Father's Day is right around the corner, and rather than sticking with the same old boring ties, electronics, and tools, why not go for something that is not only unique but also eco-friendly? Here are a few suggestions:
Mill Street’s Original Organic beer is Ontario’s first certified organic beer. All of the raw materials and everything that is part of the brewing process is pesticide and herbicide free.
Prices vary, The Beer Store
An assortment of natural and organic products for dad makes a thoughtful gift. One of the many products you can choose from is The Man Bar. It is fair trade, organic, and scented with Fennel, Spearmint, and Peppermint. The hint of mint & black licorice combined with the exfoliating goodness of ground walnut husk exfoliates and leaves the skin super clean and soft.
$6.49, Nayla Natural Care
By now, you know that regular perfumes, colognes, and artificial fragrances are not healthy for us, right? Herban Cowboy Dusk Cologne is the world’s first organic cologne. Not only is it organic, it’s vegan, cruelty-free, dye-free, GMO free and gluten-Free. The recyclable packaging uses soy ink and is biodegradable. The scent is describes as masculine, sensual, earthy, woody, and not overpowering.
$34.99, Well.ca
Each Anointment Wet Shave Kit comes with a shaving scuttle, an Anointment Shave Soap, and a shaving brush. The shave soap is unscented and contains moisturizing french green clay for added glide, ground certified organic flax seed and lather-producing shea butter and castor oil. The soap additives are healthy and nourishing for the skin and help produce a thick, rich lather and will not clog razor blades.
$40.00, Anointment.ca
Ethically handcrafted by Me to We Artisans, these Trade Bead Cuff Links are made with heavy sterling silver hardware and feature distinctive and rare African Trade Beads. Trade beads were customarily given as gifts to African chiefs by European traders to guarantee safe passage across the continent.
Me to We artisans are fairly paid and are working towards financial independence through this sustainable source of income.
Half of Me to We’s net profit is donated to Free The Children, while the other half is reinvested to grow the enterprise and its social mission.
$89.99, Me to We
There are some things money can’t buy, and one of those things happens to be time and memories. What better way to spend father’s day than by creating a memorable family experience. Be creative and think of something fun. I guarantee, it will be better than anything you can buy in a store.
If you choose to give a gift, be sure to choose an eco-friendly way to wrap it up! Happy Father's Day!
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