The London Green Directory!
Air Quality | Waste | Water | Energy | Transportation | Ecowise Consuming | Empowerment
Ecowise Consuming
For restaurants and shops related to food growing, processing and distributing please refer to the Food Chapter in the Green Directory.
Health and Personal Care
Advertising encourages us to believe that a positive self-image depends on looking good through the use of particular cosmetics and personal care products. Often, these products are over packaged, have been tested on animals in inhumane ways and contain unidentified chemical ingredients and animal by-products. Read the labels carefully to make educated choices.
Make efforts to avoid white paper bleached products – toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, disposable diapers and personal hygiene products.
Spa/Salon Directory
Atmosphere Spa
286 Dundas Street, London, ON
N6B 1T6
(519)858-1772
Environmentally conscious full esthetics spa with many individualized skin and body care treatments. Enjoy green practices, Eminence Organic Skin Care – a completely organic line know as “The Greenest Company in Town”, organic facials, customized aromatherapy massage, hot stone Fire and Ice massage, spa manicures and pedicures.
https://www.atmospheresp.com/
Eden Organic Salon
355 Talbot Street, London, ON
(519) 642-4555
Eden is an organic salon, only providing the cleanest products & lines available, clear of harmful chemicals that have an adverse effect on our hair and hormones.
https://www.facebook.com/Eden-Organic-Salon-488291391192881/
Love Alchemy Salon
764 Dundas Street, London, ON
(519) 204-5683
Committed to providing safe beauty products and services.
http://lovealchemy.ca/
Nutrimetics
228 Suffolk Pl, London, ON
(519) 657-0196
Against animal testing, naturally enriched products,.
https://www.nutrimetics.com.au/
Opus Hair Studio
208 Picadilly Street Unit 1, London, ON
(519) 439-8745
Products are biodegradable, not tested on animals. Practice energy conservation, compost hair clippings.
Studio H
140 Ann St., Suite 106 & 111, London, ON
(519) 709-4247
Committed to promoting sustainability. Aims to follow and promote good sustainability practice, to reduce the environmental impacts of all our activities and to help clients and suppliers to do the same.
http://studiohartistgroup.com/
Spada Salon and Spa
346 Ridout St, London, ON
(519) 434-4516
Majority of products are vegan or vegan-organic.Works in partnership with Green Circle, a company that works with hair salons and beauty bars to help reduce the amount of waste that is produced, and recycle everything.
http://www.spadasalon.ca/
Health/Personal Care Store Directory
The Body Shop
Whiteoaks Mall
1105 Wellington Rd, London ON
(519) 649-7414
Masonville Mall
1680 Richmond St, London ON
(519) 660-6709
Chain with house-brand bath & body products in a variety of scents, plus makeup, fragrances & more.
https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-ca/
Essential Therapies
Suite 202-1670 Jalna Blvd, London ON
(510) 859-9124
Offering hollistic medicine for over a decade.
http://essentialtherapies.ca/
Feel Better Therapies
(510) 319-0096
Eco-advisor.
http://feelbettertherapies.com/
Fresh ‘N Press Cleaner
405 Wharncliffe Rd S, London ON
(519) 433-5546
“Clean & green” wet cleaning services, with no harsh chemicals to damage your clothing or the environment.
http://freshnpress.com/
Heaven Scent
169 Wortley Road, London ON
N6P 3P6
(519) 433-3434
“Natural holistic remedies, spa treatments, soapmaking, maternity care, and personal care products, aromatherapy treatments.
http://www.heavenscent.ca/
London Food Co-op
621 Princess Avenue
London, ON
(519) 679-0570
Wide variety of natural personal care products, and earth friendly products.
https://www.londonfood.coop/
L’Occitane En Provence
Masonville Place
1680 Richmond St N, London, ON
(519) 667-0222
Eco friendly cosmetics retailer.
https://ca.loccitane.com/
LUSH
White Oaks Mall
1105 Wellington Rd, London, ON
(519)686-8431
Masonville Place
1680 Richmond St N, London, ON
(519)673-6499
Fresh handmade cosmetics.
https://www.lush.ca/
Natural Healthy Choices
(519)913-1282
Natural and organic products.
http://www.naturalhealthychoices.ca/
New New Age
(519) 630-5305
A medicinal herb farm and nature sanctuary offering medicinal, culinary and tonic herbs in the forms of body care, teas and herbal powders.
Norwex
1000 South Wenige Dr
Improving quality of life by radically reducing the use of chemicals in personal care and cleaning.
http://triciasanders.norwex.biz/
Quarter Master Natural Foods Store
176 Wortley Rd. London
519-438-6306
Natural shampoos, lip balm and moisturizers.
http://www.quartermasterfoods.com/
Shaklee Independent Distributors
284 Wonderland Rd S. London, ON
(519) 471-0645
Natural personal care products and cosmetics.
http://shaklee.ca/
Spartan Nutrition
4 locations:
109 Fanshawe Park Rd E, London, ON
(519) 601-5911
841 Wellington Rd, London, ON
(519) 690-1800
151 Pine Valley Blvd, London, ON
(519) 601-9440
431 Boler Rd, London, ON
(519) 471-4270
Supplement products for physical fitness and lifestyle.
http://spartannutrition.ca/
Spirit Earth Holistics
361 A Oneida Rd, Southwold, ON
(519) 652-3015
Manufacturing a wide selection of organic and natural body care products. Native inspired with your health in mind!
https://www.spiritearthholistic.com/
Children |
Take your children shopping with you and teach them smart shopping by discussing choices and involving them in the purchase. Adopt green habits of buying less, determining product lifecycle and content being either natural ingredients or synthetic chemical compounds. Consider the following:
Rather than throwing out old toys, make it a practice to do a yearly cleanout and donate them to charity or have a yard sale
Shop at local thrift stores or yard sales for popular toys
Have your children help plant seeds and nurture plants
Talk to children about the importance of reading labels and negative aspects of overpackaging by looking at examples
Show children the difference between fresh and nonfresh produce
Look for refills, returnable bottles and bulk foods
Carry canvas bags your children have decorated with nonsoluble paints
Eat healthy, show your child everything doesn’t come in a box
Get in touch with nature hiking trails, camping, picnics, cleanups
Carpool or walk to school with your children, encourage recycling, composting and energy savings programs and tree planting at schools
Buy reusable lunch bags and compostable sandwich bags
Adapted from This Planet Is Mine, 1991
Children’s Directory
Diapering Decisions
(519) 619-1866
Innovative and environmentally responsible reusable cotton diapers. One size fits new-born to toilet training.
http://www.diaperingdecisions.com/
Kid Cents
2182 Wharncliffe Rd S, London ON
(519) 652-0655
Upscale Children’s Consignment Shop.
http://kidcents.ca/
Ontario Early Years Centres
265 Maitland St, London, ON
(519) 434-3644
Age 1-5 Child/Parent Resource Centre. Drop-in centre playroom / toy lending library.
http://childreach.on.ca/
Once Upon a Child
1070 Wellington Road S, #8, London, ON
(519) 680-3738
Books, swings, play yards, toys, cribs, clothing. 0-10 years.
https://www.onceuponachildlondon.com/
TLC Consignment
89 Wharncliffe Road S, London, ON
(519) 679-0287
Used baby supplies. Gently used clothing for children and infants.
Tummies to Tots
1695 Wonderland Rd N, London, ON
(519) 657-0812
A section of the store called Boomerang Babies allows parents to sell, and buy used baby wares on consignment.
Clothing |
“We are what we wear” seems to be an important adage in our fashion conscious society. Wardrobes usually contain much more clothes than needed. Unwanted clothing can be recycled, and mending and sewing torn and worn clothes will generate new use of existing items in the back of your closet.
Use of chemicals may be reduced by selecting natural materials. Natural fibres are renewable resources that are generally non-allergenic and more adaptable and longer-wearing. Use gentle natural soaps rather than detergents with phosphates and enzymes to protect our ecology.
The land provides enough for everyone’s needs, but not enough for anyone’s greed.
Mahatma Gandhi
Clothing Directory
Back to Fuchsia
1034 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 3A5
Wed-Sat 11am-6:30pm; Sun 12-5pm
(226) 235-6665
Antique Store
https://www.facebook.com/BacktotheFuchsiaVintage/
Blue Pepper Vintage
247 Grey St, London, ON
Shop offering vintage fashion and jewelry pieces. https://www.facebook.com/bluepeppervintage/
Boutique Top Floor
2182 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON
(519) 652-0655
Upscale consignment shop
http://kidcents.ca/about-us/boutique-top-floor/
Clothing Works
255 Horton St E, London, ON
(519) 850-9000
Provides used women’s and men’s clothing for interviews/work with a referral from a job counseling service.
http://clothingworks.ca/
Fresh ‘N Press Cleaners
405 Wharncliffe Rd S, London ON
(519) 433-5546
“Clean & green” wet cleaning services, with no harsh chemicals to damage your clothing or the environment.
http://freshnpress.com/
Filthy Rebena Vintage
533 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3E9
Tue-Wed 11-7; Thurs-Sat 11-9; Sun-Mon 12-5pm
(519) 204-0472
For You Consignment
71 Wellington St, London, ON
(519) 850-4767
Used clothings and goods store.
http://www.foryoufashions.com/home.html
Funky Find
636 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 2Y8
Mon-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm
(519) 850-0440
Furniture Store
https://www.facebook.com/mfunky/
Goodwill Retail Stores
4 Locations:
255 Horton St, London ON
(519) 850-9000
Sherwood Forest Mall
1225 Wonderland Rd N
(519) 472-1969
3410 White Oak Rd
(519) 685-5389
1044 Adelaide St. N
(519) 433-2665
Used clothing, furniture, toys, books, sports equipment, and appliances.
https://goodwillindustries.ca/#
Kid Cents
2182 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON
(519) 652-0655
Used children and maternity clothing and accessories at affordable prices. http://kidcents.ca/
Loco Eleven Apparel
(519) 872-0339
Sustainable clothing made from bamboo. Sold in Mesh Boutiques and Desi’s.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/LocoElevenApparel/
MEC London
1051 Wellington Rd, London, ON
(519) 668-6657
A full line of equipment and clothing for hikers, climbers, campers and anyone who loves the outdoors.
https://www.mec.ca/en/stores/london
Mine 101
900 Oxford St E, London, ON N5Y 5A1
Mon-Wed and Sat 10am-6pm; Thur-Fri 10am-7pm; Sun 12-4pm
(519) 453-5550
Clothing Store
http://www.anovafuture.org/ways-to-help/mine101/
The Mission Store
797 York St, London, ON
(519) 438-3056
Thrift Store.
https://missionstore.ca/
Plato’s Closet
1071 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6E 1W4
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11-5pm
(519) 686-1557
Chain retailer buying & selling trendy secondhand clothing for teens & young adults.
https://www.platosclosetlondon.com/
Talize Thrift Store
1345 Huron St #1a, London, ON
(519) 455-1112
Canadian owned and operated thrift store.
Salvation Army
2 locations:
281 Wellington St, London, ON
(519) 661-0245
1340 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 455-5177
Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organisation that sells used clothing and goods.
https://salvationarmy.ca/
The Sentimentalist
1034 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 3A5
Wed-Sat 11am-6:30pm; Sun 12-5pm
(519) 854-7976
Vintage Clothing Store
https://www.facebook.com/thesentimentalistvintageclothing/
St. Vincent De Paul
2 locations:
585 York St, London, ON
(519) 438-7071
1005 Elias Street, London, ON
(519) 433-9210
Used furniture and clothing store.
http://ssvplondon.com/
Style 360 Selective Consignment
360 Springbank Dr, London, ON
(519) 657-9119
Upscale women’s clothing and accessories consignment shop.http://www.style360.ca/
Tribal Mountain Trade
White Oaks Mall
1105 Wellington Road South, London, ON
(519) 432-3646
Clothing and household items bought directly from the artisans, as do the suppliers, dealing in a fair and ethical manner.
http://www.tribalmountaintrade.com/
Teen Challenge Thrift Store
1200 Commissioners Rd E, London, ON
(519) 518-4642
Thrift store helping fund a faith based addiction treatment program organization.
Value Village
2 Locations:
1553 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 659-0605
4465 Wellington Rd S, London, ON
(519) 680-3711
Used furniture and clothing store.
https://www.valuevillage.com/
Buzzy’s Nifty Thrifty Place
226-235-3154
1730 Dundas Street London ON
Used clothing and jewllery
https://www.facebook.com/buzzysplace/
Clothing Drop-off Directory
Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline
1-800-505-5525
Clothesline accepts gently-used clothing donations, all cloth based items, footwear, books, toys, kitchenware, electronics and more!
http://www.diabetes.ca/declutter
To find dropoff locations, go to:
http://www.diabetes.ca/how-you-can-help/declutter/find-a-drop-box
Goodwill Retail Stores
4 Locations:
255 Horton St, London ON
(519) 850-9000
Sherwood Forest Mall
1225 Wonderland Rd N
(519) 472-1969
3410 White Oak Rd
(519) 685-5389
1044 Adelaide St. N
(519) 433-2665
Donation drop-off.
https://goodwillindustries.ca/#
The Mission Store
797 York St, London, ON
(519) 438-3056
Accepts clothing donations and more.
https://missionstore.ca/
Anova Community House
101 Wellington Road, London, ON
(519) 642-3003
Accepts women’s and children’s clothing, linen, blankets, towels and cutlery.
http://shelterlondon.org/
Building Supplies |
Home renovating is popular. Whether for reducing costs or adding custom touches, the use of reclaimed building materials is a good option. Paints, strippers, and other finishing compounds made from natural materials can also reduce the environmental impact.
Building Supplies Directory
FROGBOX London
1350 Trafalgar St, London, ON
(519) 451-8204
FROGBOX rents eco-friendly plastic moving binds as an alternative to cardboard boxes. Sturdy boxes delivered to your current address and picked up at your new home.
http://www.frogbox.com/
Infloor Heating
17741 Gregory Drive R.R.#3, St.Marys, ON
(519) 461-1078
Infloor heating and solar technology provide the maximum in energy savings and green energy.
http://www.infloor.plumbing/
London Home Builders Association
571 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON
(519) 686-0343
Showcasing some of the latest green technology available to builders in Ontario.
https://www.lhba.on.ca/en/
London Eco-Metal Manufacturing Inc.
1682 Dundas Street East, London, ON
(519) 659-3224
London Eco-Metal is an industry leader in the manufacturing of quality steel and aluminium roofing for the environmentally conscious consumers.
https://www.londonecometal.com/
The London Potters Guild
664 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 434-1664
Commercial geothermal installation.
http://www.londonclayartcentre.org/
Nudura
866-468-6299
Energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes.
http://www.nudura.com/
Ontario Home Builders Association
Involved in the Technology Adoption Pilot (TAP) program, encouraging homebuilders and buyers to adopt the latest in energy-saving technology.
https://www.ohba.ca/
St. Pierre Construction 2000 Inc.
595 Exeter Rd., London, ON
(519) 685-0888
Recycled household goods and indoor/outdoor building materials.
http://www.stpierreconstruction.ca/
Red Bird Designs
309 Thames St, London, ON
(519) 520-1263
Paints made with the finest raw materials.
http://us.farrow-ball.com/
Pets |
A major concern with pet foods is packaging. Buy bulk when possible.
Pets Directory
Country Bulk
925 Ontario St.
Stratford, ON
(519) 273-0440
Birdseed, bulk foods.
http://countrybulkstratford.ca/
Global Pet Foods
2 locations:
395 Wellington Rd, London, ON
(519)686-7387
509 Commissioners Rd W, London, ON
(519) 474-3647
Carries natural and holistic pet foods, supplements, and quality accessories for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, and fish.
http://www.globalpetfoodslondon.com/index.html
Natural Paws Pantry
1055 Sarnia Rd, London, ON
(519)474-6669
Sells raw foods, grain free kibbles, supplements and natural treats for cats and dogs.
http://www.naturalpaws.ca/Home
Petacular Food & Supply Ltd.
57 York St, London, ON
(519)439-8333
Natural Canadian pet food brands, pet supplies, products, and professional pet grooming.
https://petacular.com/
A Village Tail
160 Wortley Rd, London, ON
(519)642-1200
Supplies and sells toys made out of recycled and hemp materials. Specializes in human grade food products, no commercial brands, everything is naturally preserved with no by-products or artificial foodstuffs. Promotes organic treats and biodegradable doggy bags.
http://avillagetail.com/
Paper Products and Office Supplies |
More than 30% of paper goes to landfill. When buried, it doesn’t breakdown for decades. Using recycled paper materials helps save forests and extend the life of existing landfills. Buy unbleached, post-consumer waste paper.
Paper Products and Office Supplies Directory
CPI Laser Rechargers
455 Stockton St., London, ON
(519) 668-2237
Recharged laser cartridges for printers and photocopiers.
Enviro Cartridges Ltd.
685 Consortium Court, London, ON
(519) 681-6561
Remanufactured cartridges.
Laser Life Inc.
7 Edgemere Crescent, London, ON
(519)659-7829
Recycling of toner cartridges for laser printers.
http://laserlifeinc.ca/
Entertainment |
Buying and recycling books, compact discs, old records, videos and games through second-hand stores provides low cost entertainment.
Entertainment Directory
Attic Books
240 Dundas St, London, ON
(519)432-7277
Used and rare books.
http://www.atticbooks.ca/
The Beat Goes On
1120 Wellington Rd, London, ON
(519)681-9996
Buys and sells used CDs, DVDs.
http://www.beatgoeson.com/
The Book Addict
390 Springbank Dr, London, ON
(519) 474-0211
Used and out of print books, paperbacks, and magazines.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Addict
Cardinal Books
23179 Richmond St, London, ON
(519) 854-0006
Bookstore offering used, rare and out-of-print books. https://www.abebooks.com/cardinal-books-abac%2Filab-london-birr-on/244405/sf
Goodwill Bookstore and Donation Centre
2 locations:
969 Wellington Rd, London, ON
(519)668-7509
1044 Adelaide Street North (at Victoria), London, ON
(519)433-2665
Carry rare, out-of-print books as well as the latest bestsellers and tons of books in-between! They also carry CDs, DVDs, vinyl, cassettes, video games + more in their media sections!
https://goodwillindustries.ca//
H. Sommers Books
436 Richmond St, London, ON
(519)660-8806
Used books, videos and children’s audio books.
Mainly Books
1824 Dundas St, London, ON
(519)455-2043
Used fiction and children’s books.
Scene Magazine
P.O. Box 27048 London, ON N5X 3X5
(519) 642-4780
Publishes free local listings and features articles on the environment.
https://www.scenemagazine.com/
Village Books
156 Bruce St, London, ON
(519)439-6439
Second hand books.
Activities |
Visiting London’s special tourist attractions improves our understanding of our community. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have fun. Get involved and make new friends! Check out bus tour trips to special events or local and long distance bicycle tours. Take a friend, save gas, relax!
Activity Directory
Bike on Tours
75 Thornton Avenue London, ON
(519) 679-9932
Info on guided and self-guided bicycle touring through scenic locations across Ontario and Quebec.
http://www.bicycleontario.ca/
Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London
184 Horton St E, London, ON
(519) 434-9114
Eco-employment project. Clean and green day.
http://www.bgclondon.ca/
Circle R Ranch
3017 Carriage Rd, Delaware, ON
(519) 471-3799
Year-round outdoor education/recreation center. Horseback riding, cross country skiing, sleigh rides, spring/summer camp with crafts, group facility rental and environmental programs.
http://www.circlerranch.ca/
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
1424 Clarke Road/2609 Fanshawe Park Road East, London ON
(519) 457-1296
Provides visitors with experiences of 19th century life in southern Ontario
http://fanshawepioneervillage.ca/
Grosvenor Lodge
1017 Western Rd, London, ON
(519) 645-2845
Resource centre for London Heritage and the environment. Main office of Thames Region Ecological Association
http://grosvenorlodge.ca/
The London Potters Guild
664 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 434-1664
A not-for-profit space for clay artists. New facility is the first retrofitted geothermically heated and cooled building in London. Offers expanded resources, studio and classroom space, an on-site gallery, exhibition space and an “artist-in-residence” program. Classes available for both children and adults as well as workshops and special events.
http://www.londonclayartcentre.org/
The London Regional Children’s Museum
21 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON
(519) 434-5726
Museum filled with hands-on, interactive exhibits that encourage children from infancy to twelve to explore and discover science, arts, heritage and more.
https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/
The London Public Library
Information and reference
(519) 661-4600
http://www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/
London Regional Art Gallery
421 Ridout St N, London, ON
(519) 661-0333
Art and history museum.
http://www.museumlondon.ca/
Museum of Archeology
1600 Attawandaron Rd, London, ON
(519) 473-1360
Archaeological expeditions, summer camp, public gallery, village site.
http://archaeologymuseum.ca/
Shangrila Yoga
111 Mt Pleasant Ave. London, ON
(519) 878-3888
Yoga Studio.
http://www.shangrilayoga.com/
Storybook Gardens
1958 Storybook Ln, London ON
(519) 661-5770
Promotes the target benefits of parks and recreation for the children of London and their families. Also has summer eco-clubs.
http://www.storybook.london.ca/
Thames Valley Trail Association
1017 Western Rd, London ON
(519) 645-2845
Maintains the Thames Valley Trails, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and nature study.
http://tvta.ca/
Holiday Travelling |
New adventures in discovering this planet of ours include responsibly leaving things the way we find them without harming the ecological balance.
Support companies that consider the environment with both their travel practices and a percentage of their profits
Look for unique holidays including walking, cycling, horseback riding
Do not disturb wildlife and their habitat, don’t make unnecessary noise
Do not buy souvenirs that have caused the loss of animal life. Guard against fire, take litter home, keep waterways clean, leave plants
Adapted from How to be Green, 1990
Household Goods |
There are many opportunities to consider consumer impact choices:
Clearing clutter reduces resources otherwise not in circulation
Don’t buy anything that you “just might store & need some day”
Choose furniture and coverings with natural materials when possible
Consider as gifts; bird-feeders, tree-growing kits, cotton T-shirts
Look for local craft industries using local renewable resources
Give someone a “green” membership to a green group as a gift
Adapted from How to be Green, 1990
Household Goods Directory
Back to the Fuchsia
1034 Dundas St, London, ON
(226) 235-6665
Vintage and antique furniture and trinkets store.
https://www.facebook.com/BacktotheFuchsiaVintage/
Canadian Diabetes Collection Program
Used clothing, household items, and furniture collection program.
http://www.diabetes.ca/declutter
To find dropoff locations, go to:
http://www.diabetes.ca/how-you-can-help/declutter/find-a-drop-box
Daytime Domestic Services
1326 Huron St, London, ON
(519) 641-6590
Full cleaning maid service and residential house cleaning service in an environmentally responsible manner.
https://www.daytimedomestics.com/
Envirobest
783 Hamilton Rd, London, ON
(519) 663-0808
Eco friendly floor cleaning service including stone, tile, ceramic, linoleum, concrete or carpet. Upholstery and janitorial services also provided.
http://www.envirobest.ca/
Goodwill Retail Stores
4 Locations:
255 Horton St, London ON
(519) 850-9000
Sherwood Forest Mall
1225 Wonderland Rd N
(519) 472-1969
3410 White Oak Rd
(519) 685-5389
1044 Adelaide St. N
(519) 433-2665
Used clothing, furniture, toys, books, sports equipment, and appliances.
https://goodwillindustries.ca/
Green Earth
2 locations:
23 Buchanan Ct, London, ON
(519) 668-2188
White Oaks Mall
1105 Wellington Rd. S., London, ON
(519) 685-3130
Your source for nature awareness gifts.
https://www.greenearthstores.com/
Habitat for Humanity- ReStore
2 Locations:
317 Adelaide St S, London, ON
(519) 659-1949 ext. 281
5-40 Pacific Ct, London, ON
(519) 659-1949 ext. 225
New and gently used furniture and renovation supplies. Also accept donations from homeowners and businesses. https://habitat4home.ca/restore/
The London Potters Guild
664 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 434-1664
A not-for-profit space for clay artists. New facility is the first retrofitted geothermically heated and cooled building in London. Offers expanded resources, studio and classroom space, an on-site gallery, exhibition space and an “artist-in-residence” program. Classes available for both children and adults as well as workshops and special events.
http://www.londonclayartcentre.org/
The Mission Store
797 York St, London, ON
(519) 438-3056
Accepts small kitchen applicances, bedding, towels, cutlery and dishes.
https://missionstore.ca/
Red Bird Designs
309 Thames St, London, ON
(519) 520-1263
Paints made with the finest raw materials.
http://us.farrow-ball.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Red-Bird-DesignsFarrow-Ball-Stockist-256609784365892/
ReDecor
1055 Sarnia Rd, London, ON
(226) 884-4144
Consignment shop offering gently used upscale furniture and home accessories at a lower price.
Second Bloom Design
4218 Catherine St, Dorchester ON
(519) 202-0189
Turns old recycled wood into furniture such as kitchen tables and hutches.
http://www.secondbloomdesign.com/
Silk Road Furniture
662 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 667-0527
Sells quality used furniture and pay cash for gently used furniture. https://www.facebook.com/silkroadstore/
Swish Cleaning Products
540 Admiral Dr, London, ON
(519) 659-2101
Cleaning products, accessories, services and equipment.
https://www.swishclean.com/default.htm
Tribal Mountain Trade
White Oaks Mall
1105 Wellington Road South, London, ON
(519) 432-3646
Clothing and household items bought directly from the artisans, as do the suppliers, dealing in a fair and ethical manner.
http://www.tribalmountaintrade.com/
Value Village Department Store
2 Locations:
1553 Dundas St, London, ON
(519) 659-0605
4465 Wellington Rd S, London, ON
(519) 680-3711
Used furniture and clothing store.
https://www.valuevillage.com/
Women’s Community House
101 Wellington Rd, London ON
(519) 642-3003
Accepts dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, small appliances, towels, bedding.
http://shelterlondon.org/
Miscellaneous |
A range of ideas for alternative goods and services are suggested here.
Invest your money in companies producing socially responsible investments, green products, and researching new technologies
Use mail-order catalogues, purchase a battery recharger, consider products for the chemically sensitive and think through the life cycle of the product.
Miscellaneous Directory
C-Pool Mineral Treatment
122 Edward St, St. Thomas ON
(519) 518-2396
Chlorine reduced pool care using natural occurring minerals
https://www.c-pool.com/
Culligan International Company
865 Commissioners Rd E, London ON
(519) 685-0445
Filtering systems, and reverse osmosis filtering coolers, providing quality filtered water without the use of plastic bottles.
https://www.culligan.com/ca/dealer-locator/london-on/52196500?utm_source=GoogleMaps&utm_medium=Local&utm_campaign=london
Duck and Dodo
541 Hamilton Rd, London, ON
(519) 601-9255
Antique and artisan market offering a variety of goods. https://www.duckanddodo.ca/
EcoParent
The greener family shopping guide.
http://www.ecoparent.ca/
Friends of the Environment Foundation
TD Canada Trust customer green accounts make contributions from interest earned monthly matched by TD Canada Trust and is donated to local environmental activities.
https://fef.td.com/
Green Living Enterprises
70 The Esplanade, Suite 307, Toronto ON
(416) 360-0044
Cause-marketing agency that focuses on social and environmental program development
http://www.greenlivingenterprises.ca/
Green Ontario’s Listings
Search the Great Green Directory for the products, services, programs, financial incentives, and resources that will make it easy for you to live a little lighter on this planet.
http://www.greatgreendirectory.ca/
Kijiji
Online classifieds make it easier to buy and sell used goods.
https://www.kijiji.ca/
Planet Friendly
A people and planet gateway and guide to everything organic in Canada and beyond.
http://www.planetfriendly.net/
Naked by Reimagine Co.
211 King St, London, ON N6A 1C9
(519) 520-9155
A zero waste demonstration hub and community space in downtown London, Ontario, with free workshops, events, and activities open to all. The zero waste store offers products and tips for zero-waste living.
Unwrapped Marketplace
A place where people can purchase products that produce zero-waste.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/unwrappedmarketplace/about/?ref=page_internal
EcoLogo
Companies licensed with the Environmental Choice program through Environment Canada are permitted to display the EcoLogo on their products and services.
Products and services certified by the Environmental Choice program are proven to have less of an impact on the environment because of how they are manufactured, consumed or disposed of. Certification is based on compliance with stringent environmental criteria established in consultation with industry, environmental groups and independent experts. Approval is also based on research into the life-cycle impacts of a product or service.
There are over 100 guidelines further defining the following product and services categories:
Appliances
Automotive Products & Lubricants
Building, Grounds & Construction
Cleaning Products
Non-Commercial & Consumer Products
Office Products
Paints and Surface Coatings
Paper Products & Printing Services
Plastic Products & Plastic Film
Systems & Technologies
For certification criteria and lists of those companies licensed with the Environment Choice Program contact: UL Canada, 171 Nepean Street, Suite 400 Ottawa, ON K2P 0B4. Check their product on-line catalogue for information on suppliers, certified brands and availability at ecologo products.
“If we need air to breathe, then, yes we need trees, for they are nature’s air-conditioning units. In one year an average tree inhales twenty-six pounds of carbon dioxide – the amount emitted by a car during an 11,300 mile trip – and exhales enough oxygen to keep a family of four breathing for a year.”
“The Tree People” Naomi M. Stokes