The Best Sustainable Gifts Made in Canada (That Actually Do Good)

Whether you're shopping for a birthday, holiday, or just because - more Canadians are asking the same question: can this gift do some good in the world? Sustainable gifts made from recycled, recovered, or refurbished materials are having a moment, and for good reason. Here are some tips to help discern your next conscientious purchase. 

1. Choose Durability Over Disposability

The most sustainable gift is one that lasts. Avoid novelty items that end up in a drawer. Look for everyday, useful products - things people actually use - made to withstand real life. Bonus points if they're beautiful and nice to hold/touch/feel.

2. Support Canadian Makers

Buying Canadian-made reduces shipping emissions, keeps money in our Canadian economy, and supports local jobs. It also means a higher likelihood of finding more info about how and where something was made.

3. Give Something With a Story

The best gifts spark conversation. Products that come with a compelling and clear story -  this was ocean plastic, now it's this - are memorable and meaningful in a way that generic gifts aren't.

4. Think About What Happens Next

Can it be recycled again at end of life? Brands committed to a circular model are thinking beyond the sale.

5. Mental Greenwashing Check

Before you click "add to cart" run through the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environment, and social. How does your purchase of this item support each of these aspects of sustainability? 

At Delve Recycled

Every product we make starts as plastic that would have ended up in a landfill or finding it's way into the ocean. Our LoopLab program takes that story into schools and communities - because sustainable living starts with understanding where things come fr om and where they go.

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