Fall 2011
GREEN Retailer Fab Finds Fall 2011

GLOB

Botanically crafted paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural ingredients and organic extracts. Come in six colors: Lemon Verbena, Pomegranate, Berry Blue, Tangerine, Basil Green and Plum Purple. Packets are sold individually, in six packs, or in paint kits with compostable cups and bamboo brushes. Paints also available in larger glass bottles and as a collage kit with seeded paper to make 
plantable greetings.

510.227.6174
globiton.com

 

TOMBOLO

Waterproof, pocketable Paperfeet are upcycled from outdoor advertisement art. Giant billboard banner ads are printed on durable and waterproof vinyl and otherwise end up in a landfill after the ad cycle is complete. Available in an assortment of colors and adjustable sizes.

814.FOR.FEET
paperfeet.com

 

Island Dog Design Dog beds are made in the USA with natural, plant-based materials. The insert is made of natural latex foam using sap from the rubber tree. Beds are made with natural tone fabrics and are also available for big dogs.

401.935.9780
islanddogdesign.com

 

Plank

Yoga mats are made from environmentally friendly, natural and sustainable rubber. 
Available in a wide variety of designs.

866.252.1242
plankdesigns.com

 

Corx Inc.

Handmade in Portugal using natural cork, which has now made its way into the fashion industry. The handbags are light, waterproof and stain-resistant. Available in two styles of cork—rustic and natural. Handmade bracelets and necklaces complement handbags.

707.938.2679
corx.com

 

Tweet Tweet Home

Classic and cone birdhouses are colorful and made with recycled plastic. 100% recyclable plastic houses are easy to assemble. Colorfast and mold and mildew resistant.

877.588.9338
tweettweethome.com

 

From War to Peace

Jewelry and other personal accessories are made from disarmed and recycled nuclear missile systems. Copper cables that were once used to connect the silos of nuclear missile systems are used to craft the jewelry.

866.987.3223
fromwartopeace.com

 





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