Eco Carmel
San Carlos between Seventh and Eighth, Carmel
(831) 624-1222, www.ecocarmel.com
An impressive diversity of products is packed into this modestly sized space: building supplies, non-VOC paints, flooring, baby clothes, mattresses and more. Owner Kristi Reimers and her team curate the inventory with care, researching the latest in eco-conscious invention. “We want to make sure we’re finding the healthiest and most local products for our customers,” Sales Associate Megan Hirst says. That includes beeswax candles made in Carmel, aromatherapy blends from Pacific Grove and salts from the Monterey Bay. Shoppers are likely to find what they’re looking for and discover a sustainable treasure or two along the way, making this shop, once again, our readers’ go-to green bazaar.