Congratulations on living green! It’s not easy to practice this lifestyle in modern times. In fact, what makes it harder is the loss of control outside your own home. It’s easy enough to do it inside the house because you can control all the factors needed. You can segregate your own trash, grow your own food, reduce and reuse things and limit use of electricity.

But what about when you shop or eat out?

The bad news is that not a lot of shops and restaurants practice a green lifestyle just yet.

The good news is that there are places that contribute to your green lifestyle. And there’s at least one in every state.

San Francisco

1. Fish & Farm –

Fish and Farm opened its door in October 2007 in San Francisco, promising to deliver the freshest and tastiest dishes and drinks made with locally-grown products. Chef Michael Morrison, formerly of Michael Mina and Fringale in San Francisco, adds the finishing touch to this eco-friendly restaurant. Fish and Farm has dedicated itself to living a green lifestyle. Their bamboo floors and marble countertops are reclaimed and recycled. They have a rooftop garden, where they grow the herbs they use in their cocktail drinks. Don’t forget to try their specialties, Morrison’s own homemade duck sausage, the San Francisco martini and The Huckleberry Friend, all made with organic products sourced from farms within a 100-mile radius of the city.
339 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94102; (415) 474-3474

2. Rainbow Grocery –

Operating in San Francisco since 1975, the Rainbow Grocery aims to provide vegetarian products that are both affordable and environmentally/socially friendly. Products from local farms, bakers, dairies and other local businesses are found at the Rainbow Grocery for your convenience. They do not sell any products that have preservatives, artificial flavors and colors, and hydrogenated oil.
1745 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94103; (415) 863-0620

3. A Happy Planet –

A Happy Planet offers organic bedding and mattresses for your home. They also offer chemical-free home essentials including bath products, wood furniture and organic intimates, among others. All their products are made of either organic cotton, organic wool, natural rubber or renewable wood, among others, to ensure you of a good and healthy lifestyle.
4501 Irving St. San Francisco, CA 94122; (415) 753-8300

If you would like to highlight a particular city and its eco-friendly shops and restaurants, please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!

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