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"The road less traveled is an environmentally & human conscious store dedicated to bringing alternatives to every aspect of life.
Every product in our store specializes in 1 of 4 major categories:
*recycled content: post-consumer, surplus, discarded & repurposed materials.
*sustainable resource: made of materials that require little of the planet or are easily renewable.
*non-toxic: chemical, pesticide, herbicide-free. Certified organic origins.
*fair-trade: fair and equal labor practices, cooperative produced, direct artisan purchased.
Located in Orange County (city of Santa Ana), California we not only provide eco-friendly products, but strive to create a better world through our business and in everything that we do. That means we:
investigate the businesses we do business with to ensure that you are receiving fair and honest products.
recycle as much of our waste as possible (even our packaging)
buy produce and food from our local farmers (events & décor)
hire/contract local businesses for all events & services
clean our store in safe cleaning products
partake in our local government to make change
use only recycled content paper w/ safe printing methods
construct our store in eco-friendly building material
donate to local eco-friendly organizations
are actively involved in urban beautification
engage with local farms to provide CSAs (community supported agriculture) through our store
use only energy efficient lighting
create workshops to educate the public on sustainable/healthy living."
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