A version of this article was published in April 2023. It was updated in July 2025.
As we continue to adapt to lifestyles that prioritize our health and wellness, it’s natural to consider more sustainable ways of living — which may include replacing everyday items with eco-friendly, cruelty-free and locally-sourced equivalents to satisfy Mother Nature.
Here’s a list of businesses around the Indianapolis area that specialize in eco-friendly products, as well as locally sourced, recycled and handmade goods to help reduce your carbon footprint.
Dear Mom
Owned and operated by Liz Foster, Dear Mom (2121 E. 10th St.) doubles as a general store as well as a vintage shop and more. The quaint spot offers pantry staples as well as rotating fresh produce, plants, and flowers, a wide assortment of snacks, curated cookbooks, vinyl, and vintage clothing. Inside, you’ll also find a harm-reduction machine includes emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, condoms, political education, and fentanyl testing strips.
Stomping Ground
Located in Windsor Park, Stomping Ground (1625 Nowland Ave.) is a gift, houseplant and small-scale seasonal garden center that opened in February 2021. Owned and operated by Martha Latta, Stomping Ground carries art and unique gift items from other local women- and LGBTQ-owned businesses, which guests can peruse in-house and online. In addition, Stomping Ground offers a variety of Earth-friendly products, body care items and cocktail mixes.
Georgetown Market
Father-son duo Rick and Andrew Montieth proudly run Georgetown Market (4375 Georgetown Road) as a one-stop shop for clean personal care items and supplements, as well as non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian groceries. The market’s Eatery boasts the oldest Juice & Smoothie Bar in Indy, featuring fresh-made smoothies and a refreshing variety of vegan, vegetarian and paleo bowls, plus wraps and salads for shoppers to grab and go.
Clutch & Kindle
Clutch & Kindle (336 W. Main St., Carmel) began as a candle and clean fragrance company in 2021, but husband and wife creatives Cari and Matt Hahn added a more unique product to their “perfect fire” shop offerings just two years ago. The boutique now specializes in jewelry, hats and accessories made from decommissioned Indiana fire hoses that typically go to landfills. Items are hand-made and painted in small batches in Noblesville but are offered all over Indy, including Needlers in Carmel and Mass Avenue, Ironworks Hotel, and Bask at 336 W. Main St. in Carmel.
Earthlight Eco
A marketing and leadership expert by trade, travel enthusiast Lauren Smith founded Sustainable Travel & Living, an online shop featuring low-waste, non-toxic, recycled, give-back, and other gear for home and travel.
Smith and her team then began to look at products like single-use plastic event name badges and eventually created their own eco-friendly options under the brand Earthlight Eco. Located in Denver, CO, and Indianapolis, IN, the business offers alternative corporate gift and branding options.
Tuggles Gifts & Goods
Located in the heart of Fountain Square, Tuggles Gifts & Goods (1029 Virginia Ave.) opened in November of 2020 by Brook and Ross Tuggle. With a primary focus on Indiana-Made items, the store sells handmade gifts, art and jewelry from local vendors and artists. Tuggles also carries an array of sustainably-made items — many of which are also Indiana-Made — and hosts workshops, classes and events each month.
People for Urban Progress
As a Social Enterprise, People for Urban Progress (PUP) (160 Steeples. Blvd.) redefines commercial waste through product development—namely really fabulous totes, handbags, bags, and wallets. Each product is built by hand in Indianapolis, with several people working together to clean, cut, stitch, and tag each item that are made from reused locally sourced materials like salvaged sporting event banners, upcycled Amtrak leather, and the like.
Silver in the City
Kristin Kohn opened her eclectic gift shop’s first location on Mass Avenue in 2000 before adding a second location in Carmel’s Arts & Design District in 2015. Silver in the City is known for offering just about everything from quirky handmade gift items and jewelry to housewares and local art. A few of their Earth-friendly finds in-store and online include reusable shopping bags, Swedish dishcloths, reusable drinkware, jewelry made from recycled silver, and other repurposed materials.
Good Earth Natural Food Co.
Since 1971, Good Earth Natural Food Co. (6350 Guilford Ave.) has been a longstanding supplier of natural and organic foods, vitamins and supplements, herbs and spices, aromatherapy and immune-boosting beauty products. Guests can shop at the store in Broad Ripple and online for Birkenstock Sandals and Footwear, as well as organic produce and Indiana-Made products including natural foods, healthy body care, green cleaning, bulk coffee and tea.
Amberson Coffee & Grocer
The coffee shop opened in Fountain Square in June of 2020 and primarily focuses on the coffee experience with an extensive offering of pour-overs, cold brews and specialty drinks like the Vanilla-Date Latte and the Hunnymilk Latte. Amberson Coffee & Grocer (401 S. College Ave.) commits to sustainability practices by serving all drinks in glass jars — even to-go coffees. Guests pay a $1 deposit for a Takeaway Glass Jar, which can be brought back for a $1 redeposit fee that can be re-applied towards their next drink.
Rooftop Fruit
Located in Fountain Square, Rooftop Fruit (1058 Virginia Ave.) specializes in zero-waste products, personal care items and everyday necessities — from toiletries and housewares to jewelry and stationery. The Refill Bar in the back of the shop includes an array of natural cleaning products such as deodorant, hand soap and detergent, allowing guests to BYO refillable containers or purchase a reusable in-store. They also accept online orders via their email at hello@rooftopfruit.co.
Satellite Vintage and Market Vintage
Market Vintage (9 Johnson Ave.) and western-glam vintage/second hand boutique sister store, Satellite Vintage (824 E. Westfield Blvd.), are among our favorite spots to shop the threads and home goods of yesteryear. Be sure to follow them on IG (@marketvintageindy and @satellitevintageindy) for fun events, outfit inspo, and more.
THE TOGGERY RESALE BOUTIQUE
Since 1986, The Toggery Resale Boutique (1810 Broad Ripple Ave.) has served as one of Indianapolis’ most beloved consignment shops. Owned by Lynn Sanders-Whittle, who originally hails from Nottingham, England (“The Toggery” comes from the old English word “togs,” which means clothing), The Toggery offers men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and home decor. Don’t miss the Style Riot Rack, a rotating collection of women’s clothing curated by local stylist Laura Walters.
Chloe McGowan is a dedicated plant parent, herbal tea lover, and avid soy candle burner. She’s a “transplant” Hoosier and a contributor for Indy Maven. Follow her on Twitter @chloe_mcgowanxx.
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