Looking for eco-friendly shops and restaurants in the Los Angeles County? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve compiled a list of places you can visit. Check them out!
Dining Out
1. The Green Temple
Located in Redondo Beach, The Green Temple offers different dishes from breakfast to dinner. All ingredients come from local farms and organic sources. They bake their dishes in glass, and they only use filtered water when cooking. They offer only vegan and vegetarian menu items. So, if you’re looking for any kind of meat, you’re better off going to another place.
1700 S. Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90277; Tel. (310)944-4525
2. Real Food Daily
The Real Food Daily has two locations in Los Angeles to serve your vegetarian needs. Their menu is inspired by Eastern health philosophies combined with healthy Western nutritional recommendations. Their food is low in fat, has no meat, fish, fowl, dairy, eggs or any animal by-products. They only use organic produce spiced up by fresh herbs, spices and salt.
514 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401; Tel. (310) 451-7544
414 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Tel. (310) 289-9910
Shop Around
1. Patagonia
Patagonia sells clothes, including shorts, dresses and jackets, as well as accessories and luggage made with environmentally-friendly materials. Materials include organic cotton, recycled polyester and nylon, hemp and chlorine-free wool. And when the clothes you buy start to wear out, simply send them to Patagonia to be recycled into new clothes again.
47 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 90405; Tel. (626)795-0319
2. El Natura Lista
El Natura Lista proudly produces footwear made of recycled materials, including vegetable tanned leather, recycled rubber and cork. The insoles are all breathable, removable and anatomic. They gather inspiration for their designs from other cultures, stories and philosophies.
1230 Montana Ave., #104, Santa Monica, CA; Tel. (310)230-5688
Supporting these establishments not only help the environment but also supports a healthy philosophy and way of living.
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