6 Favorite Eco-Friendly Finds
We asked six design connoisseurs to share their favorite green home accessories. From beauty products to repurposed pillows, they share their top household product picks.
1. Repurposed Pillows
"I give old ethnic skirts new life by turning them into pillows."
-Shareen Mitchell, owner, Shareen Vintage
Shareen Again pillows, $75 for a pair. shareenvintage.com.
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2. Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent
"Method laundry detergent is plant-based, so your sheets will be free of artificial chemicals."
-Danny Seo, author, Upcycling: Create Beautiful Things With the Stuff You Already Have
Method Laundry Detergent in Free + Clear, $15. methodhome.com.
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3. Green Skin-Care Products
"Origins is a fantastic skin-care line made with the purest botanical ingredients and manufactured using renewable resources and earth-friendly methods. (The anti-aging serum really does work!)"
-Robin Wilson, interior designer
Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum, $55 for 1 oz. origins.com.
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4. A Sustainable Bag
"Mar Y Sol's colorful, chic accessories are all handmade of sustainable plants like raffia, jute, and seagrass. This tote puts me in the mood for spring."
-Rachel Winokur, interior designer
Panama Striped Tote in Coral, $95. shopmarysol.com.
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5. Natural Wood Finish
"Osmo wood finishes are made with natural oils and waxes. So much better than coating your floors and cabinets in a layer of plastic!"
-Sarah Beatty, founder and president, Green Depot
From $34 for .75L. osmona.com for stores.
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6. Recycled Glass Dinnerware
"I own these dishes in every beautiful color. They look like sea glass, and the shapes are extraordinary. It's always a 'gasp' moment when you tell people they're recycled glass."
- Bonnie Dahan, cofounder, Viva Terra
SeaGlass Dinnerware from $26. riversidedesigns.com for stores.
What's your favorite green product?
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