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Betty Mittens
All of our EDIT Mittens are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with cosy eco-fleece. Grab your unique Mitts - recycled materials will always make sure that you get a one-of-a-kind piece.
Nella Bella Vegan Handbag
This classically inspired vegan handbag comes with modern elongated zipper pulls on an aluminum zipper and convenient outside pockets. The handbag folds flat and can be packed easily for travelling, has lots of zippered pockets inside and outside, and cross-body functionality with a detachable messenger strap. No animal products were used to make this bag.
Echoes in the Attic Recycled Handbag
It’s a handy cross-body, hands-free flatbag, made just for the essentials. It has 2 handy, zippered compartments, 1 interior pocket, adjustable 1 1/2” wide strap. Bag measures 8 1/2” wide x 10 1/2” tall. Great for keys, cell and small wallet. Made of upcycled, vegan XS textiles.
Preloved Snood
It’s a handy cross-body, hands-free flatbag, made just for the essentials. It has 2 handy, zippered compartments, 1 interior pocket, adjustable 1 1/2” wide strap. Bag measures 8 1/2” wide x 10 1/2” tall. Great for keys, cell and small wallet. Made of upcycled, vegan XS textiles.
GET COZY IN ORGANIC COTTON
Organic Cotton Tank Top
This 100% organic cotton tank top is made with ultra soft organic rib binding on neck and sleeve and has a heat-set neck label. Made in USA in a Fair Labor certified operation. Sizes available: S, M, L Love Colors available: Bordeaux, Black, Natural
Priya Means “Kiss Kit�
Kiss Kit - Soft, Smooth, and Sweet... Three organic treats to exfoliate and moisturize lips and to freshen breath! A tube of pink Herbal Lip Therapy, a glass bottle of Sweet Mouth Mint Dropsand a half ounce tin of Smooth Lips Maple Buff.
Organic Cotton Lounge Pants These 100% organic cotton lounge pants are made with ultra soft organic baby Jersey.
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Jute Yoga Mat Strap
An easy & fast way to carry your yoga mat! Also great for transporting architectural drawings, posters/artwork & newspapers! Fits all yoga mat sizes with adjustable velcro. Made with strong & comfortable cotton rope handle.
Muscle Balm - Jamaican Ginger Heat Rub
Sore muscles and aching feet deserve the warming action of this natural heat rub. After a challenging hike or vigorous workout, this heat rub is a welcome gift to sore muscles and tired feet. The warming action of the herbs penetrates deeply into the affected area, stimulating blood circulation in the muscles. The essential oils have a wonderful overall pain-relieving effect.
Natural Rubber Yoga Mat
The Halfmoon Natural Rubber Yoga Mat is completely nontoxic, biodegradable, recyclable and contains no latex, or PVC. Made with open cell natural rubber, this mat is slip resistant even during a vigorous hot yoga practice.
Beeswax Pillar Candles
These 100% pure, beeswax pillar candles burn beautifully with a golden halo and no smoke. Our beeswax candles are non-allergenic, non-toxic and provide a long-lasting burn, a sweet smell and a great decorative effect!
GEAR UP Preloved `Maddie` Scarf
The Maddie scarf is made from 20 panels of reclaimed wool sweaters and measures over eight feet long.
WeWood Wooden Watches
Made of 100% Wood (3 differend styles), it is hypo-allergenic, completely free of toxic chemicals and adjustable to fit any wrist.
Cardboard Speakers
These fold and play recycled speakers are made from recycled materials and do not require an additional power source.
Water Powered Clock (Available in two shapes)
This amazing clock runs on water; no need to be plugged in and no battery changes. Fashioned from non-PVC plastic, it runs entirely on tap water. It’s the most accurate, environmentally practical, hassle-free clock of its kind. Features an easy-to-set daily alarm and hourly alarm.
USB Rechargeable AA Batteries (2 pack)
Prepare to be impressed. Here’s a great option that is more usable, economic and environmentally friendly. With billions of batteries thrown away each year, these rechargeable batteries are not only long lasting (up to 500 charge cycles), but also charge in any USB port!
Bamboo iPad Case
Protect your iPad sustainably! Instead of wrapping your gadget in plastic, choose this case made of cork. Naturally shock-absorbent, water-resistant and biodegradable, cork is one of the design world’s most useful assets. The flap folds over and closes with a string connecting two buttons.
Origaudio Rock-It Vibration Speakers
The Rock-It portable vibration speaker takes music from your device and turns it into vibrations. Those vibrations are sent through the vibration pad and if you stick it onto something - a cardboard box, your mug, a canoe it will instantly turn into a speaker!
Eton Scorpion Radio
A digital radio, a flashlight and a USB cell phone charger all in one! This self-powered (i.e. solar and crank options) AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio is designed for camping, hiking, emergency back-up, or simply roughing it in the backyard.
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HOME DECOR + KITCHEN
`Swirl`Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Wrought Iron holder specifically designed to bring stability to the Pheylonian tall votive. This unique, floating, swirl motive is characteristic of the timeless Pheylonian artwork and style.
Nkuku Moonlight Candle Holder
These attractive lanterns are made from recycled glass and decorated with this pretty white floral pattern. They look beautiful on a table or sideboard as well as outside in a garden. All Nkuku glass is 100% recycled.
Back To The Roots Mushroom Growing Kit
The Back to the Roots’ grow-at-home mushroom kit lets you grow up to 1 1/2 lbs of gourmet, tasty oyster mushrooms per box... Harvest your first crop in as little as 10 days!
Garden-in-a-Pail
Mini Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) A bright, cheerful addition to any small space, our Mini Garden-in-a-Pail make a perfect gift or home accent. Grow exceptional mini tomatoes; when it gets too cold, simply bring inside for year-round enjoyment.
Salvaged Wood Serving Tray
A true conversation piece, these one-of-a-kind serving platters come with bottom supports elevating the serving tray, rubber feet to prevent scratches to table surfaces, and with or without sleek brushed nickel handles. They are finished in a food-safe, hand-rubbed oil.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Travel-size Bamboo Games
This travel-sized game is great for traveling with kids and keeping busy on the road. All made of fast-growing bamboo wood material. Games: Backgammon, Chinese Checkers, Ludo, Nine Men’s Morris, Solitaire, Tic Tac Toe
Fuel Cell Car Kit
Add salty water to this car and it will run! No batteries needed. This Fuel Cell Car Kit will have you and your kids entertained for long hours. A great concept to educate children how alternative resources work.
Cuppow! Canning Jar Lids
This is CUPPOW - a great solution for easier drinking from a canning jar. The canning jar already makes an awesome platform for a travel mug: it’s easy to clean, made of heat-resistant glass, cheap, durable, and when sealed it doesn’t leak.
Abeego Flat Wraps
Abeego Flats are the ideal kitchen companion. Explore the versatility by bending and shaping the Flats to suit your individual food storage needs. Simply press and form over dishes to cover leftovers. Wrap up cheese, form around produce, baked goods and more.
Stapleless Stapler
This ingenious device (we like the term “stapleless”) uses absolutely no staples at all; it never needs to be refilled! Just slide your papers (up to 4 sheets, a stapling depth of 7mm) in the staple free stapler and push down. It cuts little flaps in the corner, folds the flaps back and tucks them into a tiny slit.
PooPooPaper Scratch Pad
This eco-friendly scratch pad was created using elephant dung for the paper and dyes created from food coloring, resulting in rich, natural and lasting colors. All pads are packaged in a clear protective jacket that allows you to read the complete story of PooPooPaper. Don’t worry, it doesn’t smell! :)
Reclaimed Wool Puppet “Pirate”
There is no adventure like a pirate adventure! Children can’t resist the high seas and tall tales that come along with pirates. All Cate and Levi puppets are made from reclaimed wool in Canada and don’t contain any elements that are harmful to children.
Natural Paints
Coloured with Mayan mineral earth pigments, these paints are free from chemical dyes and petrochemicals. These paints are long lasting, completely natural and washable, in the event that they inspire spontaneous finger painting!
Solar Robot 3-in-1
This solar robot toy makes a great gift as it transforms into 3 shapes: robot, scorpion and tank. As it is solar-powered, there is no need for batteries to play! It will work perfectly indoors with the lights on or outside in sunny conditions.
Wooden Push Toy “Train”
This wooden push train toy was made from 100% post-industrial recycled wood residuals; painted with non-toxic and zero voc paint. Made in the USA.
Solar-Powered Helicopter Toy
This environmentally-friendly solar toy helicopter uses the sun’s energy to move the propeller, bringing to life the magic of solar generation. Kids will be fascinated by how it works and will get great pleasure out of conducting their own energy experiments.
Eco Science Toys Science Kit
Use every day waste to create fantastic science toys. Make a speed racer (with old CDs and a toilet tissue roll), Construct a gravity-powered walking robot with a soda can and much more!
Glob Natural Paints
These watercolors can be dried and reconstituted once water is added. Color your globjets d’art: painting, collage, wood stain, play dough, paper-mâché and more. Glob paints are made from fruits, vegetables, and spices with natural ingredients. Enjoy fruity aromas while you paint!
GIVE THE GIFT OF ORGANIC COTTON
Organic Cotton Cable Knit Throw
This chunky cable knit throw, with ribbed borders, adds warmth to a bed or armchair. Perfect in any season, use this throw for extra warmth while cuddled up on the couch, or to compliment bedding.
Organic Cotton Percale Pillow Cases (Pairs)
In the world of cotton bedding, percale sets the standard. This basic, classic weave has a crisp, cool hand. It is soft, but has body - a perfect choice for warmer weather. Available in flat sheets, fitted sheets and pillow cases. White and Natural.
Organic Cotton Lightweight Robe
Our classic kimono-style interlock robe embodies the essence of softness in a knit fabric that feels heavenly next to your skin. Off-white, natural colour cotton with built in belt and front pocket. One size fits all.
Organic Cotton Towel Set
(Hand, Face, Bath Sheet)
The strong horizontal striped pattern with no dobby border gives these towels a sopisticated elegance. With 550 grams per square meter, they are of a medium weight which makes them environmentally friendly to wash and dry.
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Unlike Friendships Calendar
Unlikely Friendships is the irresistible calendar based on Jennifer Holland’s New York Times bestselling book. Celebrating extraordinary bonds formed by members of different species, the calendar offers a fascinating glimpse into the emotional lives of animals both domestic and wild.
We`Moon Astrological Datebook
We’Moon Datebooks feature art and writing by women, a multicultural exploration of women’s experiences from an earth-spirited, perspective. We’Moon is a grounding tool, a daily handbook in Gaia rhythms, with full daily lunar and astrological information, a comprehensive introduction to astrology, Sun / Moon / Earth cycles and more.
Greenpeace Calendar
Greenpeace is the organization synonymous with peaceful environmental activism, and the Greenpeace: Standing Up for the Earth calendar is a poignant reminder of what is at stake. These images are spellbinding. As always, royalties from the sale of the calendar support the work of Greenpeace.
PooPooPaper Twine Journal
The design is an intricate combination of vegetable dye-printed and hand-cut papers, resulting in brilliant colors and interesting edges. Each scene is produced on a different colored background: your choice of blue, red or teal. This journal is made using dyes created from food coloring, resulting in rich, natural and lasting colors.
ChocoSol`s artisan chocolate is made right here in Toronto using organic, forest garden, shade-grown cacao, sourced directly from indigenous communities in the Lacondon Jungle of Chiapas and the Oaxacan mountains of Southern Mexico. These horizontal trade relationships go beyond the exchange of commodities and bring symbolic products, whose story is as important as the product itself. ChocoSol chocolates are made without dairy, gluten, soy and nuts, and are also vegan. They specialize in both eating chocolate and drinking chocolate (xocolatl), and offer a number of other sustainably grown ingredients that are sourced directly from farmers (such as coffee, cacao nibs, agave, hemp seeds and vanilla pods, among others).
ChocoSol Five Chili Eating Chocolate
These fiery 75% dark chocolate bites have five varieties of Mexican chilis and an after bite that delights the senses! Pairing the complimentary cacao tree and chili plants together in a Oaxacan-inspired concoction.
ChocoSol Darkness Chocolate
A stone ground, 75% dark chocolate, Darkness is made with three varieties of mayan cacao from Indigenous communities in southern Mexico. A very earthy, deep texture and flavour.
ChocoSol Sinfully Raw Vanilla Chocolate
The sinfully raw vanilla comes with pleasure, made with whole vanilla pods, raw cacao nibs and organic cane sugar.
ChocoSol Drinking Chocolate (Cinnamon,Vanilla, Aztec Blood)
This milky drinking chocolate is a true Oaxacan delight.
About Grassroots Grassroots Environmental Products offers organic, natural mattresses and bedding, non-toxic cleaners, natural baby products and green products for a sustainable lifestyle in Toronto. Some people postpone making these choices because they feel it has to be all or nothing. But taking small steps to gradually replace conventional products with healthier alternatives can be just as effective for a sustainable future. Shop with confidence knowing that we have researched the products we carry and we can provide you with all the detailed product information to make an educated and compassionate choice.
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