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September 2004

Sustainable Kona Rugs at Crate & Barrel

This Kona rug from Crate & Barrel is made from links of coconut wood (palmwood) and is harvested from palms that no longer bear fruit. The price ranges from $49 to $599. They also have other sustainable jute and sisal rugs. Thanks to Treehugger for the heads up.

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Another Efficient Tea: Honeybush

Honeybush is another excellent tea from Africa, like Rooibos, it is caffine-free and low in tannins. The taste is sweet with notes of apricot. It contains a high amounts of vitamin C, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It is traditionally used to treat coughs. This can be explained in part, by its content of pinitol, a [...]

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Aquastar 125HX

Aquastar tankless water heaters cut energy costs, because the heat the water as it is needed. These heaters are designed so that all parts are replaceable. Alexander Rose, who has used and reviewed this heaters says: There is a whole Aquastar line from large ones for multi shower households, to the smaller ones like mine. [...]

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Optimal Chocolate: Reviews

The cacao plant, which is indigenous to Central and South America, produces a multihued pod. It’s now grown in equatorial zones around the world. The three main categories of beans are criollo, forastero and trinitario, with a plethora of subspecies and clonal variations. Criollos, highest in grade, are produced in small quantities because they are [...]

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Metaeffective Tea: Rooibos Red Tea

Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) is a red tea grown the mountainous Cedarberg area north of Cape Town in South Africa. During the summer months the Rooibos plants are harvested, fermented and dried in the sun. The sun induces the change from verdant green to the mahogany red of Rooibos tea. The slightly sweet tea is free [...]

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Hyperoptimal Tea: Mate

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Rattan Ottomans

These ottomans are made of rattan — a dense, grass-textured renewable fibre. The rattan is tightly woven around a wooden frame. Can be used as compact tables, footrests or extra seating. The set of three ottomans store inside of each other. Available from: Gaiam ($89 for set of three).

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Metaefficient: Bamboo Cutting Boards

These are excellent cutting boards made in Bali — they look and smell great. The bamboo is pressed seemlessly together with food-grade glue to create an extremely durable cutting surface. They are never dyed or stained. You get two cutting boards for under $25 — quite metaefficient and sustainable. Available from: Costco for $20 or [...]

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Metaefficient Hardwood Substitute: Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a very inexpensive hardwood and is comparable to teak or cherry in its strength and durability. Eucalyptus, however, grows quickly and can be sustainably harvested on plantations. Its density, straight grain, smooth finish, and honey color make it an excellent choice for flooring and outdoor furniture. Creative Woodwork International makes folding, transforming, outdoor [...]

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Bathroom Review Categories

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