BUILD is a German company which is serious about it’s environmental footprint. It has designed a shelf made entirely from ARPRO (Expanded Polypropylene), a high performance plastic foam containing 95% air. It is 100% recyclable, completely toxic-free, emission free, allergy free and even safe enough to eat! Equally great is the multifuntionality of its versatile and modular shelving units. They can be rearranged and stacked to become bigger or smaller depending on personal ne

Embracing the use of renewable and ecologically-sensitive resources as part of their green practices, the design company EKOBO uses only bamboo for their tableware collection BIOBU. Bamboo is one of the earth’s most fast-growing and naturally-regenerative resources available which can flourish organically without the need of pesticides, fertilisers and herbicides so detrimental for the surrounding environment. EKOBO collects the saw dust that is shed from cutting and shaping

By applying a reversed production process of turning paper into wood instead of the other way around, the designer Mieke Meijer came up with an ingenious way of recycling old newspapers and turning them into a wood like material. In collaboration with Vij5, they perfectionated the production process to a point where they were able to create strong, lasting furniture with a great design and the aesthetic look of real wood. #innovative #recycable #repurposed #wastematerial #rec

Jake Coan uses bamboo and brass wire to create lamps reminiscent of the swaying lines of clouds and floating bodies of leaves and flowers. Their organic, sensual lines embrace the light in a cocoon-like fashion, reminding of the fragility of nature and the need to keep it preserved. The reflected light is soft and warm, and the resulting rays of shadows are finely knit into a web of light and dark lines. Beautiful in style and design Coan’s lamps are a true experience of poe

By flipping and stacking the different components of these stools and tables into various heights, shapes and colours, the designers from MIO have introduced a great way of customising ones furniture so as to fit the needs of ones personal space. The steel bases are made from recycled steel and powder coated with a finish that is environmentally friendly. The tops are sourced from locally and responsibly harvested wood. By using recycled and recyclable materials the company w

Reminiscent of the classic hip flask, The Bernard Flask is a travel back in time when vessels known to hold precious goods where made from strong, natural and durable material. Made solely out of elements from the earth, the flasks’ wooden caps are reclaimed whiskey barrels from a local Washington DC distillery. Inserted are two sets of strong neodymium rare-earth magnets which attach to the body, making it entirely leak proof and insulated. The body itself is handcrafted fro

Inspired by clouds in the sky, these airy pendant lamps are made from resistant laminated rice paper. Designed by 24 Degree Studios in Kobe, Japan, the lamps beautifully and equally disseminate their light due to their closed, round and vaporous structure. They are put together by interlocking white panels, which are delivered folded in a flat box, thus minimising the carbon footprint of the company. At last, a cloud that lights up our days and nights. #Japan #earthfriendly #

Handcrafted by artisans in Vietnam, these bluetooth speakers provide high quality sound with traditional design. They are made from bamboo, which is resistant, eco-friendly and a perfect carrier of sound. Each piece takes several weeks to finish and relies on the dexterity and experience of local craftsmen to coil and carve bamboo, a century old tradition unique to Vietnam. Made by the company Hazang, the speakers are a perfect example of how craftsmanship, design and sound c

A fantastic way to reuse old plastic bottles, these paper covers will turn any bottle into a beautiful vase. The brainchild of designers from the Dutch foundation Tiny Miracles, the covers are manufactured by Pardeshi women who live in one of the most impoverished areas in Mumbai, India. Each product sold will help to empower their community and to enable them to become self-supporting. #reusable #earthfriendly #recycable #philantropic #repurposed #ecoconscious #handcrafted

Using high-quality wood waste sourced from all over the world, these watches, made by Italian designers from WeWood, are a perfect synergy between style, design and environmental consciousness. Each wooden watch is carefully crafted using eco-materials which don’t contain any toxins or artificial components. To go one step further in their aim to produce a sustainable wooden product, for each watch that is being bought, a tree is being planted by their planting partners, The