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November 2004

Natural 100% Silk Comforters

It’s a comforter filled with 100% silk. Silk has a higher warmth to weight ratio than wool, down, or synthetic fillers. It’s non-toxic: no chlorine, perfumes or chemical dyes used. It’s natural: breathable & hypoallergenic. It’s also inexpensive. Moreover, it is manufactured in Germany to European Eco Standards, including the 100% organic cotton cover. The [...]

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New Sustainable Pillows

Pangaya has justed added a new line of sustainably produced pillows. Luckystone Living Design™ accent pillows are individually crafted by hand using organic and sustainable materials. The pillows are made from a durable sateen made of 91% organic wool and 9% organic ramie. The pillows are made individually when they are ordered. Available from: Pangaya [...]

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Organic Vodkas: Metaefficient

Liquid Ice Vodka is a unique vodka made by distilling five grains — wheat, corn, barley, rye and oats, all of which are certified 100% organic. The vodka is made with water from the Snake River in Oregon, which runs right under the distillery. It is distilled four times and filtered three times through lava [...]

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Japanese Interiors: Minimalist: Adaptable: Renewable

Traditional Japanese houses are built with bamboo, paper, straw and other kinds of light weight wood, all of which are renewable. The houses are also made with components such as tatami mats, shoji screens and tansu cabinets. The components are fitted together without nails, and are often rearranged. For example, in the bedroom, futons are [...]

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Eco-Wool Jacket

This jacket is made of organic wool manufactured in a fair-traded knitting co-operative. Available from: Hempest ($109)

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Subaqueous: Waterproof MP3 Player

This waterproof casing goes on top of a iRiver. There is also another waterproof MP3 player by Finis that uses bone conduction to produce sound underwater. Available from: H2O Audio

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Metaefficient: Material: Rare Bamboo

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Metaefficient Spice: Frontier Natural

Frontier Natural Products is a large supplier of bulk organic spices. They provide fresh spices sealed in foil packaging at great prices. For example, you can get a pound of organic black peppercorns for $12. About their company, Frontier says: As the world’s largest global supplier of organic herbs and spices, we hold a leadership [...]

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Beneficial T’s by Patagonia: Metaefficient

In addition to their online store, Patagonia has a separate web site where they sell organic cotton T-shirts called Beneficial T’s wholesale to other retailers. Beneficial T’s are made with benign dyes and bleaches, and sustainble farming practices. Retailers like Grassroots Natural Goods are thus able to offer organic cotton shirts for around $10 (short [...]

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Contemporary Tableware: Ekobo (Sustainable)

Made of eco-effective bamboo, ekobo is an elegant line of contemporary tableware designed in France and hand-crafted in Vietnam, for sale in the U.S. Apero (pictured right) is a set that includes a serving tray and a matching bowl. It is priced at $29. Available from: Illico Design

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