Essentia’s Time Capsule!
As we celebrate 13 years of making the world's only natural memory foam mattresses, we wanted to take a walk down memory lane and highlight all the memorable moments that have brought us here today.
GOLS, GOTS & ISO Certified Essentia Factory: Meet The Team!
2016 was a huge year for us here at Essentia, and some of the biggest news actually came from our manufacturing department. Essentia's factory has an ISO certification as well as being a GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified…
Essentia’s 10 Year Anniversary: Meet the Keys to our Success!
It’s our big 10-year anniversary! Happy Birthday to us!!! It’s crazy to think that I’ve been on this ride for almost five years now, and I’m proud to say that many of my colleagues have been at it for even longer. When Jack references us…
Get Your Children Eco-Toys to Play With!
Just recently, I found an awesome eco-friendly article by Networx.com that talks about toy companies for those of you environmentally friendly parents out there. If you're a parent who wants to ensure that your child is playing with the greenest and healthiest toys available, keep…
Do You Ship Your Stuff the Eco-friendly Way?
Yes, it is definitely possible to ship your things the eco-friendly way if you aren't doing it already! After doing some research this morning, I came across a couple of tips for eco-conscious consumers out there who would like to start shipping their stuff in…
Plastic Bags and Paper Bags are No Greener than Each Other!
This morning, The Globe and Mail released an article on plastic bags and paper bags. I found this article to be particularly interesting because I was always under the impression that the paper bag was "greener" than the plastic bag. It turns out that this…
Jessica Alba Launches Honest.com to Sell Chemical-free Baby and Household Products
Jessica Alba is launching a new online store at Honest.com to sell baby and household products that are truly chemical-free. The actress got the idea for the company when she learned that toxic chemicals are in widespread use in everyday products without being tested for…
Start Wearing Organic Make-up and Natural Cosmetics with Environmentally Friendly Skin Care Products!
"It's nice to have products that are helping people and not contributing to cancer and a lot of other things." This is a quote from new Pink Ginger CEO Lyz Plant, who calls herself an "eco freak" and is a former make-up artist. Pink Ginger…
Toyota has the Most Environmentally Friendly Vehicles!
If you haven't heard already, the 2011 Manufacturing Award was won by Toyota! This means that their company showed a commitment to environmental manufacturing. Looking to buy your next eco-friendly vehicle? Toyota seems like the right fit if you want to help keep our planet…
Lil’ Bean N’ Green – Cafe N’ Play
I had the pleasure of meeting the proprietor of a fantastic little cafe in Leslieville, neighboring our lovely Beaches. Lil' Bean N' Green is a cafe/play area for parents and kids. Serving the finest local and organic food as well as a fantastic selection of…
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