With so many companies jumping on the boat of the environmentally aware, it's hard to tell who is actually trying to make a difference and who is just using another sales gimmick. Here's a look into some of the "greenest" products and companies to buy from.
Ripe Bistro and Social Lounge
This little resturuant tucked away in a shopping center on Anastasia Island, FL, is a perfect example of an attempt to reduce the carbon footprint while still offering great food at a competitive price. A small chalkboard on the wall lists all the farms and suppliers of the vegetables and meats, up to 95% of which is organic and local. By offering a wide range of fruit, vegetables, coffee, fish, chicken, end even sausage, this company is proof that local sustainable foods are possible.
http://ripestaugustine.com/
Dwell Earth
This is one of the oldest ways to make a home, revolutionized for the future! A small machine turns dug out Earth into bricks to make a practical, strong, weather and fire proof building fit for anyone to live in. By using materials just beneath your feet and reducing labor costs, building your home out of dirt is actually cheaper than wood, brick, or cinderblock. And it is expected to last hundreds of years, while a traditional wood house lasts about 70. By the way, it's also soundproof, for all you noisy musicians out there.
http://dwellearth.com/
Native Sun
The organic grocery store based out of Jacksonville, FL has been suppling local residents with organic food since 1996, long before the "green" hype took place. With a pledge not to include any genetically modified food, artificial ingredients, or pesticides, Native Sun makes the list, owned and operated by Aaron Gottlieb and his wife Erica. They carry a wide variety of foods and products, including meat, produce, dairy, cosmetics, and even ready-to-eat food like sandwiches and pasta dishes. All in all, a great way to stay healthy and support local producers.
http://nativesunjax.com/
These specific companies are just examples of hardworking individuals who are trying to make a difference in the way we live our day to day lives. By supporting local, we place a vote for a better product, with emphasis on the environment and indeed our own health. If you do not live in the area where these companies are located, find the ones nearest you and pledge to be green, without all the hype.
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