
When the drink coasters in your living room consist of some random pieces of felt and a few empty CD cases, it's time for a new setup. Labyrinth, a Barcelona-based design studio, offers a tempting upgrade in the form of these Palette Coasters. The coasters are identical minature replicas of standard palettes, right down to the stamps. Pretty sweet. Available via the Designboom Shop. On this side......read more
Just fill the tank with tap water, add a splash of natural lemon juice, and you’re set for 8 to 12 weeks of accurate timekeeping. Fun, functional and eco-friendly, the Bedol Water Powered Clock is ideal for home or office, or as a great little gift item. Don't ask us how but something about the acid in the lemon juice works like a battery. Sure. Whatever the ways, we like the means. ...read more
Designed by Shepard Fairey's Studio Number One, the SHFT X Klean Kanteen water bottle comes with a cause. Ten percent of bottle proceeds goes to Water.org, so each purchase contributes to the development of sustainable water projects in the places they are needed most. ...read more
Combining rustic, natural design vibes with vibrant contemporary colors, these chunks of sustainably-harvested pine wood do double duty as stools or tables. With inspiration from traditional Southwestern architecture and American Colonial-era finishes and techniques, the pieces are cut from solid pine wood and hand-painted using milk-based finishes. They come in five colors (Dove Gray, Federal......read more
Kalon Studios, the LA-based sustainable furniture designers whose work has received plenty of shine in our Shop section, have scored another win with this kids version of the Hut-Hut Chair. Crafted from recycled plastic, the Hut-Hut Kids Chair is a playful reinterpretation of the rocking horse. It's available via Shelter Half in five bright colors -- Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Pink -- and comes......read more
LA's Kalon Studios consistently churns out beautifully designed furniture pieces with a staunch commitment to sustainability. Among their top sellers is the Caravan Crib, a boldly colored contemporary crib inspired by the storybook circus wagon. The bright and playful design meets the needs of every modern parent. With solid construction, stationary sides, and high visibility of your......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
This Bicycle Frame Handle from Walnut Studiolo offers a neat solution to the problem of carrying your bike around spots where riding isn't an option. The 7.5" strap of leather, called the "Little Lifter," connects to the frame via adjustable buckles affixed just above the derailleur, making the bike easy to lift and carry. By lowering the bike's center of gravity, the handle......read more
The re-use narrative is evident immediately with this pillow, with a shell woven from 100% unused, end-of-the line seat belt webbing otherwise destined for the landfill. This durable, deceptively simple pillow is ingeniously woven to be both seam- and zipper-free. With a goal of producing high quality products with a minimal environmental impact, Ting strives to maintain a zero carbon footprint......read more
Arzu Studio Hope is a philanthropic project that provides steady, sustainable income for skilled Afghan women -- and exquisitely-crafted artisan rugs for people like us. Available from Environment....read more