Top of the Town 2012

No one is leading the charge into the next phase of eco-friendliness—fair trade—better than Momentum. All of the inventory at this fair-trade emporium, from bath and body products to greeting cards to home decor accents, has been crafted by individuals who have direct relationships with buyers—which means fewer middlemen, markups, and unjust business exchange fees. This helps to ensure that working conditions are safe and a living wage goes back to the artisans and their communities around the world. Labels on each item in the store—we like the lavender-mint shea butter soaps and the hand-dyed scarves and saris—tell you where it came from and how it’s helping to promote sustainability in the global market. 1625 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-7744, ourmomentum.com