inBed Organics: Inexpensive Locally-Made Organic Mattresses

While at The Green Living Show Vancouver this past weekend, I noticed inbed Organics and I just had to stop by and chat with them. I wasn't familiar with this company, though they are located on west 2nd ave in Vancouver. You may remember my post about Local Organic Futons So, to find another local company who carries organic mattresses/ futons was very exciting.

More exciting was how inexpensive their mattresses are, around $1800 for a Queen size natural latex mattress, which is cheaper than other local companies that I have found. They also make their mattress on location.

A few things inBed Organics carries is organic wool, cotton and latex pillows, organic cotton and wool mattress covers, bedsheets, organic duvet covers and wool comforters.

Their showroom is by appointment only, but will be able to buy online (shortly it says). I like that their site products are also organized by material and by mattress size, so is easier to find what I'm looking for.

The Green Living Show Vancouver

Just got back from the Green Living Show at BC Place. I ended up going for the last 2 hours of the day, which I'm actually really glad I did end up going so late in the day, when most of the people had already left; gave me more of a chance to chat with the people at their booths.

I first stopped off at: bamboostyle.com
Complete with an adorable cartoon bamboo. They offer a variety of bamboo products such as towels, yoga and baby wear as well as candles and other products. I picked up two really awesome soft bamboo tank tops from a $12 discount bin. Looks like they are in the process of setting up online shopping, but isn't quite up yet.

It's Not Easy Being Green

As Kermit the Frog sang: "It's not easy being green." But it's getting a lot easier. Especially with the appearance of Happyfrog.ca, an online directory of sustainable, green businesses in British Columbia.

At Happyfrog.ca you can register, and add new sustainable/green listings, or rate and review existing ones.

I've spent a long time collecting a directory of various green/natural/sustainable businesses in the lowermainland and online. And a lot of times, it's not that easy to find what exactly I'm looking for. To finally have a directory like this, and one that is local-- well, I just can't explain how incredibly excited I am. Happy even. (Happy like a happy hopping green frog)

Adventuring Down Main st: Twigg & Hottie

I love finding stores that sell local designer's clothes/jewelry. Twigg & Hottie at 3671 Main Street Offers one-of-a-kind/small run designs with prices that reflect that. While a lot of their clothes are priced a bit in the highend, there are lots of their clothes that are quite reasonable. Shirts upwards of $60-80, and a few hats for $45-50.

Very small, busy store. When I was in there, lots of people were flowing in and out of the store. I did look at a few tags, for what fabrics the designers were using, many were recycled fabrics or some just said "made from eco-friendly materials", but didn't specify if it was recycled or organic or what. I may have just missed another tag, but the ones that were easily accessible didn't say.

Finally! Organic, Sustainable & Local Clothing!

I have yet to find a place in Vancouver that has a better selection of organic and sustainable clothing from a variety of brands than Organix in granville island.

Am so glad they finally moved to a larger space in Granville island, now located at 1524 Duranleau Street- with lots more products. (I just picked up a nice recycled Wool Jacket for winter by Grace & Cello, a no-sweat shop canadian company based out of Montreal-- am SUPER pleased with)

Always a great experience walking into Organix: friendly, helpful atmosphere.

Large selection of Sustainable/Organic fabrics: Organic Cotton, Soy, Hemp, Bamboo clothing (my fav!) and beautiful Bamboo Towels by Shoo-Foo!- extremely soft, and absorbent- (Can use one towel for two people!) I've picked up two bath towels, and a few hand and face clothes and been very happy with. I purchased the undyed natural coloured towels, but they also have black tea dyed, a dark blue, and light green coloured version.

The Naam Disaster

I had heard such good things about The Naam before finally going to it. Being a vegan for so many years it was great to go to a restraunt that served mostly vegan or at least vegetarian menu items and some organic options. I've since started eating sustainable fish/seafood (so my options are less limited now!)

I had tried a few times to go to Naam, when I lived in Kits, I used to walk by, and there was always this rediculous long lineup outside. One day I managed to get in without much of a wait. And I figured, it must be really good for such a lineup. But no. Was just an extremely tiny restraunt with only one server for all the tables.

I ordered a blueberry soyshake for a starting drink, and sesame fries with miso dressing for starters. Took a way too long for shake to arrive, and it was room temperature by the time it did. (however, was nice and smooth.. yum!)

Bamboogle

So, Google just upped their coolness by at least +10 points. Their online store now offers organic cotton and bamboo products. Personally, I'm eyeing up this Bamboo T-shirt!