Our clients have been raving about this year’s New Years gift from Event Architects — which arrived at their offices in eco-friendly Greenheart Shop boxes last week. Ladies and gentlemen around the globe opened adorable boxes (made by artisans from a single village in the Philippines) to discover fair trade teas, coffees, caramels, truffles and other goodies courtesy of one of our favorite Chi-town shops, the Greenheart Shop. Next time you need to pick up a gift or a new décor item for your home, stop by this boutique on trendy Division Street in Wicker Park (1911 West Division Street).
In this day and age when there are so many shades of green… awareness, the discerning shopper can be confident that Greenheart has done the legwork to provide eco-fair trade products that are “Fair to producers, and good to the earth,” which is the heart of Greenheart’s philosophy.
There is so much buzz around being “green” and “eco-friendly”, but not as much awareness around the fair trade movement, especially when it comes to the American consumer’s shopping habits. Greenheart ensures their featured products support the “eco-fair trade” movement — a combo of eco practices (use of sustainable materials) and the seven principles of fair trade.
Another fabulous resource Greenheart provides on its website is the Chicago Guide, a list of “socially and environmentally responsible businesses and organizations that provide ethical green products and services.” Every Chicagoan should cross-reference this list with Yelp.
Thanks Greenheart for making us socially responsible shoppers!
Learn more about Greenheart and their interesting history.
Besides the gifts, our clients just loved the Greenheart gift boxes too, made of sustainable packaging.
The Marketing Team keeps the Greenheart gift boxes on display in their office. Photos by Ben Reed.