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How One Mother's Mission to Help Her Daughter Turned Into An Inspiring Canadian Brand At The Clean Crate Company, we source top quality eco-friendly, non-toxic products made by Canadians, for Canadians.  Whe...

We hear about our Carbon Footprint all the time, every wonder what that actually means and what you can do about it?  Carbon Footprint is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by the activities of a person or company.” OK...why don’t we want more carbon dioxide in our environment? 

Did you know that small and medium sized businesses make up over 99% of the Canadian economy, employing more than 10 million people?!!! As the Retail Council of Canada states: “Local retailers are the backbone of the Canadian economy.” By supporting Canadian companies and brands you are contributing to rebuilding our economy post COVID. As the saying goes - “we are in this together” and we are going to get out of it together. 

We all want a home that is free of nasty chemicals, sparkling clean and smells delicious right? It might be the goal but it isn't always easy! If you have tried to make your own cleaners using water, essential oils and maybe a splash of vinegar but have found yourself sadly disappointed with the cleaning result - then we have the perfect solution for you!   

In a recent lifestyle article by Vita Daily that was distributed through The Globe and Mail, The Clean Crate Company was included in an exciting feature - '5 Canadian Brands With Sustainability Built Right Into Their Businesses (Win!)'.  Written by Aileen Lalor, this article highlights 5 new female lead businesses that are making waves in the world of sustainability. 

When a company is certified as PETA Cruelty Free PETA has verified “that they and their suppliers do not conduct, commission, pay for, or allow any tests on animals for their ingredients, formulations, or finished products anywhere in the world and that they will never do so in the future.” A company that also has an entire product line free of animal-derived ingredients is certified as PETA Cruelty Free and Vegan.  

At The Clean Crate Company, one of our founding values is to work with Canadian brands that develop, manufacture and distribute top quality, non-toxic, eco-friendly household cleaning products.  The second g...

There are so many words we hear when we are learning how to green up our lifestyle.  "Compostable" is one of those keywords, but how do you actually know what it means and what to do with compostable items? Here's the quick and dirty - no pun intended;)  

We are all spending more time in our houses these days - especially over these long winter months!  Home has become the place we eat, sleep, play and for many of us, where we work. Homes don’t come with a Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manual so we’re here to offer some useful tips from our in-house OHS committee member to keep you safe in your new work environment.

The Winter 2021 products have been widely popular with our current and new subscribers!  This crate brings an earthy, floral and sustainable range of products into your home while introducing you to exciting eco alternatives

We are excited to announce our Earth Day is Everyday Giveaway Series hosted exclusively by The Clean Crate Company.  Giveaways will be running between the months of March and May 2021 and feature products fr...

Do you find yourself wondering if you should be using products with or without scent? Or why we can’t wear perfume in many public places? Do you notice that some smells give you a headache and wonder why? I...