The Eco-Modernist

Beeswax Furniture Polish

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:31:00 +0000

Have you ever tried a beeswax furniture polish? If so, you know that you will never use anything else on your fine wood furniture again. Made from 100% natural beeswax, with or without the essential oils.

Beeswax Furniture Polish

Aqua Vetiver Table Runner

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Made from cotton and vetiver, an aromatic fibrous root that grows in Indonesia, this beautiful aqua and natural color runner is perfect for your eco-modern table. 14 in. x 76 in.

www.fairtrademarketplace.com

Recycled Glass Furniture

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:22:00 +0000

Robal Glass is a new material made of 100% recycled glass in a clear, soy-based resin that is being used to make eco-friendly furniture like the table shown here from Rochester, NY based Green Grove Designs rescues the glass from landfills, after which it is sterilized before being made into Robal Glass products, which are 82 per cent or more recycled glass content by weight.

www.greengrovedesign.com

Solar Power Shingles

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:24:00 +0000

While still in the developmental stages, solar powered shingles, which would consist of a felxible, thin transparent film barrier placed over a roof like shingles, may one day replace solar panels. Dubbed flexible solar shingles, they use a thin film technology that was developed in the 1990s.

www.vitexsys.com

Green Packing Foam Peanuts

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:21:00 +0000

Made from cornstarch and potato starch, these "green" packing peanuts are completely biodegradeable. What I like even better is that they are static free!!!

Biodegradable Packing Peanuts

Rubber Wood Child’s Play Clock

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:20:00 +0000

I love Plan Toys and my kids do too. In addition to being an excellent teaching tool, this clock is also environmentally friendly since it's made from plantation grown rubberwood. No batteries needed!

Plan Toys Rubber Wood Activity Clock

Earthopoly Board Game

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:19:00 +0000

Earthopoly is a fun game for the whole family. It's primary goal is to educate about conserving earth's resources. Made from recycled paper and printed with soy-based inks. Ages 8 and up. 2 to 6 players.

Earthopoly

Chaise Longue

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:19:00 +0000

These wonderful chaise longues are made from reclaimed wood by Brazilian architect and furniture designer Carlos Motta. Shown here: Astúrias collection. 96 cm. wide x 200 cm long.

www.carlosmotta.com.br

Recycled Wine Cask Hotel Rooms

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:18:00 +0000

Four of the rooms at the Hotel de Vrouwe van Stavoren in the Netherlands are made from recycled wine casks. And yes, in case you're wondering they are definitely larger than your average wine barrel at 14,500 litres vs. the 225 litres or approximately 59 gallons you're probably used to seeing. Each wine cask is large enough to accommodate two single beds with a sitting room and bathroom.

www.hotel-vrouwevanstavoren.nl

Natural Salt Tealight Holder

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:59:00 +0000

This tea light holder is hand carved from a block of natural salt crystal mined from the earth. In addition to adding a soft glow to your table, as the salt warms from the flame of the candle, it also emits negative ions to purify the air.

Salt Crystal Tea Light Candle Holder

Recycled Sailcloth Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:04:00 +0000

Made from recycled sail cloth, these stylish and colorful bags are perfect for a day at the beach or a seaside vacation. Available in several styles. Each sail bag identifies what boat it was on and which seas it sailed on. Machine washable with interior zippered pockets.

Recycled Sailcloth Bag

Bamboo Wine Rack

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:05:00 +0000

I love the clean lines of this bamboo wine rack. Just the right size for a city apartment or ultra cool condo or loft, it holds 9 bottles. Measures 12 1/2"L x 5"W x 12 1/2"H.

www.rushgideon.com

Reclaimed Wood Iconic Panels

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:03:00 +0000

These fabulous reclaimed wood and veneer iconic panels are absolutely stunning when used as wall panels. Made from three species of wood--Western Redwood, Douglas Fir, and Asian Teak--the finish is low- V.O.C. varnish.

www.bnind.com

Eco-Glass Fireplace

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:56:00 +0000

40% more efficient than wood, this eco-glass fireplace burns Fanola, a clean biofuel. That means there's no mess from soot or smoky fumes to deal with. Weighing 60 lbs. it measures 18"W x 18"L x 15¾"H and despite it's small size, it is able to heat a small room. Granite base, glass cylinder to contain flames, and decorative sand and stone base. An aromatherapy bowl with essential oils is also included.

Gaiam Eco-Glass Portable Fireplace

Wood 3D Optial Computer Mouse

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:18:00 +0000

If you're ready to ditch your plastic, petroleum derived computer mouse, then check out this 3D Optical Natural Wood Mouse from a Swedish company called Swedx. Boasting the same ergonomically-designed casing as your plastic mouse, it's available in ash or beech wood.

www.bb-shopping.com

Recycled Glass Necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:17:00 +0000

Made from a recycled bottle, this necklace is simple, eco-friendly, and beautiful in its simplicity. Handmade in Georgia by Smart Glass artist Kathleen Plate. Sterling silver chain and accents. Pendant approximately 3 in. in diameter, 18 in. chain.

www.bestamericanarts.com

Recycled Paper Scented Drawer Liners

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:17:00 +0000

These beautiful drawer liner papers are made from 30% post-consumer recycled paper and delicately scented. Available in 6 beautiful patterns--Fig, Verbena, Green Tea, Rosewood, Orange Blossom, and Cinnamon Clove (not shown here). Sheets measure 19.5 in. x 27 in.

www.soapandpaperfactory.com

11th Hour Sustainable Furniture

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:15:00 +0000

Designed by artist and eco-friendly furniture designer Danial Balog, this table, like many of 11th Hour's pieces (that includes sculptures as well), is made from reclaimed materials and VOC-free finishes.

www.11thhourfurniture.com

SolarDuct PV/T

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:14:00 +0000

SolarDuct PV/T combines solar photovoltaic and solar thermal in a single roof top unit and are based on the previously developed SolarDucts technology that is used to remove heat from the back of traditional solar panels. Using this technology reduces onsite energy costs because ventilation air is heated before it enters the air handling units.

www.solarwall.com

Recycled Plastic Colanders

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:14:00 +0000

Preserve has a number of wonderful green products some of which have been featured here on The Eco-Modernist previously, but I just had to mention these colorful, recycled plastic colanders too. They're available in Milk White, Berry Blue, Apple Green, and Ripe Tomato and are 3.5 quarts. MAde in the USA, they are dishwasher safe and recyclable (#5) as well.

www.preserveproducts.com

Recycled Plastic Magazine Rack

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:13:00 +0000

I've been searching high and low for a magazine rack that is both modern and green...and finally found it. Available in black (shown here) and white, Crease in black is made from 100% recycled plastic, a single sheet of polypropylene plastic that's also easy to recycle when you're done with it. Made by Scottish company Blue Marmalade, it arrives in recycled cardboard packaging. 45cm long x 22cm high x 22.5cm deep (18x9x8.5in).

www.ecocentric.co.uk

Eco-Friendly Mobiles

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:12:00 +0000

These beautiful handmade mobiles for adults and children from Portland-based Frazier & Wing are made from wood, vintage and found objects and other bits and bob as artist Heather Frazier notes in her Unique Mobiles Collection.

www.frazierandwing.com

Furniture from Reclaimed Urban Trees

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Seattle-based Meyer Wells designs and builds furniture from reclaimed urban trees--otherwise known as tree salvage--but in the urban, not forest landscape. The furniture line ranges from end tables like the one shown here to coffee and dining tables and screens and wall dividers. Their furniture finishes are environmentally responsible as well.

www.meyerwells.com

Recycled Glass Shot Glasses

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:10:00 +0000

These colorful recycled glass shot glasses are a contemporary take on traditional shot glasses. Made from recycled juice and mixer bottles by Who's Glass? in Devon, UK, they'd probably be perfect for drinking sake from as well.

www.allthingsgreen.net

Vintage Kimono Fabric Pincushion

noreply@blogger.com (Heleigh Bostwick) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:09:00 +0000

These adorable pincushions are handmade by Japan-based Tago Design from vintage Kimono fabric. Measures W10 x D5 x H6 cm (3.9 x 2 x 2.3 inches).

Tago Design