Showing posts with label fair trade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fair trade. Show all posts

Friday, October 12, 2007

Featured Vendor - Pumpkins Organic Market

Located on the corner of 8th Avenue and 13th Street in Park Slope, Pumpkin's has just about all you'll need for a gourmet dinner and dessert, big family breakfast, picnic in the park or just a quick, delicious snack! Including: a wide array of Organic Artisanal Breads, Local Dairy, Farm Fresh Produce, Sweets, Snacks, Sodas, Bulk Goods, Coffees, Teas and plenty of Vegan Goodies. We also carry Organic Cotton Baby Clothes, Natural Candles, Soaps, Incense, Soy Candles, Locally Made Gifts, Earth-Friendly Household Cleaning Products, Eco Beauty Products and so much more... Year round, we're committed to providing our customers with the freshest , most Beautiful and Healthful Produce available, including Seasonal produce from some of the best Local Farms: from summer's incredible heirloom tomatoes and biodynamic grapes to delectable delicata, butternut and acorn squash in the fall. Prepare for dinner by picking up a loaf of our terrific Organic Artisanal Bread received fresh each morning from Amy's Bread; you'll find a great baguette, loaf or roll for any occasion. Supporting Small Farms and reducing large-scale grazing's effect on the Environment by carrying Local Dairy is something Pumpkin's has been steadfast about since its inception. Browse our selection of Gourmet Organic Cheeses, Local Organic Milk and Eggs. Take some home and enjoy! Throughout the store, you'll find bins and jars full of Organic Bulk Beans, Flours, Sweeteners, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds and Bulk Dried Fruits. You'll also discover all of the Organic Cooking Oils, Vinegars, Spreads, Salsas, Herbs and Spices necessary to prepare a delectable Epicurean Feast! We carry a broad selection of Fair Trade and Shade Grown Coffees that will start off your morning just right, or provide the perfect after-dinner refreshment. In our Bulk Tea section, you'll find a delicious variety of Herbal Teas, Green Teas, Black Teas and Inspired Seasonal Concoctions. We also have plenty of Organic Chocolate, Sweets, and Vegan Candy! In the back section of the store, we have a wonderful assortment of Organic Cotton Baby Clothing, Organic Stuffed Animals and Dolls, Baby Blankets and more! There, you'll also find our choice picks of Natural and Earth-Friendly Body Lotion, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Bath Salts, Soaps, Lip Balm and Organic Cotton Swabs. And don't forget our All Natural Bulk Cleaners such as Natural Soy Scrub, Earth Friendly Household Cleansers and Gentle Laundry and Dish washing Detergents.
So if you happen to be in Brooklyn stop in and get some organic goodies and don't forget your Soy Candles...
1302 8th Avenue at the corner of 13th Street.
F train to 15th Street/Prospect Park718-499-8539
Monday–Sunday: 10am to 8pm
Universol Aromas Soy Candle Co.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Featured Vendor- Moondrop Clothiers

Eco-Friendly * Socially-Conscious * Responsible
Moondrop Clothiers LLC is Eco-Conscious Shopping Right at Your Fingertips.
Moondrop Clothiers LLC, a one-woman owned, family supported, web-only operation, was established in 2003 to help fulfill the need for responsible commerce in today’s world. Our mission is to encourage people to feel and look beautiful, be comfortable, and remain stylish while supporting and sustaining Mother Earth at the same time. As part of our business endeavor, we also strive to educate our customers on the importance of purchasing ethically-produced, high quality, fairly-traded goods. In essence, Moondrop Clothiers LLC is an earth-friendly as well as socially-conscious business that truly cares for the consumer AND those who created our products in the first place. We offer the latest fashions, soy candles, home decorating trends, and practical household items at very affordable prices, provide superior customer service, while also creating an awareness of the impact our shopping choices can have on the environment and the less fortunate people of the world.

Our shop recycles Gently-Used merchandise that is in exceptional condition. We also re-sell New Brand-Name items that may be unwanted or surplus. Furthermore, we strongly support independent art and select handmade goods from artists across the U.S. Every item at Moondrop Clothiers LLC is hand-chosen for its quality, style, useful nature, and/or unique flair. Moondrop Clothiers LLC only purchases from suppliers who adhere to fair labor practices, including safe and clean working conditions. From artisan jewelry and village crafts to hemp products and sustainable market bags, we continue to offer a wide variety of eco-conscious items.

Our goal is transform the perception that Fair Trade only concerns banana, coffee, and cut flower producers. It also deeply affects those who individually handcraft household and fashion items, such as clothing, accessories, and home decor. Moondrop Clothiers LLC is proud to present authentic Fair Trade Global Goods as a viable buying alternative in the promotion of peace and social justice for all people around the world. Each fair trade purchase supports low-income craftspeople and their families by providing stable employment opportunities, safe working conditions, and a fair wage while also helping to maintain their country's cultural traditions and preservation of their natural environment for future generations.

Moondrop Clothiers LLC chooses to operate in an environmentally-friendly manner. Our shop has been inducted into Co-op America's Business Network (CABN), the original socially-responsible business network, stamped with their Seal of Approval, and given a spot in their National Green Pages (TM). As part of our commitment to being Green, we purchase 100% post-consumer recycled paper and other eco-conscious products for our office supply, minimize waste by re-using shipping cartons and other packing materials as much as possible, and use a Sustainable Green Website Hosting company who offsets 100% of their energy consumption with certified wind power. We also support renewable energy generated from wind, landfill gas, and small hydro sources through Sterling Plane

Browse our store, find something you love, and continue to spread the message: Reduce, ReUse, Recycle! Our planet depends on it. Thank you for Visiting!

Universol Aromas Soy Candle Co.