The benefits of adopting eco-friendly cleaning products into your home include freeing yourself of harmful chemicals and toxins, reducing the negative environmental impacts of the most commonly used cleaning products, and, it’s better for your health! Now, who wouldn’t love that?
Here are brands to shop for eco-friendly products .
Kliin
Kliin’s founder Marie-Pierre Bérubé launched her business with the environment at the top of her mind. Kliin’s idea? To offer a better, eco-friendly alternative to paper towels.
Aspen Clean
Founded in Vancouver, BC in 2004, Aspen Clean’s goal has always been to create a green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products. The brand creates 100% natural, eco-friendly cleaning products such as dish soap and laundry detergent.
Grove Collaborative
Grove Co. seeks to empower sustainable living without compromise by providing sustainable, eco-friendly cleaning products shipped straight to your home on a monthly subscription basis so you’re never short on the essentials.
Bio Vert
Bio Vert is committed to providing only eco-friendly and safe cleaning products. All Bio Vert cleaning and housekeeping products are completely biodegradable.
Common Good
Founded in 2010, Common Good is all about safe, green, hardworking household cleaners and soaps that come in refillable bottles.
Nature Clean
Since the 1960s Nature Clean has been driven to create non-toxic alternatives for home cleaning products. The company is all about caring for the environment and health!
ECOS
Over 50 years ago Van Vlahkis founded ECOS with the commitment to create safer cleaning products to protect the health and wellbeing of both people and the planet.
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Finally, everyone, well, most people, are paying attention to the state of our planet, and making lifestyle changes for the betterment of the environment. Whether that means something as simple as using reusable grocery bags, or going all out with a solar roof on your home. While some greener lifestyle choices are obvious, however others may be overlooked; for example, your shopping style. While shopping secondhand and thrifting are great ways to lessen your carbon footprint, here are a few shopping habits to get into if you want to be more environmental.
Here are 5 shopping habits to break if you’re looking to be as environmental as possible.
The Perpetual Online Shopping Returner
For many people, life is too busy to make repeated trips to the mall – everyone gets it. And online shopping is definitely an appreciated convenience of modern time. This is especially true in our era of free shipping and returns. The result is a growing group of repeat returners; those who would prefer to decide whether they like an item or an outfit from the comfort of their own homes because it’s so simple to send unwanted items back. They may even order the same items in varying sizes and colours.
While shipping may be free for the shopper, it’s not a very environmental shopping habit, thanks to the emissions from trucks carrying discarded items. Some companies, however, have started to crack down on rampant returns; a growing number of online retailers have hired third party companies to detect the repeat offenders and potentially ban them from using the site.
The Clothing Litterer
Especially in small living spaces, an annual or semi-annual closet cleanout is pretty much mandatory. Naturally, the byproduct of this is at least a couple bags full of perfectly intact clothing that no longer serves a purpose in your closet. The most environmental thing to do with these is either to take them to your local consignment shop or thrift store – especially if you’re looking to make a few extra dollars – or to drop them in a clothing donation box.
Sadly, the reality is that perfectly good garments end up in landfills, where they can take years to break down, thanks to former users lazily tossing them in the trash instead of offering them the chance to live on in other closets.
The Long-Distance Online Shopper
The further away your item comes from, the greater distance it has to travel to reach your doorstep, releasing all kinds of harmful emissions in the process; something to keep in mind during your next online shopping binge. Not only does shopping local help the diverse small businesses in your community grow, it is better for the environment – especially if your latest find is so “local” that you walked to and from the store.
When it comes to international online shopping, however, Canadians are the most active in the world. According to a recent UPS survey, 83 per cent of Canadian respondents had purchased an item from an international retailer, most prevalently, in the U.S. or China.
The Fast-Fashion-Only Shopper
While many of the big fast fashion players have made major strides when it comes to environmental awareness at of late – something that’s reflected in everything from innovative new sustainable collections, to garment recycling programs – the reality is that fast fashion is still an issue. While it’s hard to resist the odd cheap and cheerful trend-of-the-moment, making a habit out of filling your closet with them may be sustainable for your wallet, but not the planet, especially when they are no longer in style a short while later.
While it seems nobody has enough cash these days to splurge on theoretically long-lasting designer items, there are more affordable alternatives to the usual fast fashion suspects, like shopping warehouse sales and sample sales, hitting consignment stores and the increasingly common option of renting clothing and accessories.
The Mall Regular
We all know the type: shopping is a passion and the more often they do it, the happier they are. I used to have a friend who would drive to the mall at least a few times a week. While I understand the appeal, if you’re driving to and from the mall so frequently – as opposed to doing a larger shop say, once every few months – you’re not doing the environment any favours. You’d feel better about your shopping habit if you walked or took public transit – even with a handful of shopping bags.
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Before I made the switch to a more low waste period routine, I was accustomed to the typical way of managing my period: pads, tampons, and the occasional chocolate bar. I thought this was normal and something I had to do. As it turns out, I just wasn’t taught about the alternative (and more environmentally friendly) ways of managing my period.
So here’s what I learned and what you need to know about switching to a low waste period routine.
According to the Women’s Environment Network, plastic is a major component of traditional menstrual products and it’s estimated that up to 90% of the material of a pad and 6% of the material of a tampon is plastic. On average, a menstruating human will have about 456 periods over 38 years and at about 20 pads or tampons per period, that’s a lot of plastic waste ending up in the landfill. Bummer, right?
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Knowing this, I decided (based on the ability of my body) to make the switch to alternative and earth-friendly menstrual products to reduce the amount of plastic waste I was sending to the landfill each and every period cycle.
Guys, I’m happy to report that I will never be going back to disposable pads and tampons again. They’ve really changed my life.
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My current routine consists of two alternative menstrual products: one, a menstrual cup and two, reusable period underwear. I use the menstrual cup as my primary method of managing my period. I use the DivaCup, but there are other brands like the OrganiCup, and the Lunette Period Cup. The DivaCup is made out of silicone and can be reused for up to 10 years! It’s super easy to insert (only took me a couple of tries to get it right!) and remove (it has a convenient little stem at the bottom). Cleaning and sanitizing it is also a breeze — just take a look at the manufacturers manual to get it right. Once the silicone becomes compromised due to wear and tear or improper cleaning, it’s time to replace it.
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As backup, I use Thinx reusable period underwear to catch any leaks I may have due to improperly inserting my DivaCup. Reusable period underwear is similar to disposable pads because they catch menstrual blood in an absorbent layer of fabric. Like disposable pads, reusable period underwear must be changed a couple of times a day depending on your flow.
However, reusable period underwear is different because once they are soaked in water and subsequently washed in the laundry, they can be re-worn.
There are two other eco-friendly alternative menstrual products that I personally have not yet tried, but that I think deserve to be mentioned. The first is a reusable tampon applicator. Thinx has recently come out with a reusable tampon applicator that can be used for individual tampons without the need for single-use disposable applicators. The second is reusable pads and these are similar to reusable period underwear, but at a more affordable price point.
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If you are able to, I challenge you to pick one eco-friendly alternative menstrual product from above and try it out for a couple of cycles.
Change is hard, I get it. But what an awesome thing to do for you and the planet.
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We can’t ignore the news reports any longer: the House of Commons recently declared a climate emergency in Canada as of June 17th. If it sounds serious, that’s because it is. According to members of parliament, science shows that Canada is warming at twice the global average. Should we be worried – perhaps? But there are also some preventative measures that can be put into place to do your part to help save the environment like going zero or low waste.
According to the Green Business Bureau, a staggering 2.2 billion tonnes of waste is produced per year with much of the waste produced from packaging used for food and beverages.
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You may have noticed more and more companies across the board have made it their mission to generate less packaging and dispose of less waste.
One great example of this is coffee shops across the Greater Toronto Area and in North America implementing the Bring Your Own Mug or BYOM program. How it works is if you bring in a mug, you get a discount on your cup of joe. Seems simple enough, since so many of us have travel coffee mugs at home, but is it? Ashley Tomlinson of the blog, The Little Black Coffee Cup wrote about her 30-day commitment to change her behavior and found it required some planning and thought, and it brings up some excellent points on how to stay committed because it’s a huge lifestyle change.
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For many, we all want to do our part for the environment and for good reason. But the biggest thing we have to understand and realize is the zero-waste movement is about cutting down on packaging and of course, implementing changes in behavior – consumer or otherwise.
It’s a lifestyle change, and for many – it can be a privilege to make those lifestyle changes. Another great example is the Unboxed Market, a waste-free grocery store in Toronto’s west-end. The shop is dedicated to minimizing plastic waste and asks customers to bring in their own reusable food containers, mason jars, and bags when they shop there.
But some people may not have access or the resources to buying bulk Tupperware or mason jars to purchase their groceries or furthermore the pricing might be different here vs a discount grocery store that does use harmful plastics.
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In a recent piece for Vox, the author Alden Wicker writes, “Zero waste helps us reexamine our relationship with stuff in a way that can seem progressive and anti-consumerist.”
In theory, anyone can participate in the zero waste movement. But we need to think about the additional costs and the time one must invest to actually participate in this movement.
One place we’ve seen that is anti-consumerist while also contributing to the zero waste movement is Chef Jagger Gordon’s Feed It Forward pay-what-you-can grocery store. Located in The Junction, Chef Gordon is saving food that is about to be thrown out by grocery stores and food terminals and serving it back out to the community and those who need it most. In an interview with Toronto Life, Chef Gordan explains “We have $31 billion in food waste in this country. You don’t know who’s food insecure or even who is homeless. That’s kind of the idea behind this place. Everyone is treated the same.”
Feed It Forward
There is a wide variation on how zero waste is defined and focusing on zero waste may mean for some prioritizing waste.
But overall, we need to think of the bigger picture: making bigger overall lifestyle changes and implementing them into our lives, into the way that feels right for us. There is no right or wrong way to be zero-waste and one person’s journey may look different from another’s.
Know this: each small step you take is going to help save the planet and don’t feel judged because you haven’t taken more drastic measures. We’re all in this together!
Featured Image: Instagram/@abbeyrose.design
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We don’t need to hammer it into your head — you already know that the shopping choices we make have a big impact on the earth.
But the great thing is, we get to choose where we shop and what brands we support. And more and more brands are making sustainable shopping easier for us consumers.
Ethical shopping doesn’t mean sacrificing style, it means having full transparency on how much workers are being paid, where the products are coming from, and how eco-friendly the materials are. And it doesn’t have to be hard to find, either.
Below you’ll find a list of our favourite eco-friendly fashion pieces for Earth Day and the brands that are trying to change the world, one item at a time.
Kånken Rainbow
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If you love the environment and Fjällräven’s iconic Kånken backpack, then you’re going to love the initiative associated with this special edition bag. The Kånken Rainbow is one of three backpacks part of the Swedish brand’s Arctic Fox Initiative, which helps to fund environmental projects around the world. Each project chosen to be supported has the earth’s best interests at heart, and any non-profit working towards protecting the environment or inspiring people to spend more time in nature can apply to have their projects funded.
Shop now: Fjällräven Kånken Rainbow Backpack, $100. Find a store.
Esplar Logo Sneakers
If you haven’t heard of Veja, this is a sneaker brand that you want to get on your radar! Founded in 2004, the brand offers full transparency when it comes to the production of each pair — from where they’re made to how much labourers are paid and beyond. Each sneaker is made with fair trade and organic raw materials, and they feature a classic design that’ll work with your entire wardrobe!
Shop now: Veja Esplar Sneakers via Shopbop, $140
Molto Two-Piece
The sustainable brand that’s always on our mind is Reformation. Seen on celebrities like Meghan Markle, Emily Ratajkowski, Emma Watson, and more, Reformation’s roster of garments are all made from sustainable materials, deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing. The brand’s entire collection is worth a peek, but right now, our fave is the Molto Two-Piece.
Shop now: Reformation Molto Two-Piece, $218 USD
Dresden Glasses
Instagram/@dresdenvisionca
The eyewear industry is an interesting one, but one eyewear brand is trying to disrupt it. Allow us to introduce you to the Australian brand Dresden. The sustainable and affordable eyewear brand offers stylish frames from recyclable nylon, plastics, and waste materials such as wood composite, recycled Australian money, and more. Shop the brand online or in Dresden’s two new Toronto stores: 733 Queen St. East and 599 College St.
Shop now: Dresden Glasses, starting at $49
Short Brocade Jacket
In recent years, H&M has been making an effort to combat the effects fast fashion has on the environment. The company has increased its use of recycled and sustainably sourced materials across its offerings. This season’s Conscious collection features some interesting fabrics — take for example, the H&M Short Brocade Jacket, which is made Piñatex®, an alternative to leather made from pineapple leaf fibres!
Shop now: H&M Short Brocade Jacket, $249
Sallie Vegan Leather Backpack
If leather’s a material you’re looking to eliminate from your wardrobe, there are plenty of other alternatives that offer the same look! This two-toned vegan leather backpack from the Canadian brand ESPE uses a faux leather material called polyurethane that’s more environmentally-friendly than PVC or vinyl, and PETA-approved.
Shop now: ESPE Sallie Vegan Leather Backpack via eBay, $86.90
Ulvö Hip Pack
As an outdoor company, Fjällräven knows that in order to enjoy nature, we’ve got to protect it. Sustainability in design, production, and materials is of the utmost importance — the company even creates its own materials to lessen its environmental footprint. Most recently, Fjällräven created Bergshell, a waterproof, ultra-durable material that is partially made from Global Recycled Standard recycled nylon and perfect for outdoor adventures. The Ulvö Hip Pack is just one of many offerings available in Bergshell and is the perfect size for short adventures or everyday wear.
Shop now: Fjällräven Ulvö Hip Pack, $60. Find a store.
TENCEL® Plaid Wrap Skort
Many don’t know, but Montreal-based Frank And Oak actually has its own line of sustainable items. One of our favourite pieces from the womenswear line is this Plaid Wrap Skort made from TENCEL® fibres that use wood from sustainable eucalyptus plantations.
Shop now: Frank And Oak TENCEL® Plaid Wrap Skort, $89.50
Wool Runners
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Dubbed the world’s most comfortable shoes, Allbirds is another footwear brand that’s all about the earth. The brand’s footwear features materials like recycled bottles and cardboard, caster bean oil, and sugarcane. But in addition to the materials it uses, Allbirds aims to reduce its footprint in other areas like shipping and packaging, too.
Shop now: Allbirds Wool Runners, $135
Hudson Shorts
Aside from being an athletic brand that all the cool girls are wearing, Outdoor Voices is great for Mother Earth, too. One particular fabric that’s earth-friendly is the recycled polyester which is crafted from recycled plastic bottles and is used for Outdoor Voices’ shorts like the pair above.
Shop now: Outdoor Voices Hudson Shorts, $55 USD
Featured image: Instagram/@allbirds
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Climate change is demanding our attention more than ever, in Canada especially. It was recently reported that our country is accelerating at a rate double the global average. Most of us totally get it — it’s up to our generation to make the changes necessary to turn it around, and us Canadians have the chance to set an example. It’s no small responsibility, but it can start with our daily choices.
We can be part of the solution by choosing to be more conscious in the way we shop, travel, eat, and who we support. Vote with your dollar at one of these 7 eco-friendly stores in the city.
EcoExistence
Instagram/@ecoexistence
766 St. Clair West
Here you’ll find pink Himalayan salt lamps, sage sticks, and jade rollers — but also Greenpan cookware, organic mattresses, and bamboo cutlery. So whether you’ve been committed to green living for most of your life, or if you’re just curious to see what products are out there, EcoExistence will have something you need. This store has served the community for 11+ years and always keeps stock interesting, and never sacrifices their values.
Logan and Finley
Instagram/@loganandfinley
670 Queen St. West
This green ‘general store’ on Queen West aims to be a one-stop-shop for a sustainable lifestyle. Shop items from 50+ ethical, sustainable brands ranging from clothing and accessories, skin care, cleaning products, kitchenware, and curio. For made-to-last items for low-impact lifestyles, Logan and Finely is one retailer to trust.
Ecotique
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191 Roncesvalles Ave.
This beautifully inviting lifestyle store on Roncesvalles makes an accessible introduction to green living, with recycled glassware, jewelry, decor, and accessories. If you want to make your home a little greener this summer but don’t know where to start, come to Ecotique for all the inspiration.
Unboxed Market
Instagram/@unboxedmarket
1263 Dundas St. West
If the amount of plastic you inevitably purchase at conventional grocery stores makes you cringe, then Unboxed Market is your solution. Zero waste shopping is possible, as former restauranteurs Luis and Michelle are proving with their progressive new food market. Bring your own containers, fill them up with bulk ingredients (choose from pantry staples and cleaning supplies), and pay. Nothing goes to waste. There’s also a butcher counter, fridge, huge produce section, and a cafe — so, all your family’s grocery need are met in one space!
Ava’s Appletree
Instagram/@avas_appletree
870 Kingston Rd.
For parents who want to raise kids in the most health-conscious and sustainable way, Ava’s Appletree has just about everything on your list. Choose from a selection of cloth diapers, baby carriers, clothes, toys, bath supplies, and items for moms. Everything is all natural, all organic because having a family doesn’t have to come at the cost of your carbon footprint.
The Big Carrot Community Market
Instagram/@thebigcarrot
348 Danforth Ave.
If you’re interested in reducing your footprint by eating more mindfully, The Big Carrot is where to shop in the east end. Here, you can get local, organic, non-GMO, and sustainable food items from top green brands. There’s also a holistic dispensary with sustainable bath and body products, supplements, and books. You can easily make an afternoon out of a trip to The Big Carrot Co-op!
Peaches and Green
Instagram/@peachesandgreentoronto
1561 Bayview Ave.
This midtown health boutique has served the city for over 27 years with a wide range of nutritional supplements, botanical and homeopathic remedies, as well as therapeutic skin and body care. Peaches and Green is the place to go to get everything you need to green up your bathroom cabinet.
Featured Image: Sancho’s
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8 Eco-Friendly Gifts You Can Give This Year
Looking for the perfect gift can get tricky, but looking for an eco-friendly gift can be even more challenging. Luckily, there are so many ethical and sustainable brands that sell perfect gifts for the holidays, including fashion, beauty, decor, and more.
It has never been more important to do research on the company before, starting with the way their workers are treated to how they source their materials. Even factors like delivery, wrapping, and packaging come into play.
We’ve done the research for you and are here to let you know the best eco-friendly and sustainable brands and products to shop.
Buying an eco-friendly gift will make you feel better about spending your money. It will also help continue to spread the message about how important sustainability is and knowing where the origin your products come from.
Here are a bunch of incredible eco-friendly gifts that you won’t regret giving:
1. Unwrapped Life: Wildcrafted Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
Image courtesy of Unwrapped Life
Unwrapped Life’s Wildcrafted collection is customized to suit the specific needs of all hair types: oily, combination, dry, and chemically-treated. They only use naturally-derived ingredients in each formulation to treat hair issues, as opposed to harsh chemicals and toxins. These powerhouse bars are scented using only 100% pure essential oils! Most importantly, these hair bars are colour safe, vegan, gluten, toxin, and cruelty-free. They’re small and compact, which makes them perfect as stocking stuffers.
Price: $35 (for duo), $17.50 for each bar
Where To Buy: Online at Unwrappedlife.com
2. Fruits & Passion Cucina Line: Sea Salt and Amalfi Lemon Candle
Image courtesy of Fruits & Passion
Whether you’re looking to spoil yourself, or are out searching for the perfect gift for secret Santa, these scented candles are always an affordable and much much-appreciated present. It comes in a selection of scents, like Sea Salt and Amalfi Lemon (see above), along with Corriander and Olive Tree. The cute glass vase matches any decor and is reusable and recyclable.
Price: $15.50
Where To Buy: In-stores or online at fruits-passion.com
3. Earth Luxe: Quiet Night-In Kit
Image courtesy of the Earth Luxe
This is a wonderful gift for pretty much anyone, but especially someone who is going through a stressful time. The kit includes a Himalayan salt lamp, an Island Breeze Soy Woodwick Candle, and a Beautiful Tussah Silk Fiber Handmade Soap. They can stream their favourite movie, listen to some calm music, or curl up with a good book and enjoy pure relaxation.
Price: $75
Where To Buy: Online at earth-luxe.ca
4. Ten Thousand Villages: Fossil Stone & Marble Cutting Board
Image courtesy of the Ten Thousand Villages
The fossil stone and genuine marble cutting board can be used as a cutting board or as a serving platter. Ten Thousand Villages, Canada’s fair trade retailer, is a perfect one-stop shop to conquer your list. They literally have everything you might need, from furniture and toys to jewelry and accessories. Each hand-crafted item carries a beautiful story about the culture, traditions, and skills of the artisan.
Price: $79
Where To Buy: Online or in-store
5. Artifact Skin Co: The Brazilian Supermask
Image courtesy of the Artifact Skin Co.
These masks are so popular, they’re selling out faster than tickets to a Drake concert. You can choose between four different types; The Brazilian Supermask, The Glacial Coast Detox Masque, The Bali Papaya Rice Masque, and The Tahitian Monoi Mud Masques. They’re a bit more on the costly side but if you’re doing a $50 gift limit, this basically hits the price point.
Price: $52 CAD
Where To Buy: Online
6. Woodlot: Rose & Palo Everyday Mist
Image courtesy of the Woodlot
Indulge your senses with this hydrating mist made from a blushing blend of calming lavender, refreshing bergamot, and zesty witch hazel. This multifunctional mist can be used as a room and pillow spray for an instant sense of calm. Who wouldn’t want this as a gift?
Price: $22
Where To Buy: Online at covetedmarket.com
7. Fjallraven: Special-Edition Kånken
Image courtesy of Fjallraven
The special-edition Kånken is made entirely from polyester recycled from plastic bottles. It has lots of room for you to store all of life’s essentials and has different pockets to hold smaller items. It also comes in eight beautiful colours.
Price: $109.99
Where To Buy: In Fjallraven stores or online at fjcanada.ca
8. Token: Refill Station
Image courtesy of the Token
This Queen Street East gift shop is known for less packaging, less plastic, and less future landfill than your typical store. Shoppers can bring in their own custom containers to make a really specialized gift, and refill it with the premium organic product. Token now carries shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer from favourite Vancouver brand Carina Organics, along with dish soap, hand soap, and all-purpose cleaner from Montreal’s The Unscented Company.
Price: Measured by the liquid mL.
Where To Buy: In-store
Featured Image: Instagram/@unwrappedlife
Eco-friendly brand from the US, Reformation, will be entering Canada through opening direct-to-consumer stores. According to Retail-Insider, Reformation is looking to open standalone stores. This cutting-edge retailer will no doubt impress Canadians with its in-store technology, as well as their sustainability focus.
The brand has become popular amongst celebrities such as Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and model Karlie Kloss. “The company says that its goal is to create designs that are sexy, edgy and feminine, utilizing sustainable methods and materials.” The clothing is very much vintage-inspired with more of a ‘hippie’ flair. Dresses on the US website usually range from around $128 to $218. Brand new designs are released regularly with about 60% of the manufacturing done in its LA factory.
“The majority of Reformation’s woven fabric is made of viscose, a man-made fibre made from renewable plant material. Furthermore, nearly 15% of Reformation’s products are made out of “deadstock” fabrics — the company buys old, leftover, and over-ordered fabric from other designers and fabric warehouses. As well, between 2% and 5% of Reformation’s products are made from vintage clothing, which is purchased from wholesalers in the United States.”
Reformation’s dressing rooms also feature phone chargers, speakers (customers can choose their own music!), and buttons that allow shoppers to change the lighting to their preferred ‘colour temperature’ — settings include ‘basic’, ‘cool’, ‘golden’ and ‘sexy-time’. Such innovations are currently uncommon in Canadian stores at this time.
Featured Image: Instagram/@reformation
Source: Retail-Insider.com
Are you excited for Reformation to come to Canada? Let us know in the comments.
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