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‘Where sustainability takes root:’ Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerism

‘Where sustainability takes root:’ Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerism

Update: 2025-11-16
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The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said their spirit lives on in her zero-waste market with eco-friendly products.
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‘Where sustainability takes root:’ Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerism

‘Where sustainability takes root:’ Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerism

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