sustain is a community of people, it is an action, it is the first step towards a solution. sustain is a decision to engage in a way of living that is slower, purposeful, considerate and appreciative. sustain is a path one chooses to take that improves one's life, their health, the health of their family, and in stride, it also helps the Earth. sustain is our life's work.
It is with the deepest gratitude that we thank you for your continued support during our covid-19 closure, for all your orders via our contact free pickup system, and for your patience while we navigated the many changes required to continue serving you. It is with pleasure and joy that we are able to REOPEN OUR DOORS and we cannot wait to welcome you back. Social distancing is still being practiced and we are maintaining a safe and sanitary space, now and as always. Please note, BYO container refills are open as well.
Should you prefer, our online or phone ordering system with contact-free, local pickups is still available. Find full ordering instructions here along with the contact-free pickup procedure.
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Mon-Fri 10-5 + Sat 10-4
the sustain journal—
explorereduce food waste —
While it is important to not take more than we need, it is also important to be mindfully prepared for extended stays at home. Extend the life of your food (sometimes 2-3 times as long!) with these zero-waste tools.
the essentials—
During this time it has never been more important to keep yourself and your family healthy using nontoxic, sustainable wellness essentials.
trees are essential—
Trees help draw carbon out of the atmosphere and they vitally contribute to our health and wellbeing. Everything we do at Sustain is for the betterment of this planet and our health. It is important to us to find meaningful ways to give back and throw a lifeline to the Earth—one of these ways is with the help of TreeEra, who plants 500 trees in Canada annually on our behalf. By supporting Sustain, you are also supporting initiatives to restore the land, reduce our carbon footprint, and combat the effects of climate change.
Learn moreThe moment you walk into Sustain you feel like you've just taken a breath of fresh air. Literally. Celine and Jonathan, the owners of Sustain, are so well versed in all areas of zero-waste, wellness and a thoughtful green lifestyle. All products are intensely researched and tested by Sustain. You never have to worry about making the cleaner, or safer choice for you and your family, Sustain has already done that research for you. I trust Sustain's products and am constantly inspired by their lifestyle, education and advocacy for planet Earth. They never stop learning, growing, and sharing their wisdom. They encourage healthier, sustainable and planet-friendlier choices and pave the way for the rest of us to make a difference in our everyday life.
— Danielle Taylor
Sustain is one of my favourite places to learn and to shop in Muskoka. Celine and Jonathan are a wealth of knowledge for me and my health journey. From answering questions about organic coffee to eco-friendly paint. This store has it all. I recently did a small renovation on my house and am so grateful to the owners and this store for helping my family and I to stay healthy.
— Ragan Zilic
Look around our home and everything had been influenced by Sustain. Becoming an eco-friendly family is a process. Sustain makes it so easy and my family is healthier for it. We are plastic-free and working on being zero-waste (stainless steel containers, glass jars, cloth reusable bags for bulk, produce, bamboo toothbrushes, wooden kitchen tools, beeswax food wrap). Our cleaning products are organic, non-toxic, refillable and they are incredible. Our skincare and hygiene products are wonderful and chemical-free. I use their Living Libations essential oils for my skincare. My skin is amazing with only two products. I’ve only touched on some of the amazing products our family uses on a daily basis from Sustain. Celine & Jonathan only carry products that they would trust to use for their own family. Sustain makes our life simple (less products, less waste) and healthier (non-toxic, organic, natural). Sustain has great coffee in their café. Stop in and tap into the wealth of knowledge, tips, recipes and quality products Sustain has to offer. Trust me, it will change you and your family’s life for the better!
— Traci McIlroy
As part of our comittment to eliminating waste we offer refills (in-store only) on dozens and dozens of products for all your personal care and cleaning needs.
Sustain has its roots in green home improvement with a specific focus on toxins in the home. We continue to honour that heritage by offering a variety of green home improvement materials from custom kitchens, countertops, flooring, paint, exterior + interior stain, wood finishes, and adhesives. Please inquire for more information, installation + delivery available!
Sustain's brick + mortar location now boasts a zero-waste café featuring incredibly delicious organic coffee and tea, including our super popular bullet-proof coffee! Don't forget your take-out or come prepared to sit in and enjoy.