THE LIGHTER LIVING GUIDE
Resources for Elevated Eco-Living in Asheville, NC
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These mountains are home. And since I am in the business of home-optimization, I wanted to create a list of my favorite businesses and organizations who contribute to my mission of simplicity and sustainability.
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Think globally, act locally! Together we can impact positive social change by promoting creativity over consumption, mindfulness over matter, and progress over perfection. Let's commit to put our money (and time) where it matters so that we can create a community of conscious, compassionate citizens who will serve and lead the way in serving the greater good and protecting the planet for generations to come.
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Simplicity. Sustainability. Sensibility. These are the foundations of community, a happier you, and healthier planet!
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Eco Communities
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Intentional Cohousing
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Green Building
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Tiny Living
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Green Cleaning
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Home Organization & Feng Shui
Permaculture & Edible Landscaping
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Green Burial
EAT
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Package-Free Groceries
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Community Supported Agriculture
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
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Green Dining & Delivery
Asheville Dinner Fairy
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Food Waste
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Food Equity
Southside Kitchen
Community Food Cooler
Manna Food Bank
WORK
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Ridesharing & Public Transit
Alternative Transportation
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Coworking Spaces
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Business & Financial Support
Conscious Capitalism Asheville
Repair Shops
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Recycling & Waste Removal
SHOP
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Consignment Clothing & Gear
Littlest Birds
Children's Trading Post
Enchanted Forest
Clothes Encounters
Excellent Seconds
Sanctuary of Stuff
Cottage Door
Linden Boutique
Mine and Yours
ETC
Zen & Now
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Secondhand Furniture & Goods
Regeneration Station
The Screen Door
City of Asheville Surplus
Habitat Restore
Speciality Resale
Mr K's Books
Second Gear
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Apparel Repair & Alterations
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Lending Libraries & Sharing Centers
Toybrary
Asheville Tool Library
Babies Need Bottoms
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Homestead & Garden Supplies
Ware
Villagers
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Local & Natural Gift Shops
Compleat Naturalist
Southern Highland Craft Guild
The Asheville Shop
Blooms on Tap
NC Made
Asheville Goods
Asheville Go Local Card
Flora
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Earth Medicines
The Herbiary
Of Wand & Earth
Points of Light
LEARN
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Experiential Education
Four Elements Learning Community
Long Branch Environmental Education Center
Forest Floor Wilderness Programs
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Herbal Schools
Terra Sylva School of Botanical Medicine
Chesnutt School of Herbal Medicine
Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism
Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine
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Forest Schools
Asheville Green School
Pisgah Field School
French Broad River Academy
Free Forest School​
Tinkergarten of Asheville
Skill Sharing Events
NC Cooperative Extension
Organic Growers Conference​​
Firefly Gathering
Shope Creek Wilderness Collective
Simplicity Parenting Asheville
Mother Earth Fair
Cullowhee Native Plant Conference
HempX
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DIY Creative
AR Workshop
Fired Up Creative Lounge​
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Eco Activism & Civic Advocacy
Transition Asheville
WNC for the Planet
MountainTrue
Asheville Greenworks
Community Roots
Asheville Citizens Climate Lobby
DONATE
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General
The People's Interactive Network
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Clothing & Accessories
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Children's Items
BEAR Closet
Homegrown Babies
Babies Need Bottoms
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Furniture & Appliances
Habitat ReStore
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Books
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Electronics
Best Buy
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Sports Equipment
WNC Nature Center
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Craft Supplies
Roots & Wings
Asheville Quilt Guild
Open Hearts
Women's Mediation Center
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Pet Supplies
Brother Wolf
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Personal Care
Helpmate
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Medical Supplies
ABCCM
