Posted February 24th, 2010 by rachelh
I’m in a bit of a silly mood this morning, which you will discover at the end of the post, but for now let me introduce you to a great line of furniture from Australia…
Created from Moso Bamboo, one of the most eco-friendly species of this fast growing plant, the award winning Wambamboo line of furniture by Kent Gration deftly combines a modernist style with an ancient building material.
Very conscientious about the environmental impact of the furniture line, Wambamboo follows the supply chain from it’s beginnings in the Zheijang province of China, where the bamboo boards, veneers and poles are sourced and manufactured, to it’s end point in Brisbane Australia where the furniture is crafted.
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Posted December 9th, 2009 by rachelh
New from Lights Up! comes Flight, a line of floor and table lamps with whimsical shades made of 100% recycled PET fabric.
A member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Lights Up! also shows concern for the environment by packing Flights colorful wire bases in recycled cardboard.
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Posted October 5th, 2009 by rachelh
One of my favorite sources for lamps, mirrors, and vases, Babette Holland Design, has a new series of their lovely, spun aluminum table lamps out. As though echoing my thoughts, they have named it “I Need a Vacation”!
Made from 75-80% recycled content aluminum, Babette Holland takes care through every part of the process to be as environmentally sensitive as possible, including using a topcoat that allows the aluminum to be recycled afterward. Although, I can’t imagine that it’s likely these stylish lamps will ever wind up in the recycling heap! Read the rest of this entry »
