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A New Take on Trash

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Published November 14, 2009 at 6:24 am No Comments

Recycling has evolved beyond placing your paper and bottles out on the curb for pick-up. Many beautiful pieces, from jewelry to artwork, clothing to new fangled devices, have been made out of recyclable material. Things like glass bottles, tin cans, and cardboard have become the silk and leather for today’s eco-conscious yet luxury-seeking
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DreamSacks – Luxurious Natural Fiber Products

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Published November 3, 2009 at 2:26 pm No Comments

It’s impressive when a single company can turn just one travel product into a venture that now creates a wealth of eco-friendly products fashioned from natural fibers, such as silk, bamboo, soy and cashmere. DreamSacks produces an array of luxurious bedding, clothing, and accessories. From saving more than 300 gallons of gas per year driving
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8 Ways to Create a Green Kitchen

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Published October 28, 2009 at 2:21 pm 2 Comments

With human-powered appliances, biodegradable silverware, and eco-friendly storage containers, today’s marketplace provides plenty of choices for people looking to build a green and planet-conscious kitchen. While some goods take a stylish approach to decreasing unrecyclable waste, others concentrate on conserving energy, water, and precious resources. Hopefully, the following green kitchen suggestions will inspire you to
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Re:modern Promotes Ecomodern Design

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Published October 10, 2009 at 6:52 am No Comments

Re:modern is a one-stop source for the latest in funky sustainable goods, designed in a style that they call “ecomodern”. According to the website, “Re:modern is committed to core themes of innovation, flexibility, and sustainability. We work with emerging designers to bring new products to market and encourage green practices as an everyday given, not
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Paihamu Wild-Wool and Eco-Luxury Fur

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Published October 8, 2009 at 10:28 pm 3 Comments

Have you heard of the reduce, reuse, and recycle plan in New Zealand that ultimately satisfies your desire for soft, natural fiber products, including eco-luxury fur pillows, throws, and rugs? Thanks to a non-native furry creature threatening the ecosystem of the country, Eco-Luxury Fur, LLC offers consumers a 100% natural fiber product consisting of 60%
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Furniture?

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Published September 29, 2009 at 12:23 pm No Comments

That’s right. Recycling has reached new heights with MotoArt’s designer furniture and sculptures, all made with recycled airplane parts. Air travel is, unfortunately, one of the highest greenhouse gas emitting actions one comes across in daily life. The idea that something from an airplane can be sustainable, therefore, is in some ways
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Recycled Paper Creates Eco Modern Sustainable Furniture

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Published September 16, 2009 at 1:20 pm No Comments

From storage units and desks to tables and chairs, Way Basics Furniture invites you to explore your creative side without harming the planet.  This eco-modular line of home furnishings is made from 99% post-consumer recycled materials and is 100% recyclable when its life is over.  

Way Basics cubes are available in a rainbow of colors
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Butterflies, Naturally

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Published September 15, 2009 at 4:03 am No Comments

I’ve always been attracted to beautiful butterfly specimens like this Morpho Didius, but also concerned about the implications of buying them. Are these butterflies endangered, or subjected to cruel treatment?

Luckily, dealer Wings & Things puts these concerns to rest with an innovative business model. This establishment purchases butterflies imported from all over the world, but
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Reclaimed Furniture: Luxurious Home Decor

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Published September 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm No Comments

The Green Connoisseur has featured gorgeous eco-friendly furniture and reclaimed wood furniture several times, showing the luxurious side of ‘green’ home decor.
Whether it’s a vintage piece that has been reclaimed and put to use, or a new piece of furniture that has been created with recycled products – eco-friendly furniture can be luxurious and beautiful.
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Burning Clean with Luxury Candles

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Published September 8, 2009 at 2:54 pm No Comments

Lighting our way through thunderstorm mishaps, lifting the spirits, and setting a romantic mood, candles are an ultra-functional part of everyday living. However, purchase the wrong candle and you’ll suffer the effects of indoor air pollution, which can affect your health and even compromise objects in your home – like your computer. Petroleum-based products (such
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