The partial list of merchants we have provided here are all making a
commitment to the environment and are helping create a better, more
sustainable world. More information can be obtained on their websites.
We encourage you to support them with your shopping dollars.
A very large vendor of new and used books who has created the the first
Carbon Neutral Shopping Cart. By collecting a few extra cents at
customer checkout, Better World purchases carbon offsets that support
reforestation sufficient to offset the paper used in the books they
sell. The proceeds are also enough to offset carbon emissions from
their shipping. Because of high sales volume, their offsets keep tons
of carbon out of the atmosphere.
www.betterworld.com
BLUE MOUNTAIN CARDS
Blue Mountain Cards is a leader in the e-card industry. You can go to their site and customize your cards with names, photos, colors, and designs. You can also create your own invitations, envelopes, and stationery. From time to time they also offer a free one month trial membership.
Though this store is not devoted to selling only green merchandise, it
does offer eco-friendly options from time to time and always carries a
great line of DVDs including Plane Earth and other best sellers that
are also popular in the green community. Only the DVDs are listed on
our site.
www.discoverystore.com
They feature a large selection of fair trade gifts from individual
artisans. Those that don't come from artisans must come from sources
that respect worker rights and the environment. Their goal is to
support cottage industry and keep corporate hegemony at bay.
www.elsewares.com
A green store that sells eco clothing, organic rainforest certified and
fair trade coffee, energy saving light bulbs, natural bath and personal
care products, sustainable furniture and other natural, organic
products. Their goal is to become a major source of different
environmentally-friendly products.
www.etsenergy.com
A large, established company offering a broad range of eco-friendly
goods and services. They strive to only sell products that nurture,
protect and respect our planet and are working to become the source for
individuals and businesses interested in natural health, ecological
lifestyles, personal growth and sustainable commerce.
www.gaiam.com
They sell environmentally responsible garden and lawn care products.
Their products help create a living, vital soil that helps your garden
vegetables, flowers, and lawn shrug off insect pests and diseases. The
company promises that its environmentally sound products can match the
chemical alternatives penny for penny and result for result.
www.gardensalive.com
This company offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional
throw-away diapers. The diapers were the first flushable diapers on the
market, imported from Australia, where they have been used for years.
The diaper system consists of a washable, reusable outer pant with a
choice of color and a super-absorbent flushable pad.
www.gdiapers.com
Sells fair trade hand and body care products as well as a line of
natural cotton robes, towels and accessories. The products are made by
artisans in Pakistan using environmentally friendly processes that do
not contaminate the water supplyÑa problem in many developing
countries. They recycle and reuse as much as possible and also use
minimal packaging.
www.gildentree.com
GLOBAL EXCHANGE
Global Exchange offers fairly traded crafts and food items from dozens of countries around the world, with fair prices for consumers and fair prices paid to producers. It is now one of the highest grossing retail Fair Trade stores in the nation. It is also one of the highest rated stores among all of Yahoo’s 20,000 online stores.
These rechargeable batteries not only help protect the environment but
also offer money savings and superior power to standard batteries.
Their store offers a complete line of batteries and chargers along with
a satisfaction guarantee.
www.greenbatteries.com
They feature a large selection of fair trade gifts from individual
artisans. Those that don't come from artisans must come from sources
that respect worker rights and the environment. Their goal is to
support cottage industry and keep corporate hegemony at bay.
www.greenloop.com
A company focused on helping people create a pollution free indoor
environment in their home. They also sell a range of up-scale
eco-friendly home products as well as products for pets, babies and
personal nutrition that are made of non-synthetic, non- chemically
treated materials to promote maximum health and quality of life.
www.greennest.com
They sell 100% certified organic cotton clothing, tote bags, and lunch
bags. They are committed to organic living and in giving people fun and
easy ways to live an organic lifestyle. They also gift a portion of all
profits to organizations with sustainable education programs.
www.imorganic.com
This company designs and makes fashionable, unique, and trendsetting
purses and belts by using recycled materials that would otherwise be
overlooked or thrown away. After fifteen years in business they are now
in the process of setting ups distributors in other countries such as
Australia, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
www.imorganic.com
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS
This environmentally conscientious company, with stores at over 120 locations across the country, only purchases from suppliers who practice sustainable harvesting, which allows forests to heal and re-grow faster. Lumber Liquidators is the largest independent retailer in the United States and has one of the larges inventories of pre-finished and unfinished hardwood flooring in the industry.
They make cosmetics in their own factories which are vegan and never
tested on animals. Furthermore, they choose ethical sources for the
ingredients they use which are all cruelty-free products and use
minimal or recyclable packaging. The company also gives generously to
charities championing animal rights, humanitarian concerns and
environmental protection.
www.lush.com
A major source of natural vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements.
They also carry a small line of teas, coffees, chocolates, and other
grocery products. The store was created to serve the health conscious,
eco- conscious, and price conscious consumer.
www.mothernature.com
Mountain Rose Herbs was the first and only herbal products company to
completely remove conventional products from their entire product line
and is committed to a future of organic agriculture and sustainability.
They sell bulk organic herbs, spices, botanicals that are certified
organic and harvested in a sound and sustainable manner with materials
that are cultivated without chemicals.
www.mountainroseherbs.com
MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY
Mrs. Meyer’s is a well known brand sold by major natural food store chains. They make a complete line of environmentally friendly cleaning products All of their liquid products are biodegradable. The powdered products, though not biodegradable, will break down into non-harmful decomposition products. Mrs. Meyers is also committed to making smart, responsible raw material choices and, whenever possible, obtaining materials from renewable plant resources.
Natural Area Rugs is the leading supplier of area rugs in the USA. All
are made of natural oriental fibers like sisal, sea grass, and jute
which also make them durable and easy to maintain. Customers can select
from a large range of shapes and sizes and can also save up to 80% off
retail cost by buying direct.
www.naturalarearugs.com
In association with National Geographic, Novica is the leading global
provider of fair trade. handmade art, jewelry, carvings, basketry, and
furnishings from more than 1700 talented artisans from around the
world. www.novica.com
OFFICE DEPOT
Office Depot recently launched a complete line of environmentally friendly office supplies which can be purchased on line. The product line includes remanufactured ink and toner cartridges, chairs made from recycled content, and Energy Star electronics and much more. We believe Office Depot is working hard to constantly improve it’s rating as an environmentally friendly company.
This pet store offers healthy, natural pet care products that are
consistent with a holistic approach to pet health. All products are
made with natural ingredients with no substances that could be
considered dangerous, carcinogenic, unhealthy, or harmful to the
environment. www.onlynaturalpet.com
A flashship brand of Organic Style, Organic Bouquet flowers come only
from small and large organic flower sources. They encourage all growers
to initiate organic production while increasing consumer awareness of
the need for organic flowers They also sell their flowers to natural
food store, including Whole Foods Markets nationwide. www.organicbouquet.com
Organic Style is an eco-lifestyle destination site for people seeking
high quality products that uphold the wellbeing of the planet and
humankind. Their product line has expanded to include gifts for
gardeners, travel accessories, bed and bath, apparel, fair trade
artisan crafts, home decor, and natural pet products. www.organicstyle.com
Our Green House was born out of an environmental testing company,
Willow Environmental which helped keep people's homes safe. It has
grown to become one of the largest retailers of green products. Their
goal is to inspire clean, natural living for the entire family. They
are committed to finding the best new products prossible to enhance
lives while protecting the environment. www.ourgreenhouse.com
This major retailer of outdoor clothing and accessories has earned a
reputation as one of the most environmentally conscious businesses in
the world. They donate a significant amount of time and money to
hundreds of grassroots environmental groups all over the world to help
reverse the damage being done to our environment. They continue to work
steadily to reduce harm to the environment by using recycled polyester
and other organic materials. www.patagonia.com
This major re-seller of bicycles offers a price guarantee on all
cycling products and promises to match any competitors price should a
customer find the same product from another dealer at a lower price.
They also promise excellent customer service and a 100% satisfaction
guarantee. www.rscycle.com
Since 2003 , ReusableBags.com has been a major force in providing facts
and news on the global push to reduce plastic and paper bag
consumption. Their store features a wide range of re-usablee bags and
bottles to help people consume less, preserve natural resources and
save money.
www.reusablebags.com
They sell personal solar products that are perfect for people on the go
who want to keep their electronic devices charged quickly, quietly, and
dependably. Products are state-of-the-art and are military tested and
civilian approved. www.rewarestore.com
They sell a wide range of skin care products and fragrances that follow
strict internal standards for organic products. All active ingredients
are grown without chemicals and pesticides. Furthermore, products are
made without the addition of certain synthetic additives like chemical
preservatives, or non-natural fragrances and colors. www.sephora.com
These tees are all fair trade and made under sweatshop-free conditions
from 100% organic cotton or 70% bamboo/30% organic cotton. Bamboo has
natural antibacterial properties and is also 100% bio-degradable. The
company also partners with American Forests' Global Relief to plant a
tree for every shirt purchased at retail price. www.teesforchange.com
Here you will find a full selection of sustainable office products at
competitive prices. The company is dedicated to modeling the best
practices of sustainable business in every sphere of its operation and
is also concerned with issues of democracy and social justice. They
seek to include all stakeholders in the decision making process and
invite criticism, questions, and suggestions from customers. www.thegreenoffice.com
Three Leaf Cards supports non -profit groups that work to restore
balance to the environment and help people lead better lives. They will
also donate 10% of each membership fee to any non-profit chosen by the
new member. Using their service is a great way to remember loved ones
in an environmentally friendly manner. www.threeleafcards.com
Timberland, a leading supplier of outdoor gear, is also a leader in
sustainable business practices and in promoting global human rights.
They have a vast network of partnerships that provide expertise and
credibility to their efforts which includes City Year, CARE, and Clean
Air-Cool Planet. Their employees have invested more than 278,000 hours
in 27 countries to help create positive change for children, families,
and the environment. www.timberland.com
They sell baby toys and garments made from 100% certified organic
Egyptian cotton that are produced in an environmentally friendly
manner, while also focusing on fair trade, organic agriculture, and a
supportive work place. All garments are pesticide free, comfortable and
naturally dyed. Accessories such as buttons and zippers are made from
organically friendly elements like wood shell or nickel-free metals.
www.underthenile.com
Treegivers.com plants trees as part of the reforestation efforts in all
50 state to honor special individuals on special occasions by planting
a tree in their name. A letter is then sent to the recipient, along
with a Certificate of Planting both notifying them of the planting and
providing them with a keepsake.
www.treegivers.com
Upurea brings together unique all natural and organic skin care, hair
care, and fragrances from around the world that are designed to fit an
active and demanding lifestyle. They also provide products and tips to
match individual needs.
www.upurea.com
They sell an eco-friendly and unique line of dinnerware, kitchenware
and bath and garden supplies. A green merchant that is dedicated to
living in harmony with nature while selling goods that uniquely fuse
good quality and design with eco sensitivities which use the purest
ingredients and sustainable resources possible. They partner with
suppliers who share their value of making a positive difference through
fair trade practices.
www.vivaterra.com.com
They offer a unique line of up-scale furniture products that are
created with organic, non-toxic, renewable and recycled materials that
are designed to merge modern style with eco-awareness. Their
headquarters are powered by 100% wind energy through the Con Edison
Solutions clean energy program.
www.vivavi.com
World of Good creates opportunities for hundreds of artisan
cooperatives around the world to share their best work with the U.S.
retail market. As a fair trade organization, they see that artisans are
paid fair wages and are provided with safe working conditions as well
as long-term economic opportunities.
www.worldofgood.com
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