Santa Monica’s got a new green lifestyle store! The Green Life opened on Main Street just last month, offering everything from the eco-basics — like Tom’s toothpaste and Seventh Generation cleaning products — to unique green gifts — like pretty organic decorative pillows and Terrapass chocolate bars.
Unlike many of the green boutiques that focus on higher-end, luxury items, The Green Life’s inventory tends to be very practical and down to earth. In fact, the store’s arranged practically too, with items grouped by category. Eco-friendly doggie toys and collars are collected onto one table, while organic baby bibs and eco-friendly diapers get its own corner.
Green beauty and personal care products get an entire wall:
Basic bed and bath stuff for environmentalists are available too:
And for those starting fall classes, there’s a back to school table:
The Green Life’s owner Scott O’Brien (below) basically turned the final project for his business degree into an eco-store.
And he’s throwing a grand opening party this weekend, kicking things off with appetizers by Euphoria Rawvolution and organic wine on Friday afternoon. All are invited –
What I really wanted: An herb gardening kit (below), complete with gardening gloves! Unfortunately, the thing was too big for my bike basket, so I’ll have to make a second trip soon –
The Green Life. 2409 Main St., Santa Monica. 310.367.3215. Mon., Wed – Sat. 10 am – 7 pm; Sun. 8 am – 6 pm. Closed Tues.
Looks like a nice store. I’m assuming he doesn’t use air conditioning? Looks like in the last picture that he’s doing the whole “leaving the doors wide open AC trick.” I hope I’m wrong!
Comment by Nimic — August 27, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
Hi,
The A/C has not been run since I opened the store. Luckily it has a concrete floor and brick walls, so it stays naturally cool!
Thanks,
Scott
The Green Life
Comment by Scott — August 27, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Very nice. I forget what it’s like living in a temperate climate, lol.
Comment by Nimic — August 27, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
that’s awesome–will definitely have to check out when i visit LA next month. i always shop at this cute green gifts store in pittsburgh, pa called Fresh Heirlooms. they have HAND MADE gifts items created out of 100% recycled materials. i love that place.
http://www.freshheirlooms.com
Comment by janelle — August 28, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
After reading the post, I made a note to go to the store today. It’s a great place! Lots of variety, and I was able to buy the Preserve razors I’d been interested in trying. I’ll be back for birthday and Christmas gifts.
Comment by KateNonymous — August 30, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
Glad you found liked the place! FYI — I recently discovered that The Green Life has the best prices on 100% post-consumer recycled envelopes :)
Comment by Siel — March 9, 2010 @ 8:55 am
i’m new… expectancy to despatch round more regularly!
Comment by Eralerheagvah — August 19, 2010 @ 7:03 pm