Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo

I’ve always considered myself environmentally conscious but my awareness has been heightened in the last few years, especially after the birth of my son Quincy. The decisions we make around the food we eat, the…

And So It Goes

Inspired to promote local artisanship and to pursue environmentally sustainable practices, designers Georgia Tribuiani and Clarice Chin have added a new twist to the traditional net bag by adding soft leather handles and a vibrant dip dye job.…

Green Village

Green Village, founded by jewelry designer John Hardy and designed by his...

SVILU Spring 2013

After both working under the tutelage of Peter Som, designers Britt Cosgrove and Marina Polo have launched their own environmentally sustainable collection . . . and trust us, it’s good. SVILU features clean, twisted classic silhouettes and…

Estate in Extremadura

Architectual firm Ábaton transformed an abandoned stable into a gorgeous stone estate in the province of Cáceres, Spain. Sustainability is key as the property’s remote location relies on the sun and two naturally flowing streams for power,…

Redwoods Treehouse

How would you like to spend a day in this pod-shaped treehouse, built 33 feet high in a tall redwood, near Auckland, New Zealand?! Designed by Pacific Environments Architects, the treehouse was originally constructed as part of…

Cardboard Safari

These animal-friendly and recyclable cardboard trophies from Virginia based Cardboard Safari are amazing. Each of the safari animal trophies come in either brown or white, and personalizing them is encouraged! I’d like to paint an elephant…

Bag Lady

Color it up and dress it down with these impressive fair trade shoulder bags made in Guatemala.  Both bags are made of recycled material from traditional skirts and huipiles. Amazing, right?  I’m trying to decide…

PVC

How cool are these PVC bangles from Namibia?  Made from recycled PVC pipe, which has been stripped from the ground and destined for the landfill, each piece is hand-carved and gets its coloring from the natural…