NextGen Purpose · Tri-State Edition
Tri-State Conscious
Living Guide
Justine's curated map of where to find organic food, clean beauty, and sustainable fashion — in person, across NYC, New Jersey & Connecticut.
Justine's insider notes & seasonal picks for every spot
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Justine's PickUnion Square Greenmarket
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodNYC's most celebrated market for nearly 50 years — 140+ regional farmers and the beating pulse of seasonal eating in the city.
Justine's PickGrand Army Plaza Greenmarket
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodBrooklyn's flagship farmers market — Justine's go-to when she's in the borough, with 50+ vendors worth knowing by name.
79th Street Greenmarket
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodUpper West Side institution — certified organic vendors and the kind of fresh produce that makes the farmers market habit permanent.
Mast Market
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodColumbus Ave neighborhood favorite — house-roasted coffee, local organic produce, and a curated pantry that rewards regular visits.
Westerly Natural Market
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodLong-standing Midtown organic market — the kind of broad selection that makes you realize how much of your pantry could be cleaner.
East Village Organic
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodThe East Village's neighborhood organic grocer — best-looking produce on the block, committed to local sourcing.
MOM's Organic Market
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodMission-driven and plastic-free focused — one of the few organic chains with environmental principles that actually hold up to scrutiny.
Brooklyn Grange Farm
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodNYC's iconic rooftop farm — organic produce, CSA, and farm events that make regenerative urban agriculture tangible. Seasonal.
Fulton Stall Market
New York City · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodYear-round farmers market at the historic Seaport — local organic vendors in a Manhattan setting unlike any other.
Justine's PickCredo Beauty
New York City · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyNYC's flagship clean beauty store — Justine calls this her benchmark for what non-toxic retail can be.
Justine's PickONDA Beauty
New York City · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyBoutique clean beauty and holistic wellness sanctuary — bespoke facials, one of NYC's most beautiful shop interiors.
Violet Grey
New York City · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyLuxury clean beauty flagship — editor-curated non-toxic selection with standards as high as any beauty editor would set.
The Detox Market
New York City · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyNow under Violet Grey — still one of NYC's most trusted clean beauty destinations with a curated non-toxic edit.
C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries
New York City · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyAmerica's oldest apothecary — the expertise here is genuine, accumulated over nearly two centuries of natural formulations.
Savor Beauty + Spa
New York City · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyAsian-inspired clean beauty spa — rice-based skincare and a treatment menu unlike anything else in Manhattan.
Justine's PickThe RealReal (SoHo)
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionAuthenticated luxury resale with a men's section and café — circular fashion at its most elevated.
Justine's PickWhat Goes Around Comes Around
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionIconic sustainable vintage destination since 1993 — curated like a museum, rare luxury and designer pieces that are genuinely hard to find.
Beacon's Closet
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionBrooklyn's beloved buy-sell-trade institution — huge selection, genuinely democratic, a community anchor in Greenpoint.
La Boutique Resale
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionTwo-floor consignment and vintage haven — the kind of place where major designer houses surface at a fraction of original retail.
INA NYC
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionNYC's best high-end fashion consignment — Lanvin, Hermès, Gucci, Louboutin at prices that make the luxury resale case obvious.
Housing Works Thrift
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionNon-profit thrift with a genuine mission — proceeds fight homelessness and AIDS, and the selection reflects the neighborhoods.
Mara Hoffman
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionClimate-neutral certified fashion brand — natural and recycled fabrics from a designer who built sustainability into the core, not as an afterthought.
Another Tomorrow
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionB Corp certified sustainable luxury — every garment linked to its origin via a traceable supply chain.
Tokio 7
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionJapanese-inspired consignment with a downtown edit — international designer curation that feels intentional, not random.
Zero + Maria Cornejo
New York City · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionTimeless fashion made in NYC using deadstock or eco fabrics — a slow fashion pioneer making genuinely enduring clothes.
Justine's PickMontclair Farmers' Market
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodYear-round NJ anchor — produce, meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, baked goods, wine and honey from regional farms.
Hoboken Farmers Markets
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodThree markets across the city weekly — local produce, fresh food and artisan vendors woven into the neighborhood's rhythm.
Princeton Farmers Market
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodLocal and organic from NJ farms — the kind of Thursday market that resets the week.
Jersey City Farmers' Market
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodPATH-adjacent and perfectly timed — connects NYC commuters directly with NJ farms.
Hudson Greene Market
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodFresh local produce from NY, NJ and PA farms — committed to sustainable and ethical practices throughout.
MOM's Organic Market (NJ)
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodFive NJ stores and growing — 100% organic produce, plastic-free emphasis, genuine environmental standards.
Maplewood Farmers Market
New Jersey · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodBeloved Essex County market — fresh Jersey produce, baked goods and artisan vendors in a charming small-town setting.
Acorn General Store
New Jersey · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyEverything vintage or artisan-made — apparel, accessories, body care and home goods, all small-batch and sustainable makers.
Dry Goods Refillery
New Jersey · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyPackage-free beauty and home goods — refill your own containers, reduce packaging waste, support eco-conscious brands.
Genevieve's Exclusive Vintage
New Jersey · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionDesigner vintage clothing, denim, outerwear and accessories — thoughtfully curated sustainable fashion.
Connie's Vintage Trunk
New Jersey · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionWomen's vintage from the 1920s to present — decades of curated fashion for true vintage lovers.
2nd Street USA
New Jersey · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionJapanese secondhand chain — luxury to streetwear at a wide price range, and NJ's only location for this beloved concept.
Consigned Designs
New Jersey · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionExpanded from Greenwich CT with a diverse Hudson County clientele — well-curated secondhand in a surprising location.
Justine's PickWestport Farmers' Market
Connecticut · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodPioneer of CT's local food scene — chef-driven, sustainability-focused, and the market that set the standard for the region.
Justine's PickGreenwich Farmers Market
Connecticut · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodProducers-only policy — everything direct from farm or crafter, Wave Hill Breads, local honey and pastured meats.
New Canaan Farmers Market
Connecticut · Tri-State
🌱 Organic Food20+ year community staple near the train — farm-raised meats, organic produce and artisan food worth making the trip for.
Mike's Organic
Connecticut · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodCT's premier farm-to-home delivery service — deep farm relationships and a transparency about sourcing that changes how you shop.
Ridgefield Farmers Market
Connecticut · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodCharming Main Street setting — local produce, artisan food and specialty vendors in one of CT's most walkable towns.
Greenfield Hill Farmers Market
Connecticut · Tri-State
🌱 Organic FoodIdyllic setting between a historic church and country road — one of CT's most beautiful market environments.
Violet Grey at Hirshleifers
Connecticut · Tri-State
✨ Clean BeautyShop-in-shop inside a legendary luxury retailer — editor-curated clean beauty in a world-class shopping environment.
Justine's PickRoundabout Couture
Connecticut · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionPromoting sustainability and re-loving couture since 1989 — world-class closets at serious discounts, the gold standard of CT consignment.
Consigned Designs Greenwich
Connecticut · Tri-State
👗 Conscious Fashion20+ year Greenwich consignment institution — designer labels in pristine condition from a loyal seasonal consignor base.
Westport Goodwill
Connecticut · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionConsistently high-quality donations from affluent surrounding neighborhoods — designer finds at thrift prices.
Molly Rose Consignments
Connecticut · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionCurated sustainable boutique since 2013 — gently worn designer and boutique pieces with a thoughtful edit throughout.
Civvies Vintage
Connecticut · Tri-State
👗 Conscious FashionVintage clothing, jewelry and accessories from the 1930s–80s — genius curation, unexpected treasures at every visit.
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