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Hand made birdhouses and bird feeders.
The Cubano (featured) is hand-made from a recycled cigar box and finished with a soy based oil which protects against water, mildew, and UV rays. It reminds us of those summer camp projects with bow tie maccaroni and gold spray paint. This one has no toxicity, so it wont hurt the birds and it's a great looking re-use design.
Finnish design outfit Lasistudio specializes in reformatting discarded glass into great glassware for the home. Made from reclaimed beer bottles, the crew's popular Hik! glasses maintain the used bottles' original shape, using less energy than melting glass. Pretty cool concept, and knowing the Finns' love of the sauce, empty beer bottles will never be in short supply....read more
Put your plastic pet bowls away! Sustainable Beco Bowls are made from waste bamboo and rice husks left over from farming. They're tough, durable, and dishwasher friendly, and after years of use, they're fully biodegradable. Available in several great-looking colourways, in size small or large....read more
Longtime staples of the Moroccan home, poufs are versatile pillowy seats that are beginning to find their way into homes of the West. And for good reason. Their easy to use and store, and they offer an intimate form of seating. These poufs, designed by Donna Wilson for SCP, are made by hand-stuffing Calico bags, then upholstering them with knitted panels, much like segments of an orange. The wool......read more
The good folks at Preserve make well-designed, useful daily products from recycled #5 plastic. Under a partnership with Stonyfield Farm, Preserve collects used cups and scrap plastic from the eco-minded yogurt company, then turns them into great products like this Preserve Triple Razor. With an ergonomic handle that effortlessly navigates curves and contours, the Triple Razor ensures a smooth......read more
The grass lawn is as conventionally American as the white picket fence. Most homes in this country are surrounded by green grass. To stay healthy and green, grass requires large amounts of inputs, including water, fertilizer, and energy. Sure, grass lawns have some aesthetic and recreational benefits, but so do parks. Considering the state of the climate, it may be due time to reconsider the idea......read more
Displaying your favorite World Cup team's colors is all well and good, but what if you want to actually go kick the ball around? Do it the sustainable way, with the Loomstate mini soccer ball made from recycled, organic denim. Another fine product from the perennial SHFT favorite. ...read more
"Permaculture" is quickly becoming something of a buzzword. But what exactly does it mean? Wikipedia defines permaculture as "an approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that mimic the relationships found in natural ecologies." It is a very broad topic, but essentially refers to living sustainably with our environment in every way imaginable. The......read more
Founded by Marichia Simcik Arese, the SPIRAL Foundation provides work for young, disabled citizens of Vietnam and Nepal, who create lively, functional products for the home using recycled materials. These colorful Telephone Wire Bowls are made from — you guessed it — discarded telephone wire, and are ideal for holding coins and keys. Crafted by disabled artisans at The SPIRAL......read more
