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  1. LG and SHFT's Evening of Design
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    LG and SHFT's Evening of Design

    On Wednesday night the Museum of Arts and Design hosted a discussion on the cross section of home design and sustainability with a cast of characters including SHFT.com co-founders, actor...

    written by: Alexandra Polier
    11.15.12

  2. Teak Stirrers

    Teak Stirrers

    These handsome and slender stirring spoons are handcrafted in Thailand from what would ordinarily be waste wood. We love that the six-inch handle makes it easy to reach into deep jars or extra-tall...

    $16.00

  3. Hand-Felted Wool Pebble Rug

    Hand-Felted Wool Pebble Rug

    A mixture of neutrally toned felt "pebbles" comprises this plush rug that comes in two sizes: 3' x 5' and 5' x 8'.

    $599.00

  4. Herringbone Blanket

    Herringbone Blanket

    Bedlinen maven Coyuchi has just released the coziest of cozy holiday gifts—an organic wool herringbone blanket crafted in Maine by Brahms Mount, packaged in an eco-friendly wood box.

    $438.00

  5. Dot Pillow Covers

    Dot Pillow Covers

    The pattern and eco-ethic of this silk pillow are on point. The material is handloomed by a sustainably minded cooperative and the playful dots will accent sofas, armchairs, and beds in need of a...

    $39.00

  6. Salt and Pepper Keepers

    Salt and Pepper Keepers

    The olive wood used in these tabletop keepers is grown in a sustainably managed forest in France. We love the swiveling magnetic lid and the two-chambered design of the double-size version.

    $59.00

  7. Silla Acapulco Chair

    Silla Acapulco Chair

    The storied '50s-style Acapulco chair gets a green remake from The Common Project. This design—rumored to be a cross between a hammock and a lounge chair—features brightly colored...

    $400.00

  8. EcoQue Portable Grill

    EcoQue Portable Grill

    If you love barbecuing over an open flame, but get choked up on the excess smoke and detest the amount of charcoal it takes to keep your grill going, then EcoQue has a solution. Its sleek, portable...

    $125.00

  9. Kachelöfen Coming Up
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    Kachelöfen Coming Up

    It sounds like a sneeze, but a kachelöfen—a clay, highly-efficient, wood-burning stove used in Germany for hundreds of years—is a very modern option for radiant heating in one...

    written by: Olivia Martin
    10.17.12

  10. Scrapwood Bench

    Scrapwood Bench

    Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek made his mark by designing scrapwood furniture. Many years ago, he began to jigsaw together materials left over from other projects, carefully arranging individual...

    $943.00

  11. Ocean Plastic Line from Method

    Ocean Plastic Line from Method

    By now, we've all heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a concentration of marine debris located in the ocean. To combat amount of plastic in the sea, Method just released a line of...

    $4.99

  12. Piazza Storm Sofa

    Piazza Storm Sofa

    CB2's Piazza sofa is made in the United States from soy-based polyfoam and featured a sustainably harvested wood frame. Rest assured, this comfy couch is just as easy on the earth as it is on the...

    $1299.00

  13. An Innovative Air Purifier
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    An Innovative Air Purifier

    An ingenious filtration system keeps air clean through a set of cell-like modules and a network of tubes that harnesses the organic technology of plants.

    written by: Skylar Bergl
    10.12.12

  14. Dovetail Alligator

    Dovetail Alligator

    Karl Zahn added a playful alligator to his line of toys made from sustainably harvested new growth beech wood. The tripartite puzzle-like design is held together with dovetails—baby's first...

    $19.00

  15. Drum Scrap Light

    Drum Scrap Light

    Graypants first won us over with their Jupiter Scrap Lights and this year they added a few more shapes to their popular line of recycled cardboard pendants. The Drum boasts a sturdy clear-coated...

    $1795.00

  16. Echo Dresser

    Echo Dresser

    This dresser from Kalon is outfitted with loads of lovely features—three drawers of varying depths and sleek integrated pulls, among others—and is made with eco-friendly materials&mdash...

    $1495.00

  17. Thinking Beyond LEED at SXSW Eco
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    Thinking Beyond LEED at SXSW Eco

    Bill Reed helped develop the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, but at a panel during the South by Southwest Eco conference, he explains why it’s time to move...

    written by: Addie Broyles
    10.04.12

  18. Get Up Stand Up

    Get Up Stand Up

    Here's one for the eco-friendly audiophile: House of Marley's new Get Up Stand Up home audio system is made from FSC-certified birch wood and recycled plastic. It features a dock that's iPhone and...

    $349.00

  19. Verona Dining Table

    Verona Dining Table

    Danish Designer Søren Rose is known for his modern take on a classic material: marble. And though this particular table is made from wood, Rose reclaimed the planks from none other than a...

    $6170.00

  20. Six Upcycled Design Picks
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    Six Upcycled Design Picks

    Upcycled and reclaimed products are losing their stigma as burlap sack and bottle top creations. Slowly but surely, they are infusing the design world with sharp ideas and a feel-good ethos. Here...

    written by: Olivia Martin
    09.24.12

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