When It Comes to Shopping, Green Is the New Black
November 17, 2007. Ask anyone staying at a luxury vacation rental for their favorite travel activity, and the answer will often be "shopping." These days, shopaholics are increasingly looking for green goods.
That's green as in earth-friendly, or environmentally sustainable.
A new niche of shops have popped up all over the nation, carrying everything available in the traditional marketplace, but with a green spin. That means clothes made of organic cotton, furniture made from sustainably harvested wood, and jewelry made from recycled materials.
Not surprisingly, many of these shops can be found in popular travel destinations, according to an article in Travel + Leisure.
New York City – America's fashion capital has clothing shops like and Ekovaruhuset. Patrons will find hand-woven "flip" skirts that convert into dresses, and organic canvas sneakers with natural Amazonian-rubber soles.
Seattle – The brands may not be everyday names, but stores like Juniper carry emerging designers who specialize in unusual fibers such as bamboo.
Asheville, North Carolina – Although only a fraction of the size of NYC and Seattle, this mountain town boasts several shops. Just to name a few, Nest Organics specializes in baby clothes and kitchenware, Spiritex has eco-conscious clothes, and A Natural Home offers bedding and linens.
