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From humble inventors to multi-national
companies, enterprising merchants are fashioning new eco-friendly
products. Besides the items listed each month in the pages of Verdant,
we’re posting selected new offerings to make life easier and
greener. |
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Fragment
Furniture |
Blending traditional art and contemporary style, of one-of-a-kind
handwoven fragments from Lebanese tapestries 60-100 years old are
used to upholster furniture in vibrant colors and patterns such as
this Suzani daybed. Available through ABC Carpet and Home, www.abchome.com. |
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Super Stove |
Measuring barely two feet by two, Tulikivi’s new Zevio compact
soapstone fireplace meets strict standards for fireplace emissions
and provides heat for up to six hours after the fire burns out. A
ceramic-lined steel firebox guarantees fast transfer of heat into
the room, efficient use of wood and minimal particle emission. www.tulikivi.com |
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Crop and Dried |
From seed to shelf, Welspun India controls
the fibers used to fashion 100 percent organic home textiles. Cotton
grown without pesticides under conditions of weed management, pest
control, crop rotation, soil fertility and seed production is dyed
with organic dyes and spun into their “Clear” line of
luxurious bath towels. www.welspun.com
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Pickles and Pillows
| Reclaimed timber from the Heinz pickle factory
in Pittsburgh – old-growth cypress and Douglas fir that once
topped vinegar barrels – is recycled into these rustic wood
bed frames. Variations in patina make each piece unique. www.sundancecatalog.com
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