Looking for meaningful and useful gifts for dad? We’ve collected some of our favourite sustainable Father’s Day gifts from Canadian small businesses. You can not only show your love with a unique gift, but also support ethical brands in Canada!
Intrepid Stretch Belt from Unbelts
The Intrepid is a super comfy, elastic belt that blends style, functionality, and sustainability.
What makes Unbelts a great Father’s Day gift:
- Comfortable – Made from flexible and durable elastic that’s adjustable up to size 5X
- Innovative Features – The Intrepid Belt boasts a non-slip inner silicone grip, is fully machine-washable, and a secret inner pocket for emergency cash and keys.
- Sustainable – Crafted from recycled water bottles
- No bulk – the hypoallergenic, nickel-free buckle lies flat under t shirts.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Backed by a lifetime guarantee, you know this belt will last.
- Ethically Made – sewn in Edmonton with a living wage supply chain!
Organic Cotton Socks from Q for Quinn
What dad can’t use socks? We love Q for Quinn’s fit, comfortable fabric and mix of colourful/prints and neutral styles.
Here’s why these socks make great gifts for dad:
- Soft, Natural Materials – Their GOTS certified organic cotton or RWS certified merino wool socks are comfortable, breathable and sustainable.
- Variety of Styles – Whether dad prefers socks that make a statement or blend it, Q for Quinn has options to suit his style.
- Matching Family Sets – How about socks for the whole family? They have matching sets and we’re big fans of their organic kids socks as well!
- Ethically Knit – The socks are ethically knit in certified factory in Portugal, ensuring fair labor practices and high-quality craftsmanship.
- Give Back – Every pair of socks purchased donates a meal to a child.
- Coupon Code! – Use code MYGREENCLOSET for 10% off
Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup from Wabanaki
A special gift for a foodie or dad who enjoys cooking. Also a unique gift for the dad who wants nothing but has a sweet tooth 😉
What makes handcrafted maple syrup a great gift:
- Unique Flavours – Wabanaki syrups come in barrel aged varities (using whisky and bourbon barrels) or infused with elderberry or chipotle. Want a try a few flavours? Get a bundle!
- or High-Quality Classic – If you’re looking for a classic maple syrup they have as well – it’s caramel-y and flavourful.
- Consumable – Edible gifts are great for dads who don’t any more “stuff”
- Indigenous-owned – 100% indigenous female-owned and follows the traditional maple syrup harvesting boiled and refining that date back generations.
- Sustainable Practices – They are “committed to helping to preserve our environment and helping Indigenous communities thrive”.
- Gives Back – Wabanaki partners with environmental nonprofits working to protect forests.
Recycled Cotton Shirt from Anián
For dads who appreciate a quality shirt that can be dressed up or down.
Here’s why this shirt stands out:
- Timeless Style – Their classic short and long-sleeve shirts always look good.
- Quality – Anián is known for their quality fabrics and attention to design.
- Recycled Materials – A proud circular brand, their shirts are sustainably made from recycled textiles and buttons.
- Versatility – With its classic design, these shirts can be dressed up for work or dressed down for everyday wear. People also love their wool shirts for layering and hiking/outdoor activities.
- Made in Canada
- Coupon Code! – Use code VERENAERIN for 20% off!
Slim Cork Wallet from Rok Cork
Wallets are an everyday essential and usually something dads wear out – upgrade his with a sustainable and vegan-friendly cork leather option.
What makes this cork wallet a great Father’s Day gift:
- Holds Necessities – 4 card slots plus bill compartment.
- Slim Design – Isn’t bulky or uncomfortable.
- Sustainably Sourced – Cork is a renewable materials that come from the bark of trees.
- Durable and Easy to Care for – Unlike leather it requires no conditioning. It is lightweight, water repellent, easy to clean and durable for long-term use.
- No PVC/PU – unlike many vegan leather Rok Cork’s products do not contain these materials.
- Ethically Made – the bags and wallets are made by artisans in Portugal where workers are paid “above fair wage levels”.
Audiobook Credits that Support Local Bookstores
Audiobooks make a great gift for dads on the go or a gift for the dad who “doesn’t need anything” or is hard to shop for. We love Libro.fm because they partner and share profits with local bookstores across Canada.
Why Libro.fm audiobook credits make easy gifts for dad:
- Something for Everyone – With tons of genres, bestsellers, and bookseller picks, Dad is sure to find books he’s interested in!
- Supports Small Businesses – Unlike Audible (which is owned by evil corp. Amazon), Libro.fm is a social purpose corporation. One of the cool things they do is partner with independent bookstores across Canada – you can choose one in your community to support and they get a portion of all your audiobook purchases!
- Saves Trees – A digital gift requires no paper 🌳
- Options for all Budgets – Gift credit bundles range from 2 to 24 credits, there’s an option for every budget.
- Perfect Last-Minute Gift for Dad – Waited too long? Forgot Father’s Day? No problem! You can buy audiobook credit gifts in just a couple minutes.
Whether it’s a belt, a shirt, something to eat, something to listen to, or a pair of socks, there’s something for every dad out there. Let’s celebrate fatherhood while also making a positive impact on the planet – choosing sustainable and useful gifts for dad and supporting local small businesses!
Looking for more gifts ideas? Check out our sustainable gift guide!
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