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

16/11/2025 3 min Episodio 1
‘Where sustainability takes root:’ Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerism

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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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