Robert Allen
Beautiful upholstery fabrics with earthy colors and natural patterns, from the leading fabric house of the interior design community. Their Pure Style line meets strict environmental standards for fabric content, dye/pigment composition and finishing processes/treatments. At least fifty percent of the fibers are rapidly renewable, organic, or recycled; colors are the color of their fiber content or dyed with metal-free or reduced metal dyestuffs; and have no finishes or the most environmentally-friendly finish available if needed for performance requirements.
Mighty Nest
Organic, natural and BPA-free products for baby, family & home. Handpicked “organic, natural, non-toxic and eco-friendly products to help you create a healthy and safe home…a unique Web site that provides parents the ability to research, get advice and buy natural, organic and non-toxic products all in one place. All products are free of lead, BPA, PVC, phthalates, parabens, chemical flame retardants and any other known toxic ingredients.” Everything from art supplies and baby bottles to teethers and toys.
Burpee Gardening
Many varieties of high quality heirloom and organic seeds and plants for edibles, plus organic gardening supplies. A trusted source for garden seeds since 1881.
The Cook’s Garden Seed Company
Seeds for organic vegetables and herbs chosen especially for cooks, plus kitchen and harvest supplies.
Afterglow Cosmetics
Mineral cosmetics made by a company that is very choosy about their ingredients. Their cosmetics are are free from talc, GMOs, gluten, carmine, bismuth oxychloride, parabens, artificial colors, cornstarch, mineral oil, nano/micronized particles, and petrochemicals. “Not only do we choose the most natural and the safest ingredients, but we carefully select the source of those ingredients to ensure the purest product of the highest quality. This means triple jet milled, pharmaceutical grade minerals and pigments, as well as certified organic botanicals….minerals infused with the age-defying properties of certified organic antioxidants like organic grape seed extract and organic pomegranate extract that Afterglow’s mineral cosmetics to a whole new level of natural beauty and botanical adornment.” Woman owned and woman formulated. All their cosmetics are 100% natural ingredients (many organic) and come in beautiful shades. Beauty advisors are available to help you choose the perfect colors for you.
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Mighty Leaf Tea
Organically grown teas of exceptional quality and variety. “Mighty Leaf Tea was born for the sole purpose of infusing life into an ancient indulgence by creating tea products that reach new heights of quality and innovation… a shared passion and dream envisioned by a husband-and-wife team..their passion is for creating the most incredible handcrafted tea blends found anywhere, globally sourcing the finest ingredients available.” Teas sold loose and in handcrafted biodegradable tea pouches.
Go Green Solar
“We’re just a group of people who are on a mission to get you started with green energy. We provide products, services and financing to get your green energy projects done.” They really have everything–solar ovens to complete systems, wind turbines, and some cool things that can help you use energy efficiently. I’m considering a $100 product that will instantly save up to 30% on my air conditioning costs
The Green Office
One-stop shopping for green office products. Icons make it easy to see green features of thousands of products at a glance, and separate the green products on the site from conventional office products. Mouseover the recycled icon, for example, and it will tell you instantly the percentage of recycled content of the product and percentage of post-consumer content. "We take the research out of responsible shopping by labeling and ranking our catalog by greenness, allowing you to balance price, performance, and sustainability." Discounts up to 75% off list. They also have consultants who will help you green your office.
Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm
Everything you need for indoor and outdoor worm composting…including Red Wiggler worms (the best for worm composting, and hard to find in some places.
Baby Eco Trends
A one-stop shop for “green baby must-haves that we can count on to be safe, socially responsible and sustainable. With concern for the health of the planet as well as the health of our family, we work hard to find products that are ecologically friendly and have minimal footprints. Whenever possible, we opt for organic, USA made, sustainable and cruelty free products.” Products include baby Crib, changing tables and dresers, Moses baskets and cradles, baby mattresses and bedding, rocking chairs and gliders, children’s furniture, nursery art, baby toys, baby clothing and gear, strollers, and diapers and diapering accessories. Lots of selection in one place. Good descriptions of health and environmental attributes of each product. Make sure you request formaldehyde-free paints and stains!