GREEN Fab Finds Spring 2011

Polli

Stainless steel jewelry is made from 75% recycled material, and the kohl gold from 100% recycled material. All packaging is made from 100% recycled cardboard. Polli has been certified as Low CO2 by the Carbon Reduction Institute. 917.767.4297 polli.com.au  

Bare Kiss Skincare

Skincare line made with natural and/or organic products including shea butter, avocado oil, jojoba, sweet almond oil and olive oil. Products also contain many antioxidants such as willow bark extract, dried jasmine flowers, marshmallow root, dried elderberry, green tea, fruit acids, and a variety of essential oils. Never tested on animals. 505.984.9120 barekissskincare.com  

Red Apple School Supply

Used crayons are collected from schools and restaurants across the country, sorted by the developmentally disabled, and are given new life as recycled crayons. The crayons come in different shapes, swirled colors, or with a green message, “RECYCLE.” 877.453.0100 redapplesupply.com  

modern-twist

Trivets made with FDA-approved food-grade silicone. Designed in collaboration with design studio, Nervous System. BPA-free and have no latex, vinyl or PVC. Silicone is recyclable through designated recycling plants. Modern-twist donates to the Slow Food Association and the Green Restaurant Foundation. 510.531.2100 modern-twist.com  

Roland Products Inc.

The “Goodbye Detergent” Original Spaghetti Scrub gift set comes with an Original Spaghetti Scrub Coarse, made from corn cob fiber, and an Original Spaghetti Scrub Gentle, made from ground peach pits. These natural, renewable materials provide mild abrasiveness that helps clean pots and pans and kitchen surfaces with less, or even no detergent. The set includes a wire holder. Packaging is made from recycled elements and is recyclable. 800.321.2226 goodbyedetergent.com  

Wishbone Design Studio

Wishbone Bike is a three-in-one toy that can be used with three and two wheels as child grows. Made from reforested birch and eucalyptus wood, non-toxic glues and finishes and 100% recycled packaging. Includes accessories made from 100% organic cotton, 100% recyclable silicone. Wishbone Design Studio is on track to achieve certified Carbon Zero status by May. 888.748.7453 wishbonedesign.com  

Archival Decor

Archival Decor products are made of organic hemp and velvet. They are screen-printed by hand, using water based inks, and original photographs by artist Michelle Pattee. The studio is based in Northern California and the line is produced locally. 415.218.4874 archivaldecor.com