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They say you are what you eat. If that's the case, shoppers who frequent Eastern Market's Yes! Organic Market must cost a pretty penny. The tiny shop offers a surprisingly diverse selection of all-natural goods… and even has a wine section, but it's not cheap. Nevertheless, it's still the best organic option for Whole Foods-less Hill residents. (Photo) [link]

The store formerly known as Pet Essentials in Logan Circle has offered natural, eco-friendly options for pets since its opening nearly a decade ago. According to the … ">Washington Post owner Linda Welch plans to open six more GreenPets locations in the DC metro area. With the environment taking top billing in the papers lately, expect news-obsessed Washingtonians to flock to the stores. For more eco-friendly pet shops, check out this fine review penned by yours truly. [link]

What could be more ecologically-friendly than reusing furniture and other goods? You can decorate your apartment with vintage items by shopping at Eastern Market's Flea Market. If you're looking for locally-grown… fruits and vegetables, browse the food stalls next door. [link]

The organic mafia without Whole Foods would be like Tony Soprano with his beloved strip club. Heaven forbid they go to one of DC's many Safeways!… (Photo) [link]

DC's stunningly attractive Ukrainian embassy is set to become an environmentally friendly boutique hotel in… December. The hotel will host an organic day spa. [link]

The web site of this Dupont yoga center says their Bikram series was "tailored for the Western person and specifically for our cultural problems of job stress, overeating, bad posture and aggressive lifestyles."… Acolytes practice Bikram yoga in a heated environment to accelerate the rate of change in the body and eliminate toxins. During the summer, the studio offers yoga in the park. [link]

This vegetarian hot spot offers an organic menu and many fair trade products. The shop is run on wind power, making it an extra guilt-free choice for eco-conscious consumers. [link]

When Whole Foods' supplement aisle just isn't enough, fitness gurus head to GNC. From mundane supplements like calcium to concoctions that seem to verge on witchcraft, this chain has it all. (Photo)… [link]

Sticky Fingers is the bakery of choice for vegans or anyone with severe food allergies. The shop also offers (gasp) great-tasting, low-fat baked goods. ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/teenytinyturkey/366043675/)… [link]

Foodies flock to Restaurant Nora, America's first certified organic restaurant. Although expensive, the Dupont hot spot is well worth the cost. It offers some of the best meals in DC, all made from fresh, organic… ingredients. Their crisp Amish duck breast receives rave reviews. [link]