ARO UN D TOW N | C H R I ST I NE VA N T U Y L
SHOPPING FOR GOOD PLANET-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Coronado is almost completely surrounded by water, so we are continuously reminded of the beauty (and fragility) of nature. While most of us try to do our best to ditch the plastic, actively recycle and carry reusable shopping bags, sometimes we let things slip. Fortunately, many shops carry earth-friendly items, so we can support the environment as we shop local. Best part? Products that help Mother Nature also make the most thoughtful and unforgettable gifts. Check it out.
I T ’ S O N LY F A I R You’ll be hard-pressed to find a store that stocks more unique, hand-crafted, environmentally friendly products from all over the world than Fair Trade Décor. You’ll find Bee’s Wrap reusable food wrap (use instead of plastic baggies), and you’ll be enchanted by the beautiful textiles repurposed from women’s saris in India and the leaf lights made with fossilized leaves from the Philippines. Items have the global ecosystem (and the human spirit) in mind, as the shop is dedicated to helping people lift themselves out of poverty in improved working conditions. • Fair Trade Décor, 828 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0072 FairTradeDecor.com 46
CROWN CITY MAGAZINE
| APRIL 2020
