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Have Fun, Sit Pretty, and Be Green on the Miss Gana Ottoman

Filed under: Decor

This seat made me smile the minute I saw it because it looks like something out of a Jim Henson movie. It's the Miss Gana Ottoman, and not only does it look fun to sit on but it's good for the environment too. Made completely of overstocked flip flop sandals (unworn, of course!) in a way that doesn't require further manufacturing, it's firm to sit on (even though it looks like a bean bag chair) and can be used indoors or out, although it may fade a little outside. Designed by Karen Wittmann Wilsmann, it's available in limited edition, measures 14"Hx24"Wx24"D, and costs $250.

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Tags: environment, flip flops, FlipFlops, gana, karen wittmann wilsmann, KarenWittmannWilsmann, miss gana ottoman, MissGanaOttoman, ottoman, recycled

Building 'Green' in a Big Way: The EcoManor

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

With global warming becoming such an unavoidably huge issue, pretty much everybody has a soft spot for all things "eco." But that being said, not everybody takes it quite as far as Ted Turner's daughter, Laura Turner Seydel, and her husband did when they decided to built the biggest environmentally friendly home in the United States, the EcoManor.

It wasn't cheaper to build, although with features like recycled water from the showers irrigating the drought-resistant lawn, and rainwater-filled toilets, it will be cheaper to maintain -- 80 to 90 percent cheaper than other homes of similar size in the area. And with beautiful white linen wallpaper (made of recycled newspaper, of course) and natural lighting via solar tubes, the Seydels didn't have to sacrifice any style while they were doing their part to help the environment.

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Tags: building, construction, eco, eco-friendly, ecofriendly, ecomanor, environment, environmentally friendly, EnvironmentallyFriendly, global warming, GlobalWarming, LEED, mansion, recycle, recycled, Seydel, Turner

Limited Edition 20-06 Chair

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Exclusively available at Design Within Reach, this 20-06 Chair has a bit of appeal added to its minimalists functional by the fact that it is limited edition and only 500 chairs were produced. Each one is made from 80% recycled aluminum and is numbered (2/500, 3/500, etc) on the back. The seamless chairs weigh only 5.5 pounds each and, although slim, are "three times stronger than steel" (tensile strength of 45,000 p.s.i.). They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Price: $400.

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Tags: aluminum, chair, chairs, decor, Limited Edition, LimitedEdition, recycled

Rocks Ice Bucket & Glasses

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

This set of frosted glasses (4) and matching ice bucket looks to have been carved from ice, and although they were not, that is the only way that they could be more environmentally friendly than they are. The glass is recycled and is processed with an electric furnace powered with wind energy. Designed by Andi Kovel, the pieces are all handmade in Portland. Price: $987

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Tags: glass, glasses, ice, ice bucket, recycled, rocks, wind energy

Full Bodied Cabinet

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This cabinet is definitely a must-have for a wine lover. Wine barrels are often discarded after a few years of use, but this one was reworked into a great cabinet/end table. The barrel stands just over three feet high and has a door that opens to one side, revealing an inner storage shelf and plenty of space for just about anything that needs storing. On top of the white oak barrel is a removable maple serving tray, so the barrel can be used as a serving station at a party, as well as as a simple storage device. Price: $850.

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Tags: end table, maple, oak, reclaimed, recycled, serving, table, wine, wine barrel, wines

Ecoist Totes, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Even though we have seen a lot of handbags here at Luxist, we've never seen one quite like this. From Ecoist, these totes use an environmentally-friendly, recycled material that is durable, waterproof and available in striped, metallic and multi-colored varieties. The mystery material? Candy bar wrappers. Each bag is carefully woven by hand, and as the wrappers vary, each piece will be completely unique. The store stocks a huge variety of other wrapper bags, as well, but the multi-colored tote would be perfect for a trip down to the shore, so it's our favorite of the bunch. Price: $238.

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Tags: eco-friendly, handbag of the day, recycle, recycled, tote, tote bag

Recycled Sailcloth Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Making good use of already existing products, this handbag is made out of the sailcloth from a real ship. The material used for sails is some of the strongest fabric on Earth, able to withstand wind, water and extreme exposure. Though the sails are strong, they are still replaced by safety-conscious sailors. Recycled Sailcloth Bags, as a result of their unique material, and virtually indestructible as far as handbags go. There is a panel on the inside of the bag that authenticates the sail and identifies the origin of the ship it came from. The bags are funky and fun, perfect for taking along on an Earth Day hike, and have a design that varies from bag to bag. Price: $98.

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Tags: bag, boat, earth day, handbag, handbag of the day, purse, recycle, recycled, recycled sailcloth bags, sail, tote

Recycled Wine Barrel Wine Bottle Rack

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Wine

This is another type of recycled wine rack, handmade out of two extra-wide barrel staves with a barrel lid for a base. The Recycled Wine Barrel Wine Bottle Racks are constructed from high-quality reclaimed oak wine barrels, finished to protect the wood and insure its longevity, and reinforced with a metal rod. Color and texture varies from rack to rack, influenced by not only the grain of the specific wood, but the wine that the barrel once held. Adding to the authenticity of each rack is the unique imprint, in the form of a logo or label, on the head (lid) of the barrel that acts as the base of the rack. Racks like these are not only functional and eco-friendly, but are truly works of art. Price: $500.

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Tags: art, decor, environment, oak, recycled, sculpture, wine, wine barrel, Wine Barrel Wine Bottle Rack, wine rack, WineBarrelWineBottleRack, wood

Recycled Chopstick Wine Rack

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Wine

Today is Earth Day and, in honor of that, it seemed appropriate to bring out something earth-friendly. This unique wine rack is made from over 1,000 single-use chopsticks, the kind that come with Chinese takeout, though these are actually from China. The chopsticks are cleaned and thoroughly sanitized at high temperatures, then stained and bound together to create many interesting furnishings and fixtures. The Wong Wine Rack holds up to 27 bottles of wine. Price: $108.

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Tags: chinese, chinese food, chopsticks, decor, earth day, environment, furnishing, recycled, unique, wine, wine rack, wood

Matt Gagnon Paper Table

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Matt Gagnon's Paper Tables have more personality than you average coffee table. They are available in both solid and hollow versions, with natural racks for magazines, books and the other assorted papers that usually find their way onto coffee tables. Speaking of paper, the tables are actually made entirely of recycled newsprint boards that have been fused together. With one of these, you can be doing something good for the environment, as well as something good for your living room. Price: $3,400.