a s s i c S y n c h i l l a J a c k e t
Black Hole Duffel - 55L
M e n’s N a n o P u f f ® Ve s t
KNOWN SUPPLY ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
Known Supply has set out to humanize the apparel industry
• B Corp
by celebrating those people who make the clothing we
• Sustainable Fibers & Fabrics
wear. By working with under served populations to provide
• Fare Trade Certified
meaningful work and fair wages and educating people about how impactful clothing purchases can have when made thoughtfully. Known Supply offers quality staples for all wardrobes - items that will last for years to come. The majority of their collection is made using organic cotton and utilize GOTS Certified organic cotton for nearly everything they produce.
O r g a n i c C a n va s To t e B a g
Unisex Fleece Sweatshirt
Dad Hat
FILL IT FORWARD ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
By using customizable, reusable products, Fill It Forward
• B Corp
encourages programs and businesses to promote themselves
• UN Global Compact
while eliminating single-use bottles and bags and contribut-
• Lifetime Guarantee
ing to charitable projects around the world. Attach trackers
• Living Wage Network Ontario
to each product and scan each time you reuse - contributing
• Tote bag - Made of 20 recycled bottles
to donations for life-changing programs. These efforts allow
• Bottles - BPA Free - USA Made
Fill It Forward to provide clean drinking water and nutritious food to those in need.
F i l l i t F o r w a rd B o t t l e Ta g a n d B a g Ta g Tra c k e r s
T h e To t e B a g - H o l d s 5 0 L b s
C u p a n i o n B o t t l e a n d Tra v e l M u g
COTOPAXI ABOUT
Utilizing leftover fabrics, Cotopaxi brings us the (Re)Purpose™
Cotopaxi’s principle, Do Good, is part of their giving model to
Collection. Material from other companies’ larger production
company culture and sustainable product design. They use
runs gives every pack a unique colour combination of 100%
their business as a vehicle to make an impact. Cotopaxi puts
re-purposed durable, nylon shell fabric.
1% of its revenue toward addressing poverty and supporting community development as a certified B Corp.
WHY THEY’RE COOL • B Corp
Ethics during every phase of a product’s life-cycle is vital - from
• Climate Neutral Certified
product design to its manufacture and sale. They work with
• 1% Annual Revenue to Cotopaxi Foundation
respected employees who sew them, suppliers who uphold
• Gear & Equipment Trade-In Program
a strict code of conduct, and their passion for recycling and
• Utilizes Recycled and Re-purposed Materials
re-purposing.
Luzon Backpack - 18L
D e l D i a H i p Pa c k - 3 L
Batac Backpack - 16L
S’WELL ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
S’well designs reusable product that is sustainable and styl-
• B Corp
ish. Its beautiful forms are fused with function to make “do-
• Woman Owned
ing the right thing a crave-worthy experience.” Their efforts
• Supporter of UNICEF
bring pleasure and beauty to a sustainable living.
• Supporter of Lonely Whale
The company is a proud partner of UNICEF, helping to provide clean and safe water to the world’s most vulnerable and supports efforts to build infrastructure, educate families on water-borne diseases and promote national reform to make a sustainable, long-lasting change.
Te a k Wo o d S h a k e r S e t
Eats Onyx Food Bowl - 21.5 Oz.
Teak Wood Drink Chiller - 12 Oz.
S ’ i p Tra v e l M u g F l a t W h i t e & C o f f e e B l a c k - 1 6 O z .
NIMBLE ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
Nimble is committed to reducing their environmental impact
• B Corp
through better production means and materials, design and
• 1% for the Planet
planning, and encouraging buyers to help reduce the amount
• Climate Neutral Certified
of eWaste and plastic bound for the landfill by returning
• Ethical Suppliers
their used items for recycling. In addition, their packaging
• Plastic Free Packaging
is 100% plastic-free, made from recycled scrap paper with no
• Sustainable & Recycled Materials
harmful inks or dyes and fully recyclable and biodegradable!
• E-Waste Recycling
A p o l l o D u o W i r e l e s s D u a l Pa d
C h a m p L i t e Po r t a b l e C h a r g e - 1 5 W
C h a m p P ro Po r t a b l e C h a r g e - 6 0 W
BELLROY ABOUT
WHY THEY’RE COOL
Bettering the world through business as a force for good is
• B Corp
what Bellroy is all about. They make products that are well
• Supporter of Farm Forward
made and meant to last and be used and loved as long as
• Supporter of Centre for Effective
possible. In addition, Bellroy aims to eliminate severe toxins
Altruism & Effective Altruism
from products and packaging, seek biodegradable or recy-
• Premium Environmentally Cert. Leather
clable materials and products where it makes sense, reduce
• Utilizes Recycled & Plant Based Materials
waste and energy consumption, and actively pursue a better understanding of their impact and how to reduce it.
Laptop Sleeve - 13in up to 16in
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