Shop and Dine Sustainably in Georgetown This Earth Day

Looking to shop and dine sustainably in Georgetown this Earth Day weekend? Here are some local opportunities to help and honor our planet this April 22 and beyond.

Allbirds , 3135 M St. NW

Allbirds shoes are made from all-natural materials like wool, trees and sugarcane. Last year, when they unveiled the “Allbirds Flight Plan,” they vowed to cut their carbon footprint in half by the end of 2024, then to reduce it further to near-zero by 2030. At just one year in, they’re a quarter way to their goal.

Naadam Georgetown , 3003 M St. NW

Naadam sells cozy sweaters and outerwear. The store was founded in 2013 and since then, Naadam’s been committed to transparency, ethical practices, cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. They recently launched their first annual “Social and Environmental Impact Report” to formally outline commitments to “people, product, planet and progress” through 2025.

Avocado Green Mattress , 3336 M St. NW

Avocado Green Mattress sells mattresses, pillows, robes, pajamas, mattress protectors and more. They’re proud members of the international organization “1% for the Planet.” One percent of all the company’s corporate revenues are donated to vetted environmental non-profits to address issues like climate change, pollution, healthy food systems and more. So far, millions of dollars have been donated to over 45 organizations.

Patagonia , 3104 M St. NW

Patagonia sells outdoor wear for men, women and children as well as other camping and outdoor activity items like duffel bags, sleeping bags and more. The company has been working for almost 40 years to support grassroots activists working to find solutions to the environmental crisis. Patagonia encourages others to get involved through “Patagonia Action Works” to connect people to groups working on environmental issues in their respective communities.

Everlane, 3259 M St. NW

Clothing boutique Everlane works to build an ethical supply chain that creates high-quality, low-impact, long-lasting products. They closely consider materials and work with production partners to reduce waste, chemicals, and plastics that endanger our planet’s people and ecosystems.

Reddz Trading, 1413 Wisconsin Ave. NW

Owner Wendy Red chooses a sustainable approach to buying quality items for her Georgetown consignment shop.

Ella-Rue, 3231 P St. NW

Ella Rue is a full-service consignment destination that conserves and pairs past designer pieces with current fashion to curate the perfect wardrobe.

Chaia Georgetown, 3207 Grace St. NW

Chaia’s tacos are delicious and the business cares deeply about sustainability, composting, the environment and eating less meat. Their menu is 100 percent vegetarian.

Blue Bottle Coffee, 1046 Potomac St. NW

The coffee shop’s Costa Rica Rivense Black Honey not only delivers delicious flavor, together with the eco-mill, it reduces water usage compared to washed coffees.