Althouse Arboretum
Ecostore
SHOP WITH A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT IN MIND
The most important feature is that our products meet the minimal standard of “environmentally friendly”. Common items made out of recycled or reused materials promote both creativity and a more sustainable planet.
Our EcoStore is Open!
Items in our store are selected, priced and displayed by our student EcoStore team and decorated by our entire Student Leadership Team. We have Fair Trade items, eco-friendly ones and specially made items by local vendors as well as an assortment that you have to come see!
All profits go towards supporting them in becoming leaders in sustainability.
Members don’t forget your membership card to receive your discount!
Gift Certificates available.
WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?
The core value of “fair trade” is that the artisan is the center of our mission. Decisions we make are always driven by the best interests of the artisans. We work with artisans from some of the poorest areas on the planet as partners who include them in the decisions that affect them. We work cooperatively to set prices and ensure that the price the artisans set is enough to enable them to develop a sustainable future that improves their lives.
The Eco Store is filled with items that support the Arboretum’s theme of sustainability. Fair Trade, recycled, reused, sustainable items, as well as items from local crafters, such as soy candles, goat soap, raw honey, locally grown teas, hand-made brooms, pens made from local wood and more! Located on the first floor of the farmhouse and open whenever the farmhouse is open, you can shop for unique items for yourself or for gifts. Items carried in the store are either Fair Trade items from around the world, or have at least one of the following characteristics:
- Made from recycled or reused materials or ”re-gifted”
- Made from materials that meet the minimum standards as “environmentally friendly” to be determined at the sole discretion of GreenAllies. (ie: organic, low-impact materials, hemp, cork, etc..)
- Has an environmental theme or message
- Provides service to reduce environmental impact (ie: energy-saving products, compost containers, etc…)
- Made locally with local products
ReGift Donations to our Arboretum
Have you received gifts that just aren’t quite something you’ll use? Donate them to GreenAllies EcoStore and let us give them a new life! Email Nancy to set up a time to drop off your gifts.
Local crafters who would like to be considered as vendors or those who would like to regift items contact Nancy