
People and planet conscious materials and products for the whole home. Building consciousness, and finding solutions to personal health and ecological challenges in our lived environments.
| Action | Target | Status | Themes |
Urban Agriculture We landscape around our shop with edible plants. Passers-by who are hungry are encouraged to help themselves to the yield. | To shift conventional thinking about how we use urban landscape and about sustainable gardening. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN5 All themes by pillar Economic: EC2 |
Using Sustainable Energy Sources For our heat source, we are currently burning a multifuel pellet stove on Canadian source clean wood pellets, formerly a waste product in milling operations. We are in the process of investigating the viability of using locally produced switch grass pellets. | Full use of sustainable energies - one day operating "off-grid" capability. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN1 All themes by pillar Social: SO1 |
Supporting Local Producers, Fabricators, Artisans and Businesses We support the efforts of local producers, fabricators, businesses, and artisans who are aligned with ecological living through efforts in cross-promotion, in-store representation, formal and informal business relationships, and choosing local suppliers, as much as possible. | To increase the strength and viability of a sustainable local economy. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EC2 All themes by pillar Social: SO5 |
Making Healthier & Eco-Conscious Building Supplies Available to the Kingston Area We carry and make available eco-conscious living products, low-impact building materials, non-toxic paints and wall coverings, ethically sourced flooring, countertops from recycled materials, natural and effective cleaners,healthy kitchen and bath products, and organic sleep systems. | To continue to make these products and more available to Kingston and to continue promoting eco-conscious living and building. | Ongoing | Primary theme: EN5 All themes by pillar |
Monthly Film Screenings Documentary screenings monthly on topics related to the health and wellness of people and planet. | 50 people in regular attendance. | Monthly | Primary theme: CU3 All themes by pillar |