KF Jewelry is an Ottawa-based online jewelry shop on our directory that offers 14k gold, rose gold & silver plated jewelry that are lead & nickel free, with a focus on local and Canadian-sourced fabric. Kim, owner and artisan of KF Jewelry boutique, shares with us her experience of starting a business during COVID-19 and […]
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Good Choice Initiative is thrilled to present Lashawna Phillips, owner of Nurture with Botanics as our special feature for businesses participating in our Holiday Gift Box. We loved learning more about the maker behind these beautifully and intentionally crafted personal care products. Find her chicory root & rhassoul clay face mask in our Holiday Gift
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This week, Good Choice Initiative sat down with 9 ½ year old Mya of Kokom Scrunchies to hear her story. It’s one of opportunity in the face of adversity – embodying resiliency while celebrating Indigenous culture, and inspiring people to be the change they want to see in the world. Mya, the founder and owner
My Story & Good Choice Initiative Hi! Thanks for being here. My name’s Noelle – I’m an eco-citizen, having spent most of my childhood living abroad in countries like Argentina and India, yet Ottawa is and always has been home. Only a one hour drive away, our family cottage in La Pêche, Quebec is where
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How to Stay Healthy (and Sane) during COVID-19 Today is day #12 of my self-isolation time. I returned from my trip to Guatemala on March 17th, just in time before they closed their borders to incoming and outgoing flights. I’m glad I got to travel when I did, before all of this broke out. I
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8 Local Ottawa Coffee Shops with Eco Rewards As a new snowstorm is upon us, the thought of settling down into a coffee shop for a warm beverage to escape the cold can be comforting. Over the last few weeks, I have been exploring several coffee places across the city, with a particular interest in
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The Box of Life: Vermicomposting as a Way to Take Control of Your Food Waste Ever wondered how to turn your food waste away from landfills and into healthy soil for your houseplants and/or garden? Look no further. This week, Good Choice Initiative met with Akil, Founder of The Box of Life, who explains the benefits of using
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10 Sustainable Travel Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Impact Monday, January 20th, was apparently the “most depressing day of the year”, suggesting that many of us tend to be under the weather due to the cold, lack of sunlight and pending bills from our Christmas expenses.On the other hand, some of us may just be
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The Real 2020: 5 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep Welcome to 2020! It’s a new decade, and with it comes a whole new set of resolutions – and expectations – to live better. In the past, I’ve set ambitious resolutions to meditate daily or to stop eating dairy in the hopes that I
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