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Need something to hold that fresh new iPad you got for Christmas? Killspencer's iPad case is made from water repellant black filter twill, originally designed and manufactured in 1837 as a military-spec fabric. Also features padded neoprene lining and an water-resistant "aquazip" zipper. Perfect for creative, Mac-nerd types, the case fits an iPad, iPhone, large Moleskine, and a handful of......read more
Death to disposable razors! Classic double-edge safety razors are the greener option — and the better shave. If you haven't made the switch, now's your chance. German-made Merkur is the leader in the field. The double-edge Merkur Futur Razor accepts all standard double-edge blades (Merkur, Derby, Feather etc.). And you won't be throwing away any plastic. ...read more
From Canvas's excellent range of elegant, sustainably designed home objects comes this Soapstone Bowl Set crafted by an artisan collective in Haiti. Exquisite and functional, the bowls are part of the Aid to Artisans project, supporting sustainable development around the globe. ...read more
If you're into packing a lunch for work (we're told you should be), then it's time to ditch dumb disposable bags and finally put away the comic book lunchbox. Artifact's reusable lunch bag, formally called No. 215, is the best we've seen yet. Handmade in Omaha, Nebraska from water-repellant waxed cotton, the tote has a Horween leather strap and hand hammered, solid copper......read more
Put a record on the turntable and nestle into your beanbag chair. The Grass Roots headphones from iWave have a definite 70s aesthetic that's nostalgic in all the best ways. But don't be fooled, the throwback style cloaks some next generation eco-design. The headphones are said to be made from "reusable, environmentally friendly and recyclable materials." What that means exactly we have no idea,......read more
Marmol Radziner, the LA-based architecture firm well known for clean aesthetics and outside-the-box green thinking (check out their prefabs), has decided to apply its creative talents to jewelry design. The Marmol Radziner collection of bracelets and rings makes stylish use of the strips of bronze left over from making architectural models. The Wide Bracelet comes in both men's and women's......read more
There's no shortage of products out there to protect your beloved iPad, but the simple, utilitarian Kork may be the coolest yet. Made from bits of recycled cork shaped into a single form, the Kork fits an iPad snug and secure, with cutouts for buttons and inputs. You'd think you could break it in half (like we've done with many-a-wine-cork), but as you can see in this video, the Kork is strong......read more
As a design material, bamboo hits on all the right notes. It's strong but lightweight, cheap but sustainable. And in the hands of a skilled artisan, it looks damn good. This crispy-looking, Oregon-made Silva Bamboo Macbook case is a fine example. Sized to fit 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros (note: not MacBook Airs), the cases are lined with wool felt, and feature a leather hand strap for carrying.......read more
No time like the present to cop this sweet table clock from Indonesian designer Singgih Kartono. Made in Kartono's home village, Klock-01 is handcrafted "following the best sustainable practices in materials and production. Part retro, part contemporary, a timeless time piece." Made from pine and rosewood....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
