More than just an heirloom passed down from your grandparents, wooden items in the kitchen can be beneficial to your health. Wooden items are the one thing we can all agree truly belongs in the kitchen. Why Wood? While they can be cheaper and lighter, plastic products around the kitchen can be extremely harmful. Plastic …
Wood in the Kitchen: a Food Safe and Sustainable Choice by Wild Olive Woodworking Read More »
Good Choice Initiative is proud to feature Birch Moon Wellness Co – you may have seen their Sweet ZZZs all natural tea in our Holiday Gift Box! We loved learning more about the makers behind their chaga (medicinal mushroom) and herbal teas made with wild-harvested ingredients that grow in the pristine Siberian forests. Read the …
Pokoloko is a fair trade & ethically minded business in Good Choice Initiative’s directory that offers little luxuries, from Turkish towels to kimonos. They support global artisans through capacity development and are committed to sustainable business practices. Read their story and learn about their impact!
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 …
Handmade Earrings For Sensitive Ears: A Fashionable Way To Support Local Read More »
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 …
Nurture with Botanics on the hygge lifestyle and sustainability Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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