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Eco Shops in New England
by Christie Matheson
Earth-friendly baby clothes, handbags from recycled pop-tops, personal care products, soy candles, hardware, bedding, gifts -- if it's green, there is a shop or online source for it in this list of New England retailers.
Read more: Five more eco shops
Click on "details" to get location and map to each one in the list below. Let the shopping begin!
Bebop Baby Shop
Bebop’s owners thoughtfully stock earth-friendly clothes, BPA-free dishes, wooden toys, and more. We love the “made in Vermont” selection, especially the organic peace beanies. [DETAILS]
Chartreuse
Who knew that handbags made from aluminum can tabs or recycled candy wrappers could be so cute? A former RISD instructor founded this emporium of eco-conscious style [DETAILS]
Crunchy Granola Baby
This shop carries an array of organic and natural products for the tree-hugging baby in your life—and the friendly staff is happy to answer questions, do product demos, and explain why healthy products matter. [DETAILS]
Dunia Eco-Store
Need a gift for anyone (or everyone) on your list? Make one stop at Dunia, where you’ll find an eclectic assortment of green home goods, baby gear, clothes, and personal-care products [DETAILS]
Envi
Style meets sustainability here. Callie Smith and Ursula Stahl, fashionistas with a conscience, are the driving forces behind this shop specializing in stylish women’s fashions made from eco-friendly fibers such as organic cotton, hemp, and vintage fabrics. Be green and look good at the same time. [DETAILS]
F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods and Supplies
This modern version of an old-time hardware store carries all the practical stuff you need, in eco-friendly form. [DETAILS]
Farmaesthetics
Our favorite Rhode Island crafter of delicious organic skin-care products opened its inviting little flagship store in Newport in 2008. [DETAILS]
Lionette's Market
Lionette’s commitment to purveying sustainable local food is as intense as the food itself is delicious. [DETAILS]
Mama's Earth Environmental General Store
This online emporium isn’t cashing in on the go-green trend—it’s been working hard to find and sell great environmentally sound products for years. [DETAILS]
Most Naturally
Offering all sorts of products—nontoxic cleaners, soy candles, recycled glass, bamboo tableware—this shop caters to anyone who wants to create a healthy, organic environment (personally and globally). [DETAILS]
Or-gan-ik
A wedding registry, plantable invitations, and eco-friendly centerpieces make this a prime destination for brides- and grooms-to-be, and for everyone who wants to choose a great green gift for the happy couple. [DETAILS]
The Organic Mattress
Rest easy, knowing that everything for your bedroom in this soothing store is eco-friendly and good for you. [DETAILS]
Our Green House
Outfit your kitchen, living room, and nursery with pieces from this well-edited collection. Note: The physical location is now open Fridays only and by appointment. [DETAILS]
Real Green Goods
New Hampshire’s capital is becoming a green-living Mecca, thanks in part to this shop, where you’ll find clothes, home accessories, and energy-saving gizmos, too. This is a great place to find gifts for eco-friendly friends. You’ll find items such as bamboo-“wood” kitchen products, organic cotton clothing, stainless-steel containers, and even paper made from elephant dung and rice. [DETAILS]
Stork Organic Baby Boutique
Make sure the wee ones you know are living la vida eco, with healthy organic clothing, bedding, blankets, and bathtime gear. Here you will find the best baby gifts (editors' pick from Yankee Travel Guide 2009. New mothers and moms-to-be will appreciate the emphasis on organic-cotton products, from necessities such as onesies, blankets, and cloth diapers to much-used items such as biodegradable soaps, organic-cotton toys, and natural-rubber pacifiers. [DETAILS]
Reader Comments
Comment from cheryl brigante on December 17, 2009
this would be so much more helpful as a list with at least the town names next to the store name.
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