Carbon Environmental Boutique Ltd

Allison MacLean loves her work. She also loves this planet. But, what she really loves is being able to weave both passions together to make them an integral part of her professional career and personal life.

Allison's able to do that via Carbon Environmental Boutique, an eco-friendly retail store she owns in the High Street shopping district. Operating since 2009,  Carbon was set up after she searched high and low in frustration for goods that were not only healthy to use, but contained ingredients that didn't poison natural surroundings.

“There was nowhere to purchase non-toxic products for skin care, cosmetics, home décor, housewares and home renovation products,” says Allison. “I always wanted to support only the products that were the healthiest and the best for my family and the planet.”

Unlike most retailers, which might dedicate a shelf or section to organic or environmentally friendly products, Carbon's entire inventory is dedicated to the ecological and health-conscious cause, with scores of products gracing the shelves at Carbon, from makeup and cleaning products to painting supplies and gardening accessories. Carbon stocks merchandise from nearly 200 brands, ranging from Abeego to Xtrema Cookware, including some items not available elsewhere in Canada.