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One of the best ways to live a more sustainable life is to shop sustainable. That can mean buying package-free, in bulk, or plastic-free! Here is a list of some of our favorite sustainable and environmentally friendly stores.
Apparel
Apparel
The fast fashion industry contributes to over 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, but one way to reduce your carbon footprint is to shop sustainably! Here is a list of some of our favorite sustainable brands, local and not.
Local
Local
A Minnesota-based company that produces apparel made of eco-friendly or 100% recycled materials where 10% of the profit goes to Minnesota-based charities.
A St. Paul-based women's clothing store that stocks eco-friendly, sustainable, and socially conscious brands from around the world.
Online
Online
Full of basics that everyone needs, Alternative Apparel stocks sustainable clothing made ethically and works to keep their carbon footprint to a minimum.
Happy Earth makes shirts and sweatshirts out of organic cotton and recycled materials. Carbon-free, and with every purchase, they fight climate change, plant trees, and pick up plastic.
Stocks higher-end sustainable and ethical clothing while working to be completely transparent about its partners.
Lucy and Yak is an ethical apparel company that makes fun dungarees and other items using organic cotton and shipped in completely reusable or recyclable materials.
Made Trade sells furniture, home goods, and clothing that is ethically made and uses carbon offset shipping.
Outknown works to make clothing that makes the smallest ecological impact while ethically sourcing its materials.
Patagonia is striving to become completely carbon neutral and zero waste while paying workers a fair wage.
Beauty
Beauty
Beauty and bathroom products are notorious for plastic packaging that is not recyclable. It creates tons of waste that end up in our landfills. Here are some sustainable and zero waste beauty brands that are a good alternative!
Aether Beauty is a cosmetics company that uses ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients, recyclable packaging, and carbon-neutral shipping.
Credo Beauty is a wonderful cosmetic company that has zero waste, reusable, and refillable packaging while using clean and organic ingredients.
Ethique is a New Zeland based bar shampoo and soap company. They are package free and use sustainably sourced ingredients.
A cosmetics company that uses conscious packaging and ethical ingredients.
A bar soap brand that uses 100% recyclable packaging and is vegan and cruelty-free.
georganics is a company that strives to makes zero waste products like toothbrushes, toothpaste, mints, and other products. Their packaging is made to be biodegradable or reusable.
Habit Cosmetics sells nail polish, lip colors, and highlighters that are sustainably packaged and non-toxic.
Kindred Black is a cosmetics, accessories, and clothing company that is eco-based and uses sustainable packaging.
LoveLula is another cosmetics superstore that attempts to stock sustainable and ethical brands that make a minimal environmental impact. They feature a large selection with some plastic packaged items.
Yay for Earth is another beauty company that is cruelty-free has zero-waste production and uses organic products.
Superstores
Superstores
Online superstores like Amazon are some of the biggest contributors to waste and have enormous carbon footprints. A great way to reduce your carbon footprint is to shop at sustainable shops for things like household items, furniture, art, and other things you may buy online!
Earth Hero is a massive online store that does the research for you, only selling sustainable and ethical brands. They are a zero-waste company that also has a minimal carbon footprint. Here you can buy zero waste, outdoor gear, tech needs, home decor, and so much more!
At the Earthling Co. you can shop for your skin, hair, travel, and home needs knowing you are purchasing from a low impact carbon company that uses recyclable packaging.
Eco Roots is another superstore that sells zero-waste or plastic-free goods like hair care, bathroom needs and laundry goods. They are a 1% company, meaning 1% of all profits are donated to environmental charities.
Ecco Verde is a cosmetic and home goods store that sells organic, ethical, and sustainable products. While not the most sustainable of all the stores, they have a good selection of products.
Grove Collaborative is a monthly subscription service that takes the guesswork out of shopping sustainably, with strict standards for all their brands and 100% plastic-free shipping, and a commitment to carbon neutrality. This is a great option if you live in an apartment or house and need monthly household supplies but want to keep the planet happy!
Package Free is just what you think it is, a zero-waste online store that strives to be carbon neutral and make living zero waste easier on consumers. They have an abundance of zero-waste kits and products for your home, bathroom, and kitchen.
Uncommon Goods is the place to find unique art and gifts that strive to use sustainable and recyclable material. They use environmentally friendly packaging and give 1$ to a cause of your choice for every purchase.
Food
Food
Food waste is a huge impact on your carbon footprint. A great way to reduce that is to buy in bulk without plastic packaging or buy from places that sell using sustainable practices!
Thrive Market is subscription based company that delivers organic sustainable food that comes in completely recyclable packaging. They are a certified B Corporation.
Tare Market is a Minneapolis based bulk food store that strives to be almost completely package free. This is a great alternative to your traditional grocery store and another way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Imperfect Foods is another subscription based company that reuses foods that traditionally wouldn't been seen as "beautiful" enough for your gracery store but are perfectly edible. They keep food out of landfills and save you money!
Art Supplies
Art Supplies
Are you an artist who cares about the planet? Here are some local art supply stores that work to reuse perfectly good materials that any artist can take advantage of!
Junket is an art supply store that sells pre-loved products. Here you can find all of your art needs while feeling good about your purchases. A local store found right here in Minneapolis!
The ArtScraps Reuse Center is St. Paul-based art supply store that reuses scraps and materials from other artists.
Just remember that small changes can still make a big impact! Pick one change you want to implement and stick with it, become a conscious consumer and the planet might just be a little happier!
Just remember that small changes can still make a big impact! Pick one change you want to implement and stick with it, become a conscious consumer and the planet might just be a little happier!
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