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Lunch Buddy

Ditch your toxin-laden food containers and flimsy re-sealable bags for the LunchBots Bento Box. Made from food grade, high-quality stainless steel, this easy-to-clean container is the Cadillac of lunchboxes. ($49.62, lunchbots.com)

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Baby Blues

Trying to get pregnant with no avail? Perhaps you’re not taking advantage of your most fertile days of the month. That’s where Ava comes in—this new piece of wearable tech has been shown to detect an average of 5.3 fertile days per cycle at 89 per cent accuracy. With no guesswork around timing intercourse or tracking ovulation, you can keep trying—without added stress. ($260 avawomen.com)

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Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Carry all your autumn essentials in the Tahoma messenger bag by Matt & Nat. With an adjustable shoulder strap, 14” laptop compartment and 100 per cent recycled nylon lining, it will make you the envy of the office. Plus, its gorgeous olive green shade is perfect for fall. ($210, mattandnat.com)

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Bohemian Bauble

Add elegance to any outfit with this delicate necklace from Mata Traders. Handmade by fair trade artisans in India, this piece is one with a social conscience—and a whole lot of style. ($42, matatraders.com)

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You’re Bacon my Heart

Oodles of farmhouse charm and eco-friendly construction make this cutting board a must-have. Handcrafted in Minnesota from sustainably harvested American wood, this dishwasher-safe board will not warp, crack, or dull cutlery. ($49.95, crateandbarrel.com)

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Elephant in the Room

Adorned with a herd of elephants, this high-quality mango wood mirror is a sweet addition to any space. Each one is handmade by artisans from India’s Asha Handicrafts, a corporation that works to ensure fair wages for its workers. ($98, tenthousandvillages.ca)

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Pack it up!

Send your little ones off to school in style with this chic Herschel backpack. Its eco-friendly reinforced bottom means that your kids can carry around anything their hearts desire. What’s more, its fun, polka-dot design will make them the coolest kids on the playground! ($55, minimioche.com)

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Hoo Made This?

Unleash your kids’ creativity with this stuffed animal kit from Cate and Levi. Each project produces no waste and is made from reclaimed wool, meaning that this craft is an eco-friendly one. ($29.99, cateandlevi.com)