It is fun and exciting to decorate the abode. Make it a challenge when decorating or redecorating to use earth friendly items to decorate with. Involve the entire household to make it a learning moment and have everyone search for ideas.
There are many furnishings that provide an environmentally friendly alternative.
Benjamin Moore now sells Green Promise paint.
- Green Seal (GS-11) Founded in 1989, Green Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace. Our industry knowledge and standards help manufacturers, purchasers, and end users alike make responsible choices that positively impact business behavior and improve quality of life.
Benjamin Moore products that have been third party tested to meet or exceed Green Seal Standards:
Benjamin Moore Natura Learn more about Green Seal
- MPI (Master Painter’s Institute) Established in 1996 MPI is an Institute dedicated to the establishment of quality standards and quality assurance in the painting and coating application industries in the U.S.A. and Canada. In addition, in recent years, they have also added a green product certification known as MPI Green Performance.
Benjamin Moore products that have been third party tested to meet or exceed MPI Green Performance standard: Benjamin Moore Natura Learn more about MPI Green Performance
Plumen makes a designer energy saving light bulb
- “The Plumen 001is the world’s first designer energy saving light bulb.” Energy saving light bulbs use 80% less energy than the traditional incandescent light bulb. They keep electricity bills down and help with the environment. They last around 8 times longer than traditional bulbs.
attractive lighting that is eco-friendly
Plumen has taken the energy saving bulbs, that we have come to known, and put a designer spin on them. These attractive bulbs are unique and look beautiful hanging as a pendant fixture. The glass light tubes come in a variety of artistic shapes.
Green America Décor offers environmentally friendly alternatives for all of your decorating.
- Green America Décor is the sophisticated green living go to source for beautiful fabrics, wall coverings, window treatments, lighting, flooring, and bedding & bath that is all environmentally friendly. They offer free samples for you to order to check the colors in your own environment. They are a member of the US Green Building Council.
Green America offers many green alternatives for a beautiful decor
Check out scrapile for unique designs.
- “SCRAPILE is the collaborative work of designers Bart Bettencourt and Carlos Salgado. Seeking to create a positive environmental impact with their work, these two have developed a unique method of collecting and repurposing discarded scraps of wood from New York’s woodworking industry. Since it’s conception in Fall 2003, this project has continued to yield an ever-evolving line of furniture and product which by its very nature insists each piece be one of a kind.”
unique 'green' furnishings by Scrapile
The collection consists of beautiful wooden creations; benches, dining tables, stools, accessories, side tables, and special projects.
There are so many environmentally friendly products to choose from. With unique and innovative designs, these furnishings become artistic pieces to be shown off in your abode. Guests will admire and envy these pieces. It is amazing what a little imagination married to a belief in saving the environment can develop.
Be inventive and resourceful, and never be afraid to dance!
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