consumer products
Method [posted on October 31, 2006]
Beginning with a product line of five spray cleaners, Method has become one of the most well-known eco-cleaning product companies, being sold alongside brands like Seventh Generation. Started in 2001 in a San Francisco kitchen, the brand gained national attention once it began being sold at Target stores. The full product line now includes all purpose cleaners, speciality surface cleaners, dish soap, hand & body, laundry, candles, microfiber towels, and more. [Method]
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Boku Books [posted on October 31, 2006]
The idea is simple — envision a product that is practical and affordable, create it with materials and processes that are ecologically positive, then make it personal and very beautiful; that is what Boku Books in Oakland has done. Blank, linear and graphic 6 x 9 softcover and smythe-sewn softcase journals; blank and linear 3.5 x 5.5 smythe-sewn pocket journals and blank 2 x 3.5 minibooks complete their collection. The acid-free text paper in their books is a blend of 30% kenaf fiber and 70% recycled material. [Boku Books]
LivingClean [posted on October 20, 2006]
Keeping our homes clean doesn't mean we should put ourselves, family and world in danger, so Living Clean is here to help with all your environmentally friendy cleaning products and services. All of their cleaning products are environmentally friendly, non toxic and biodegradable, and they'll use them to clean your house weekly, occasionally, for spring cleaning, moving, or whatever your needs are. Based in Norwich, they serve many areas in the UK. [LivingClean]
Fire & Light [posted on October 17, 2006]
Handmade in the USA, Fire & Light glassware is a product whose history is a kind of future, where age-old craftsmanship meets innovative manufacturing, utilizing post consumer glass as a resource. Fire & Light incorporates recycling into every level of production including tumbling glass shards to make decorative beach glass. Better than their variety of striking glasswear is the knowledge that they get as much happiness out of making it as you will from having it on your table. [Fire & Light]
(product) red [posted on October 13, 2006]
(RED) is a new idea launched to work alongside the growing ONE Campaign to Make Poverty History. If you buy a (RED) product from GAP, Motorola, Armani, Converse or Apple, they will give up to 50% of their profit to The Global Fund to buy AIDS drugs for mothers and children in Africa. Bono writes,"(RED) is the consumer battalion gathering in the shopping malls. It's a different kind of fashion statement." Personal expression to the power of (RED)...now that's sustainable style at it's best. [(product)red]
The Green Office [posted on October 12, 2006]
Offering just about anything you could possibly want to make your workplace more sustainable, The Green Office is an online retailer of recycled, environmentally friendly, and sustainable business products, school supplies, and paper. They also offer an office footprint calculator, sustainability calculator, a database of recyclers, as well as tons of info about the issues, products & materials, services and solutions surrounding having a green office. [The Green Office]
Greene Street Greetings [posted on October 9, 2006]
The perfect canvas to deliver any message while maintaing your standards of quality, sophistication, and consciousness, Greene Street Greetings are made on one hundred percent post-consumer waste recycled paper that is processed chlorine-free and printed using soy and vegetable based inks. Even their website is hosted on a solar and wind powered server. For customers located in Manhattan, they offer carbon-free bicycle messenger delivery. [Greene Street Greetings]
Paper Nor Plastic [posted on October 4, 2006]
With their sights set on helping people become more aware of the basic and fundamental ways that paper and plastic grocery bags negatively affect the environment, Paper Nor Plastic has created a low cost, high quality reusable bag. The materials for these bags have been carefully chosen for their durable characteristics so the bags can be used over and over lessening our dependence on oil and the trees used to make the bags we use everyday. From now on just say, "paper NOR plastic!" [Paper Nor Plastic]
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The Organic Mattress Store [posted on October 3, 2006]
Specializing exclusively in organic mattresses, The Organic Mattress Store sells mattresses that are constructed from natural substances free of harsh and damaging chemicals. These natural fibers include natural rubber, not synthetic latex, and Pure Wool, and Certified Organic Cotton. These super sustainable mattresses are also made and tested in the most humane way so that while you are peacefully dreaming about a perfect world, you are actually helping create it. [The Organic Mattress Store]
Coverings Etc. [posted on October 3, 2006]
Members of the US Green Building Council, Coverings Etc is committed to seeking out new environmentally-friendly materials and solutions, including products that include materials that are naturally occurring, recycled, and/or manufactured with concern for the conservation of natural resources. From stones to tiles to composites and terrazzo, Coverings Etc has flooring, wall treatments and countertops for just about every style. [Coverings Etc]
Smencils [posted on September 21, 2006]
Using recycled newspapers, environmentally friendly fragrances, recyclable ferrules and biodegradable erasers, Smencils believes that being responsible for the environment is an important part of doing business. That's why they make sure the materials and processes that go into making Smencils are healthy for the environment. Smencils come in yummy scents like root beer, grape and pineapple. These groovy pencils smell so good you could eat them! [Smencils]
GreatGreenGoods [posted on September 15, 2006]
GreatGreenGoods is a shopping blog dedicated to finding the best in eco-friendly products for the green consumer. Their products generally fall under two main categories: Products that help you live lighter on the earth or products made out of recycled or sustainable materials. Their motto is "One GreatGreenWorld One Click @ A Time," recently launching several sister sites, including GreatGreenWedding and GreatGreenTravel. [GreatGreenGoods]
Silk Road [posted on September 8, 2006]
Producing high quality teas and aromatherapy bath and spa products, Silk Road is also a community minded company that actively supports many charitable, cultural & non-profit organizations. They place a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility & pursue an environmentally friendly purchasing policy, beginning by focusing on how the product ingredients are grown all the way through to the packaging that is used. [Silk Road]
Thames & Kosmos [posted on September 7, 2006]
Creating high-quality science and technology related educational products, Thames & Kosmos have developed their alternative energy kits. The Power House introduces kids to regenerative energy sources while teaching basic concepts and principles in physical science. The Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit is a model car that actually runs on water. Solaro harnesses the energy from the Sun to power up seven models of real-world vehicles and devices. [Thames & Kosmos]
Seibun [posted on September 7, 2006]
This Japanese company develops and manufactures educational Mind Development materials, 'learn by doing' products, 'hands-on' kits, hobby and nature discovery devices, and arts and crafts supplies. Be sure to check out the super-cool Solar Space Explorer that can run on either dry-cell or solar-cell batteries allowing kids to have fun while learning about alternative energy. [Seibun]
