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| eco-stores and suppliers |  Ecohaus
Ecohaus is a retail store that has grown from a tiny storefront to become a national distributor of green building supplies and household products. |  | 
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follow the limelink™ | Has a great "Learn" section that explains how to install particular Green materials and product, needed tools and considerations, articles about particular products. The web-site is the process of developing, navigation is a little confusing. |  Riva's Eco Store
A local store aimed at providing Calgarians with non-toxic solutions to improve their health, clean up their homes, and to better our World. |  |
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follow the limelink™ | Links that might be helpful: List of Building Materials they carry and links to the manufacturersArticle in Unlimited Magazine featuring Riva's Eco Store
Riva's offers a wide array of products ranging from fashionable clothing made from sustainable fibers, to Green-Building and renovation supplies, to Organic Mattresses that are not only free of toxic chemicals, but also very comfortable.
Browse the website for information on all of their lines, and of course, stop by the store to have any questions answered. They carry a wide range of alternatives to toxic home products selected through strict criteria. They include the use of sustainable fibers, Organic/Biodynamic/ Pesticide-Free Production, Fair-Trade/Ethical Labor. They work with companies that are conscious of all aspects of their operation. Also of utmost importance is that the products they sell are healthy to the people who will be using them.
Evaluation: Riva's Eco store is a must visit place on 17th Ave. Owned and operated by Riva (a Natural Health and Alternative Living enthusiast) and her husband Andrew (who holds degrees in both Architecture and Fine Art and is currently practicing a combination of both), are educated and enthusiastic about health and environmental issues. Although the store started out with the goal to provide alternatives to clothing, baby and home products, they have a section on the upper floor dedicated to building materials carefully selected and researched, including flooring, wall coverings, solid surfaces and countertop material, insulation, adhesives and sealers. The staff is incredibly friendly, helpful and educated on all their products and issues related to health, environmental impact, maintenance and installation. They have worked with professionals specifying materials for LEED credits before and are happy to assist with any questions relating to design and applications. |
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