In the next few months, each one of us will be stepping away from our desk or retail store to go do something very important. One of us will drive over to the local library, one of us to the town hall, and one of us to an elementary school in the area. But the common denominator is that we will all be waiting in a long line somewhere, maybe even outside in the cold, while the chilly wind brushes against our cheeks. We will all leave the comfort of our homes and warmth and put ourselves into this...
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Your decor will feel more organically warm with this woven waste basket. This material, which is composed of naturally occurring exotic vines, is a great substitute for less environmentally friendly materials because it is durable and sustainable while maintaining a classic yet stunning style. This medium-capacity basket is perfect for small spaces where you can store your vanities or add some flair to the garbage storage arrangement, including next to the bed, beneath the desk at work, or by ...
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Serve locally grown grapes in a one-of-a-kind tray handcrafted by highly skilled artisans from robust and flexible wild vines. This eco-friendly tray is ideal for the gourmet host, with delicate woven details, a lacquered finish for durability, and a glass bottom that comes in a variety of useful sizes. The lead-free glass inserts are food-safe and easy to clean (no oven or microwave use). Have fun entertaining in a sustainable way.
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Dress up and decorate your table with style this Fall! Set the mood and add an environmentally friendly and durable accent to your table setting with these handwoven beaded placemats crafted from natural climbing vines. Its dramatic rustic appeal easily complements a classy, sleek, fun or an ultra-modern table styling. Set of 4.
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Something colorful, practical, and beautiful to add to your kitchen! Made of an oven, microwave and dishwasher friendly porcelain, the bakers feature a handsome textured body, a rich colored exterior (enhanced by a gloss glaze), a sparkling white interior, and rich real gold painted handles and border detail. Fired at a high temperature, the food safe bakers are environmentally friendly. Great for casseroles or hot dips.
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This handcrafted beauty with the finest quality eco materials adds more fun to your table and strikes a balance between playful and trendy. Available in different shapes and sizes. Set of 4`s.
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October 24, 2009
October 24, 2009
Will there ever be a green (environmentally conscious) fine china set?
The need to see more environmentally friendly tableware in the marketplace increases as we see an increasing array of products in other industries. Today's Wall St. Journal says that giving 'green' gifts will be popular this year. Two sites that offer such products:
Verterra makes plates from plant materials that can be put in the oven and microwave. They can be used multiple times-simply hand wash between uses. (Not sure if they are dishware safe.)
Gap: Report of kids' sweatshop 'deeply disturbing'
When people talk of environmentally friendly production of home goods, this includes not only using production methods that are good for the earthβbut for the workers, too. According to today's new reports, GAP Kids clothing was being partially made by enslaved kids in India (who were punished by having oily rags stuffed in their mouth). This should encourage us all to ask how the goods we use are being made. The companies that we work for and ...
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October 19, 2007
October 19, 2007
Environmentally Friendly Tableware Production
These are the seven steps the tabletop and home good markets need to keep in mind to be environmentally friendly. This graphic is from Metropolis Magazine. Our industry has been mostly silent on this topic since everyone is scarred it will hurt profits.