Ecobly helps customers find the greenest goods

Kathleen Ridihalgh says she started the website ecobly.com to help consumers find the greenest goods out there - those made with locally sourced, sustainable materials.

"My mission is to encourage people to look in their own neighborhoods, cities, counties, states and regions for the stuff of everyday life - from counter tops to toys to envelopes - to find out what they can buy from local producers," Ridihalgh said. "Before going to the big box stores, go ecobly first! For example, in the vicinity of my neighborhood of Ballard (a Seattle 'hood), I can find glass tiles, couches and coffee tables, wooden shelves, envelopes, and a slew of consignment, used goods and antique shops. All made with things right from my area