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Explore - Green 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 Polier11.15.12 -
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Martin10.17.12 -
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
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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
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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
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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 Bergl10.12.12 -
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
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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
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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
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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 Broyles10.04.12 -
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
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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
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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 Martin09.24.12




















