Now this is my idea of a great bath mat. Made from sustainably harvested cork. And since cork doesn't absorb water, it dries quickly and there's no mold, bacteria, or fungi to contend with. Here's what one person has to say about it: cork bath mat
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Made from leftover reinforced steel from construction sites and hollowed out roots from logging sites, the bud stand is the perfect side table for small spaces. Use it indoors or outside on the patio to hold trinkets, snacks, drinks, or whatever takes your fancy. With showrooms in Los Angeles and Paris, the Thailand based Osisu is a company committed to environmental responsibility.
No longer relegated to cork bulletin boards, Globus Cork has taken cork flooring tiles to new heights with their line of cork tiles. Resilient, durable, and elegant, cork is a renewable, sustainable natural resource that is made from the inner bark of the cork tree. Who knew cork could be so colorful? Learn more about cork flooring
These chic, funky, and eco-friendly seat cushions are made from woven "end of line" seatbelts. No zippers or seams. Available in several mod colors including red, orange, camel, chocolate, and black. 38 cm x 38 cm
This one of a kind eco-chic beach bag is made from recycled festival and event banners made of PVC polyester. There are two sizes, a small beach bag and the large bag (pictured above), which is 57 x 55 x 15 cm. in size and can be used as a shoulder bag or handbag. Designed by Meck Osten for Demano, a design company out of Barcelona, Spain.
These super striped placemats are perfect for summer dining. Trimmed in cotton and washable, they're made from Wootex, a woven recyclable plastic mesh. Available in three colors: licorice, poppy, and army. 13 in. high x 16.5 in. wide
100% recycled glass tiles are the ultimate in green building materials and the circular shape makes these tiles perfect for your mod apartment or home. Available in 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 5, 8, and 10 inch diameters and a variety of colors including a matte or glossy finish, the Caribbean color series, and the Watercolor series.
Engineered stone made from recycled glass mosaic grit can be used to create wall panels like these. Available in 1/4 inch thick tiles or slabs in a variety of colors. Tile sizes ranging from 12 x 12 inches to 48 x 48 inches. Slab sizes are 24 x 120 inches and 48 x 120 inches.
These "ivory" cabinet knobs are made from the tagua nut to resemble ivory. Not only that, they are actually LEED eleigible. If you love the color and clean contemporary look of ivory this collection is worth a look.
These amazing totem sculptures are made by environmental artist John Dahlsen from found objects--including plastics and stainless steel--that litter Australian beaches. Approximate size of totem is 2.2 m x 50 cm (~7 feet x 20 inches).
Room dividers are a great accessory for loft spaces or the open-plan post-modern home.Crafted in Mexico, this classic and tres elegante room divider is the creation of designer Emiliano Godoy. Handmade from FSC-certified (sustainably harvested) beech, maple, or pine, and stitched together with cotton rope. Measues 83 in. tall and from 6 to 30 feet long.
These beautiful wind chimes look like glass jewels and are handmade from recycled glass. 40 cm long (about 16 inches). Available in several colors including transparent ice and transparent water, amber, light green and dark green, and blue.
This nifty looking (and sturdy!) footstool from artist Inna Alesina is made from 100% recycled paper pulp egg cartons. Colored using a water-based fabric dye, it is available in four colors; terra cotta, green, blue, and beige. Color will fade in direct sunlight. 18" high x 22" wide x 12" across.
Vieeso makes furniture, including this exquisite divan designed for lounging in your tres mod apartment, using sustainable earth-friendly materials. Wood from sustainable forests, "green" fabrics made from recycled or natural materials, and filling that is 100% natural latex or feathers and down.
Remember when maple butcher block countertops were all the rage? Well now there's bamboo, one--if not the--most sustainable material on the planet. Bamboo countertops are made using layers of laminates to create a solid countertop sheet that is 16% harder than maple.
There are quite a few choices these days when it comes to countertops made from recycled materials, and this countertop from Vetrazzo is no exception. Made from 85% recycled glass, Vetrazzo is perfect for any green post-mod home. Can be used for countertops, tabletops, floors, or even walls--anywhere that stone is used in the home.
Made from recycled glass, this tableware, including the on-the-rocks tumbler glasses shown here, is hand poured and pressed into molds. Shimmering and luminous, setting the table with these glasses, dinner plates, and bowls will make your table look like it's covered in sparkling jewels.
These funky coasters are made from recycled circuit boards, and what a great adaptive reuse this is. Electronic waste or e-waste, is a huge problem everywhere in the world. Set of six coasters, 3.75 in. comes in its own round storage tin as well.
This cool and comfy pillow is made from certified organic materials using Climatex Lifecycle yarns, felt, and organic cotton. Filled with Kapok, an eco-friendly fiber straight from the rainforests of Malaysia. Sold in a range of colors. 9 in. x 18 in.
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