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Green Products

 
Calling a product "green" can mean that it fits into any of a variety of categories. Primarily, a green product is more eco-friendly than its conventional alternative (i.e. a compact fluorescent light bulb, pictured, is more energy efficient than a regular bulb). A product also may be considered green if it has been made using more environmentally conscious practices, like organic food vs. non-organic food. Another factor that would make a product green would be creating it from something else, or reusing it. An example of this would be jewelry made from old glass bottles, or shoes made from tire rubber. It is a very broad category; there are many more characteristics that can make a product green. See also recycled products and organic products. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Green Products


Earth Blocks: Not your chip off the old, LEGO-esque building block

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 11:40 AM EST
An earthy riff on the traditional LEGO form, Earth Blocks are made from natural materials like sawdust, coffee beans and green tea leaves (with just a hint of plastic). And, yes, they smell.
 

Stain Solver: Multifaceted green cleaner gets facelift

Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 7:51 PM EST
Looking for a belated Super Bowl party hostess gift that will get a lot of action? My money is on Stain Solver, an oxygen bleach-based stain solution that was recently treated to a fabulous rebranding campaign.
 

A guide to heirloom seed catalogs

Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 7:36 AM EST
Some of the best catalogs are also free. And passionate gardeners: We want to know which seed catalogs you love.
 

Whale Tongs: Whale-saving bamboo serveware

Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 9:30 PM EST
Great for serving salads and winning over Hayden Panettiere at your next dinner party, David Mayhew's Whale Tongs for Design House Stockholm are now available in bamboo.
 

Hitting the green sheets: '12 edition

Wed, Feb 01 2012 at 4:55 PM EST
Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love dungeon den with stylish sheets and bedding made from organic cotton and other eco-friendly materials.
 

Eau Good: A striking addition to the reusable water bottle market

Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 7:34 PM EST
Perennial New York International Gift Fair favorite black + blum debuts Eau Good, a reusable water bottle with a cork topper that's design proudly displays, instead of hides, an activated carbon filter.
 

Hiber-Nation '12: Throw blankets

Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 9:00 AM EST
Bad case of wintertime cabin fever have you about ready to throw in the proverbial towel? Grab the nearest throw blanket — I have a few snuggle-worthy handmade options — for instant relief.
 

Super green bowls 2012

Tue, Jan 24 2012 at 10:40 AM EST
Nachos. Check. Portobello sliders. Check. Enough chili to feed the entire country of Liechtenstein. Check. What's missing? A few eco-friendly bowls to serve your Super Bowl party grub in, of course.
 

Were any animals harmed in the making of my new down comforter and feather pillows?

Mon, Jan 23 2012 at 10:18 AM EST
That fluffy stuff that keeps you warm did belong to a live animal at one point.
 

Hiber-Nation '12: Diversions

Mon, Jan 23 2012 at 9:00 AM EST
Winter shut-in life got you down? All out of back episodes of 'Downton Abbey' (or 'Melrose Place') on Netflix Watch Instant? Try hunkering down with a diversion of the old-fashioned, non-electronic variety.
 
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