Eco-Chic
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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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Fusion Lifespa
18142 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN
Pamper yourself from head to toe with spa services focused on Eastern philosophy and all-natural ingredients. -
Colonial Cleaners
3701 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Uptown launders care for your dry clean-only garments with nontoxic, 100 percent environmentally friendly techniques. -
Ecological Gardens
4105 Washburn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Keep your lawn and garden looking beautiful without sacrificing your eco-friendly lifestyle. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
Galactic Pizza
2917 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
The delivery folk will bring your vegan or hemp pizza in an electric mini car. -
Ecopolitan Restaurant
2409 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Nothing can beat a healthy meal from Minnesota's first raw food restaurant.

