Montreal Eco-Responsible Boutique: Catherine.andthebee

Our story begins…

Catherine began her eco-responsible boutique for a simple reason; she wanted to provide the consumer with a means to buying more ecological, and more local. She wanted to stray away from the normal consumerism of large factories and offer an alternative way to enjoy shopping, while still being eco-friendly. She succeeded this at La Mistinguette, providing around 15 artists a place to sell their hand-made products.

La Mistinguette
Verdun, Montreal


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What will you discover in her eco-responsible boutique?

Similar to another Verdun local boutique that I wrote about (click here for past interview), at La Mistinguette you will find a little bit of everything.

  • Ethical clothing made from organic materials
  • Jewellery made from recycled materials
  • Natural quality body care products
  • Reusable products

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A bit of history, La Mistinguette is the name of a French cabaret singer from the 1920’s and it’s also a French affectionate nickname for a young lady!

Un peu d’histoire, La Mistinguette est le nom d’une chanteuse française de cabaret dans les années 1920 et c’est aussi un surnom affectueux français pour désigner une petite demoiselle!


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Eco-responsible boutique La Minstinguette carries BioNature products in bulk.

BioNature products are not only natural, they are biodegradable, hypoallergenic and best-of-all, made locally in Quebec! You can bring your own reusable bottles or containers in, or they sells empty ones there.
Here’s a list of some of the products La Mistinguette offer in bulk

  • Laundry detergent
  • Fabric softener
  • Dishwashing Liquid
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Window cleaner
  • Degreaser
  • Bathroom cleaner
  • 3 in 1 (hand, body, hair) soap

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Why Supporting Local is important to her…

Local economy.


STAT: “a market shift of just 10 percent from chains to independents would retain an additional $416 million in the regional economy every year.”  -Content Source


To encourage our world. Supporting local brings more work to the community but it also strays away from supporting child labour, and un-ethical working conditions.

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“If you could have a coffee with anyone (living or dead) who would it be and why?”

“My grandparents. I find that it’s more important than someone I don’t know. I would like to talk to them about all the things I never got to say.”

 

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Information

Address:

4817 Wellington

Verdun, Quebec

Phone:
(514) 903-2337

Hours
Lundi/Monday – Fermé/Closed
Mardi/Tuesday – 10:00am-18:00pm
Mecredi/Wednesday – 10:00am-18:00pm
Jeudi/Thursday – 10:00am-20:00pm
Vendredi/Friday – 10:00am-20:00pm
Samedi/Saturday – 10:00am-17:00pm
Dimanche/Sunday – 10:00am-17:00pm

 

 

 

 

 


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