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Pure Bulk Month, relax & refill ♻️
Happy plastic free July! No holidays for our beautiful planet, it needs kindness and solution more than ever. Relax & Refill In collaboration with Société Via, we went to visit Rivière-du-Loup recycling center. For several years now, they have been our precious partners in order to always optimize the eco-design of our products. Did you know that packaging waste accounts for 47% of all plastic waste in Canada? For over 15 years, we have proudly offered all of our products in bulk to allow the consumer to buy local and to reduce one bottle at a time. A profitable habit since our bulk saves you up to 25% on each refill! Our concept saves from recycling centers more than 1 million bottles per year. The eco-design of our products is always considered before marketing. Thanks to Jimmy Bouchard for his excellent support and for always taking the time to answer our questions. Pure Bulk Master Promotion Get an additional 10% off on Pure refills at participating Bulk Masters. They are identified with a red marker. 📍#noplanetbFind a refill station near you HERE! ♻️ This is Pierre Bold a proud Pure Bulk Master in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He is a pioneer in bulk in the country & and a mentor for several zero-waste grocery stores. Visiting one of our refill stations is visiting wonderful & inspiring people.
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Get a head start on change. Pure, bulk hair care!
After more than 1 year of work, the team is proud to present an innovative and sustainable hair care line for healthy, shiny hair without compromise, made from naturally sourced active ingredients. OUR NATURALLY SOURCED ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, carefully selected by our laboratory No ingredients harmful to health and the environment have beenused in the development of our products. We stick to our commitment : biodegradable, vegan & not tested on animals, made from safe ingredients, soft for babies and mostly, available locally in refill. During our research, the ingredients were always at the heart of our discussions and we made the choice not to turn to the easy options of adding silicones or even phosphates. We are very happy to tell you about our 2 star ingredients: quinoa and baobab. The quinoa in our formulas is locally sourced. It boosts shine for healthier looking hair and repairs damaged hair. This natural ingredient gives volume to the hair, it is found in the color protection duo and the 3 in 1 shampoo. Do you know the baobab? Calling all fans of the Disney movie The Lion King, it's Rafiki's big tree. This ingredient strengthens the hair for better resistance and provides anti-frizz. It is found in our duo for all hair types as well as the moisturizing duo. Did you know? Silicone leaves a thin layer on the hair that adds shine BUT it also suffocates the scalp and weighs down the hairfiber. As a result, hair is greasier and becomes more fragile over time. In addition, silicone is not biodegradable. It is estimated today that it takes between 400 and 500 years for it to decompose. So why use it? 100% natural aroma In addition to being natural, our fragrance ingredients also improve our hair care products. Marshmallow flower: floral and fresh aroma that gives natural shine or gives the impression of hair in the wind. Pear and cherry: fruity aroma that increases vitality and shine or makes you want to dance. Cucumber and Cantaloupe: Fresh and fruity aroma that fortifies + nourishes or feels like a powerful repairer. Green tea and pine: woody aroma that gives an enveloping protection or that gives the impression of a bath in the forest of Bas-St-Laurent.
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New Pure sustainable hair care line
RESTORE YOUR HAIR’S VOLUME For more than a year, all departments of Total Fabrication have been actively involved in the development of new Pure products. We also involved hairdressers, hairdressing teachers, Pure retailers and more than a hundred families. After having done all our homework, we are finally ready to reveal the efforts of our work and to present you our new sustainable hair care line refillable. ♻️🧖🏻♂️🧖🏽♀️ RESTORE YOUR HAIR’S SHINE WITH ALL HAIR TYPES MARSHMALLOW FLOWER Ideal for the hair of the whole family, short, long or white hair. These products deeply cleanse and shine the hair. Conditions for softer hair. Floral and fresh aroma, 100% natural made from natural source and food grade. RESTORE YOUR HAIR’S COLOR VIBRANCY WITH COLOR PROTECTION PEAR & CHERRY Ideal for coloured hair and bleached blonde hair. Preserves colour vibrancy and repairs damaged hair. The ingredients of the aroma also reinforce the attributes of our hair care: revitalizes, increases vitality and shine. RESTORE BOUNCE TO YOUR CURLS MOISTURIZING CUCUMBER & CANTALOUPE Ideal for dry hair and curly hair. Nourishes and makes hair silky. The products offer anti-frizz thanks to its active ingredient; Baobab. The duo also improves the fluidity and natural movement of the hair. RESTORE YOUR HAIR’S VOLUME WITH 3 IN 1 SHAMPOO GREEN TEA & PINE Ideal for short hair, cleanses, strengthens and conditions. Its 3-in-1 formula revitalizes without using a conditioner. Can be used to wash the body and the beard. RESTORE YOUR HAIR’S SOFTNESS WITH LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER & THERMAL PROTECTION Ideal for thin hair and curly hair. This product is a leave-in conditioner and it offers UV protection. Perfect detangler for all hair types as well as those of children. Also protects against heat damage from flat irons and blow dryers. GET A HEAD START ON CHANGE, PURE BULK HAIR CARE! ♻️
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Sustainable gifts for dads
Dads love to make local and sustainable discoveries. They will not necessarily be the first to make changes, but they are proud to tame new habits with their children or to integrate a new product received as a gift into their lives. Here are our best suggestions for gift ideas for all budgets.Available online, in store and in bulk! ♻️ NEW 3 in 1 ShampooOur new shampoo with a woody green tea and pine aroma is perfect for introducing your father to bulk. He won't be able to do without his soft hair and his new favorite aroma. You can complete with one of our body hand soaps, 4 aromas available. 20% VinegarDads favorite tip and trick. Weed killer with an ecological product, our 20% vinegar. He will have the habit each spring of going to his local shop to refill his 4L with pride. Father's day bundle 3 powerful household products for the house, the garage or even the cottage! You make sure your dad uses safe ingredients for his health. Cake Vaisselle + Knob He's going to fall over the concept! A solid dish soap with a unique lemon aroma. He will quickly adopt this product, because it foams A LOT. And since he's been composting for a while, he's going to love his new compostable bamboo brush. 📸 @kacianemonchamp Happy Father's day!
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Come visit us this summer at Kamouraska, Quebec!
Visiting Kamouraska, Quebec, must be on your summer 2023 bucket list. The Kamouraska is worth the roadtrip for its river, its good food and its activities. This region of province of Quebec is the perfect place to create the most beautiful memories. Here are our musts to do! La shop écolo Of course, a visit to our store is mandatory, 511 route 289 St-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska. You will discover the whole range of sustainable products that are made here and more. La shop écolo is a destination for discoveries and new change. What could be better than being on vacation to learn a new habit. As a bonus, we help you find to find the Pure bulk station near you. We offer you a great promotion for the May long weekend , 15% off all your purchases of $100, also valid on purebio.net with the code: Kamouraska15 St-Andre lighthouse This pretty red and white lighthouse is an emblem of Kamouraska. Located in the village of St-André, this place is worth the detour for the most beautiful photos by the river. A peaceful place where it is good to watch and listen the river. You can even have a picnic inside. 🌊 Then, you head to the Tête d’Allumette microbrewery to taste some good locally beer. Multiple choice of board games available on the on site. La fée Gourmande Located in the heart of the village of Kamouraska, the chocolate factory is a must for lunch or just to enjoy its beautiful terrace with an ice cream. Its rustic look and cheerful energy really make you feel like you're on vacation. #petfriendly terrace! Art Gallery Champagne & Paradis The perfect place to hang out.The beautiful pink gallery offers you a wonderful moment of artistic discovery. Its skylight makes all the works displayed shine. It is even possible to leave with a souvenir via their shop. Upcoming Activities - summer 2023 Vélos Kamouraska (bicycle) the entrepreneurs behind the Kamouraska villas now offer you the opportunity to rent one of the 6 electric bikes. A great activity to discover Kamouraska via the 132 road. Cirque de la Pointe Sèche (circus) Discover or rediscover the magic of the circus at St-Germain de Kamouraska. In an extraordinary setting, several artists from around the world offer you spectacular performances. We love everything about his concept! The show is a little late, but it's worth it for the whole family. Our accommodation suggestions 🛏 We are very proud to tell you that these businesses are refilling with PURE. They are committed to preserving our beautiful river and reducing waste on a daily basis. But above all, because they understood that refill was more economical! 😂♻️ #circulareconomy ✨Liet (Kamouraska) ✨Les villas Kamouraska ✨Auberge sur mer (Notre-dame-du-Portage) ✨Hôtel Universel (Rivière-du-Loup) ✨Auberge de la Pointe (Rivière-du-loup)
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Mother's Day, what sustainable gift to buy?
May 14th is Mother's Day and we have prepared the most beautiful selection of sustainable gift ideas to help you make a responsible choice. 🌸🌎 First, know that above all, mom wants to spend time with her children, that's her greatest gift and to take a beautiful photo for her Facebook. But if you want to complete your presence with a nice gift, here are our best suggestions. 👇🏼 Apple Blossom Collection Our spring limited edition remains a must-have for your mother. She will be conquered by the floral and sweet aroma of the products. She will also be proud that you chose Pure brand, because she already likes our efficiency and she liked to refill her bottle at the local store near her home Compostable accessories It will be a novelty in her kitchen and it's perfect because she always likes to make small turns in her life. These accessories will complement apple blossom products very well. Body care products Bubble bath, shampoo and body hand soap are essential. Our products are made of safe and hydrated ingredients for moments of relaxation. It's important to remind mom to take care of herself because we know she already does a lot for us. Complete with a good face cream from Nordora. It will be a nice local discovery. oNature products Does your mother like aromas? oNature products are what she wants. Room fragrance, linen water, aroma diffuser. Without harmful chemicals, we offer all types of flavors: sweet, fruity, fresh, etc. Plus, they're safe for her cat.
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Pure Earth Month
Earth month is kicking off! 🌍 It's the perfect opportunity to do your part and reduce your environmental foot print with Pure! ♻ Thanks to our refill concept, since 2019, we've reused over a million bottles -that makes quite a difference, doesn't it? 🤩 79% of Canadians believe businesses should help consumers be environmentally responsible. Pure takes these words very seriously and would like to encourage you to always reduce. We are not here to remind you that our planet is not doing well, but rather to bet on the solutions for it. This is why it is natural for our team to have a mobilizing tone in order to do your part 1 bottle at a time. DID YOU KNOW THAT? In Quebec, 1 truck out of 10 goes to the sorting center for nothing because its contents are either soiled or not recyclable.The price of a product is often 75% to 90% of its packaging.The good practice of ultra-concentrated products easily allows consumers to reduce their ecological footprint.In Quebec only 3.5% of companies participate in the circular economy and Pure is one of them. ♻️There is no more local purchase than Pure bulk and it allows you to save money with each filling, up to 25% of the price of a new bottle. 📸 Sarah Charron, Pure ambassador Pure Bulk Master 📍 We offer a 100% zero waste delivery service to retailers, each 20L container is reused for even more savings and less waste in our oceans.🌊 During the whole month of April, they offer you 10% extra on bulk. Be part of the solution! Bulk Masters are identified with a red marker HERE Holiday for Earth Day at Total FabricationApril 22 is earth day & holiday for our team. As part of this same day, and with the aim of multiplying truly significant gestures, Total Fabrication is challenging companies that have the future of the planet at heart to reduce their ecological footprint by encouraging work at home, carpooling and even give the holiday. “When it comes to the environment, we often talk about the problem and rarely about the solution. The truth is, every little gesture is part of the solution. I therefore invite all entrepreneurs who wish to make a difference to follow us. It is of course a symbolic action, but if several people get on board, it can have a real impact, ”says Anthony Poitras, general manager of Total Fabrication. Our public holiday will reduce 1.5 tonnes of GHG.
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Our stain remover for a sustainable fashion
130 billion pieces of clothing are consumed on our planet every year. We're not here to tell you to stop shopping (maybe to slow down a little bit) but we can help you to have a better impact with all your loads.The first thing to do before washing to preserve the life of a garment is to read the care instructions. Always!The second is to use our laundry detergent for your load. It's one of the most economical loads on the market, our product preserves colors with its ultra-concentrated formula. Do your load with cold water. It reduces the risk of discoloration and the energy cost of your washing. Our big secret to keep our clothes intact is our stain remover. This little bottle is effective to remove all stains, all! The powerful ingredient in this product is citrus. If you are a second-hand fan, this will be your best $5 invested to resell your clothes at a high price. For a limited time, our Stain Remover is free with the purchase of any of our detergents on purebio.net. These products can make you discover a local business near you since they are all offered in bulk. Refills save you up to 25% on each refill.Switch your clothesFor more than 3 years now, we have organized at Total Fabrication, once a season, we exchange our clothes between colleagues. Each time, there are good discover. The second hand reduces on average 25% of CO2 by wear. All clothes that do not find takers at the activity are given to the Acti-Famille organization in Pohénégamook.
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Compostable accessories, bin or compost?
There are two places in the house where we consume a lot, the laundry room and the kitchen.This is why we are proud to introduce compostable kitchen accessories into our beautiful variety of products. This good practice will prevent plastic accessories from ending with waste. And if you didn't know, it takes a minimum of 400 years for a sponge to degrade if it actually makes it to the sorting centre. Even if we are aware of the good practice of these accessories versus plastic sponges, it is not clear where to put the object at the end of its life. Trash, or compost? We've been looking for the right answer to send to our community for several weeks because it's part of our kindness. The information to remember is: both. In the compost if accepted by the local company, and in the trash if refused by the local company. A composting platform can accept or refuse this item be put in the brown bin depending on the composting process used. A large company that uses an industrial process should have no problem with bamboo items mixed in with the rest of the organic materials. But a smaller company, with a more “artisanal” or natural process, might only accept organic material as table scraps. As the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks does not yet keep an exhaustive register on what is accepted in the compost in each of the cities, we have launched an appeal to Recyq-Québec so that bamboo accessories are added to the "ça va où" application to help others to be more responsible for their consumption/waste. Here is their answer " the additions of products in our database must be explicitly requested from various municipalities according to the rules which apply on their territory. However, we continue to develop our portals in order to facilitate these additions and we will revise the process afterwards.” In discussing with the city of Rivière-du-Loup, the ecocentre option is also to be favored since bamboo is wood. Thank you to the office of Amélie Dionne debuty in Rivière-du-Loup-Témiscouta as well as Myriam from Tricentris for helping us in our investigation. 😉
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Linen water passion
oNature linen water is such a discovery product. Sheets, cushions, carpets, in the car, the trailer, you can spray it everywhere. Without harmful chemicals, you become addicted to that product very quickly. 😍 The function of linen water is to refresh fabrics. oNature has understood how to properly develop our 5th sense with its 11 natural aromas.For over a year now, oNature has benefited from Pure's zero-waste distribution and offers 3 linen water in bulk : Almond Blossom, Sea Breeze and Lavender. This circular economy concept allows Pure (and oNature) to save more than 1 million bottles each year. ♻️ Did you know that?Linen water originates from washerwomen in Provence who used linen water when ironing fabrics to give a fresh aroma to sheets and clothes.The perfect bottle against monstersAnd yes, this product is perfect for warding off all types of monsters. To help you with your hours of sleep, you can spray plenty of laundry water directly on the sheets without staining. Good night!
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