It's never been so easy to go green. Campbell's Nutrition, with three locations throughout the Des Moines area, is the go-to place for an environmentally-friendly shopping spree. Owner Diane Lahodny says there are more organic and eco-friendly groceries, bath, beauty, home and cleaning products than ever before, and they work just as well as non-green products. "The household products, the makeup and skin care—they have really advanced as far as effectiveness," she says. From eco-chic air fresheners to organic tights, Campbell's has what you need to make life a little greener.
1. Alaffia Fair Trade Shea Butter. All Alaffia skin care products, including their Shea Butter line, are handcrafted and fair-trade certified. Treat your skin to the highest-quality, natural ingredients. Price: $10.95 for 2 ounces.
2. Earthly Delights Nail Polish. This water-based nail polish line is toluene- and formaldehyde-free, so it's non-toxic to the environment. Price: $2.99.
3. Vegan Eco Lips. Handcrafted in Cedar Rapids, this vegan lip balm was made with bee-free ingredients. Instead, it combines waxes, butter and essential organic oils. More organic lip balm flavors, such as kiwi-strawberry and coconut, are available. Price: $2.49 to $3.49.
4. Bamboo Kitchen Towels. These 100 percent bamboo towels are naturally antibacterial, absorbent and super soft. Available in green, yellow, red and white. Price: $6.00.
5. Ecover Ecological Laundry Wash. This laundry detergent contains plant-based ingredients so your clothes smell fresh without harming the environment. Price: $10.19 for 51 ounces.
6. Twist Biodegradable Sponges. These 100 percent biodegradable sponges come in three different styles, to clean, wipe, dry and get the job done. Price: $1.99 to $4.99.
7. Air Scense Air Freshener Spray. Rejuvenate your home with all-natural air freshener spray. Their essential oils and plant extracts neutralize odors instead of masking them. Scents come in orange, lavender, lime and vanilla. Price: $7.79 to $8.29.
8. Pet Guard Natural Pet Care Products. Pets can go green, too. This all-in-one shampoo and conditioner contains no artificial fragrances, dyes or alcohol. Also available are pet supplements, which have natural fatty acids to prevent shedding and keep coats shiny. Shampoo price: $8.29. Supplement price: $11.99.
9. Positively Green Holiday Cards. Spread green cheer with these eco-friendly holiday greeting cards. Printed with soy ink on 100 percent recycled cardstock, each package contains eight cards and envelopes. Price: $14.95 per package or $2.95 each.
10. Natural Elements Planet-Friendly Gift Bags. These handmade gift bags are durable, festive and eco-friendly—no dyes were used and no trees were harmed. Each purchase supports small factories in Thailand where these bags are made with fair-trade principles. Small bags: $2.89 each. Large bags: $3.69 each. Gift-wrap price: $5.99.
11. Maggie's Organic Socks and Tights. Fair-trade certified, all of Maggie's socks, tights, leggings and more are made with accredited organic fibers. Socks: $5.69 to $8.49. Tights: $20.39 to $23.99.
12. Sigg Water Bottles. These Swiss engineered, eco-chic water bottles have trendy designs that make going green look cool, too. One of Campbell's most popular products, these reusable, non-toxic water bottles fly off the shelves. Price: $16.99 to $24.99.
For more information, call Campbell's Nutrition at (515) 277-6351, or visit campbellsnutrition.com. All products featured are available at Campbell's Nutrition on University Avenue.
Store locations:
Campbell's Nutrition
4040 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-6351
Campbell's West
2749 100th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 331-1390
Campbell's Nutrition West Glen
5465 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 223-0035
