How to shop eco-friendly, waste reducing and sustainable
product
Ottawa
takes a big step forward with terra20
Like a rising tide, Canadian citizens are becoming more concerned
with conserving and protecting the environment. Floods of people around the
world are marching in climate protests, acting as local water protectors and
demanding change from world leaders. Our carbon footprint is too big and our protected
lands are too small. But one trail blazing local company is leading the way to
a more sustainable future.
I was very excited the first time I walked into the terra20.
The anticipation was like a wave and I was carried inside. This was a whole
other type of shopping experience, one I had only dreamed about. The shopping
experience of the future. terra20 in located in Ottawa, Ontario. They currently
have two stores; Pinecrest and Wellington. terra20 offers a healthy and more
sustainable shopping experience. For anyone concerned with their impact on the
planet, terra20 is one stop shopping for consumer goods that you can trust are healthy
and eco-friendly.
A Stats
Canada report in 2013 showed that 18% of Canadian households- almost 1
in 5- engaged in unpaid activities aimed at conservation or protection of the
environment or wildlife. We can eat local, grow organic gardens and recycle our
trash, but when it comes to shopping for the rest of life, finding eco-friendly
alternatives isn’t always easy. One of the most difficult ways to make a
positive impact on the environment is through consumer goods.
Products at terra20 must meet one or more of their ethical
guidelines; no bunnies (no animals harmed), organic, high efficiency, waste
reducing, free of harmful chemicals, sustainable, green certification, fair
trade and made in Canada. I was really impressed by the variety of products,
beautiful store and friendly customer service.
Terra20 even has what they call ‘ecobar’ a service that
replaces household cleaning supplies with healthier, refillable alternatives. These
products are affordable, Canadian and work just as well as other cleaning
products. The products are free of harsh chemicals and not tested on animals-
plus refilling the bottle cuts down the cost of packaging and is waste
reducing! What is more sustainable than that!
As hard as it is to find household cleaners and detergents
that are truly environmentally safe, it’s even harder for women to find makeup
that is not tested on animals. terra20 offers a wide selection of cosmetic
brands that do not test on animals. Not to mention skin care, beauty and bath
and body products. They even offer trendy but sustainable makeup bags!
terra20 has so many affordable eco options and their rewards program gives you money back on your purchases. After my amazing experience at the Pinecrest store I knew I
had to share it with my friends and family. As someone who has spent most of
her life in Ottawa and the surrounding Ottawa Valley, I’m proud to say that
terra20 is local. In the future, I hope terra20 is able to expand, because all Canadians
should have access to a healthier shopping experience, and sustainability made
easy. A new wave of environmentally friendly living is upon us, and I for one
am excited to dive in!
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