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By Stephanie Davila, Citysearch Contributor

Being green is always in fashion. From mineral makeup at Bare Escentuals to nontoxic dry cleaning at Colonial Cleaners, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in the natural Twin Cities.

Eco-Friendly Shopping

Find organic cotton clothing, create an eco-responsible home and more at these green retailers.
  1. Key North

    514 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    The topical oasis is beaming with socially and environmentally responsible clothing like natural-dye jeans, organic silk, cotton and hemp.

  2. Birch Clothing

    2309 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN
    Eco-minded men and women peruse the South Minne shop for stylish-yet-sustainable clothing, accessories and shoes.

  3. Bare Escentuals

    294 North Garden, Bloomington, MN
    Nurture your skin with chemical-free mineral makeup made with natural ingredients--free of perfumes, dyes, and additives.

  4. Fast & Furless

    294 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul, MN
    The Twin Cities' all-vegan boutique, in a house on Snelling Avenue, sells good-looking, guilt-free shoes, bags, books and more.

Eco-Friendly Services

Leave the most toxic chemicals in the past with these green (and greener) service providers.
  1. Fusion Lifespa

    18142 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN
    Pamper yourself from head to toe with spa services focused on Eastern philosophy and all-natural ingredients.

  2. Colonial Cleaners

    3701 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
    Uptown launders care for your dry clean-only garments with nontoxic, 100 percent environmentally friendly techniques.

  3. Ecological Gardens

    4105 Washburn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
    Keep your lawn and garden looking beautiful without sacrificing your eco-friendly lifestyle.

  4. Artstarts' Art Scraps

    1459 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN
    Starting a crafts project? This art supply shop's scraps and overstocked items are cheap and guilt-free.

Healthy Markets

Stock your kitchen with fresh, seasonal local produce and minimally processed foods at these eco-friendly markets.
  1. Wedge Community Co-op

    2105 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
    A mainstay of Minneapolis, this Uptown collective is packed with organic produce, free-range meats, vitamins and more.

  2. Mississippi Market Food Co-Op

    622 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN
    The St. Paul food emporium is bustling with shoppers wanting to fill their cupboards with all-natural groceries.

  3. Mill City Farmers' Market

    Chicago Ave and Second St S, Minneapolis, MN
    Waltz through the organic farmers' market, which overlooks the Mississippi River, for fresh herbs, pesticide-free produce and natural breads.

Organic Restaurants

Enjoy a great meal out without compromising your ethics.
  1. Spoonriver

    750 S Second St, Minneapolis, MN
    Well-heeled professionals and theatergoers gravitate to this swanky downtown eatery for gourmet eco-conscious dishes, organic wines and seasonal desserts.

  2. Birchwood Cafe

    3311 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN
    The quaint neighborhood bistro fills up with families and friends hungry for organic field greens, gourmet sandwiches and personal pizzas.

  3. Galactic Pizza

    2917 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
    The delivery folk will bring your vegan or hemp pizza in an electric mini car.

  4. Ecopolitan Restaurant

    2409 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
    Nothing can beat a healthy meal from Minnesota's first raw food restaurant.

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