Eco-Friendly Furnishings

Author: Roberta Landman

Issue: March, 2011, Page 44

WOOD WORKSThe Campos Bench from Environment is as multifunctional as it is eco-friendly. Crafted of reclaimed Brazilian Peroba Rosa wood and mahogany veneer, this versatile item is a striking choice for seating and also can be used as a coffee table or stand-alone piece.

Wood components are derived through sustainable forestry practices, and water-based finishes and stains are free of VOCs, the company reports.

Standing 17 3/4"H by 20"D, the bench is available in three lengths: extra small, 48"; medium, 59 3/8"; and large, 69 5/8".

Find it at Brix Home in Scottsdale, (480) 355-6050. For more information, check environmentfurniture.com.

A GROOVY SAVEScraps of teak from the lowlands of Southeast Asia that otherwise might have been burned are instead put to use in Groovystuff’s Honeycomb Side Table. Factory artisans in the indigenous locales hand-assemble teak remnants into the chunky and rustic-looking 18"-square piece.

The table is available through Valerie’s Furniture and Accents in Cave Creek, Ariz., (480) 483-3327. To learn of other retailers, visit groovystuff.com.

BOOKSHELFTo learn more about green building, turn to Green From the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (The Taunton Press) by David Johnson and Scott Gibson. Suitable for the seasoned builder and eco-conscious homeowner alike, this step-by-step handbook includes information ranging from the money- and energy-saving benefits of proper home insulation to a variety of renewable energy projects.—Lindsay Norman

ON THE WEBBrowse through informative eco-articles and planet-savvy products on eartheasy.com. The site showcases everyday items for the home and garden that can reduce energy consumption, and consequently lessen utility costs. Among such products featured on the website is one with the eco-conscious cook in mind. It’s the outdoor Sport Solar Oven kit (pictured left), which cooks food by harnessing heat from the sun. Components include oven-assembly parts, two lidded pots, an oven thermometer and recipes. —Lindsay Norman