We love the modern style of Gold’s pieces, each with an edgy, yet purposeful touch – like cornered, a coffee table that utilizes one leg as a magazine holder, or twisted, a shelving unit with one cube slightly tilted for a subtle focal point. Using FSC certified veneers, solid wood and MDF made from post-consumer recycled content, as well as low-VOC adhesives and finishes, it’s clear that “green” is in Gold’s blood (he attributes much of this to his parent’s conserving, composting and reusing during his childhood). Both wasted #1, wasted #2, and chop chop (a series of cheese boards/ serving trays/ chopping blocks) are made entirely from discarded shop scraps and offcuts (of which most of the material was sustainable to begin with!).

Everyday objects turned into beautifully functional works of art, we’re going to have to argue with Frost on this one – Gold is here to stay.

The best part? You can use it over and over and over again. With over 300 million pounds of single-use plastic drycleaning bags dumped into the landfill each year, it’s time to start choosing reusable. Available in three different lengths (40″/ 48″ / 54″) one bag will cost you around $10. Made from 100% recyclable polypropylene, each bag comes with an outside ticket pocket so the drycleaner can easily identify your bag, and a long side zipper so you can peek in and check your clothes without having to take the entire bag off.

Wash Green Garmento bags in cold water and hang dry, and though they are designed to last for many many trips, when you are finished with a bag, simply call or email the company to schedule a pick-up – they’ll make sure the bag is recycled!

Paxton Gate’s Edible Greens Planter ($49) constructed out of salvaged and reinforced wine crates from Napa, CA comes complete with a burlap bag of pre-mixed potting soil, seasonal mixed green salad seeds (think arugula, garden cress, and mustard greens), and a packet of organic Dr. Earth fertilizer. Follow the step-by-step instructions and in 6-8 weeks, voila! Invite friends over to enjoy the fruits of your labor and inspire others to join the seed-to-table movement.

Anxiety Oil is great for pups with separation anxiety (like throwing a fit every time you leave for work) and the Calming Oil helps tone down dogs with hyperactive tendencies (works to make dinner parties a breeze). Soothe feline friends with a Calming Oil designed to alleviate stress of any kind. Using only 100% pure therapeutic essential oils like organic lavender, chamomile and almond oil, these bottled wonders truly work!

*Photo credit: Hoangnam Nguyen

*above image courtesy of epa.gov

The same warm, modern spaces created with complete environmental sensitivity, at a new attractive price point (nearly 30% less than steel-framing), means a huge step forward for sustainable building construction. Check out the virtual “Configurator” to select finishes and systems for your lifestyle as you create your own personal LivingHome – there’s even a LEED points calculator to calculate the expected rating of your design.

Founder Steve Glenn departs next week for a cross-country speaking tour about modern prefabrication, sustainable design, and the new developments at LivingHomes. Check for dates in your area – the ecofabulous team is planning to catch him on February 16th @ 6pm at the Fillmore Design Within Reach store.

Using hand-cut printing blocks and water-based inks, founder Jennifer Nelson performs a true labor of love as she personally transforms sustainable fabrics (Home Sweet currently uses hemp, soy and organic cotton) into beautiful art creations. Drawing inspiration from different eras and interior styles, the patterns are fresh and modern while having an innate timeless quality. Purchase gorgeous finished goods like pillows, table runners, lamp shades and more or settle on a pattern you love and purchase fabric by the yard to try your hand at creating something custom for your humble abode (we’ve had visions of the Apple Blossom Fabric making a gorgeous upholstered headboard in a sunlit room!).

Made by hand in San Francisco, 479’s organic heirloom kernels are seasoned with deliciously sinful sugar and salt combinations designed to appease even the most sophisticated palette. With flavors like Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt and Madras Coconut Curry + Cashews, taste buds will never get bored.

For those of us who can’t pick a favorite, $35 gets you a 5-Box Sampler Pack so you can explore a variety of flavors, or grab a P.I.Y. (Pop It Yourself) Kit and let your creative culinary skills flow.

Founded in 2008 by Nadia Yaron and Myriah Scruggs, Nightwood was born out of a necessity for furnishing their own apartment without busting the bank. The ladies soon discovered a knack for artful deconstruction and reconstruction of vintage furniture, using salvaged wood scraps, low-VOC paints, water-based finishes, and organic, natural fabrics. Today, Nightwood offers the best of what repurposing furniture should be: low-impact, natural, and downright gorgeous!

Check out their gallery to browse past projects; if you see something you like, contact them and they’ll customize a piece that’s perfect for you!

Viesso offers a bevy of options for shoppers who value locally-sourced materials, natural fibers, water based glues, and reclaimed wood. From concept to execution, the company focuses on simplifying and streamlining the design process, building pieces with as little waste as possible.

The bamboo Buden bed would be a sleek addition to anyone’s bedroom, while the Plyned dining table is a statement piece that we are currently coveting from afar. That said, we’re thankful that Viesso accommodates customers from all parts of the country, and will even make a donation to the Carbon Fund to offset the price of your plane ticket if you fly out to see the showroom.