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Green stores spring forth, from New Jersey to California
By Barbara Kessler
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Everyone knows you can’t shop your way to green. A true greenie is always looking for ways to reduce and reuse. That line of thinking generally doesn’t propel you to the mall, at least not often.
BUT…you knew there was a but… eco-conscious consumers still have needs. Their motivations are just different. They look to buy lower impact, organic products from like-minded companies and retailers. They want fairly produced goods to create a less-toxic home environment, with healthful food, that supports sustainable practices.
Over the past two years, we’ve noticed that the market is bringing us more and more small, green stores that aim to be a nexus for this movement. Take it back. Some are large, like the home supply Green Depot in New York City. They sell lotsa stuff that can really help you dig in to cut your energy bills and remodel greenly.
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Tags: · Allentown, BarbaraKesslerBlog, Chicago, Earth Goddess, eco-friendly retailers, Green 11, Green Depot, green stores, Greenheart Shop, Houston, Minneapolis, New Jersey, New York City, One Green Street, organic clothing, Organic Food, recycled products, San Francisco, Twin Cities Green
Chicago’s Greenheart Shop declares ‘Green Friday’
Green Right Now Reports
Chicago’s Greenheart Shop is declaring that Black Friday will be Green Friday this year at their store, which sells Fair Trade, eco-friendly and socially conscious gifts, food, clothes and accessories.
Greenheart, a non-profit cultural exchange and storefront (at 1911 W. Division) will be serving free Fair Trade wine, cocoa and snacks to shoppers. Visitors can also see a make-your-own gift wrap demonstration. The event, on Friday, Nov. 27, will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those who can’t attend can still buy Greenheart products online.
The goodies sold at Greenheart benefit disadvantaged workers, coops in developing nations and support ecologically sound growing methods, like shade-grown cocoa. They include:
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Tags: · artisans, developing nations, eco-friendly food, eco-friendly materials, ecological shopping, Fair Trade items, Food/Drink, Greenheart Shop, recycled products, work coops
Twenty great, green decorative items with stories to tell
By Melissa Segrest
Green Right Now
Those pretty knick-knacks and decorative items around your home likely have a history. There’s the crystal bowl that was an anniversary gift from a dear friend, or the candleholder your mom gave you before she died — they all hold great significance.
We’ve found 20 lovely decorative items with their own stories. Our picks come from far-flung nations or close to home, made by fair-trade artisans or creative artists using recycled, natural materials. Take a moment to shop our selections. (Most of the websites selling these goodies have lots of other green items to check out.)

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Tags: · artisan pieces, cork, elephant art, fair trade products, folk art, Green Decor, green decorative items, hand-made decor, Home Decor, Natural products, organic cotton, reclaimed building materials, recycled felt, recycled glass, recycled products, soy candles, sustainable art, teak, World of Good
Santa Monica’s Eco Gift Festival features top green shopping
By Barbara Kessler
Green Right Now
The Eco Gift Festival in Santa Monica set for next week claims to be the biggest green gift convention in the world. With a projected attendance of 15,000 and 150 vendors, it may well be, we’re not sure, but it certainly promises a big presence with sellers offering gifts made from garbage, recycled silver and gold, bamboo, plant-based medicinal oils (hey, it’s LA), and even poop.
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Tags: · Cool Planet Jewelry, Eco Gift Festival, eco shopping, Inconvenient Bag, Mr. Ellie Pooh, recycled products, Santa Monica, Tom's Shoes
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