
Welcome to the world's first fully biodegradable umbrella. With a durable, highly renewable bamboo frame, the Brelli can withstand winds up to 40 mph (a typical metal and nylon umbrella collapses in winds over 12 mph). The canopy is made from a patented biofilm that's 100% biodegradable when disposed of in a landfill or compost. Comes with a lightweight, organic cotton carrying case. Good......read more
From London designer Phil Cuttance comes a good-looking range of vases created by welding together discarded, offcut ABS plastic. Called Weld Vases, the pieces are made of ABS plastic scraps from a local factory, welded together using hot hair. The line includes three different shapes and three tonal combinations. As Cuttance says on his site, "the Weld Vases are each individually......read more
This limited edition wallpaper is part of the inaugural SHFT Studio collection, featuring sustainably-produced home furnishing collaborations between SHFT and different partners. The SHFT-designed, Astek-manufactured wallpaper sports a woodsy, crosscut tree design that brings the forest into your home. Made using Topeka, a post-consumer recycled paper that carries six LEED......read more
Completely absent of artificial or toxic materials, Wewood watches are as natural as your wrist itself. The brand's 'Army' collection, which includes this sleek, digital Crono piece, is made from 100% natural wood salvaged from discarded flooring. Inventive design aside, Wewood watches come with a great cause — as part of American Forests' Global ReLeaf campaign, Wewood......read more
Brasa makes a great-looking range of biofuel-powered fireplaces and lamps, including these slender tabletop lamps, which are hot, hot, hot. The portable, eco-friendly candle alternative adds energy efficient warmth and lighting to any setting, indoor or out. Try the sleek lamps on a side table, counter, ledge, coffee table – or out by the pool or patio. ...read more
Late starters, catch up on spring planting with this set of six EcoForms, made from compressed grain husks with natural, water-soluble binding agents. EcoForms are built to withstand extreme temperatures, with efficient drainage systems and insulation to keep plants happy and healthy. The manufacturing process uses no pollutants, all byproducts are recycled, and at the end of their......read more
If you like the convenience and ease of non-stick cookware, but you're a little sketched out about potentially polluting your food with chemicals, then Ecolution has the solution for you. Unlike conventional non-stick pots and pans, Ecolution's Artistry collection contains no perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a known carcinogen. Replacing the nasty chemical is Hydrolon, a water-based......read more
Okay, so Christmas just passed and giving gifts may not be the first thing on your mind. But this might be the greatest gift ever... provided that the recipient isn't a klutz. The EcoSphere is a hand blown glass pod that contains its own self-sustaining ecosystem populated by aquatic critters like marine shrimp, algae and micro-organisms. All you need to provide is indirect light and......read more
Many plants do extremely well under lights. Most culinary herbs, many vegetable plants, and a great variety of house plants thrive under fluorescence. The Ecogro herb barn is the perfect environment for many indoor and outdoor plants. Crafted from 100% reclaimed lumber (a mix of barn wood and pine), the plant home features an adjustable T12 cool fluorescent and an drop down panel for easy......read more
From Ecojot's collection of 100% recycled paper stationery comes this pocket-sized notebook, the perfect scribbling companion for your summer travels. Each 4X5", spine-bound notebook sports a handsome graphic on the cover, with 100 blank sheets of recycled paper contained within. Topping it off is Ecojot's Buy1, Give 1 program: for each notebook sold, the green stationary company donates one......read more