These local organizations and businesses strive to provide chic, fun and affordable eco-friendly products and services to consumers.
BALTIMORE GREEN WORKS (BGW)
Baltimore Green Works (BGW) is a non-profit organization that strives to embrace Maryland’s diverse communities by offering programming that educates on sustainable ways of living. Baltimore Green Works hosts Ecofest, Baltimore Green Week, EcoBall, and free and low-cost year round programming.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAR 8 | GROWSHOPS (Growing, Restoring, Organizing Workshops)
A series of capacity building lectures and workshops geared towards small non-profit or community organizations. TOPIC: Neighborhood Design Opportunities
March 19 | 2nd ANNUAL ECOBALL
Dance the night away to funk dance band, the Mooks, in one of Baltimore’s oldest buildings and don’t leave before you gnosh on some local creations. The Baltimore International College students return to compete in the ‘Top Chef’ competition. TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
April 17-24 | 7th ANNUAL BALTIMORE GREEN WEEK
Baltimore Green Week kicks off with the 7th Annual EcoFest. An ALL LOCAL line up of food, “green” businesses, artists and musicians come together for a one day festival that will spark your hometown love for Baltimore. Support your community and the environment and be sure to join BGW during this celebratory week-long series of events. Each day will boast a themed event, free or low cost and open to the public.
For more information on BGW and a complete schedule of events, visit [www.baltimoregreenworks.com.]
APOTHECARY WELLNESS
Apothecary Wellness ~ Holistic Wellness Studio~ is located in historic Federal Hill. The studio specializes in holistic and organic health and beauty services, providing therapeutic massage, results oriented skin care, acupuncture and a retail boutique. Apothecary Wellness is a proud member of the Green Spa Network and dedicated to providing the opportunity to calm your body and mind, renew your spirit and nurture your innate, natural beauty without exposure to harsh chemicals or invasive procedures.
Apothecary Wellness
1301 Light Street – Federal Hill
443.540.4022 – www.apothecary-wellness.com
BALTIMORE CONTAINED
The store was created exclusively for urban gardens because everyone deserves to have living beauty. Whether it’s a stoop, balcony, rooftop or concrete pad, the options are abundant. Organic plants; seeds and soils; containers and garden accessories; gifts for home and garden; coaching, design and installation; classes and DIY workshops. Baltimore Contained contributes to a sustainable environment and uses local, organic and eco-friendly products.
Baltimore Contained
2400 Fleet Street – Canton
410.732.7717 – www.baltimorecontained.com
ECOCONSULTS
EcoConsults is an environmental consulting firm that provides proactive assessments to businesses and homeowners interested in sustainable environmental enhancements. Clients may choose a comprehensive package, which includes an energy audit, waste reduction strategies, and commuting and operations analysis, or a customized package, which may be tailored to meet the specific goals and interests of the client. Both packages include a sustainability report with concrete recommendations for strategic operational improvements at the conclusion of the assessment.
Ecoconsults
Mailing: 2400 Boston Street, Suite 102 - Canton
410-218-8061 - www.EcoConsults.com
ECOSUMO
ecosumo.com offers an eco online shopping experience. From unique product selection that doesn’t surrender style or functionality, to a place where the customer can participate and share their ideas through a social network, the consumer not only enjoys the experience but also lives the experience. The product selection categories include household, baby, pets, women’s and men’s apparel, shoes, and health & beauty, among more. ecosumo.com is your online one-stop green marketplace.
Ecosumo
Baltimore, MD
info@ecosumo.com- www.ecosumo.com
THE LOADING DOCK
The Loading Dock, Inc. (TLD) is a non-profit building materials reuse center, packed with new and used items and architectural salvage. Individuals and companies donate materials, saving landfill space and gaining tax deductions. Since 1984, TLD has saved clients $26M, held over 200 DIY workshops, and diverted 10,000 truckloads of materials from the landfill. Clients and donors prove that you can build a house with what people throw away!
The Loading Dock
2 North Kresson Street – Highlandtown
410.558.DOCK (3625) – www.loadingdock.org
MICHELE’S GRANOLA
Fresh.Local.Delicious. The granola is handmade with organic whole grain oats; never any additives or preservatives. Original, Pumpkin Spice, Cherry Chocolate, Ginger Hemp and Cinnamon Raisin NEW this month! Baked in Baltimore and available at:32nd Street Farmers Market ◦ Whole Foods Markets ◦ Koba Café ◦ Eddie’s of Roland Park ◦ Zeke’s Coffee. Learn more about the eco-friendly delivery truck that runs on recycled vegetable oil at www.michelesgranola.com.
Michele’s Granola
Baltimore
410.350.0021 – www.michelesgranola.com
MONAVE
Monave Mineral Makeup is micro-formulated in Baltimore by a woman-owned and operated company. Monave offers high-quality cosmetics at reasonable prices for women of all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. Each and every ingredient is hand-picked for its purity, and products are made for real women: long-wearing, totally weightless, natural-looking, and easy to use. There are no irritants, animal by-products, dyes or preservatives. And, the best part is, when you wear Monave, you look like yourself, only better.
Monave
914 Wolfe Street – Fells Point
410.534.1058 – www.monave.com
RENEW ORGANIC SPA
Master Esthetician Shelley Birnbaum, known for bringing a green esthetic to Baltimore, is selling her own organic, vegan skin care products. In the intimate studio where she provides appointment-only facials, Shelley can handcraft the same cleansers, toners and moisturizers, customized for your specific skin type, using toxic-free ingredients, all while you enjoy a cup of tea. Don’t let all the specialization scare you away. They’re reasonably priced ($19 to $32).
ReNew Organic Skin Care
822 W. 36th Street - Hampden
410-400-2745 - www.reneworganicskincare.com
