Did you know Columbus is a global leader in environmentalism? The CDP Global Report has consistently named Columbus one of the “Top A-List Cities for Climate Action,” for our commitment to tackling the climate crisis and protecting the planet. From local shops to large facilities, Columbus businesses are doing their part by adopting clean practices, sustainable products and energy-efficient designs.
In fact, downtown Columbus’ largest building and main visitor touchpoint, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certified, for its energy and water efficiencies, clean cleaning program, SmartFarm, recycling program and more.
In honor of Earth Day, we want to share a few more sustainable brands and businesses that you can support this month, and all year long. Help us protect the planet and keep Columbus green!
Retail
STUMP
Every plant STUMP sells is of the highest quality, as well as sustainably crafted wares—from the classic terra-cotta to custom artist-made planters.
Glenn Avenue Soap Company
Glenn Avenue uses all-natural ingredients and environmentally friendly practices for all their products, including soaps, lotions, bath bombs, essential oils, sanitizers, shaving products and more.
Penn & Beech
Penn & Beech encourages you to bring in your used jar for $1 off your next candle pouring experience!
Easton Town Center
Easton offers 18 electric car charging stations across four parking locations, as well as an expansive recycling program, energy conservation efforts, runoff water efficiencies and more.
KoKo
KoKo is a local refillery in West Columbus where you can fill up on cleaning and toiletry products from their bulk bar. You can also shop their wide variety of sustainable goods and household items, like reusable storage bags, straws and more.
Leafy Products
Leafy is a local, eco-friendly toilet paper brand that took off at the beginning the pandemic. This subscription-based concept is made of 100% bamboo and is biodegradable.
Reuse Revolution
This local, start-up business offers affordable and accessible sustainability by selling everyday reusable and compostable products.
KumaVida
KumaVida is an eclectic women’s wear brand with handcrafted, artisan items made in smaller quantities, using sustainable products and recycled materials.
Glean
Glean is a local gift shop that embraces earth-friendly finds. You can shop handmade goods from more than 60 local artisans, all made from sustainable repurposed products.
Food + Drink
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
The nationally recognized ice cream brand uses metal taster spoons, rather than plastic, to prevent harmful waste in landfills. Jeni’s also recycles, composts and reuses 75-80% of their food waste.
Northstar Café
From the way they build their restaurants, to the ingredients they serve and the products they use, Northstar Café is committed to making sustainable and environmentally responsible decisions for the community. To date, they have donated over $250 thousand to similar sustainable organizations.
Land-Grant Brewing
Land-Grant is a leading pioneer in Columbus’ sustainability movement. The brewery is home to a solar-powered beer garden and has renovated its entire taproom to be more energy efficient. In May 2019, Land-Grant hosted the Sun-Grant Sustainable Beer Fest.
Portia’s Café
Portia’s Café sources the freshest, purest and healthiest ingredients by focusing on their six core principles; vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free, organic, local and made with clean water.
Education
SWACO
SWACO serves Franklin County and surrounding areas with solutions for solid waste by providing recycling opportunities, household hazardous waste collection and community outreach.
Go green this year with help from sustainable brands who call Columbus home!
