{"id":8622,"date":"2023-04-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=8622"},"modified":"2023-04-18T20:15:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T04:15:26","slug":"ways-to-support-sustainability-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/ways-to-support-sustainability-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Support Sustainability in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sustainability is quickly becoming an important consideration with those planning to travel. If you\u2019re thinking about sustainable travel, Costa Mesa should definitely be on your destinations list. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamesaca.gov\/city-hall\/city-departments\/public-services\/sustainability\">City of Costa Mesa<\/a> has been named a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/projects\/city-costa-mesa\">LEED <\/a><a aria-label=\"Gold (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/projects\/city-costa-mesa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/projects\/city-costa-mesa\"> City<\/a>, recognized for sustainability achievement and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/programs\/treecityusa\/treecities.cfm?chosenstate=California\">Tree City <\/a><a aria-label=\"USA (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/programs\/treecityusa\/treecities.cfm?chosenstate=California\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA<\/a> community in California by the Arbor Day Foundation. Not only is the city committed to sustainability, but so are many Costa Mesa businesses. We\u2019ve put together a list of our most sustainable places to shop &#8211; and eat &#8211; while you\u2019re visiting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The CAMP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-CAMP-\u2014-Benches-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-CAMP-\u2014-Benches-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-CAMP-\u2014-Benches-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-CAMP-\u2014-Benches-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-CAMP-\u2014-Benches-597x400.jpeg 597w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-CAMP-\u2014-Benches.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors may recognize <a aria-label=\"The CAMP (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/the-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The CAMP<\/a> as one of Costa Mesa\u2019s most <a aria-label=\"Instagrammable spots (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/instagramspots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagrammable spots<\/a>, but The CAMP is also one of the first eco-friendly retail and dining campuses in the country. It\u2019s designed with tanks, filters and percolation wells underneath the parking lot that treats stormwater before it\u2019s absorbed into the soil and underground water storage. Around the property, there are 12 gardens growing herbs, fruit and vegetables so the restaurants can source locally grown ingredients for their dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Earth Day, The CAMP is hosting a special Earth Day &#8220;Mother Earth Market.&#8221; It includes focus on eco-conscious vendors, a clothing swap, workshops on sustainability and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mother-earth-market-earth-day-tickets-597867005307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mother-earth-market-1020x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mother-earth-market-1020x1024.png 1020w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mother-earth-market-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mother-earth-market-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mother-earth-market-768x771.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mother-earth-market.png 1072w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEED Peoples Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a aria-label=\"SEED Peoples Market (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seedpeoplesmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEED Peoples Market<\/a>, you\u2019ll find a curated collection of eco-friendly and ethical brands. They inspire sustainable living and highlight one-of-a-kind items from local and global artisans. SEED Peoples Market is one of our favorites and we recommend checking out their unique goods for a true Costa Mesa locals&#8217; experience. It&#8217;s in The CAMP, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC01683-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC01683-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC01683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC01683-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC01683.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bulk &amp; Refilling Shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill Up Buttercup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fillupbuttercup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fill Up Buttercup<\/a> tells us that only 9% of recyclables are actually recycled, so the best thing we can do is reduce or reuse what we consume. Fill Up Buttercup is dedicated to keeping toxins and plastics out of your body, home &amp; planet! The adorable shop is a one-stop shop for all your nontoxic household essentials in bulk to be refilled in your own container, as well as utilizing products that are easily composted or biodegradable. Its 3 female founders are hoping their store is a place to be fulfilled and inspired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-1024x685.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-1536x1028.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-2048x1371.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fill-up-buttercup-costa-mesa-597x400.png 597w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eco Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange County\u2019s first zero waste and refill shop, <a aria-label=\"Eco Now (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.econowca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eco Now<\/a> has plenty of plastic-free options as well as refills for everything from laundry detergent to shampoo. It&#8217;s located just across the street from The CAMP at <a aria-label=\"The LAB Anti-Mall (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/the-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The LAB Anti-Mall<\/a>. The friendly staff are happy to answer questions for those who aren\u2019t familiar with zero waste or plastic free living.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amis de la Terre Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amisdelaterremarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amis de la Terre<\/a> is born from years of research on the ocean. Owners and PhD grad students Chris and Jessica have spent countless hours looking at water samples from our local beaches and finding micro plastics in everything. Visit Orange County&#8217;s first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/socal\/daily-pilot\/news\/newsletter\/2022-11-30\/timesoc-latest-news-in-orange-county-calif-costa-mesa-wants-grocery-shoppers-to-waste-less-timesoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zero-waste grocer<\/a> and find delicious treats like plantain chips, organic cashews,fruits, grains, flour, vinegar, honey and even fair-trade chocolate <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amis-de-la-terre-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amis-de-la-terre-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amis-de-la-terre-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amis-de-la-terre-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amis-de-la-terre-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/amis-de-la-terre-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking\/Dining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Olive &amp; Wine Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"We Olive &amp; Wine Bar (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/eat\/costa-mesa-restaurants\/we-olive-and-wine-bar-costa-mesa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Olive &amp; Wine Bar<\/a> at <a aria-label=\"SOCO &amp; The OC Mix (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/soco-and-the-oc-mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOCO &amp; The OC Mix<\/a> offers refillable bottles of olive oil and vinegar. You can sample before you buy to find your favorite. Bring back your clean, empty bottle to refill and enjoy a discount. We Olive specializes in small-production, boutique West Coast wines, highlighting local vintners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/We-Olive-at-The-OC-MIX-medium-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/We-Olive-at-The-OC-MIX-medium-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/We-Olive-at-The-OC-MIX-medium-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/We-Olive-at-The-OC-MIX-medium-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/We-Olive-at-The-OC-MIX-medium-597x400.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/We-Olive-at-The-OC-MIX-medium.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wine Lab <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the bustling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecampsite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAMP<\/a> shopping center, the 1,270-square-foot space serves wine from a MicroMatic wine dispenser; <a href=\"https:\/\/winelab.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wine Lab&#8217;s<\/a> offering of 8 wines on tap was a first in Orange County. Small wineries love the keg-delivery option because it maintains the temperature and quality of the wines, but with a smaller carbon footprint. Wine Lab also features a beer dispenser with 6 taps offering local microbrews. There&#8217;s also a small shop where customers can buy wine or the local artisan cheese, goat butter or other items they&#8217;ve tasted while sipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fermentation Farm <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fermentation Farm is what might be called a fermentation hub providing OC with all things fermented, from kombucha to kimchi. Ferm Farm, as it is fondly called by locals, hosts things like Sustainability Boot Camps to teach visitors ways to be eco-friendly and sustainable in a variety of cooking or preservation methods. They focus on how to raise animals and plants organically, without the use of antibiotics or pesticides and sell products to promote organic living and gut health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kombucas-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kombucas-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kombucas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kombucas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kombucas.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veg&#8217;d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getvegd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veg&#8217;d<\/a> offers a 100% plant-based menu uses nourishing, whole foods. It&#8217;s a vegan fast-food restaurant that <a href=\"https:\/\/la.eater.com\/2021\/3\/17\/22336146\/matthew-kenney-vegan-plant-based-restaurant-opening-costa-mesa-drive-thru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used to be a Del Taco<\/a>, if you can believe that. They have burgers and fries but also serve kung pao veggie bowls and other great items. Everything is provided in 100% packaging that\u2019s biodegradable and compostable. The restaurant also composts or donates all unused food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd-1024x685.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd-1536x1027.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd-597x400.png 597w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vegd.png 1588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainability is quickly becoming an important consideration with those planning to travel. If you\u2019re thinking about sustainable travel, Costa Mesa should definitely be on your destinations list. 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