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Reclaimed Driftwood Table By Marcus O’Reilly Architects

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I totally love this table! Called the Flotsam and Jetsam Table, it is made with reused driftwood collected from beaches of St. Kilda. The weathered look could go into any type of decor!

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Sustainable Furnishings Council

Associated Press: Once a laggard in the green scene, the $8.3 billion furniture industry is catching up.

From individual furniture makers to national retailers, green furnishing options are popping up in many stores and price ranges to appeal to eco-friendly consumers and conform to stricter environmental laws.

The Sustainable Furnishings Council, a nonprofit that promotes green practices in the furniture industry, has grown to over 300 members since it was created three years ago. And green trends were highlighted at the two largest furniture shows in High Point, N.C., and Las Vegas this year.

There’s good reason: Half of U.S. consumers said they would pay 5 percent or more for green products, according to a recent survey from The Boston Consulting Group. And almost three-fourths of those surveyed said it’s important for companies to have good environmental track records. Read More…..

Eco Friendly-Recycled Cardboard Furniture by Krooom

If you have been reading this blog, I am almost fanatic about the many uses of cardboard! Krooom, has designed a new eco friendly furniture made from recycled cardboard. Krooom cardboard furniture is definitely a DYI, but as you can see by the below video, it looks very easy to put together. They make furniture for the home, office and kids. I like it.

Green Factor:

• Cardboard furniture is packed flat- no need for styrene peanuts, less energy expended.
• Cardboard is easily recycled, it one decides they don’t like it anymore.
• Cardboard furniture is made from recycled cardboard, or magazines- conserving energy and natural resources.

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Reclaimed Furniture by Gursan Ergil

Gursan Design Studio in Istanbul creates what he calls Environmental Modernism. The following pieces are from reclaimed wood that is most likely hundreds of years old.

Gursan resting on his reclaimed sofa!

Reclaimed Store Opens In Oakland, California

A new store opened in Oakland featuring all sorts of goodies made with reclaimed materials. Fernseed offers re-habbed containers, (see above) re-used, furniture, recycled revived jewelry, decor, art and accessories. I love how she rescued some of the furniture and re-made into some great pieces.

I love how these suitcases provide storage as well. The sofa is reclaimed!

If you are in the bay area of Northern California, drop by and see Fernseed. She is located at 3436 Dimond, Ave, Oakland, California. (510.882.1598

ReClaimed Furniture From Urban Revolutions

These are some incredible pieces from Urban Revolutions.

This is great multi-purpose desk or side board piece. The wood edging is reclaimed tamarack pine. Other wood elements are from such sources as barns.

Rustic Reclaimed Wood Bed

Reclaimed Wood and Tin Door

ReVision Furniture- Artists For Humanity

ReVision Furniture

Artists for Humanity is a group who’s mission is to provide urban youth with sustainable skills though paid employment in the arts. Their goals is to create a green furniture line and now they have launched ReVision, a furniture line made with recycled materials

The initial collection is composed of recycled magazines and junk mail. The surface is coated with low VOC for easy cleaning

Sustainable Furnishings

Ever feel bad about buying new furniture, bedding and decor and worried that you aren’t supporting the environment? Tired of doing a search to find products in your area?  Try going to Sustainable Furnishing Council, a non-profit group of furnishing retailers and manufacturers who promote sustainable practices.

Their goals:

• Raise awareness of sustainablity
• Assist companies in adopting good practices
• Create a symbol of assurance for consumers

The site offers a retail and manufacturer database- just plug in what you are looking for and your state and the appropriate retailer, manufacturer and a green designer will show up.

Reclaimed Furniture in Denver, Colorado

Windmill Woodworks- Denver

If you are ever in the neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, go to  Windmill Woodworks, who make furniture out of reclaimed wood. He makes Adirondack Chairs, bookcases, benches, tables and picture frames. A great way to keep construction debris out of landfills!

You can also order online as well.

Reclaimed Wood Furniture in Hawaii

Dining Table from Punahou Gym

I love Koa wood and Hawaiian design. Getting anything to and from Hawaii is expensive due to the cost of transportation. If you can buy local in Hawaii it saves valuable resources and reduces impact on the environment. I found this site, Wuttle Werks (wuttkewerks.blogspot.com) in Hawaii is making furniture from reclaimed wood and scraps.

Kitchen Island-Recycled Wood

Their site says free delivery in Honolulu and only $50 through Hawaii.