Environmentally Friendly Shopping & Outdoor Recreation

Those looking for environmentally friendly shopping alternatives need look no further then Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence's Community Mercantile, a natural foods grocer, features organic foods and deli items as well as fresh local produce. Community Mercantile also offers prepared foods and a dine-in eating area.

The environmental friendliness in the community reaches beyond food. Visit many downtown shops to find consumer products manufactured with natural ingredients. Soap Momma Soft Wear, a bath products store, sells soaps made locally and entirely from natural ingredients such as essential oils and herbs. Or check out Natural Way, a boutique featuring not only organic soaps and perfumes but also clothing made from all natural fibers.

Lawrence has the outdoor enthusiast covered as well. Sunflower Outdoor's product mix includes bicycles, kayaks, canoes, tents and all the gear that goes along. They also rent bikes and equipment for the day so visitors to Lawrence can take advantage of the nearly 60 miles of biking trails winding through the city.