Eco-Chic

Updated: July 26, 2006

Being green is always in fashion. From biodiesel fuels at Piedmont Biofuels to yoga classes at Blue Lotus, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in the Triangle.

On this page:Eco-Friendly Shopping, Eco-Friendly Services, Healthy Markets, Organic Restaurants.

Eco-Friendly Shopping

  1. 1 Burt's Bees Inc
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    633 Davis Dr Ste 600, Morrisville, NC 27560 (map)

    Triangle-based natural cosmetic and remedy line are all about the best botanicals for the face and body.

  2. 2 Mehera Shaw
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    200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510 (map)

    Funky finds at this family-owned, eco-friendly design house in Carrboro. Conscious consumers will love the organic cotton clothing.

  3. 3 Unique Batik
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    719 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608 (map)

    Batik bags, clothing, jewelry and more make fair trade fun and fashionable.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended MoonDance Soaps & More
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    6013 Old Horseman Trl, Raleigh, NC 27613 (map)

    Buy natural, handcrafted soaps from a company that gives back to the community.

  5. 5 Forests Of The World
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    607 Ellis Rd Ste 53A1, Durham, NC 27703 (map)

    Fairly traded furnishings, accessories, jewelry and more, made by people who live near and support sustainability of endangered forests.

Eco-Friendly Services

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended A & A Organic Carpet Dry Clean
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    16-201 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (map)

    The cost of natural items is generally more, but that doesn't stop this carpet cleaning company from using all organic products.

  2. 7 Eastern Carolina Organics
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    547 Industrial Park Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (map)

    They help rural family farms sustain themselves while offering fresh, high-quality organic produce to local markets.

  3. 8 Piedmont Biofuels
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    37 Thomas Ln, Moncure, NC 27559 (map)

    Darryl Hannah loves them--top-quality biodiesel plant where they make their own fuel from the vegetable oil waste collected locally.

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jean Hutchins Upholstery
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    3407 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Sit back stress-free on earth-friendly slipcovers made from hemp and organic cottons.

  5. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Natural Body Spa & Shoppe
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    4120 Main Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27609 (map)

    They took the Green Spa pledge--and they live by it with environmentally friendly digs and the use of natural, organic products.

  6. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended blue lotus
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    401 N West St Ste 105, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Stretch, relax and renew the body inside an ecologically aware yoga studio.

  7. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Organic Miracles Dry Cleaning
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    7408 Player Ct, Raleigh, NC 27615 (map)

    Clean your carpet with organic products so you and your pets can roam free in a sanitized environment.

Healthy Markets

  1. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Harmony Farms
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    5653 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 (map)

    Wheat and gluten-free foods, natural and 100 percent organic produce, and recycled paper products are as Earth-friendly as you can get.

  2. 14 Chatham Marketplace
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    480 Hillsboro St Ste 320, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (map)

    Co-op grocery in Chatham Mills runs on the idea of sustaining the local economy by offering organic products produced locally.

  3. 15 Larry's Beans
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    1507 Gavin St, Raleigh, NC 27608 (map)

    Self-proclaimed fair trade mavericks really care about coffee and the community.

  4. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Earth Fare
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    10341 Moncreiffe Rd (Brierdale Shopping Center), Raleigh, NC 27617 (map)

    Environmentally responsible grocer focuses on health, holistics and supporting local growers.

  5. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Weaver Street Market
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    101 E Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510 (map)

    Shop in a big open space and sample fresh foods, all while helping to sustain a community.

  6. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Trader Joe's
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    1393 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (map)

    Specialty items, fresh foods, organic products, wines and more are all available in a friendly environment at affordable prices.

Organic Restaurants

  1. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Zely and Ritz
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    301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Dine on tapas made with fresh, organic ingredients grown locally.

  2. 20 3.5 Star Rating: Average Margaret's Cantina
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    1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (map)

    Fresh Tex-Mex is what it's all about here, and it's all made with local, all-natural ingredients.

  3. 21 3.5 Star Rating: Average Irregardless Cafe & Catering
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    901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Vegetarians aren't the only ones who love their healthy and tasty brunches and dinners.

  4. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average General Store Cafe
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    39 West St, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (map)

    Go for an upscale meal made with fair trade and organic ingredients at this casual corner cafe.

  5. 23 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Lumpy's Ice Cream
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    7409 Beaverwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616 (map)

    Enjoy your sweet treats with peace of mind that they're made with fresh cream that's hormone-free.

  6. 24 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Global Village Organic Coffee
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    2428 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607 (map)

    Visit this coffeehouse for a variety of organic and shade-grown coffees and loose leaf teas from around the world.

  7. 25 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shade Tree Coffee
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    2816 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Enjoy your drinks a little more knowing that they are certified organic and grown in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner.