Make impactful choices, keep morale high, and gift sustainably and ethically sourced products – here at Fairware, that’s our jam. If you are into supreme gifting, here are a few select companies we love that are making great choices to help our planet and communities alike.
TenTree – Forest Management and Merchandise Supplier
B Corp | Climate Neutral Certified
TenTree is an apparel company on a mission. Every time you purchase an item, TenTree plants ten glorious trees. But that is not all they are doing for our land and air; they are continuously looking to improve circular supply chains and decreasing their already small footprint. How great is that! Ten Tree, like Fairware, are a Certified B Corporation. B Corps are recognized as using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and are unlike traditional businesses because they meet specific criteria.
Product Highlight
Bamone Sweatpant. A pull-on jogger that is comfortable and sustainable made of 50% Organic cotton and 50% Recycled Polyester, designed in Canada, and ethically made in China. With the Bamone Sweatpant, you will look chic wherever you go.
363.62 L Water Saved / 1.16 kg Co2 Saved / 0.02 G Waste Saved
TreeFleece Boyfriend Crew. A cozy basic that is more than just basic in that it cuts down on waste, water usage, and carbon emissions!
321.38 Water Saved / 1.08 kgCO2 Saved / 0.02 g Waste Saved
Include custom embroidered logos and woven pinch tags on all apparel items.
EastVan Roasters – Fare-Trade Product Production for Kitting
Fare-Trade | PHS
Based in Vancouver, BC, EastVan Roasters (EVR) offers artisan chocolate and coffee for your kitting needs! Their packaging is on point with sugar cane paper, compostable coffee packaging, paper straws and kraft paper boxes/bags for their chocolates. Moreover, they are an active part of the community and offer a dignified and compassionate work environment for at-risk people living in the Downtown East Side. Also, EVR uses direct trade to source the raw cocoa beans used in their chocolates, which means that the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, and Peru farmers are getting more for their products. When including EVR products in your kits, you will be supporting a small business, Vancouver’s local community, and farmers globally.
Product Highlight
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate. The EastVan Roasters Dark Chocolate Bars cannot compare to any supermarket milk bar. These creations are single-origin 70% dark chocolate bars. Each with its unique flavour profiles, such as Guatemala: dried fig, molasses, black tea with low acidity or Pangoa, Peru: honey, raisin, balsamic reduction with mild acidity. Pair with organic fair-trade coffee that is roasted in-house – That is an experience worth sharing.
Newly – Sustainable Housewares Merchandise Supplier
1% for the Planet | Bcorp
Not only is Newly a Bcorp but they also support 1% for the planet. The program supports environmental nonprofits through membership and everyday actions. Newly supplies Fairware with beautiful and sustainably made houseware items – every item is a must-have. Newly has a stunning line of beautifully made goods made of 100% recycled or repurposed materials. Their materials are created in ways that prioritize resource efficiency, minimize water use and greenhouse gas emissions, and actively divert waste from areas needing protection, such as waterways and land. Newly chooses to be honest about their effect on the health of the planet over profits and convenience. As of January 2021, they’ve (re)used 37,372 water bottles to make their blankets and to top it off they do not use any processing chemicals, so they are safe to snuggle.
Product Highlight
The Rhumba Serving Board. Its innovative shape is hand-milled and fashioned from reclaimed wood in Tennessee USA. Subtle variations brought on by recycled materials are what add uniqueness to each product. Customize by etching a message or logo onto the board. Size: Roughly 12″ x 9″
Ziggurat Throw Blanket. Newly throw blankets are a sustainable luxury product for the home. The Zigguart design has a sophisticated pattern with colours that invert on both sides. This blanket is made from 51% recycled cotton and 12 PET recycled bottles – making it so soft and Fairware oh-so-happy. Add personalized branding with a sewn-in woven tag. Size: 50” x 60”
12 PET Bottles Recycled, and 8,517 Litres of water saved
Get a head start on your holiday gifting, always allow at least 7 weeks for production and delivery. Want to learn more?
