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This area provides links and information about local businesses that are offering discounts to members as well as bulk purchase projects. As we grow, the greater numbers will make it easier to convince businesses that they will be getting their name out to the right people.
Please note that Sustainable Ottawa has a statement regarding these links that formally and explicitly disclaims Sustainable Ottawa Community Energy Co-Operative Inc. from any associated liability for using these goods & services. Click here to access this statement.
Universal Appliances - Special discounts to members on high quality and energy efficient home appliances. Discounts will be anywhere between 5 and 15% (typically) and will depend on the make and model since margins differ on various products. Please call Darrel to make an appointment at 613-521-5002.
Universal Appliance has been locally owned since 1953 and prides itself on being the most knowledgable appliance salespeople in the nations capital. In its 6000-square foot store on Bank Street, Universal Appliances showcases the best that technology has produced in Europe, the United States and Canada, and more of it than anywhere else.
Address: 1915 Bank Street, Ottawa
Note - If you're looking for a new appliance, check out the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) online database. You'll be able to find most of the highest efficiency products at Universal Appliances.
Joe Mamma Bikes and Boards - 10% off complete bikes and 15% off regularly priced merchandise. Joe Mamma's is a small, locally owned shop that specializes in urban focused bicycles. They carry some of the best looking and comfortable bicycles available in Ottawa and Joe's Garage, their maintenance area is staffed by one of the best mechanics in town. Great service and great prices make this shop on Pretoria, just east of Bank St. a great source of sustainable transportation. Try a cruiser, and you won't go back!
Address: 216 Pretoria, the Glebe
the table restaurant - 20% discount for members. The Table, first established in 2000, was voted the People's Choice Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Ottawa City magazine in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The Table was also awarded the Consumer's Choice Award for Best Vegetarian Restaurant in 2004. The Table makes every attempt possible to cater a 100% organic vegetarian meal. Their approach is to provide a warm, comfortable and friendly environment and serve only the freshest, innovative, buffet style, vegetarian cuisine.
The Table also prepared a special "locally grown" breakfast in April to show what a "100-kilometre diet" means. The CBC story can be found here.
Address: 1230 Wellington - Westboro
Modern Dry Cleaners - 20% discount for members. Modern Dry Cleaners, conveniently located at the corner of Bronson and Catherine is a certified environment dry cleaner. Family run since 1948, Modern not only meets all environmental regulations and training requirements, but also provides a solvent free cleaning option.
Modern has also retrofitted their delivery vehicle to run on natural gas. You can read the whole communique here. And to top it all off, the owners have natural gas vehicles as well. They talk the talk and walk the walk.
Address: 571 Bronson Avenue
Bushtukah - 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Before you receive the discount you need to be added to the store's club list. Just ask at the cashier's desk.
Maximize your enjoyment of outdoor activities by getting great outdoor gear at this shop in the heart of Westboro. Bushtukah's knowledgable and passionate staff have the experience and expertise to help you make the right decisions while extensive services ensure your complete satisfaction. Camping, paddling, running, snow sports, you can get it all at Bushtukah. They also provide a gear rental program and special customer appreciation nights.
Address: 203 Richmond Road
The Healthiest Home and Building Supplies - 10% off select sustainable building supplies
The Healthiest Home is a full service green building solutions center. A complete ONE STOP ECO SHOP: Retailing exclusively green building products including kitchen, bath and custom cabinetry, a wide range of flooring, tiles, paints, etc… Guided by The Healthiest Home principals of indoor air quality and sustainability full home renovation and construction services are delivered, as well as innovative design consultation. Applying healthy, sustainable construction methods to all of our projects, The Healthiest Home creates well designed, healthy green spaces for both the residential and commercial markets.
Address: 135 Holland Avenue Richmond (corner Holland & Wellington)
Tel: (613) 715-9014
Vert Design - 1 hour green design consultation either in person or over the phone.
Vert Design is a green planning and architectural design firm. Specializing in residential, recreational, commercial, and community projects of a human scale, we realize projects that people can relate to. Our multi-disciplinary team turns spaces into living places in urban and rural environments.
Address: 279 Crichton Street, Ottawa
Tel: 613.244.9484
La Tierra Coop -15% off a pound of fair trade organic coffee.
La Tierra Co-op in Gatineau (Québec) and Ottawa (Ontario) roasts and distributes coffee from our partner indigenous peasant cooperatives in the South. They assist them in developing and growing their coops under a 100% fair trade model only paying above fair trade prices for all of their coffee.
Coffee can be purchased any numerous retailers in and around the city, but to get member pricing you need to head to their coffee shop in Gatineau, at the Maître Café. Bring your own tin and reduce waste. Reuse an old one you've got, or save one from the recycling bin at work. The Maître Café is very close to both Portage and TLC, so getting excellent quality coffee is only minutes away.
Address: 53 Vaudreuil, Gatineau
The Extraordinary Baby Shoppe - 10% off glass baby botttles and $10 off a purchase of $100 or more (one per member).
Address: 1131 Wellington Street West, Westboro
World Mosaic-10% off ceramics and tiles.
At World Mosaic, you can choose from a wide variety of recycled products for all your tiling needs including TerraGreen, Oceanside, ecoverings and cement tiles.
Address: 767 Bank Street, Glebe
Planet Botanix -10% off.
You knew them as Beebalm and Basil, get to know them better as Planet Botanix. The owner, Heather Garrod, is a certified aromatherapist. The store is an interactive space anchored by Heather's own line of natural body care products, which have been available in the Ottawa area for more than a decade. The store also offers herb plants, natural ingredients, and an eclectic blend of local area talent with an earth-friendly ethic. Courses and workshops are offered in gardening, body care, culinary blends, baby massage, soap making and more.
Address: 911 Bank Street, the Glebe
bullfrog power -$25 off for new accounts.
Bullfrog Power provides Canadians with a convenient way to support locally generated renewable power. All of Bullfrog’s power comes from clean, emissions-free sources like wind power and low-impact water power instead of carbon-intensive sources like coal and oil. And all of the power is sourced exclusively from generators who meet or exceed the federal government's Environmental ChoiceM Program EcoLogoM standard for renewable electricity. Choosing green, carbon-free power is an easy way to do your part to help fight climate change and create a healthier environment for future generations. That’s why more and more homes and businesses are choosing to go green with Bullfrog Power.
Making the choice for clean, green power is a breeze. Sustainable Ottawa Community Energy Co-Operative members will receive $25 off their first residential bill when they quote the following promotional code: SOCECO. Simply enter this code when you sign up with Bullfrog at www.bullfrogpower.com.
Apples 'n Oranges -10% off and free shipping.
At Apples'n'Oranges you'll find an extensive selection of clothing and accessories for children ages 0-5 that are partially or entirely made in Canada. We carry exclusively Canadian brands, strongly believe in the 'buy local' grass-roots movement, and hope you will support other small Canadian businesses as well. By buying products locally, you are supporting the Canadian economy and doing your part to reduce environmental costs of shipping products overseas. We provide our customers with bio-degradable shopping bags, and use recycled boxes and envelopes when shipping orders.
Sustainable Ottawa members get a 10% discount on their purchases as well as free shipping in Ottawa. Members are to include their member number in the "Other" field under Referral Source when they register on the site and use the discount code Sustain10 at the checkout when they shop online at www.apples-n-oranges.com.
Online at www.apples-n-oranges.com
Black Cat Chimney Sweep -10% off services.
Black Cat Chimney is a service company that deals with all aspects of wood heating. They install wood stoves and fireplaces, as well as upgrading already existing systems. They also do finishing work such as stone, ceramic, and brick around fireplaces.
Last but not least there is regular upkeep of chimney cleaning. Black Cat Chimney Sweeps is WETT certified, and a member of the Heat Green Council. Sustainable Ottawa members get 10% off of Black Cat's services.
Address: 48 Rue Thomas, Aylmer
Tel: 819-459-2205
Trillium Bakery -10% off cakes.
The Trillium Bakery has been a reliable source of whole grain products for those who are careful about the way they eat since 1981. With more than 20 types of whole grain breads available, several types of croissants, muffins and cookies, plus a wide variety of cakes, pies and quiche, they have become a sought-after destination for new and returning customers alike. Trillium offers a selection of what and dairy free products as well as choices appropriate for diabetics.
Unlike many store-bought breads, a loaf from Trillium uses as little yeast as possible. This means more time being kneaded and more time spent rising, but being able to use 80 per cent less yeast than most other breads. This results in a superior texture and flavour which is worth the extra effort. Finally, processed sugars are replaced with maple syrup and natural honey for sweetness that not only tastes better, but is better for you.
Address: 209 Belmont Ave, Old Ottawa South
Tel: 613-730-1316
Envirocentre - 25$ off an ecoEnergy audit
The Envirocentre is the City of Ottawa's not for profit partner for delivering energy efficiency services. You can book an ecoEnergy audit on-line (at envirocentre.ca). The enviroBoutique, located at City Hall (open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm) stocks hard to find environmental products like water and energy saving devices.
Other services provided by the envirocentre include draft sealing for homes and businesses, as well as CanBike courses.
Address: 110 Laurier Avenue West (City Hall)
Tel: 613-580-2582
Ottawa Solar Power - Special pricing for solar domestic hot water systems.
Since 1997 Ottawa Solar Power (OSP) has been engineering solar electric and solar thermal solutions which are efficient (cost-effective), clean (non-polluting) and responsible (renewable). OSP designs, purchases, installs and maintains solar power systems to generate electricity and heat water for homes, cottages, swimming pools, and commercial, industrial and public buildings. OSP is an eligible Solar H2Ottawa installer.
Address: 864 Clyde Avenue (near Carling)
Tel: 613-728-2412
Ecogen Energy - Special pricing for solar domestic hot water systems.
EcoGen is a renewable energy consulting, sales, installation and service company based in Kemptville, Ontario. Built on a sturdy foundation of knowledge, understanding and experience, EcoGen interprets the complex technologies involved in renewable energy supply. We’ll help you to avoid the pitfalls on the road to selecting and installing the most appropriate solutions to your energy needs, financial situation and environmental concerns. Ecogen Energy is an eligible Solar H2Ottawa installer.
Address: 4 Emily Lauren Crescent
Tel: (613) 288–8751
Isolara Energy Services - Special pricing for solar domestic hot water systems.
Isolara Energy Services is an environmental energy company that focuses on helping homeowners and businesses to save money by using free and/or low-cost alternative renewable energies (solar) to 'empower' their homes while reducing the environmental impact on our planet. Isolara Energy is an eligible Solar H2Ottawa installer.
Address: 5 Kingsmill Street
Tel: (613) 889-2646
CAREarth Inc. - Special pricing for solar domestic hot water systems.
CAREarth is a leading provider of integrated energy solutions with renewable energy products and energy efficient products. We offer cutting-edge solar products and services through a network of regional distributors and dealers in Canada and the United States. We also serve the commercial, institutional, industrial and residential markets in the Greater Ottawa area and surrounding communities. CAREarth systems are eligible for the Solar H2Ottawa incentive.
Address: 349 Terry Fox Drive
Tel: (613) 276-3326
Francescos Coffee Company - 15% off a pound of coffee plus a free cup of coffee.
Francesco's Coffee Company is the Glebe's only coffee roaster. Using techniques passed down through the generations by the Comino family, Francesco's quality is based on pride in the tradition and craftsmanship of blending and roasting every batch of coffee. Francesco's Coffee Co. supports the Fair Trade movement and offers a variety of organic, fair trade coffees, blended and roasted themselves. The retail store (located at Bank Street and Fifth Avenue) also offers organic teas and chocolate products.
Address: 857A Bank Street, the Glebe
Tel: 613-231-7788
Simply4Paws.com - 10% off.
Simply 4 Paws started with a heart felt concern for the environment and for the love of our dog. Two passions brought together as one. We are a family owned business located right here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We are committed to helping our community, our environment and to providing safe healthy products for your pets! When checking out use the promotional code SOCEC9 and include your member number in the comments field.
Arbour Environmental Shoppe - 10% off selected items.
Arbour, an Eco Shop, established in 1990, is a purveyor of quality environmental products for your Home, Body and Spirit. We offer you a diverse selection of popular green products such as Organic Bedding, Natural Body Care, Gardening, Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Products and Soaps, Organic Hemp Clothing, Natural Spectrum Lights and light bulbs, Washable Cloth Diapers, Ecological Books, Nature Music, Cooperative Kids Games, Renewable Energy Products including Solar Wind-up Radios and more!
Sustainable Ottawa members receive 10% off the following:
- Rain barrels and accessories
- All Nature Clean cleaning products
- Beeswax candles
- Organic cotton sheet sets (discount applies to complete set only)
Discounts are only on purchases made at the retail store, located at 800 Bank Street, Ottawa.
Address: 800 Bank Street, the Glebe
Tel: 613-567-3168
Shaklee - Discount of 15% and potentially more, depending on products, including free delivery in the Ottawa area.
For over 50 years, generations of families have counted on us to do what no other company can do quite like Shaklee—make products that are naturally safe AND proven effective.
Our mission at Shaklee is to provide a healthier life for everyone and a better life for anyone. We do it by making natural products that are so exceptional, you just have to tell your friends. Every product that goes into every Shaklee bottle is designed to improve health, work without compromise, and be gentle on the planet.
So whether you're interested in Healthy Nutrition, Healthy Home, Healthy Beauty, or Air & Water Treatment Systems, when you pick Shaklee, you will know three things to be true. It is always safe. It always works. And it is always green.
Sustainable Ottawa Members are invited to browse the Shaklee Canada website or by contacting the distributor listed below to more information and details.
Michel Leblanc, Independent Distributor
Tel: 613-526-3595 / 613-806-9502
michel-leblanc@shaklee.net
www.shaklee.ca/MichelLeblanc (Canada)
www.shaklee.net/michel-leblanc (USA)
nest - 5% off regularly priced toys.
nest - natural comfort and play for the whole family. nest is carrying toys and textiles made with a high regard for the environment and for social equity in all stages. We carry the full line of Ruskovilla Woolens from Finland, for adults, children and babies, including baby nappy pants. Ecological cotton toys and blankets and woodern toys.
Address: 204 Dalhousie Street, Byward Market
Tel: 613-241-7333
Tucker House Renewal Centre - $25 off the administration fee for a retreat booking. Free educational workshops for schools, businesses, and community groups.
Tucker House is a charitable retreat and environmental learning centre that promotes sustainable living. This 30-acre facility is located in Rockland, Ontario (30 minutes east of Ottawa) and has several environmental programs for the local and wider community. Tucker House conducts workshops and activities at the Rockland facility as well as at special events held within Ottawa. Families and community groups can rent out this 1870s Georgian manor for events and activites.
Address: 1731 Tucker Road, Rockland
Tel: 613-446-2117
Sustainable Foundations Inc. - 1 hours sustainable investment consultation.
Sustainable Foundations Inc (SFI) is a real estate investment organization that purchases and holds rental properties throughout the National Capital Region and retrofits them to be more sustainable through various environmental measurer. SFI offers sustainable investment opportunities for individuals who are looking for environmentally responsible vehicles for their investments, including secure loans and RRSP-eligible investments. The organization was founded by Kristina and Michael Inrig, and has a strong philanthropic plan to support environmental charities in our community.
Tel: 1-888-385-8312
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