Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
We’re all striving to reduce our carbon footprint and help the environment. Small changes like reducing energy usage, minimizing waste, conserving water, using green transportation, or adopting a plant-based diet all make a difference.
In NEPA, some business owners are going further, embracing sustainable practices like upcycling and offering no-waste products. These eco-conscious companies are committed to reducing their environmental impact. Check out this list of green businesses in NEPA making a positive difference for the planet.
Hazleton, PA
This boutique shop in Hazleton gives new life to vintage treasures. Owner Maria restores, rejuvenates and repurposes furniture, décor, accessories and more, giving them a fresh new look and a new lease on life.
Learn More
Delaware Water Gap, PA
This vintage shop in Delaware Water Gap is full of unique finds and discarded treasures. Browse through their ever-changing selection of antiques, upcycled items and salvaged goods along with hand-crafted jewelry and décor.
Learn More
Scranton, PA
Artist Chip FaRannte specializes in upcycled silhouette artwork using repurposed materials. His one-of-a-kind creations are made in part thanks to recycled barn wood, metal and antiques among other things.
Learn More
Scranton, PA
Shop small and sustainable at this boutique gift shop in Scranton. They specialize in second-hand books and vinyl, handmade, free-trade clothing, vintage second-hand apparel, and upcycled jewelry.
Learn More
Milford, PA
Artist Dawn Lombard creates stunning enamel and metal jewelry using 100% recycled copper. Find one-of-a-kind, handmade and upcycled bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings in her shop in Milford or online.
Learn More
Honesdale, PA
Reminiscent of a five-and-dime store, this shop in the heart of Honesdale sells sustainable, handmade home décor along with traditional apothecary goods, vegan beauty products and nostalgic sweets.
Learn More
Pittston, PA
This unique gift shop in Pittston incorporates upcycled materials in their handmade goods. Husband and wife team, Sue and Dave, create silver jewelry, mosaics, pottery, wire sculptures, custom stamping and more using vintage and recycled materials.
Learn More
Scranton, PA
This zero-waste shop offers a curated collection of sustainable, refillable bath and body products, including lotions, face wash, and hand soaps, along with household essentials like laundry detergent and dishwasher powder. All products are small-batch, natural, cruelty-free, and made in North America.
Learn More
Jim Thorpe, PA
Mabacol uses recycled materials to create sustainable and environmentally friendly products. You’ll find handmade rice-soled vegan shoes, vegan jewelry and naturally treated apparel made with plant-based dyes at their shop in Jim Thorpe.
Learn More
Honesdale, PA
This Honesdale-based chocolate and coffee producer practices eco-consciousness by sustainably farming cacao and coffee on their Cameroon farm. They ethically trade, invest in local farmers with fair wages and job training, and plant a tree for every product sold to combat climate change.
Jim Thorpe, PA
This eco-conscious boutique in downtown Jim Thorpe offers handmade, fair-trade goods from local artisans, including clothing made from organic materials, jewelry from recycled pieces, and beeswax-based soaps and personal care items.
Learn More
Clarks Summit, PA
At Parabello, you can trust that their curated selection of products is ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible. From refillable soaps and candles to skincare, clothing, and kitchenware, many items are sourced locally or regionally, supporting small businesses in NEPA.
Learn More
Clarks Summit, PA
This Clarks Summit shop sources fair-trade ingredients from small farms for their bath and skincare products. Their offerings, including bath bombs, organic whipped shea butter, soaps, and natural bathing fibers like sea wool and loofahs, are healthy for both your skin and the planet.
Learn More
Shavertown, PA
The mercantile at this Shavertown dairy farm offers fair-trade, American-made products, and locally crafted goods. Find handmade jewelry, scarves, artwork, furniture, as well as eco-conscious soaps, candles, and lotions.
Learn More
Scranton, PA
This Scranton shop promotes eco-friendliness with plant-based, all-natural bath and body products like handmade soaps, lip balms, lotions, and sugar scrubs. Their zero-waste packaging is repurposed, recyclable, refillable, or biodegradable.
Learn MoreArticle Updated from its Original Version Published 09/6/2023.
