Aprons aren't designed just for suzy homemakers anymore, and these colorful aprons prove it! Made from hemp, a sustainable material, these aprons are made by hand and come in sage (green), evening haze (purple), acorn (brown), blue indigo, natural, and russet orange. 23.75 in. x 25 in.
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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Coming to you straight from Providence, RI, home of RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), and some of the east coast's most innovative design minds, is this eco-friendly pod pillow, made from wool felt, organic cotton, and stuffed with feathers, uses water-based inks to print the designs.
DalNaturel, the new line from Dalsouple, is a natural rubber flooring made from 90% natural materials. Most "rubber" products are made from synthetic materials derived from petroleum-based resources. Non-toxic, naturally hygenic, and recyclable many times over, the rubber for DalNaturel flooring is harvested from the mature rubber tree.
These amazing colorful, lightweight, and biodegradable pens are made from corn, specifically Mater-bi a plastic-like material derived from cornstarch. Blue ink, colors vary.
If your kids (or you) love construction paper, they're going to love this bio-degradable corn-struction paper even more! Made from cornstarch, corn-struction paper is slightly thicker and more durable than regular construction paper, but can be cut, glued, and colored on just the same way as the regular paper. 12 inch rounds or 10" x 10" squares in assorted colors.
Coir is a fiber derived from the husks of coconuts, specifically the coconut palm, which has been used in India for centuries for a number of uses. The natural color of coir is brown to reddish brown but it can be dyed to make bold, colorful, and graphic patterns. With their loose texture and ability to dry quickly, coir mats are nice accents around the pool, in an entrance hall, or as colorful doormats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just about anything can be made using sustainable materials--even toothpicks. Available in two flavors, mint tea tree and cinnamint, these toothpicks are made from the sustainably harvested wood of native birch trees. the canister they come in is made from recycled plastic.
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.
Using misprinted, recycled galvanized, and copper metal sheeting, EATIT World, which stands for Ecological Applications of Technology for International Trade, has created this lightweight, sturdy, post-modern luggage. Double locks, recycled leather corners, jute lining, and cane handles make these suitcases as eco-friendly as they come.
Inspired by the natural world (sea urchins anyone?), these mod mobiles are made from honeycomb board manufactured from recycled paper and water-based glue. They are lightweight and easy to assemble, and would look super in a loft space. Natural, lime green, and other colors.
Made from discarded potato chip wrappers, these silver colored placemats double as chargers and are sure to add elegance to any table. 16 in. diameter. Set of 6 in a round box that can be used as a tray. Fair trade product from Nepal.
The Becca stool is a versatile piece of furniture that doubles as a small bench or coffee table as well. Made from smoked bamboo, a sustainable material, it measures 30"W x 16"H x 15"D. Designed by Anthony Marschak, manufactured by Adapt Design. .jpg)
