Eco Carmel
San Carlos Street between Seventh and Eighth, Carmel
624-1222, www.ecocarmel.com
Eco-conscious consumerism need not be an oxymoron. With the diverse offerings at Eco Carmel—part gift shop, part showroom—owner Kristi Reimers gives shoppers some peace of mind. Reimers doubles as a consultant for local businesses looking to use recycled materials or renewables in their remodels, most recently having provided paint to Cypress Inn and a cork bar to the Shale Canyon and Blair Estate tasting room. After shopping, sleep the sleep of the conscientious on a non-toxic mattress wrapped up in wool (and not slathered in chemicals) for flame resistance.