Composite stone countertops made from recyled waste paper and flyash that look like concrete or soapstone. The perfect kitchen (or bathroom) countertop for the modern home. Five colors, priced by the slab. Individual tiles also available.
This environmentally-friendly "stump" barstool is made from reclaimed teak and can be used inside the house or out in the garden. Paint it or leave natural, it's up to you. 30 inches high, 13 in. diameter.
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.
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.
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.
Suitable for countertops, backsplashes, bathrooms, tabletops, vanities, shower surrounds, commercial flooring, and even interior walls, this durable, yet elegant looking material is made from recycled glass and concrete. Available in 24 standard colors and an infinite variety of custom colors. IceStone qualifies as a LEED certifiable material.
Lightweight yet sturdy, this simply mod desk is made from honeycomb corrugated cardboard that is manufactured from recycled corrugated cardboard, kraft paper, newspapers, and straw. No screws, recycled, recyclable, and no traditional glue. Adhesives are derived from natural sources.
This rustic bench can be used inside the house or out in the garden. It's handmade from bamboo logs, an eco-friendly, sustainable, and renewable building material.
Modern, contemporary, eco-friendly, and beautiful is how these terrazzo floor tiles can be described. Made from recycled glass, these tiles shimmer when the sunlight hits them--each glass chip acting as a tiny prism. Durable, low maintenance EnviroGlas terrazzo tiles are a great option for your mod home.
Sleek, modern, and sustainable, this "green" cabinet is made from formaldehyde free FSC certified plywood with a low VOC finish. The decorative doors are fashioned from kirei board, which is made from the reclaimed stalks of sorghum plants. Love the robins and leaves!
Sleek, sustainable, stylish. These countertops are made from recycled aluminum and perfect for the post-modern kitchen. Easy to clean, easy to maintain. Polished to a silky-smooth finish that resembles weathered stone. Best of all fingerprints don't show up on this surface. Happy Cooking!
This loveseat is constructed entirely from recycled steel and aluminum bicycle rims. Founder Andy Gregg considers his designs to be "the vernacular of classic modern furniture design". With or without inner-tube upholstery (shown)!
Durat is a Finnish company whose mission is to unite design and recycling. The company collects plastic waste from all over Scandinavia to recycle into a material suitable for tubs and sinks that is also recyclable--although I can't fathom why anyone would ever want to get rid of fixtures like the sleek tub and sink pictured here! Resistant to humidity, chemicals, and wear, it can be sanded to renew its finish, and comes in a host of contemporary fresh colors.
These funky planters for the terrace or vases for your mod interior are made from recycled tires in the UK. Smartly stitched with a metal button, each one is unique reflecting the individual treads and colors from the tires they are made from. From a distance they almost look like leather. Way cool!
Recycled plastic sheeting made in the UK from plastic bottles. The solid plastic sheets require no edging or surface finishes and are suitable for kitchen countertops, bathrooms, furniture, wall decor, and many other creative applications. Color varies according to the color of the bottles used. The plastic sheets are easy to work with using conventional tools and can be sawn, drilled, routed, and planed.
Modular, 3-D 100% recycled paper wallpaper tiles you can mix and match to give your decor a contemporary look on the cheap. White, orange, mint, and natural. 12 tiles (12" x 2.25") to a pack covering 12 SF. Design by Jaime Salm (2004), manufactured in the Netherlands or in the US by Mio.
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