Ecology Center Store

The mission of the Ecology Center Store is to provide books, products, and tools that encourage and enable environmentally and socially responsible lifestyle practices. The Store features a unique selection of environmental, social justice, gardening, environmental education, and children's book titles. The Store also stocks organic gardening supplies; non-toxic household products; and products made from recycled paper, recycled glass, and organic fibers.

What Kind of Products Do We Carry?

We carry a variety of products that can help you get the toxic substances out of your home and yard, and improve your ecological impact by providing environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional products. Below are some of the categories of products that we carry:

Ecology Center Store Product Policy

The Ecology Center Store carries a unique selection of products that are carefully vetted to fulfill our mission: to promote environmentally and socially responsible practices. Below is a list of considerations that we bear in mind when selecting which products to offer.

We consider whether a particular product is:

• good for the environment or better than conventional alternatives
• made from sustainable, organically grown, or recycled materials
• affordable and durable
• reusable, repairable, biodegradable, or compostable
• compatible with sustainable practices or resource conservation
• reflective of multicultural values
• produced locally

We generally avoid products that are:

• packaged in non-reusable, non-recyclable or excessive packaging
• made from substances that are harmful to the environment, the end user, or the workers who produce it
• disposable, if there is a good reusable alternative
• made from plastic or other products that are derived from petroleum
• made from genetically modified crops

We favor vendors who share our values. Our considerations include the following:

• Does the vendor make an effort to minimize waste in the production, transportation and marketing of its products?
• Does the vendor engage in fair labor and fair trade practices?
• Does the vendor contribute to environmental or socially conscious causes?
• Is the vendor engaged in any dishonorable behavior?

If you are a vendor of a product that aligns with the Ecology Center Store mission and product policy, contact our Store Manager to discuss the potential of the Ecology Center carrying your product.