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[showcase 2004] hip, new sustainable products in 2004
disclaimers: 1. SSF has not been paid a fee by any of the product manufacurers listed below for the purpose of being inlcuded in showcase. Upon learning of a new sustainable product or service provider, SSF may contact a company regarding future sponsorships of events, newsletters, webpages, etc. 2. SSF does not operate a labelling program at this time. The products and attributes of the products listed below were found in existing media sources including magazines, newspapers, websites, etc. A listing in showcase therefore does not represent a product or service endorsement. 3. Images of products or services in showcase are copyrighted by their respective companies.
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Now here's a men's show with a little style. Merrell's Hemp Moc looks good, feels good and does good being made from hemp and all. Blue Canoe's Wonderous Wrap is just that, wonderous. Great design, great colors and the organic cotton/cashmere blend...fabulous. Check out these stylish low-rise women's khakis from Pangaya. The organic cotton/lycra mix makes them as comfy as they are conscious. Possibly the grooviest handbag ever! Designer Kim White works wonders with vintage textiles from Camaro seats to curtains. This little clutch from Beck(y) made of recycled skateboards is sassy indeed. Urban skater chic. Finally! Some stylish men's clothes with good green seams. Check out Natural High Lifestyle's hemp/cotton Bombay Jacket. Ecoganik's collection is 'pure' style. By putting great design behind eco-concious clothing they prove that you can have the best of both worlds. These lightweight, super-stylish yet industrial strength bags are just the answer for that age old 'paper or plastic' dilemma. We love this little black blouse from UK based Earth Speaks. Made from 100% hemp muslin in black, chrysanthemum, forest green and white. Made from a blend of hemp and organic cotton, these long sleeve t-shirts give you the 'warm and fuzzies' in more ways than one. And you gotta love the stripes. Kuyuchi is well known for both their style and sustainability and these organic cotton men's "FATE" slim fit jeans caught our eye. Green jeans with a great cut. American Apparel strikes again. AA's always been on the forefront of responsible sportswear, now they go all the way with a full line of organics including these great little undies. Everybody wants one. This little Matt & Nat Loula handbag is the brag of the beach. With the woven vegan fabric and simple style it's no wonder why. This classic white vest is perfect for those cool summer nights. Made from alpaca wool it's soft, cozy and oh so sustainable. Design has finally arrived in the world of hemp. Jenny McPherson, the designer behind UK creative hemp design house Enamore has given canibus the couture mindset it needed to command the attention of catwalks around the world. Still looking for that little organic dress to attend all those cocktail parties? You're in luck, Under the Canopy has just the one you've been waiting for. Comfy, travel ready and of courese an uber-eco friendly organic cotton and tencel blend. |
Tis the season for something red. How about these luscious red vases made from 100% recycled Spanish glass. Peter Danko's modern rocker made with maple veneer and post-industrial automotive seat belts is just the answer for those post-feast holiday naps. Give your home a green glow in many colors. LED lights have come a long way and just in time to decorate your home for the holidays. Whitney Anne Walker's Antique Drapery Rod, Inc. is perhaps THE model for a truly sustainable business. These organic cotton drapes are just the beginning... Hail to Herman Miller. The award-winning Caper chair, available at Design Within Reach stores and online, looks great, feels great and even stacks! An example of 'sustainable' design within reach. Simply stunning sustainability. You can't beat Q Collection's 'James' side chair when it comes to simple, elegant design. Cork is making a huge comeback, in floors, in wall treatments and now...in lamps. These cork lamps from Wingard are so fabulous we can hardly restrain ourselves. Mioculture's V2 3D wallpaper is AbFab! Made from 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled cardboard this flashy tile is the latest rage. MOMA's snail tray is simplicity at it's best. Made from walnut and sealed with organic oils it's a great solution for holding a few of your favorite things. These must be the coolest wall coverings ever! Seattle based Modular Arts offers these out-of-this-world gypsum tiles that make any wall stand out from the rest, literally. An icon of sustainable design, this Levi Design, Gehry inspired curve chair is back in a big way. Made from recycled content corregated fiberboard. We've all seen the cool recycled paper vases out and about these days. But check this vase made from coconut leaves. Pleasant to the eye - and the planet. The Offi Waterfall Table made with sustainably harvested wood is the ideal synergy of bench, shelf and table. Perfect for high style but small space lofts. The bold color and simple curved line certainly catches your eye, but the fact that these bookends are made from FSC maple makes them all the more appealing. The Cebu floor lamp from Greenhome is serenity at its best. Made from natural linens and with a bamboo base it has as much style as sustainability. One thing for sure, the Cebu lamp will be stunning in any setting. Metamorf Design...furniture for any place on earth |
Thank you Method! Finally, a dryer sheet for us sustainable types. We're all jazzed up about Sarah McClachlan's new single World on Fire...$15 for the video, $150,000 to helping people around the world. Take a listen... What? Another magazine in showcase!? You betchya, Plenty Magazine is the latest mainstream mag to appeal to the hearts and minds (and wallets) of Joe/Jane consumer. yes, Yes, YES! It is so great to see Breathe Magazine on the scene. Style, culture, content-rich and printed on recycled paper...a dream come true. We were happy to see The Body Shop bust out with this organic, coop-sourced line of olive oil products. And the body butter...fabulous! Offices need a little sustainable style now and then too. Jonas Hauptman's reSeat collection provides just the answer. Sustainable style starts early these days. 3RLiving's Jumbo Crazy Crayon are made from recycled crayons come in many shapes including a butterfly and a castle. You can't beat these 100% natural little soy wax votives when it comes to a sweet little sustianable gift for a friend - or yourself. Comes in several soothing scents. Finally! A snazzy kitchen composter. No more little plastic buckets or mini-garbage cans, this stainless steel beauty can hold several day's worth of scraps while adding a bit of glam to your kitchen. We could all use a little more organization in our lives, but how to do it sustainably? These recycled Spanish glass bottles are just the answer for your favorite kitchen or bath pourables. This eGO electric cycle is the perfect solution for city environistas. With good lines and no emissions it has a great look and green vibe that can't be beat. We couldn't resist thes little wool/hemp scrubbies. They're a little Martha Stewart, a little Andy Warhol, uber-functional and a lot eco-friendly. method wipes...high style wipes that are safe for the environment EcoFlush...flush control at long last www.ecoflush.com Moscardino's stylish and sustainable cornstarch spork www.momastore.org Greenglass...the friendliest glass on earth waste free lunches for children and adults |