Green brands for the home ~ updated
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1. Antique & Secondhand
Are great ways to find something really special without the footprint of something newly manufactured. Ebay, coupled with the below are a great place to start:
ANTIQUES ONLINE: VINTERIOR
ANTIQUES MARKETS: SUNBURY ANTIQUES
ANTIQUE STORES LONDON/ONLINE: LASSCO, PEANUT VENDOR
contact me for further resources or specific questions.
2. Certified/ Transparent product sources
BED LINEN: WEST ELM
West Elm has a selection of organic sheets, duvet covers and blankets ~ labeled as GOTS (Global organic textile standard) certified. Certain bedding items are also non-dyed or made with environmentally-safe dyes that contain no harmful metals.
BED LINEN + BEDS: NATURAL BED COMPANY
Bed linen & beds made in Sheffield using sustainable timber.
HOME PRODUCTS:
Conscientiously crafted, sustainable and ethical products for the home. You can shop by origin of the products.
Platform for sustainable and ethical goods
“Buy less, buy better, the perfection of imperfection, quality products, working together and giving back.”
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3. Recycled/ natural materials
RECYCLED PLASTICS: SMILE PLASTICS
A company I have been using for years, they make surfaces from yoghurt pots to food packaging in a variety of different finishes. A 100% waterproof perfect for counter tops and splash-backs. Pictured above.
RECYCLED TILES: ALUSID/ SILICASTONE
Alucid source unwanted manufacturing materials and put them through an ingenious, low-impact process to give them a new lease of life. The result is a new kind of material, combining glass and porcelain, to create solid surfaces and tiles with individual character and low environmental impact. Products include solid surfaces and tiles
NATURAL PLASTER: CLAYWORKS
A blends of unfired clays mixed with minerals and pigments to provide healthy, breathable finishes for internal walls and ceilings. recyclable, compostable and contain no toxic ingredients.
NATURAL PAINTS: BAUWERK, EARTHBORN PAINTS, VICTORY COLOURS, LITTLE GREENE, KEIM (External) to name a few.
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5. Local craftsmanship + small businesses
Going directly to small businesses run by people who are passionate about their products whether its using the best-ethically sourced fabrics or most sustainable materials and techniques.
LINEN HOMEWARES: REN
Quality and natural fabrics are the foundation of Ren's products whether it's homewares or clothing.