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Sustainable, organic, fair-trade, eco-friendly -- all those buzz words can get convoluted when it comes to trying to buy green. Or at least that's what sisters Heidi Bailey and Krista White found when tried apply eco-friendly philosophies to their raising their own families. And just as they used repurposed barn wood and recycled denim insulation to build their homes, they've brought the same genuine care, active thought and a whole lot of research to their Roscoe Village boutique. The shop is organized from morning until night, starting at the front with face wash, yoga gear and coffee mugs and ending in the back with organic cotton bedding and a wooden bed custom-made from fallen red elm trees. In the middle, you'll find everything from cleaning supplies to kids' toys to composting gear. Pricetags are crafted from used food boxes, as are plenty of small signs throughout detailing eco-friendly facts about various products.

One thing you won't see here is bamboo; though it's considered sustainable, Bailey and White have chosen not to carry it because the majority is processed in China without much known about the treatment of workers and chemicals used. Instead, they're rallying behind organic cotton, as conventional cotton has been linked to global warming through its use of insecticides. Check out everything from organic cotton athletic wear by Blue Canoe to Coyuchi organic cotton sheets and duvet covers in hues like peony and acorn.

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