This chocolate coil bamboo room divider from Chiasso looks good enough to eat, well not quite but almost. Made from vertical strips of sustainable bamboo, it's classy enough for the contemporary home and funky enough for that mid-century modern look too.
The 343 Bowling Bag is what eco-chic is all about. Made from recycled vintage magazines, Momaboma has an entire collection of bags all of them made from recycled materials including dresses, classroom schoolwork, flour sacks, and vinyl records.
These funky retro handbags are from Red Camper, a company founded by Maura Gramzinski after she inherited thousands of travel slides from her grandfather, a spirited adventurer. All of the slides are original--except one--and each handbag is unique. 7.5 in. H x 7.25 in. W x 4.75 in. D.
Designed by Neide Ambrosio and made in Brazil, these colorful mesh handbags are worth their weight in aluminum. Made entirely from soda can pull tabs. 12.6" W x 9.1" H x 0.6" D, the strap is about 45 inches long. A must have for the eco-fashionista. Lined in silvery satin like fabric.
These waste baskets are made from recycled trash like detergent packets that are collected by scavengers in Indonesia. Not only are they colorful and unique, they are durable, waterproof, and completely washable.
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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Banana leaf is a renewable resource and Austrian-based Lars Bambussen Design has taken advantage of this versatile material to create elegant furniture reminiscent of the mod designs from the 1970s. Looks like there's a bit of Art Nouveau influence in there as well.
Tree office? Why not! If I lived in a moderate climate conducive to year-round outdoor living, I'd definitely be in the market for a tree house office. Surrounded by nature, dappled sunlight spilling across the floor, a leafy view, birds chirping. Absolutely!
Even though autumn is fast approaching here in the western hemisphere there's still time for a few more nights of al fresco dining on the terrace. And what better way to provide mood lighting than these rocklite candles? Created from rocks selected by hand from Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Mexico, these rock candles burn oil through a permanent fiberglass wick.
These adorable ankle wrap shoes look handmade, have a natural latex sole, and are made from vegetable tanned and chrome free leathers that are very soft and supple. In addition to sky blue, colors include black, red, and cuoio (tan).
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.
Dinnerware made from bioplastic, which can be used as many times as you want...and then composted. Made from materials such as wheat maize and lactic acid, colors and styles vary. Perfect for picnics, parties, or light meals.
Made from Wootex, a woven recyclable plastic exclusive to Tote le Monde, this mod Hollywood cell phone pouch has a buckle that allows you to attach it to a handbag, belt, or anything with a strap. Avaialable in blues and greens or reds and oranges. 5.5 in. long x 4 in. wide.
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.
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.
Recycled plastic sheets made from a variety of plastic waste and polymer types (mobile phones, wellingtons, plastic water bottles, and more) can be used for a multitude of projects--including counter tops and these garden benches from Bart Baccarne.
The Form Collection, like all of the dinnerware collections from the Riverside Design Group is made from post-industrial, pre-consumer recycled glass that is hand colored, textured, and bent. Microwave and dishwasher safe, it's available in three lovely colors; pearl, pear, and citron.
As a consultant who bills by the quarter hour, I've always found notebooks like these indispensable for keeping track of my time and activities. Even though software may have replaced the notebook when it comes to time-keeping, what better way to flaunt your eco-chicness than by whipping out this recycled tyre notebook at meetings? The paper is recycled too. Print your company logo on the cover. Comes in A5, A6, and A7 sizes.
These amazingly chic, and often retro looking handbags reminiscent of the mod sixties, are made from recycled truck and tractor tire inner tubes. The tires are collected, cleaned using an environmentally-friendly cleaning solution and hand crafted into fashion accessories..jpg)
