Eco and Chic: Green Your Home Without Cramping Your Style Inline
Photo: Courtesy of johnderian.com1/16John Derian Ship canvas tote, $36
More than 1 trillion plastic bags are used each year. This sturdy tote is reusable, easy to stuff into another bag, and a great reminder of who you’re helping when you avoid plastic—sea creatures!
Photo: Courtesy of saveashomestore.com2/16Canvas Home Rhinebeck carafe with tumbler, $20
Keep this delicate carafe-tumbler combo on your desk or bedside for easy hydration. Bonus: It’s made out of recycled glass.
Photo: Courtesy of swellbottle.com3/16S‘well “teakwood” bottle, $35
The energy used by water bottles would be enough to power 190,000 homes. Tote this stainless steel (masquerading as teakwood) bottle around instead.
Photo: Courtesy of lexypexy.com4/16Lexypexy The Sophia teether, $25
This Céline-inspired teether is made from sustainable maple wood.
Photo: Courtesy of commongoodandco.com5/16Common Good hand soap in glass bottle, $25
While we’re focused on eliminating plastic water bottles, it can be easy to forget all the other plastic bottles we have in our homes. Common Good has a range of household products that come in sleek, refillable glass bottles.
Photo: Courtesy of canvashomestore.com6/16Canvas Home Utensil cotton tea towel set, $53
Eliminate your need for paper towels (or at least cut down on use significantly) by reaching for this kitschy kitchen towel the next time you spill a bit of water or need to dry a clean glass.
Photo: Courtesy of coralandtusk.com7/16Coral & Tusk B Is Bears cocktail napkins, $80 for 4
Speaking of paper waste, why not sub in cloth napkins for paper napkins? They’re more elegant for guests, and they’re washable and reusable. Win-win.
Photo: Courtesy of fortnumandmason.com8/16The St. James’s 4-person picnic hamper, $851
For information: fortnumandmason.com
Next time you dine alfresco, ditch the paper plates and plastic cups in favor of this incredible all-in-one picnic hamper. You will impress your friends and everyone else in the park.
Photo: Courtesy of food52.com9/16Onyx stainless steel tiffin, $24–$28
Save your leftovers in this stainless steel tiffin rather than using plastic wrap and sandwich bags. Plus, a packed lunch is that much more appetizing when its container looks this cool.
Photo: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma10/16Williams-Sonoma stainless steel straws, $13 for 4
Every little bit counts, right? These stainless steel straws will help you kick that plastic straw habit.
Photo: Courtesy of West Elm11/16West Elm Charm wool rug, $199–$1,299
This colorful rug is Fair Trade Certified, which means the craftsman were fairly paid for their work and the materials were sustainably sourced.
Photo: Courtesy of manduka.com12/16Manduka eKO yoga mat, $94
Give yourself good karma with this cushy yoga mat. It’s biodegradable, so instead of languishing in a trash heap for eternity (once you’re done with it), it too may achieve reincarnation!
Photo: Courtesy of pegandawlbuilt.com13/16Peg and Awl cutting and serving board, $80
Ditch your plastic cutting board for this one made from reclaimed wood. It doubles as an attractive serving platter.
Photo: Courtesy of artifactuprising.com14/16Artifact Uprising wood calendar, $30
Get your office accessories in on the eco-action with this personalized calendar made from reclaimed wood.
Photo: Courtesy of thesimplyco.com15/16The Simply Co. laundry detergent, $19
For information: thesimplyco.com
Lauren Singer (the zero-waster) created The Simply Co. to demonstrate that chemical-heavy household products can easily be replaced by simple, clean solutions.
Photo: Courtesy of Tesla Motors16/16Tesla car, price upon request
Elon Musk is leading the charge for cleaner vehicles with the all-electric, all-style Tesla. Never waste a drop of gasoline again.
