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ALLSORTS PREMIUM PACKAGING

4065 Stanley Avenue, Suite 8
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 4Z1
1.888.565.9727
www.allsortswrap.com

PRODUCTS
Allsorts' eco-friendly Basket Boxes are made from unbleached, partly recycled corrugated board. Kraft jazz pak for baskets is an earth-friendly basket filler. Bio-degradable Bio Bags are made from PLA and are food-approved film.

PRACTICES
Allsorts uses clean used cartons for shipping orders, when possible. We re-use packaging materials when possible and do not purchase styro chips. Office: We re-use paper when possible for notes. We do not print emails when possible. Always responsibly recycle or dispose of used ink cartridges, computers and batteries. Keep our lights and heat as low as possible. We don use air-conditioning.

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ALL THINGS ASIAN

2611 - 1 Palace Pier Court
Toronto, Ontario
M8V 3W9
1.877.877.7405
www.allthingsasian.ca

PRODUCTS
Our inspiring collection of eco-friendly home décor and gift ideas is handmade by Fair Trade artisans. Our EcoSaa™ collection of paper gifts includes photo albums, scrapbooks, journals, gift bags, and greeting cards; and the Mango Accents™ collection of home décor includes vases, plates, bowls and candleholders made from mango trees.

PRACTICES
We have encouraged superior environmental practices and the application of responsible production methods since inception. Our products are handmade from natural, non-endangered materials using production techniques that limit damage to the environment. We visit all of our factories to ensure the spirit and guidelines of the Fair Trade movement are followed.

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ARTE FILUM ENTERPRISES

442 Shannon Way
Delta, British Columbia
V4M 2W5
604.306.4864
www.artefilum.com

PRODUCTS
A fair trade company specializing in unique, handmade and environmentally-friendly products from Paraguay: organic loofahs for spa, bath & travel and silver filigree jewellery. Our loofah slippers and exfoliating mitt gently relax and massage. Our colorful scrubbies are soft and fun for bath time -- kids love them!

PRACTICES
We believe in equality and fair partnerships and work directly with economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers to establish a system of fair trade and immediate compensation with intermediaries. We strive to bring carefully crafted, high quality products to our customers and use 100% recycled packaging and promotional materials.

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BAYSHORE IMPORTS

27 Kellwood Crescent
Napanee, Ontario
K7R 1A4
613.354.1884, 1.877.829.3153
www.bayshoreimports.com

PRODUCTS
From Home Décor, Jewelry, and Store Displays to our Inspirational and Garden Collection, we personally source or design our own lines. Created in a Fair Trade or eco-friendly environment our Windchimes come from sustainable bamboo, carvings from conservation managed softwoods. Our bowls and tables are created from recycled wood. We carry handmade paper items and Jewelry using everything from coconut shell, to stone and pottery.

PRACTICES
We have been practicing 'Fair Trade' dealing directly with individual artisans and their families for more than 20 years. They set the prices and determine their own profit to share amongst themselves. Maintaining the sustainability of the materials used in our prime concern. We always re-use boxes and packing material; practice recycling; and encourage our customers to use our online catalogue rather than the printed version.

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BUFFALO IMPORT & TRADING CO.

Box 1896
Athabasca, Alberta
T9S 2B5
780.675.1188
www.buffaloimport.ca

PRODUCTS
All Hand Made using Natural Fibers, made in the spirit of Fair Trade practices. We have warm wool and wool/cotton sweaters, toques and mitts. Kids and adult sizes. Alpaca sweaters, hats and blankets, cotton shirts, felt hats, panama hats and fashion accessories. Many gift and souvenir items for boutiques, tourist and western stores.

PRACTICES
Since our inception in 1989 we have maintained Fair Trade and organic/eco-friendly practices. We do our production in Latin America and personally travel to meet the artisans (all is cottage industry) and pay a rate that is sustainable and allows their local businesses to grow. We use the natural products that are local to the area of production.

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DANICA

970 Malkin Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6A 2K6
604.255.6150
www.danicaimports.com

PRODUCTS
Danica has introduced 100% organic unbleached cotton items in their tabletop, kitchen and bath collections certified by SKAL International. From placemats, napkins and tea towels to the newest addition of bath robes and towels, the organic cotton is grown without pesticides, insecticides and defoliants. No chemicals or dyes are used in the production process. Danica also introduced our ONE LESS tote bag with the aim of reducing the use of plastic grocery bags.

PRACTICES
A percentage of the profit on the sale of Danica product goes to the Giving World Foundation. The primary mission of Giving World is to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant by providing a handhold, not a handout. All of our catalogs are printed on FSC approved paper and product is shipped in used cartons with recycled packaging materials made from shredded cartons no longer suitable for shipping.

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EVER BAMBOO INC.

P.O. Box #261, 919 Centre Street NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 2P6
403.680.7538
www.everbamboo.com

PRODUCTS
Bamboo charcoal is produced from the rapidly growing moso bamboo. It has countless tiny holes that give the resulting bamboo charcoal its revolutionary abilities as both a deodorizer and dehumidifier. Conventional air fresheners are filled with chemicals and are over-packaged. Ever Bamboo is unlike any other air freshener and odor absorber on the market based on its natural properties, effectiveness and long-lasting nature. [Sustainable + reusable + recyclable]

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GURU

2356 Carrington Place
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 5P4
905.582.6095
www.wearguru.com

PRODUCTS
GURU designs are all handmade. Silk sarees are recycled to create gorgeous garments. Tailors cut the sarees to create beautiful detailing at the borders of the sleeves, hemlines and necklines. These artisans are truly masters in their own right. The cotton is often handwoven and hand dyed. The individuals who work in this village are treated with respect and are happy in their work.

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HONEY CANDLES LTD.

P.O. Box 310
Kaslo, British Columbia
Woodbridge, Ontario
V0G 1M0
250.353.2393
www.honeycandles.ca

PRODUCTS
Since 1994 we've handmade premium quality 100% pure beeswax candles Honey Candles® at our environmentally-friendly shop overlooking Kootenay Lake in Southern British Columbia, Canada. Inspired by the natural beauty around us, we are North America's most reliable source for premium quality 100% pure beeswax candles.

PRACTICES
Living in our pristine corner of British Columbia makes it easy for us to stay close to nature and focus on being environmentally and socially responsible. We are committed to initiatives such as our successful Life Candle Program - providing light and warmth to needy families around the world.

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HOSELTON STUDIO LIMITED

124 Big Apple Drive, Box 130
Colborne, Ontario
K0K 1S0
905.355.3933
www.hoseltons.com

PRODUCTS
Award-winning recycled aluminum sculptures, handmade and designed in Canada. Over 2,500 styles available. Excellent ideas for awards and recognition gifts. Custom sculptures available.

PRACTICES
Hoselton's Bullfrog powered foundry uses only high grade recycled aluminum. All excess scraps are recycled. Recycled packaging is used.

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JAKEMAN'S MAPLE PRODUCTS

R.R. #1
Beachville, ON
N0J 1A0
1.800.382.9795
www.themaplestore.com

PRODUCTS
Jakeman's Maple Farm since 1876. "Canada's best tasting maple syrup" in blind taste tests (National Post). We sell the products that sell! Maple Syrup with taste, quality and innovation. Maple syrup; sugar; butter; cookies; candies; coffee; tea; cashews; almonds; pretzels; shortbread; infused with ice wine. Sold in fine shops everywhere.

PRACTICES
Acclaimed as Canada's best tasting maple syrup by the National Post. Jakeman's Maple Products are pure and natural. Certified by Agriculture Canada, we are one of a few maple syrup bottlers and confectioners that actually produce maple syrup from start to finish. We know what goes into every container we fill.

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2368 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6S 1P5
Universal Stone Office: 416.244.7730
Toll free: 1.877.558.0707
www.universalstone.ca

PRODUCTS
The Universal Stone -- 100 percent biodegradable, eco-friendly, all-purpose cleaner. Made in Germany. Cleans, polishes and protects all household surfaces and more! Non-toxic, acid-free, no harmful chemicals. Safe for allergy and asthma sufferers, as well as children and pets.
SAFE - NATURAL - EFFECTIVE!
Easy to use!

PRACTICES
Jolanta Interiors has been using the Universal Stone for all cleaning needs for over 3 years. Safer for staff and the environment. We also save energy by shutting off unnecessary lighting, using energy-efficient lightbulbs, as well as recycling all recyclable packaging materials and more.

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JUNIPER IMPORTS LTD.

1532 Chemong Road
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X2
705.749.1942, 1.866.796.7912
www.juniperimports.com

PRODUCTS
EcoMode jewellery is made from recycled beer, wine and pop bottles. Both EcoMode and Culture Mix lines use fair employment practices for the people who make our fabulous jewellery.

PRACTICES
Juniper Imports Ltd. takes pride in the fact that the lines it carries all practice fair employment policies which include hourly wages, paid holiday time and sick leave. All organic materials used in making our jewellery lines are from non-threatened species.

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KID TEES BY STEPHEN JOSEPH INC

4302 N. Ironton
Lubbock, Texas
79407
806.791.2877
www.kidtee.com

PRODUCTS
Kid Tees offers a line of children's souvenir t-shirts made from recycled material, saving landfills from tons of material remnants every year. Woven in the U.S.A. and sewn in Mexico, these garments are NAFTA certified. These shirts are for your zoo, aquarium or national park.

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LACE GOODS COMPANY

LACE GOODS COMPANY
640 Rowntree Dairy Road
Woodbridge, Ontario
L4L 5T8
905.851.7038
www.lacegoods.com

PRODUCTS
Luxurious Bamboo/Cotton bath towel coordinates including tub mats, robes, slippers, and oversized bath sheet. Super soft coloured throws and blankets, adult and baby. 100% Organic jacquard baby crib set and adult towels. Bamboo/Cotton baby towels with a hood. Bamboo/Cotton kitchen towels with matching dishcloths. 100% Bamboo bedding made in Canada.

PRACTICES
Our basic corporate policy is to reuse as much as possible. From reusing the other side of photocopy paper in our personal printers to reusing inventory sheets in printers and fax machines. Unoccupied offices, washrooms and the lunchroom lights are kept off when not in use. In shipping, we reuse packing materials and boxes. We buy overruns in boxes. And we mainly use paper tape instead of plastic.

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LAMPE BERGER CANADA

4105 Hickmore
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4T 1S5
514.344.0563
www.lampeberger.ca

PRODUCTS
From the very beginning, the mission of lampe berger has been to improve the quality of indoor air. Created in 1898 to purify hospital rooms, lampe berger now enters a "new airy era" and creates a universe where undesirable odours are banished, leaving behind delicately scented ambiances. Thanks to its new scent release system, called catalysis, lampe berger offers you cleaner and fragranced air at home, for greater wellbeing.

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NATURE'S ESSENTIAL GARDEN

Box 635
Rosedale Station, Alberta
T0J 2V0
1.877.445.0292
www.naturesessentialgarden.com

PRODUCTS
Nature's Essential Garden is owned and operated in Rosedale, Alberta. We produce organic bath and body products and soy candles. Our soy candles are made from non-GMO soy with cotton wicks. Body products are formulated with unrefined raw materials from the Earth to bring you the nutrients your body deserves.

PRACTICES
We respect our planet by way of onsite recycling, recyclable containers, packaging and wind power. We are a small, but growing, company and we know that our practices will have an impact on the environment. We continue to analyze our day-to-day operations to implement better practices wherever we can.

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NEARLY FAMOUS ENTERPRISES INC.

200 Viceroy Road, #10
Concord, Ontario
L4K 3N8
905.660.6220, 1.888.918.5023
sales@nearlyfamous.ca
www.nearlyfamous.ca

PRODUCTS
Mary Meyer Earthmates, new eco-friendly plush made from three types of "green" fabrics. There is Fuzz that Wuzz, made 100% from recycled plastic (PET) water bottles; Bamboo, a fabric that does not deplete our Earth's resources; and Organics, which uses 100% certified organic cotton fabrics and stuffing.

PRACTICES
Nearly Famous Enterprises Inc. operates an eco-sensitive company which practices office and warehouse recycling as well as heating and power conservation.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOAP COMPANY

#1, 111 Bow Meadows Crescent
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 2W8
1.866.678.2678
www.rockymountainsoap.com

PRODUCTS
"Natural" to us, means ingredients that come from a renewable/plentiful source found in nature such as plant or mineral. Natural ingredients work in harmony with our bodies, are therapeutic to our health, and better for the environment. Our products are simple, real and truly 100% NATURAL. We are what we absorb.

PRACTICES
Dedicated to being a sustainable company. From 100% natural ingredients, the biodegradability of our products, recycled and recyclable packaging, using natural packing peanuts, printing with vegetable dyes to operating our workshop using RENEWABLE WIND and LOW IMPACT WATER POWER. Our environment is considered in every decision we make.

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SUNSHINE BAY NATURAL PRODUCTS

A Division of HONEY CANDLES LTD.
8955 Tangye Road, PO Box 310
Kaslo, British Columbia
V0G 1M0
1.800.558.7292
www.sunshinebay.com

PRODUCTS
We create our own high-quality, sustainable, natural gift products handmade by eco-conscious artisans in the pristine Kootenays. Our feature lines include: 100% Pure Beeswax Honey Candles, Jin Sticks Incense, and Aromatherapy Palm Wax Candles, in many colours and sizes. We also distribute all-natural soap and body products.

PRACTICES
At Sunshine Bay Natural Products we are creating significant energy savings with our landmark paper recycling program--diverting 14,000 pounds of paper from landfills each year, reducing emissions to zero for shipping new packing material in and transporting shredded paper out. We continue many energy efficient practices, reducing and reusing.

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VILLAGE ARTISAN IMPORTS

Box 1621
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3C4
1.888.721.0750
www.vaimports.ca

PRODUCTS
Village Artisan products are handmade by artisans--in the foothills of India's Himalaya mountains--from natural and recycled materials. Products include journals, notebooks, photo albums, note boxes, and natural spice soaps crafted in a Fair Trade Federation-approved workshop. Collections reflect centuries of handcrafted tradition and are unique gifts.

PRACTICES
VA Imports utilizes online promotion wherever possible over paper-based advertising. Bulk purchasing of office supplies reduced packaging. Re-use of common office materials extends life cycles and all paper-based waste is recycled. Energy savings are realized through solar heating and programmable thermostat for auxiliary heating. Products sold contain minimal packaging.

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THE WIZARD GIFT CORPORATION

120 Clement Street
Vars, Ontario
K0A 3H0M
1.800.267.4981, fax: 1.888.311.8525
wizardgift@rogers.com
www.wizardgift.com

PRODUCTS
Friendly Green Retailers Wanted Canadian-owned (1993) family operated. We help Retailers Build their business over 100,000 stainless steel water bottles.
* Glass Baby Bottles *Eco Fundraising * Green Bird Houses *Eco Branding/Custom Logo * Eco Garden * Eco Coaster, Totes * Eco Ornaments * Eco Bays * Eco Health Care * Eco Stationery
Coffee, Tea & Organic Kitchen Products Contact Eco Glen Coulter, 1.800.267.4981 Shop Wizard first, one stop, one invoice

PRACTICES
One Stop, One Invoice, Over 40 Companies, FOB Ottawa Reduces fuel costs, paper and time. Canadian Owned & Family Operated.

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