Boston's Green Living Guide

5 Green St Ste 1, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (map)

It's never too early to start good habits. Such is the philosophy of Hatched, Boston's first organic baby store. The independent Jamaica Plain boutique cloaks your tender little one in the finest organic fiber clothing, stimulates children with eco-friendly toys and gives mom options with cloth diapering supplies. With an organic gift registry, there's no excuse to start things off on the greener foot.

164 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

Eco-fashion goes way, way further than hippie hemp rucksacks at this posh Newbury Street boutique. In an airy showroom of chic organic separates and handmade vegan sandals, the focus is on choosing clothing manufactured in an environmentally sound way (think sustainable materials or bio-friendly production) without losing any essence of aesthetic style. Suit yourself to dress consciously.

1764 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 (map)

With sustainable cork flooring and a locally painted mural, Greenward practices what it preaches. Which is, briefly, to purvey "eco-modern" goods--products that are well-designed, attractive and functional. Whether it's made from organic materials, handmade or biodegradable, the jumble of lifestyle products (from handbags to stationery to bicycle baskets) will make it easy for anyone to think green.

133 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110 (map)

This successful local chain is adamant about its meats from humanely raised, vegetarian-fed animals, minus antibiotics or growth hormones. There's an in-house composting system, no use of polystyrene foam and a crew clad in organic cotton uniforms. Go forth and munch ... better.

283 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210 (map)

This sleek new spot for dinner and drinks in Fort Point boasts an eco-friendly kitchen and dining room, the perfect setting for chef Michael Leviton's dishes, which highlight local, organic, sustainably raised or harvested ingredients. Names of local purveyors dot the menu, from Lucki 7 Farms potted pork to Carlisle Farm's Meg's Big Sunshine goat cheese.