Posts Tagged ‘eco-friendly’

Petal Drops from Quirky

Petal Drops from Quirky is an elegant solution for re-purposing rain water. The flower-shaped funnel is made out of 100% recycled high-density polyethylene and it allows you to capture rain water and re-use it for a variety of purposes.


Clamp Lamp by Dana Cannam

This low-process, environmentally friendly desk lamp designed by Dana Cannam consists of a solid maple base, LED strip, wire, and free-moving cantilevered arm. The objective was to create a design object that uses the functionality of an unfinished hardwood.

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Design Hara’s Green Computer

Korea’s Design Hara has taken sustainable computing the the next level. Their desktop consumes a third of the energy of other desktops, and is fitted for easy dis-assembly, making it simple and safe to recycle.

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Blop Lamp

The Blop Lamp is like shapeless mass, drop of indefinite substance, made from paint chips. The paint chips were joined together by movable plastic rivets, thus offering the lamp the ability to move and adapt on any surface. Designed by Agnieszka Bartosiewicz & Krzysztof Rusc for Emocja.

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Vivienda Moderna in Missouri by Framework Design

This house located in Kansas City is designed by architects of Framework Design, and it fuses together a homespace and a workspace. It uses wood salvaged from barns and reclaimed oak, giving it a natural feel accompanied by contemporary elements. In addition, the house is sustainable and it includes natural lighting along with many other features.

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One Language Label

Time to ring in the New Year by doing something good for the environment. One Language Label has witty canvas totes that are perfect for carrying all your belongings and great for helping the earth!


New from Amenity Home

Despite having launched a new line of furniture and home decor last year, those eco-conscious ladies over at Amenity Home are already at it again with a new line of textiles called Fern.

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Bulb Chair

Designed by Gaëtan Van de Wyer, a Belgian designer, “Bulb” from Onyx Furniture is an indoor chair that doubles as LED lamp (5 watts, 12 V) to illuminate your living space. Made of sustainable materials, including rattan and water hyacinth, the multifunctional furniture measures 88cm w x 107cm d x 178cm h.

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Spaghetti Scrub by Goodbye Detergent!

These unique, spaghetti-like kitchen cleaning scrubs from Goodbye Detergent! are an eco-friendly alternative to cleaning and taking care of your cookware and appliances. Each uniquely shaped, pliable scrub consists of natural abrasives made from corn cobs and peach pits. There is no need for soap or cleaner since the  abrasives are enough to do the trick. All it needs is moistening with water and if you would like to use soap, just a tiny amount would suffice.


Permanent Camping by Casey Brown Architecture

This tiny house located in Australia is designed by the architects of Casey Brown Architecture. It’s as simple and unpretentious on the outside as it as on the inside, making it a relaxing and casual getaway made for one or two people. The house is constructed out of recycled ironbark and the heating, cooling, and water technologies employed within the space also makes it eco-friendly.

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