San Diego, CA

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The Holistic Science Co.

This non-toxic and cruelty-free beauty company sells a huge assortment of hand-crafted products from body oils to balms to perfumes and much, much more. Their mission is “to care for the world we live in by supporting local/organic farmers, by using natural, sustainable, biodegradable ingredients and recyclable materials” and by donating part of their profits to organizations that support education about environmental and animal welfare. You can visit their shop in Ocean Beach or at the Little Italy Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 AM to 2 PM.

San Diego, CA

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Pigment

This San Diego mainstay offers a variety of home good products, plants, and gift items. They carry vegan handbag brand Matt & Nat and many of their products have a sustainable focus.

San Diego, CA

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Sage Sisters

This pint-sized floral shop is anything but small when it comes to creative artistry and heart. Unlike other florists, who typically throw away all their day-old flowers, Sage Sisters creates flower arrangements out of old flowers and delivers them to local non-profits. Stop by to pick up an artful fresh flower bouquet, a new pot for your plant-child, or sage sticks.

San Diego, CA

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Shop Good

Shop Good is a natural beauty shop that is dedicated to bringing non-toxic makeup, hair, and beauty products to San Diego. They stock brands we (eco) beauty enthusiasts know and love, like RMS, Ilia, and W3ll People, plus some local San Diego-based beauty brands.

San Diego, CA

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Bottles & Wood

Bottles and Wood is a local company that sells upcycled serveware. They source all of their materials locally, usually from hotels and restaurants that would otherwise discard these items. This way, they not only keep landfills from growing larger, they can create truly unique pieces. They focus on handcrafted items and create jobs for local craftworkers in an effort to take sustainability one step further. They offer a range of products with a focus on tableware.

San Diego, CA

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Simply Local

Located in good old North Park, Simply Local is a merchant marketplace that features over 50 locally owned businesses. Supporting local businesses is a way to keep costs and environmental impact at a minimum. By shopping here, San Diego residents can cut down the environmentally harmful practices involved in long distance shopping. Most of the products are made right here in San Diego, so shopping at Simply Local will reduce the effects of air and traffic pollution. They offer a ton of different products, including postcards, clothing, handmade jewelry, and even vegan food and tea. By encouraging residents to shop locally, Simply Local allows for an opportunity to create new jobs where none existed before.