Trend & DIY Zero waste

Offrir un cadeau aux employés est un geste fort : reconnaissance, fidélisation et culture d’entreprise. De plus en plus d’organisations souhaitent toutefois poser ce geste de manière cohérente avec leurs valeurs environnementales et sociales. Miser sur des cadeaux écoresponsables permet de réduire l’empreinte écologique, tout en offrant des produits utiles, durables et porteurs de sens. Voici 5 idées de cadeaux pour ses employés qui sont écoresponsables, disponibles chez Marie Fil, une entreprise québécoise spécialisée dans les produits durables fabriqués avec soin. Comment bien choisir des idées cadeaux pour ses employés? Avant de sélectionner une idée cadeau pour ses employés, il est...

Marie Yarn is a zero-waste shop in Québec committed to designing and manufacturing durable, useful, and eco-friendly products, directly in Quebec. Since 2016, it has established itself as a responsible business model, focusing on the transparency, the local know-how and values deeply rooted in eco-responsibility. In addition to manufacturing its own private-label products, the company offers several brands recognized for their reduced environmental impact. Zero-waste shop in Quebec and locally made All products from the brand Marie Thread are entirely made in Quebec, in a workshop located in the Limoilou neighborhood. Cutting, sewing, assembly, packaging: each step of production is...

When you start to take an interest in eco-responsibility, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed. Where do you begin? Which actions really make a difference? At Marie Thread, we believe every small change matters, especially when it’s sustainable. Here are 5 eco-responsible actionssimple and accessible, inspired by our products, to start a more eco-friendly approach in everyday life. 1. Adopt washable menstrual products Changing habits during menstruation can have a huge impact. A woman uses on average 10,000 to 15,000 disposable menstrual products in his life. By opting for period panties or some washable sanitary pads, we significantly reduce...

Quebec winters are known for their severity and extended periods of extreme cold. Using a reusable hand warmer is an innovative, environmentally friendly solution to fight the biting cold. The products from the company Hot Poc are available directly at the Marie fil shop! How does the reusable hand warmer work? To activate the hand warmer, simply press the disc to release the heat. The contents of the Hot Poc are mainly a non-toxic liquid made of water and sodium acetate (salt). It reaches a temperature between 50 and 57°C, producing sustained heat for about 30 minutes. This makes it...

The meditation cushion, also called zafu, helps support the body and facilitate the practice of meditation. The eco-responsible company Marie fil has set itself the challenge of creating a meditation cushion made in Quebec , but which is also 100% zero waste. Its versatile use can even be added to several activities such as reading, yoga or as a seat during work. Either way, it ensures comfort, body alignment and flexibility. Recover to make a zero waste meditation cushion Even before creating the meditation cushion, Marie fil gave herself the mandate to recover as much as possible of her fabric...