ECO-FRIENDLY NEWS YOU CAN USE

ECO-PRETTY PAINT
Thinking of changing your walls to a beyond-bold or soft-as-a-whisper hue? Concerned about how paint can affect indoor air quality and health? Benjamin Moore Paints has considered both matters in developing its eco-conscious Natura line of interior paints. The product is available in nearly 3,500 colors, including the Steel Blue hue of this fresh-looking kitchen. Paints also can be color-matched according to a consumer’s preference.

Virtually odor-free, Natura is said to have zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which various health agencies say are harmful to one’s health. Literature from the 125-year-old company notes that its paint formulation exceeds criteria set forth by both the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and Green Seal, a nonprofit organization concerned with environmental safety.

To locate a Benjamin Moore Paints dealer near you, visit benjaminmoore.com.

DIDJA KNOW?
Ninety percent of recycled glass is used for containers; so, down the line, a soda bottle might end up as a spaghetti sauce jar.
—U.S. Environmental Protection Agency


TWEET SEAT
A little bird told us about the many green qualities of the Air Hazel Lounge Chair from Pure by Ami McKay, the eponymous furniture company of Canadian designer Ami McKay. The Contemporary-style upholstered piece, shown here in blue wool with an embroidered bird on its back, has a Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwood frame and legs.

Other pluses: nontoxic adhesives and finish; organic cotton batting; biodegradable latex fill; and eco-friendly upholstery fabric. The chair comes in multiple colors, can be covered in a variety of textiles, and chair backs can be custom-embroidered or left plain. To view or purchase Pure’s Air line, as well as the firm’s Water, Fire and Earth collections, check out purebyamimckay.com, or call (604) 541-6060. The company is a member of the nonprofit Sustainable Furnishings Council.