GREEN Retailer Fab Finds Summer 2012

Sunsation

Scratch Tracks
Big Piggy connects to most devices as a backup power supply. Collects and harvests energy from the sun. Can also recharge from USB devices.

917.677.803
http://www.scratch-tracks.com

Appetizing Art

Sum-Bo-Shine
Art products made with organic vegetarian ingredients. Sidewalk chalk is made with beets, spinach, blueberries and more. Finger paints are edible and made with vegetarian ingredients. Come in six-ounce bottles with powder to which water needs to be added.

800.817.5209
http://www.sumboshine.com

A Glass Act

Winebots
Green jewelry line is designed with glass rings that are cut and tumbled from wine and other bottles. The Wine Bots are accented with sterling silver to create necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

757.232.4341
http://www.winebots.com

Political Pundits

Ruff House Art
Election year letterpress coasters made from stock paper comprising 40% post-consumer waste. Are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Printed on hand-operated presses.

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Hot Cuppa

Whisk and Spoon
White angel organic tea is one of many organic teas available. Blooming bouquet teas “flower” when steeped.

610.624.3680
http://www.whiskandspoon.com

Drink to That

Artech Studios
Bottles destined for landfills are upcycled into drinking glasses. Original labels, either enameled or embossed, stay intact during the heating process. Variety of designs available.

705.448.9522

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Zoo-ology

Areaware
Designed by Karl Zahn, smooth dovetail joints converge to form an animal. Available in five styles: dog, llama, elephant, horse and alligator. Parts can be mixed and matched between the different animals.

800.783.5683
http://www.areaware.com





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