Eco Deal of Day

A modern, minimalist silhouette, with the versatile style that works equally well as a desk or dining table. Design using FSC-certified materials and finishes. Reg. $299.00, now $254.00. Available at West Elm.

Pratt Desk

Retro-modern storage for the style-conscious office, crafted in collaboration with students from the Pratt School of Design. Low-carbon-emission medium density fiberboard/FSC-certified eucalyptus wood, powder-coated metal. Water-based natural stains. Reg. $179.00, now $152.00. Available at West Elm.

Pratt File Cabinet

The Pratt home office was developed in collaboration between west elm and Pratt Design (Brooklyn-based design school) Incubator for Sustainable Innovation. West Elm challenged two teams of industrial design students to create a line of eco-friendly office furniture using FSC certified materials. The teams presented proposals to the west elm design group. The finished collection is thoughtfully designed, responsibly made and effortlessly chic.

Take advantage of West Elm’s special promotion this weekend and save an additional 10% on sale items (prices already reflected and only apply to products ending in $0.99). This promotion includes great deals on furniture, bedding and accessories and runs from today (6/18), to Sunday 6/20.

Here are a few of our favorites!

A modern leafy bower, rendered in soft, subdued shades of slate, flax and amethyst. All organic! Reg. $24.00 – $119.00, sale $17.99 – $89.99.

Organic Summer Leaf Duvet

A natural basic for the bath, loomed of soft, absorbent organic cotton.  Reg. $6.00 – $19.00, sale $4.99 – $14.99.

Organic Cotton Solid Towels

Entertaining goes green with earth-friendly clear recycled glass. Reg. $12.00, sale $8.99.

Recycled-Glass Entertaining

We’ve come a long way since the metal lunch box. The classic Japanese bento box inspires many of the lunch box systems that now compete for your attention. An authentic bento box is usually made of high-quality wood that is lacquered to a shiny finish and provides an elegant way to serve a meal. The feature of the bento boxes is practical because it has several compartments, which keep various foods separated from one another. A true bento box, of course is not portable at all as there is no cover! But using different materials, it is exciting to see how different companies present variations of the bento box theme.

Shinzi Katoh Double Deck Bento Box

Laptop Lunches are American-style bento boxes designed to help families pack nutritious, environment-friendly lunches for school, work, and travel. This hungry bee bento box from Shinzi Katoh is perfect for packing lunch or taking along a snack. The double decker bento features a removable divider and sealing snap shut lid. You can purchase this cute box at Kir Devries HERE.

Cotton is often referred to as “the fabric of our lives,” and for good reason. We come in contact with items made from cotton every single day. The clothes you wear, the sheets you sleep on, the pillows you use and even some of the food you eat have been made with cotton. But growing conventional cotton requires the use of enormous amounts of pesticides, which has a huge environmental impact and presents health risks for those working around it.

Meridian Matelassé Pillow Cover

Besides helping the environment, there are other benefits from organic cotton products. Working environments are better for those on farms and small-scale farmers save money by not having to buy large amount of pesticides. Consumer’s benefit too, some suggests that organic cotton products are softer and easier on your skin. Recent awareness of these benefits has increased demand of organic cotton and thus, lowered its cost.

Organic Cotton Knit Pillow Cover

West Elm has some great organic pillows covers on sale this week. These are some of our favs. You can save up to 20% on select west elm pillows and throws now through 2/15. Head on over HERE.

Environmental responsibility isn’t about giving things up; it’s about making smarter choices, understanding those choices and feeling good about those choices.

Ecopaper produces environmental papers and paper products derived from natural fibers. Their products excel industry standards, resulting in state of the art banana paper, coffee and other sustainable paper products. Ecopaper has proven among other things, that modern society can satisfy it’s growing needs without affecting the environment; and furthermore that undeveloped countries can also help with the global efforts to preserve our environment.

Banana Paper Journal

You want to use eco paper products that are made from recycled paper, not cut from virgin timber.  Old growth trees should never die just so we can jot down some notes.

Ecopaper is offering us an awesome treat! Spend $50 or more and get a FREE banana paper journal! Deal runs from 12/03/2009 – 01/01/2010. Head on over HERE!

The holidays are upon us and preparations have begun!  It’s a time of goodwill and celebration, accompanied by seasonal increases in eating, drinking and spending. This combination should result in a lot of fun, but unfortunately it will also result in an estimated 3 million tons of waste. But you can have the best of both worlds.  With a bit of thought you can limit the impact you have on the environment this holiday season and still have a great time.


When it comes to shopping for Christmas, there truly is nothing quite like black Friday. It’s a day for shoppers to go crazy over unbeatable specials. The problem is everyone knows about the specials causing a chaotic scene from store to store.

This is precisely why you want to enjoy the benefits of online black Friday, as well as cyber Monday shopping. We’ve collected some great eco-deals to get you going on your holiday “at home” shopping.

The best way of minimizing your impact on the environment is to avoid purchasing entirely, but this is neither realistic nor practical for all but the most extremely self-sufficient people. Those attempting to lower their environmental impact cringe at the thought of gift giving. So what should you do when you want to buy something and you are faced with a shop full of items?

You want to express appreciation for loved ones without alienating the majority who unfortunately still expect expression with a gift. Gifting a carbon offset often doesn’t cut it with grandpa or the mother-in-law. If you choose to give presents over the holidays, shop with green businesses that are offering special discounts to make green gift giving even easier.

Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Certified organic cotton blankets are great for people with allergy and chemical sensitivities because they are hypoallergenic, soft on the skin and help to create a natural and healthy sleeping environment.

Organic Cotton Knit Throw

Did you know that commercially grown, non-organic cottons are some of the most heavily sprayed plants? These residues remain in the plant and cotton fibers long after processing and our bodies absorb these chemical and pesticide residues.

This breathable organic cotton knit throw is perfect for bedrooms and dens. Plus, it makes a great gift, ideal for the holidays right around the corner. It’s on sale at West Elm, reg. $49.00, now $39.00. You can purchase HERE.

Loomstate’s design approach is founded on a respect for our environment’s ability to balance, shape and color itself. Loomstate Men’s and Women’s collections are inspired by the roots of classic American casual style born of the positivity and activism of youth subcultures over the past 40 years. Updated through modern fits, constructions, uncompromised attention to detail, and rendered in the highest quality and most comfortable 100% certified organic materials.

Loomstate Allistar Jacket

The really soft outer and sturdy lining distinguishes this handsome style jacket, while the medium weight is great for between-season weather. Made of 100% organic cotton. Reg. $264, now on sale at Tobi for $132. Only a few left so head on over HERE now.

With furniture from Tvilum-Scanbirk you are not only assured great design, but also products that take the environment and your family’s well being into consideration. Tvilum-Scanbirk’s business concept is to design, manufacture and market high quality functional board based furniture, at awesome prices.

Tvilum-Scanbirk - Como End Table

Their range meets the demand for furniture for any room in your home, including home desks, storage furniture, bathroom cabinets, side tables, children’s furniture, etc. The furniture is made from PEFC-certified wood from sustainable forests, is supplied as ready-to-assemble kits in boxes consisting entirely of recycled materials. Love it!

This Como End Table is super cool and is on sale now at CSNStores for $46.00 (reg.  475.48). You can purchase it HERE.