Local Sustainable Shopping

“there are no such things as great deeds – only small ones done with great heart.”
mother theresa, founder of the missionaries of charity and nobel peace prize winner, 1979

Helpful Eco-friendly Shopping Tips for Back-to-School!

Stores near Boston College with back-to-school products in eco-friendly brands:*

*Before you buy, be sure to ask yourself "do I really need to buy this product?"  Reducing your overall consumption is the best option when it comes to living a sustainable lifestyle.


HOME DEPOT

Energy Star

  • Appliances and Electronics
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs


SHAW’S

Local Produce
Seventh Generation Brand Products

  • Free and Clear Cleaners
  • Laundry Products
  • Dishwashing Detergents
  • Recycled Paper Products
  • Feminine Care 

Kiss My Face Brand Products

  • Body Care
  • Beauty and Face Care
  • Cleansing Products
  • Hair Care
  • Oral Care
  • Sun Care


STAPLES

Method Brand Products
Eco-friendly Office supplies available in:

  • Binders & Accessories
  • Boards & Easels
  • Bookcases
  • Calculators & Office Machines
  • Calendars & Planners
  • Chairmats, Floormats & Rugs
  • Cleaning & Breakroom
  • Copier & Fax
  • Desk Accessories/Rolodex
  • Drafting & Art Supplies
  • Envelopes & Forms
  • File Folders & Accessories
  • File and Storage Cabinets
  • Furniture Accessories
  • Lamps & Lighting
  • Mailroom & Shipping Supplies
  • Monitors & Digital Projectors
  • Paper & Pads
  • Pens, Writing & Correction
  • Post-it ®, Stickies™ & Flags
  • Printers & All-in-Ones
  • Storage & Desk Organizers
  • Tape, Clips & Rubber Bands


STOP & SHOP

Local Produce
Seventh Generation Brand Products
Method Brand Products

TARGET

Alba Facial Care Products
Avalon Organics Facial Care Products
Burt’s Bees Skin & Bath Products
Dr. Bronner’s Brand Products
Energy Star Appliances and Electronics
Erbaorganics Brand Products
Giovanni Brand Products
Jason Brand Products
Juice Organics Brand Products
Kiss My Face Brand
Method Brand Products

  • Air Care
  • Cleaning Products
  • Bathroom Personal Items
  • Body & Hand Care
  • Dish Soap
  • Laundry Supplies
  • Floor Mops
  • Cleaning Products for Specialty Surfaces 

Weleda Brand Products

  • Bath Products
  • Organic Products
  • Bedding
  • Furniture
  • Towels
  • Décor 

General

  • Bikes and Roller Blades
  • Rechargeable Batteries
  • Recycled Material Rugs and Mats
  • Reusable Shopping Bags and Totes
  • Totes Eco-Umbrella
  • Recycled Paper Products, Notebooks, Paper, Post-its, Photo Albums & Journals
  • Recycled Paper Frames
  • Recycled Confetti Dinner Sets
 
   

WALGREENS

Seventh Generation Brand Products


WAL-MART

Eco-Friendly, Quick-Drying Towels
Eco-Friendly Down-Alternative Comforter
DVDs and CDs in Eco-Friendly Packaging
Athletic Works Organic T-shirts
Stotts Pilates Eco-Friendly Mats
Targus Bags
Tramontina Eco-Friendly Cookware


WHOLE FOODS