Buy Local
This project was initiated by an observation made by Distribution Services. They noticed that big box retailers made up a massive majority of the shipments that were coming into Shipping and Receiving at Residence Services. In order to diversify the shipments and encourage sales from local owned and operated businesses, the “Buy Local” initiative was born.
Our mission was to create a database that students and staff can use to explore small businesses, local businesses, and sustainable businesses. By increasing the exposure to these local businesses, it will encourage sustainable consumption, uplift the local economy, and reduce emissions from transportation.
Join us as we move towards a more sustainable University campus!
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Whitehouse Art
Pet Portraits, Custom Prints
Winnipeg, Manitoba
www.facebook.com/lisawhitehouseart
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Rebecca Proppe
Drawings, Paintings
Toronto, Ontario
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Marc Mazzulli Design
Posters and Canvases
Toronto, Ontario
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Willowbrook Art Gallery and Custom Framing
Limited Edition Prints, Sports Memorabilia, First Nation Carvings, Posters, Photographs, and Custom Printing
Langley City, British Columbia
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Spirit Gallery
Collection of West Cost Native Art – Carvings, Brentwood Boxes, Prints
Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia
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Toronto By Hand
Graphite, charcoal, chalk pastel, and ink prints
Toronto, Ontario
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Putumayo World Music
Exploring world culture through music and art
Canada
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Sitkas & Seas
British Columbia inspired stickers and print
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Yaelly Designs
Original Prints, Custom Illustrations
Canada
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PerisCreations
Minimalist Digital Custom Portraits, Custom Digital Family Portraits
Toronto, Ontario
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Plenty + Spare
Handmade, low-waste bath and body products
Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Apothecary
Zero waste wellness products and refillery with essential oils and skincare + cosmetic products
Calgary, Alberta
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Without Co
Zero waste boutique and refillery
Calgary, Alberta
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Green & Frugal Sustainable Living Shop
Reusable housewares and personal care products
Toronto, Ontario
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Evergreen Goods
Sustainable alternatives to single-use wellness and kitchen disposables
Canada
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Art. 27
Certified organic personal care products along with responsible fashion and bath essentials
Toronto, Ontario
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Soak Wash Inc.
Eco-friendly, rinse-free wash laundry and personal care products
Mississauga, Ontario
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Make This Universe
Sustainable Do-It-Yourself Natural Skincare Products
Canada
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The Kind Curator Co.
Curated gift boxes with locally sourced products and eco-conscious packaging.
For every order, The Kind Curator plant a tree
Toronto, Ontario
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jELN
Plant-based self-care product line
Toronto, Ontario
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Raven Reads
Indigenous literature and giftware
Canada
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Glad Day Bookshop
First queer-focused Canadian bookstore
Toronto, Ontario
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Pages on Kensington
One of Calgary’s oldest independent bookstores
Calgary, Alberta
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A Different Booklist
Local BIPOC owned bookstore highlighting Canada’s cultural mosaic
Toronto, Ontario
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Shelf Life Books
Independent community focused bookstore
Calgary, Alberta
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Another Dimension Comics
Comic bookstore specializing in four-color fiction and fantasy
Calgary, Alberta
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Stonehouse Publishing
Canadian publishing house specializing in historical fiction and literary fiction
Edmonton, Alberta
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Massy Books
100% Indigenous owned and operated bookstore
Vancouver, British Columbia
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32 Books & Gallery
Independent bookstore selling new releases
North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Queen Books
Local independent bookstore
Toronto, Ontario
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Pela Case
Compostable & Eco-Friendly Phone Cases
Kelowna, British Columbia
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GOWOOD
Ecologically responsible watches, chargers, and phone cases
Canada
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Change Is Good
Nonprofit closet supporting individuals in recovery from addiction
Calgary, Alberta
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Gravitypope Footwear
Handcrafted clothing, footwear, and accessories from around the world
Edmonton, Alberta
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Front and Company
Contemporary and vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry
Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Comeback
Eco-conscious alternatives to clothing and accessories – Reuse & retail
Toronto, Ontario
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Sam & Lance
Sustainable apparel, jewelry, and accessories to empower women owned small businesses
Canada
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Cassandra Elizabeth
Eco-friendly clothing and upcycled items
Toronto, Ontario
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Huri Movement
Sustainable Afrocentric fashion
Toronto, Ontario
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Front and Company
Contemporary and vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Oliberte Limited
Local sustainable handcrafted footwear
Oakville, Ontario
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The Good Tee
Certified organic cotton apparel
Toronto, Ontario
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Denman Island Chocolate
Organic ethically traded chocolate
Denman Island, British Columbia
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Propeller Coffee Co
Sustainably sourced coffee products
Toronto, Ontario
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Drizzle Honey
All natural, bee-friendly honey products
Calgary, Alberta
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Allergy Smart
Local allergy-friendly food products
Canada
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Righteous
Locally produced gelato
Calgary, Alberta
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Good Food for Good Inc.
Natural & organic food products
Canada
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The Earth Group
Ethically and environmentally sustainable consumable products
Edmonton, Alberta
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Fody Foods
Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO foods
Canada
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Lulubelle & Co
Organic gluten free cake, pancake, and muffin mixes
Canada
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Amala Tea
Natural herb blended teas
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Villages Calgary
Fair trade crafts
Calgary, Alberta
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Lazy Bee Destiny
Zero waste and eco-friendly products
British, Columbia
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Love Your Mother Boutique
Bath, beauty, and kitchen products
Canada
www.loveyourmotherboutique.com
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Be Soap
Natural handmade bath products
Toronto, Canada
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Second Hand Stitches
Masks, scrunchies, etc.
Toronto, Canada
www.sidebizstudio.ca/store/secondactstitches
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Cate and Levi
Handcrafted eco-friendly toys
Canada
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Pretty Warm Designs
Knitwear
British Columbia
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The Nooks
Handmade small businesses
Canada
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Yamuna Canada
Body care and workout equipment
Calgary, Alberta
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Yoga & Meditation Centre of Calgary
Yoga and meditation items
Calgary, Alberta
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The Power of Healing
Mists, herbs, guided meditations etc.
Toronto, Ontario
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Stoic Beauty
Natural skincare
Toronto, Ontario
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Solitude Living
Vegan bath products
Toronto, Ontario
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Village Lifestyle
Organic and herbal teas, supplements, etc
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Breathe Fitness
Yoga equipment and activewear
Squamish, BC
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Toronto Seamoss
Seamoss
Toronto, Ontario
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Finlandia Pharmacy & Natural Health Care
Pharmaceuticals and natural products
Vancouver, BC
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Droplet Home Goods
Organic towels
Canada
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Plant Shop
Plants
Calgary, Alberta
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Strawberry Boots
Home decor, sun catchers
Calgary, Alberta
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Urban Minimalist
Microgreen gardens
Toronto, Ontario
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BioTerra Eco Shop
Eco-friendly home goods
Canada
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A Greener Place
Eco-friendly home goods
Waterdown, Ontario
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Kokedama
Plants
Calgary, Alberta
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Better Basics
Sustainable home goods
Canada and USA
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Khalia Jewellery
Necklace, rings, earrings, bracelets
Toronto, Ontario
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The First Earth Co
Sustainable totes
Global
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The Groggy Owl
Metal and crystal jewellery
Toronto, Ontario
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Marigold Collective
Ethical accessories
Vancouver, BC
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StellaLuna Jewellery
Metal and crystal jewellery
Toronto, Ontario
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Tree Line
Jewellery, accessories and clothing
Langley, BC
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Stone Hardware Co.
Metal and crystal jewellery
Toronto, Ontario
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Rose & Crown Design
Gold dainty jewellery
Toronto, Ontario
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Salvedge Fashion
Local and sustainable jewellery
Calgary, Alberta
www.salvedgefashion.com/shop-local-sustainable-salvedge-boutique/
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& Company
Sustainable kitchen items
Vancouver, BC
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Clementine Boutique
Sustainable kitchen items
Toronto, Ontario
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Health Nut Shop
Sustainable kitchen items
Canada
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Enkay
Recyclable and Compostable kitchen items
Toronto, Ontario
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Canary
Sustainable kitchen items
Calgary, Alberta
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Britannia Kitchen and Home
Sustainable kitchen items
Calgary, Alberta
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Without Co.
Sustainable kitchen items
Calgary, Alberta
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Spruce
Kitchen items
Toronto, Ontario
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Simp Stickers
Stickers
Toronto, Ontario
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Wonder Pens
Stationery
Toronto, Ontario
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Return to Sender Co
Stationery
Toronto, Ontario
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Recess
Stationery
Calgary, Alberta
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Strawberry Boots
Office décor, stationary
Calgary, Alberta
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Paige Kato
Cards
Vacnouver, BC