Nothing adds a sense of history and warmth to a home quite like aged wood, and the Old Barn Reclaimed Wood Co. is a fine place to acquire some. Apart from the eco-friendliness of re-using materials, Old Barn also goes out of its way to find high-quality, unique reclaimed wood, which it uses to make [...]

This is not your average impulse buy at Home Depot BBQ Grill. Made from a repurposed whiskey barrel, the Whiskey Barrel BBQ Pit ($950) features a metal interior and rack to keep the barrel from burning, and, well, not a lot else, except for the satisfaction that comes from grilling something in a whiskey barrel while [...]

Retiring these seat belts as laptop covers is a sensible and beautiful response to eco-design. Laptop Armor Seatbelts Laptop Sleeves can be custom made to fit any laptop size using recycled seat belts. The interior boasts a soft fleece lining. The sleeve also features an exterior zip pocket that’s perfect for storing cables [...]

Bring a little style to your next camping trip. Enjoy dining outdoors with this clever design from Orikaso. It’s super light fold-flat tableware is ideal for backpacking or any other type of travel where size and weight matter. They wash easy and are reasonably priced for gear you will use every time you [...]

The Belkiz Feedaway is a cardboard feeding chair, which is portable and easy to assemble. Designed for toddlers up to 2 years of age and up to 45 lbs, the Belkiz Feedaway is safe, strong, folds up easily and quickly and stores away in a small space. It’s ideal for mobile and [...]

All over the world from Indonesian to Vietnam, it sprouts like ragweed in the Midwest. Bamboo is the fastest-growing fibrous plant on the planet and one hell of a renewable resource. It’s used to make anything from bridges to underwear. So why not tent poles? Indeed, NEMO Equipment Inc. of Nashua, N.H., [...]

This collection of dresses sporting a vintage couture attitude, is made entirely from recycled garments. “I believe we can contribute to an ethical fashion revolution,” says Designer Gary Harvey. “By sourcing fabrics and raw materials that have literally been thrown away, you can look good and be good too”. Gary [...]

Are you the type who is constantly rearranging your furniture? Then peep this new portable Zeta fireplace designed by John Dimopoulos. With a moveable fireplace we doubt you’ll ever be bored again. This piece fuses timber, leather and stainless steel. The portable Zeta fireplace sits on a brushed or polished stainless steel swivel [...]

In 1991, Graham Bergh was riding his bike to his recycling job when he got a flat. Being a savvy recycler, he took the inner tube and made a cradle for his stereo speakers. For the next three years, he has tinkered with repurposing used bike parts, and in 1994 started Resource Revival. Graham [...]

L et’s face it, recycled stuff just makes sense. This bag is made from 100% colorful advertising campaign billboards -  a clever die cut, no glue, no stitch shoulder bag  inspired by the strength and organic symmetry found in nature. The minimal 2-D design stretches into 3-D to form the biggest bag with the [...]