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When I decided to begin making the switch from certain conventional foods to organic, I found myself completely confused and overwhelmed at the number of green labels found just at my local supermarket. “All natural,” “fair trade,” “organic”…what does it really all mean? And how in the world was I supposed to tell which were [...]

Aside from the religious significance of Easter, the holiday also presents an opportunity to celebrate the rebirth of the Earth. And while Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without the iconic emblems of the holiday including Easter baskets and egg hunts, following the 3 eco-friendly “R’s” can significantly make the holiday greener. Reduce Skip the fake cellophane grass; [...]

In these more conservation driven times incorporating some green elements into home decorating is in. This lighting fixture allows the home owner to participate by providing a placeholder for driftwood. When washed up on a beach driftwood may be thought of as litter though it is biodegradable. Here it becomes an extra decorative touch to lighten up a room. Called “Tundra”, this product can be found here.

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Known as the Malibu 5 project from Kanner Architects, this stunning Malibu home embodies many of today’s accepted design practices. Construction materials consist of environmentally friendly and recycled materials. The house is vertically stacked in a hillside in Malibu, California with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. The home minimizes energy use through large solar protected windows which limit the need for artificial lighting. The roof harbors photovoltaic solar panels to harvest the sun’s energy. Ground level concrete floors act as heat sinks pulling energy in during the day and then releasing it at night. Motion sensors ensure that lights are not on while a room is not in use. The results are amazing in that the home is contributing power back to the local grid. This Malibu home has 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Via.

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If you are decorating a rustic interior or want furniture made from reclaimed, recycled, and sustainable harvested wood check out the collection of Environment Furniture. Their philosophy is “environmental responsibility and stewardship with a strong commitment to people and the planet through a forward thinking, using materials and processes with low environmental impact”. I agree with being good to mother earth and the Environment Furniture collection really puts you in touch with nature and away from the steps that so much of the mass produced furniture goes through. One piece that caught my eye is the “Giramundo Swivel Chair” made from recycled multi-colored yarn. See the entire collection of environmentally friendly and rustic furniture from Environment Furniture HERE.

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