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Lakefront Woods
www.etsy.com/shop/LakefrontWoods
LOCALLY SOURCED There are many
aspects to ethical design including the
source of the materials you use. I was
inspired by a color called HONEY I’M
HOME, the 2020 color of the year from
Beauti-Tone. Beauti-Tone is a Canadian-
owned company that manufactures high-
quality products right here in Canada,
sold exclusively through locally owned
Home Hardware stores. This warm tone
is a perfect accompaniment for a home
filled with eco-sustainable products.
RESPONSIBLE MANUFACTURING The
striking Najma pendant light is made with
minerals mined in Morocco and boasts a
hand-polished, hand-etched and hand-
sealed design that defies the concept
of factory manufacturing. Dounia Home
employs a zero waste standard which makes their
products stylish and responsible choices.
SUSTAINABLE SOURCES A perfect example of
design and sustainability, the elegant Swahili African
Modern Set of Three Black Mixed Stripe Baskets with
Leather Handles is available at Made Trade. A great
example of an ethical online business, Made Trade
curates a wide selection of ethically-made, sustainable
and well-designed home goods and fashions made by
artisans from all over the world.
West Elm
www.westelm.ca
MINIMAL IMPACT Find a company that is
committed to craftsmanship while also striving to
minimize any adverse social and environmental
impact. These companies often source from local
artisans who create items made from unwanted
materials such as used plastic, glass and wood.
Available at Made Trade
www.madetrade.com
Masaya & Co.
Available at
Made Trade
www.madetrade.com
GIVING BACK Look for products that are not only
well-made and environmentally-friendly but also
those that give back to the communities who make the
pieces. A good example is Batiqua, an online company
that brings the skills and handiwork of artisans from
Zimbabwe into your home. The purchase of these
items goes towards supporting the workers who make
their livelihood on the creation of beautifully crafted
pieces.
The Citizenry, www.the-citizenry.com
Lumens
www.lumens.com
Bed Bath & Beyond, www.bedbathandbeyond.ca
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