One popular set of products at Eco Carmel are the compost bins. "They're a necessity for diverting material from landfills," Reimers says. On display are stoneware, metal, and bamboo models from RSVP International. The products are made in China (Reimers would love to find a domestically made alternative), but they are fair trade and are not made with child labor. "When I research product lines I have long conversations with the owners or managers to make sure it's all green, to find out how it's made and where it's made, and to make sure it's all-around planet-friendly," she says. Photo 7 of 12 in Kristi Reimers of Eco Carmel by Miyoko Ohtake

Kristi Reimers of Eco Carmel

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One popular set of products at Eco Carmel are the compost bins. "They're a necessity for diverting material from landfills," Reimers says. On display are stoneware, metal, and bamboo models from RSVP International. The products are made in China (Reimers would love to find a domestically made alternative), but they are fair trade and are not made with child labor. "When I research product lines I have long conversations with the owners or managers to make sure it's all green, to find out how it's made and where it's made, and to make sure it's all-around planet-friendly," she says.