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Organic Cotton Cable Knit Throw
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Bamboo Sunglasses
NEW! Solar Panel & more green tech gear
Check out yoga theme gift ideas
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Chlorine Free , Forest Stewardship Council Certified Baking Cups
Shop Bed & Bath Classics like All Natural Pillows and Organic Cotton Bathrobes, Sheets & Towels
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100% Pure Beeswax Candles, lots of styles & colours!
We’ve got you covered in the kitchen with essentials like
cotton twine, pepper mills & parchment paper ~ These bottles are transformed into Chips n’ Dip Platters in Toronto. Our pepper mills are also made locally, in Ontario, from salvaged wood Chalkboards by Montréal artist, by p o h s ethic , Kino Guérin, have a handy magnet for haandde m keys!
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FOR THE FOODIE ON THE GO GIFT IDEA Hand-crank Coffee Grinder with bag of Fair Trade Coffee
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infused dessert? Buddhist monks drink this vibrantly coloured tea for its uplifting effect. Imagine grinding your own blend of teas and cutting into a delicious, gorgeous green cake! Top with purple pansies from your window box. Write out your menu on artist created upcycled slate tile chalkboard. More great foodie finds on page ten! Getting hungry? Check out our Mushroom Growing Kit
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Organic Cotton “Piglet� Baby Bath Wrap, All Natural Rubber Duck & Herbal Hug Baby Wash
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Designed to be modern, high-quality & eco-friendly,
our twin sized duvet sets go the extra style mile, easily transitioning from toddler to pre-teen sensibilities. Made with certified organic cotton fibres, non-toxic & azo free dyes, and manufactured by a Toronto-based social enterprise!
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Assorted bamboo cars to ignite the imagination! Plus a variety of wooden blocks, puzzles & natural art products to choose from. We have books and board games for all ages!
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bright wooden yo-yos almost look more confectionary than toy!
These modern decorations maintain their whimsy as Pop-up Ornaments are spring powered and easy to mail! See more additions to our stationary section ~ Looking for more great mailables? glass pens & more! We have Gift Certificates!
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touch, like a recipe card for your favourite green smoothie or herbal tea blend, can add so much to a gift.
Reuseable Glass Smoothie Straw, filled with organic Sleepyhead Tea chamomile blossoms ~ Grassroots carries a wide variety of portable mugs and reuseable bottles, like our insulated stainless steel with tea strainer (pictured opposite). F i l l e d with hand crafted all natural body care, kit above is gift ready! ne of my favourite products are these all natural ‘Sweet Mint..
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Cotton Produce Bag ANOTHER FAVOURITE Above: Ginger Heat Rub smells yummy and eases sore muscles!
< Organic Sleepyhead blend: rose hip, citrus peel, chamomile blossoms, lemongrass, hibiscus blossoms, spearmint
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Thanks for Reading Grassroots’ 2013 Green Gift Guide Above: “ Wintergreen - Sprinkle” Seed Ornament, Below: Christmas cards handmade with beautiful papers by social enterprise in India
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Wood meditation bench, disassembles easily, comes with travel bag
organic soap bars, bottom right, take gr Food-grade purity to a whole new level ~ *get in mood with “Under the Boughs” all natural room spray!
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With a naturally light citrus scent and nourishing oils, “All Over Soap,” left, is our new favourite shampoo.
Organic, fair trade & pure shea butter in a compostable jar. Plus, “Outdoors” natural ..Drops.’ If they’re not hand cream is a top choice among staff! in my bag, it’s because my partner ‘borrowed’ them. My second necessity when I’m on the go is Grassroots’ downy, organic cotton handkerchief.” - NI Top Left: Wildcrafted Creams and Salves from Wilno, ON & Waterless, Cold Press Organic Oils clinically blended in QC
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About Grassroots Grassroots Environmental Products offers organic, natural mattresses and bedding, non-toxic cleaners, nautral 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 by just as effective for a sustiainable 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.
Contact US www.grassrootsstore.com www.grassrootsstore.com/greengiftguide Email: info@grassrootsstore.com Phone: 416-466-2841 372 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8 408 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M5S 1X5 For media inquiries please contact media@grassrootsstore.com