November 2025

Your Guide to Sustainable, Local Gifts Everyone Will Love

Your Guide to Sustainable, Local Gifts Everyone Will Love

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Valérie Paquette

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Alexandra Simard

The holidays are the perfect time to make conscious consumer choices that reflect your values. Each small action adds up, creating a meaningful impact on our local economy and the world we share. That’s why our curated gift guide features products made right here in Canada, along with a few crafted abroad — all thoughtfully designed by our team in Montreal.

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1. For someone settling into a new home

A thoughtfully chosen housewarming gift can help a new house become a home. But the last thing anyone who’s just packed (and unpacked) all their belongings needs is stuff for stuff’s sake. Instead, give them the everyday essentials and introduce them to our refill stations. Our Complete At-Home Refill Station Kit includes 4-litre refills of our bestsellers — dish soap, laundry detergent, all purpose cleaner, and hand soap — along with empty refillable bottles and a measuring cap for the detergent. A perfect gift to support loved ones as they settle into a new space, and one they’ll keep appreciating long after the boxes have gone.

2. For the waste-free warrior

Our plastic-free solid products, made with less water, are among our most sustainable gift options. Choose from our lotion, soap, shampoo, and conditioner bars, and pair them with our reusable Simplify your lifestyle tote bag for a thoughtful, waste-free way to wrap it all up.

3. For the seasoned traveller

The Matador soap Bar Dry Bag is a must-have for minimalist packing — zero liquid, zero mess. Perfect for carry-on luggage, it pairs perfectly with a soap bar for a thoughtful gift that helps them pack light and enjoy smooth travels ahead.

4. For new parents

Make bath time a breeze with this gentle set for little ones, complete with our kid-friendly shampoo, conditioner, and bubble bath.

5. For the person who has everything

There’s no such thing as too much hand soap or lotion — especially when they’re made in Canada and presented in sleek, reusable glass bottles that can be refilled again and again.

6. For the person who’s tricky to shop for

A fragrance-free soy candle is the definition of a safe bet — cozy, timeless, and perfect for any home. It casts a soft glow over meals without overpowering the aromas and makes a thoughtful gift when tastes are hard to predict.

7. For the design lover

At The Unscented Company, we believe everyday essentials should be both sustainable and beautiful. Our silicone dish brush — available in sand or blue — and our grey DOMPIERRE x TUC soap tray add a refined touch to any space, making them the perfect gift for anyone with great taste and an eye for design.

8. For the everyday caregiver

Give a little softness back to those who give so much of it. Infused with rich cocoa butter, our lotion bar’s silky, nourishing formula provides lasting hydration — a small everyday luxury for someone who deserves a moment of comfort.

9. For the accident-prone

For those who seem to attract spills like a magnet, our laundry whitener and Marseille soap are two practical essentials to tuck into a stocking — perfect for a clean, carefree holiday season.

10. For your office Secret Santa pick 

When Secret Santa rolls around, you might end up shopping for someone you’ve only ever nodded to in the hallway. But have no fear — a TUC gift card is equally perfect for someone you know well or someone new: a simple, sustainable, and local gift that’s sure to please.