These Polish designer, who we discovered at this year’s Milan furniture fair, and who’s colourful tree trunk stools have been featured previously, know how to create more with less. Dematerialisation is one way of designing eco-friendlier objects- it saves resources from being used up and transported around, and waste from being generated. Plus these objects are highly functional as well as good looking- what more can you ask for? Here our two favourites from the new collecti…Read the full story on TreeHugger

After the caps are tossed, the tassels are switched, and the champagne is popped, your favorite graduates will be off to make their ways in the world, whether they’re headed for an urban apartment or a European backpacking trip, are employed or still interviewing, are moving away or staying close to home. Make the adjustment easier with these practical green gifts — for college and high-school grads — that will help them work, play, and live no matter where life takes them.

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If you’re stuck on just the right gift for mom this year, then you’re not alone; for help, we turned to some of our favorite green bloggers from the likes of Ecouterre, TheDailyGreen, Ecofabulous, our very own TreeHugger, and more — who just so happen to be moms themselves. From goats to jewels, read on to find mom-approved gifts for every woman in your life.

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Kids love toys. They love unwrapping them, playing with them, cuddling them. At least until the next toy comes. Some toys hold interest longer than others. Many toys these days are made in China, and have been found to contain toxic materials. Not exactly the kind of thing that Bobby or Cindy (Brady Bunch reference) should be playing with, or putting into their mouths.

And so, here’s a list of exceptional eco toys, as in environmentally friendly or Earth educat…Read the full story on TreeHugger

You can’t put a price on all mom has done for you — but you can try to show your gratitude with one of these eco-friendly gifts. All are as good to Mother Earth as they will be to your own momma. From classic — like recycled gold jewelry and Fair Trade chocolates — to modern options (yoga gear, chic bags), we’ve got everything you need to make mom smile this Sunday, and forgive you next time you bring your laundry home.

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Tongue in cheek humor can often be the best way to make a non greenie aware of, and inspired by, Earth Day. If you know someone who thinks Earth Day is all too crunchy granola, then Someecards has a handful of hilarious e-cards you can send their way. For hard core greenies, they might seem offensive, but when you put on your I-have-a-sense-of-humor hat and add in a personal message with a “No, but really, recycling i…Read the full story on TreeHugger

We were very curious to see what the 14 designers, invited by Droog to save 5135 items from liquidation sales and other leftovers, came up with at the Milan Furniture Fair. So we hiked out to their temporarily exhibition space during the Salone and found a very droogish space, full of intriguing objects. Everything was for sale, and Droog published photos of the proud new owners on their web, like these happy guys below….Read the full story on TreeHugger

For a real touch of Italy, go and visit the installation “Autarchy” by Studio Formafantasma at this week’s Furniture Fair in Milan. The project celebrates an autonomous way of producing goods, using bio-materials. It is a fresh take on crafts and design, tradition and the uncomplicated in everyday life. This show definitely stands in contrast to most of the other stuff we see at the Salone in Milan this week….Read the full story on TreeHugger

Designers everywhere are preparing for this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, and so is Droog. The Dutch design company saved 5135 items from liquidation sales and other leftovers and invited 14 designers to create something new with these objects. The result: folding chairs manicured by nail artists, handkerchiefs that distribute selected daily news articles, spoons with non-edible yet mouth-watering coatings- all on sale at the Milan furniture fair next week!…Read the full story on TreeHugger

A postcard can brighten up your normal mail, but then it just sits there, commonplace and static. That’s why A Studio for Design developed the Postcarden, “created to be more playful, curious and interactive. It encourages you to bond, live and grow the greeting on day by day basis. Over time to card reacts to you and your environment evolving in beauty and charm. ”

You simply unfold these little flatpack wonders, sprinkle water, watch it grow, and then have a salad.

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