Ogami Makes Tree-Free Paper

There are plenty of paper notebook offerings that make use of recycled materials or paper from sustainably-harvested trees. But Milan-based company Ogami takes eco-minded print materials to another level with a collection of notebooks that bypass trees altogether. Called Repap (yes, smartypants, that's paper spelled backwards), the Ogami-innovated paper makes use stone instead of wood. The......read more

The Player's Shirt by Criquet

With a nod to the past and a look toward a more stylish and sustainable future, Criquet makes vintage-preppy shirting from 100% Certified Organic Cotton. The company's flagship design, the Player's Shirt, is a relaxed and modern interpretation of the classic four-button placket, with a chest flap pocket and an embroidered grassy "C" logo. Made locally in Criquet's hometown of Austin, Texas,......read more

Organic Cotton Tea Towels

A colorful tea towel set can do plenty to add some life to otherwise bland kitchen decor. This set of two organic cotton towels, brightly colored in yellow and green stripes, is a case in point. Handmade using a blend of organic cotton (48%) and linen (52%), the towels will soften and become more absorbent over time. Produced by Linen World, this kitchen towel set is well-made, well-priced, and......read more

Tembo Trunks

Tembo Trunks make use of good old-fashioned horn technology to eliminate the need for powered portable speakers. A collapsible design made entirely of petroleum-free silicone rubber, Tembo Trunks attach onto your iPod or iPhone earbuds to amplify your tunes up to 80 decibels. With no moving or electrical parts, Tembo Trunks are completely waterproof and virtually indestructible. The earbud......read more

Cal Earth Vision

The late visionary architect Nadir Khalili (1936-2008) made it his life’s mission to create sustainable shelter for the world’s poorest people. Under the banner of Cal-Earth, the nonprofit he founded to further his quest, Khalili invented “superadobe” technology, which uses on-site earthen material and local supplies of sandbags and barbed wire (usually in good supply in war-torn areas)......read more

SHFT Sampler 2-18-11

Whaler Failure: Are we witnessing a turning point in the war against whaling? Japanese whalers have halted their annual whale hunt in the Antarctic (veiled under the bogus guise of "scientific research") after persistent harrassment by the brave bad asses of the Sea Shepherd Society sent them into retreat. "Putting a priority on safety, the fleet has halted scientific whaling for now," Tatsuya......read more

Substrata iPad Case

Offer the gift of protection with the Substrata iPad box, an elegantly crafted hardwood case made from sustainably harvested timber. The handmade box features a hinged lid and interior lever so you can position your iPad hands-free at multiple angles. As a company, Substrata is all about lightening its load on the earth. From responsibly harvested woods and recycled packaging materials, to......read more

Tegu Tints

Tegu's wooden blocks contain invisibly embedded magnets that make building stuff easy and fun. Sustainability is at the core of the Honduras-based company's approach. The blocks are made of eco-friendly hardwoods and a portion of each sale goes to tropical reforestation projects in the area. The new Tegu Tints offer the blocks in an attractive array of pastel colors. Set of 26 blocks (bigger......read more

Reclaimed Timber Desk Caddy

The plastic cup stuffed with with pens on our desk is a weak look. Time to step up our desktop organization game, and this Reclaimed Timber Desk Caddy, from sustainable furniture designer Jonathan January, is just the answer. Made from antique reclaimed fir timbers, milled in Oregon in the early 20th century, the Desk Caddy comes coated with a non-toxic finish and fitted with a number of......read more

Footed Platte by Gray Works

From their workshop in Woodstock, N.Y., Gray Works crafts handsome homewares from sustainable and salvaged woods, each lovingly hand rubbed in organic olive oil. Their rose-red cherry wood Footed Platte makes the easy transition from kitchen to table, operating doubly as a rustic serving platter and an excellent cutting board. Personalize it with a wood engraving to make a unique gift for that......read more