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All Paper Recycling, Inc.
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Eric Freed's Review
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Dining Room
Home Office
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 12, 2004
Reviewed by Eric Freed
shetkaSTONE is manufactured from 100% recycled pre and post consumer waste paper. All by-products (waste created in the manufacturing) can be recycled back into the manufacturing process. All products that are damaged or are at the end of their life cycle do not have to be put in any landfill, they can be recycled back into the manufacturing process.
In the case of shetkaSTONE, there is no harmful offgassing. It resists mold and bacteria growth.
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Skagerak Denmark
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Living Room
Outdoor
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 12, 2004
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
The wood for this line of outdoor furniture is harvested in Asia and shipped to Denmark for manufacture. The company offers both FSC and non-FSC wood in their products, due to the rarity and expense of FSC teak. They have come up with a heirarchical list of procedures and considerations for the use of wood. Trip Trap is an active member of the WWF Forest 2000 Network ' the Danish forestry and trading network for sustainably produced wood products, which is working to increase the choice of and demand for certified wood products. The fact that these woods are harvested in one part of the world, then manufactured in and shipped to other parts of the world, is the biggest strike against them.
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IF Green
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Dining Room
Home Office
Living Room
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 16, 2006
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
A lot about this product is green: IF Green makes it with differnt woods, but all are FSC certified sustainably harvested. Though it may be off-putting to some, the seat is made with leather scraps, which utilizes what would have otherwise been waste, and I'm sure fabrics are available. IF Green uses non-formaldehyde glues and low or no VOC finishes on all of their products. This company is thinking green, evaluating the entire life cycle of materials, worried about the health of their furniture makers as well as the end user, and the planet. The products are well-designed and constructed, as well as beautiful, all of which give them longevity.
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South Cone Trading
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Bedroom
Dining Room
Home Office
Living Room
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 12, 2004
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
South Cone manufactures and imports case goods from Peru. They have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council since 2000, and using certified sustainably harvested woods from the company owners' native Peru. South Cone is dedicated to both the people manufacturing the products and the environment. No information was available on the finishes used on this product. Indigenous people are conscious and careful of resource efficiency. Also, this company is closely examining environmental aspects of its' operations. One drawback is that the end result is being shipped worldwide, which isn't the most efficient method of manufacture and dispersal. That would be to make it from a tree in your back yard and bring it into your home. In our global world, this feat is almost impossible to accomplish. Most finishes used on casegoods are realtively stable by the time they reach your home. South Cone uses alcohol-based stains, and top coats with a petroleum-based lacquer. While this provides a durable finish, it's not the best from a health standpoint for the workers applying the finish.
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Greenlight Concepts
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Lamps
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 12, 2004
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
This line of light fixtures reuses glass lenses from aging traffic lights and gives them new life, and consumers new light. It's a brilliant use of these materials that otherwise end up in the landfill.
There may be some heavy metals used in the manufacture of any light fixture and these are no exception. However, offgassing is unlikely to be an issue.
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MetaForm Studio
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Cassandra Adams's Review
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Lamps
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Approved by Subject Editors on July 08, 2005
Reviewed by Cassandra Adams
The company fabricates these lights from recycled wood, so each lamp is one-of-a-kind depending on what kind of wood is available at the time of manufacture.
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Light Corporation
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Home Office
Lamps
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 13, 2004
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
This company makes elegant fluorescent lighting for home, office and more recently, public buildings. They use virgin materials, but have been recognized for their energy saving business practices. Anything to gain public acceptance for fluorescent lighting is a good thing. These fixtures are well-made, aesthetically pleasing and will be appreciated for years to come. The fluorescent lamps take 10,000 hours or more to burn out, so I give this company a high rating for reduced environmental impacts during use.
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Island Pond Wood Products
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Dining Room
Home Office
Living Room
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 02, 2006
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
Island Pond Woods is providing clients with beautiful, well-crafted, durable furniture. They are responsive to the mandates of their clients, but favor using FSC certified wood in their furniture. Island Pond Woods can and will use water-based urethane or a penetrating oil wax finish on their pieces, but like the FSC wood, this must be specified. Many clients currently opt for a two-step catalyzed lacquer finish for durability, which is not this specifier's preferable option. Island Pond Woods also uses Titebond glues, but you'll want to specify the Titebond III to get the lowest VOC's possible. They work with each client's specifications, so be clear about your green goals for the project.
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Woodshanti
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Lydia Corser's Review
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Bedroom
Cabinetry
Custom
Dining Room
Living Room
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 13, 2004
Reviewed by Lydia Corser
Woodshanti focuses primarily on minimizing environmental impact and creating durable, well-crafted and beautiful furniture. These are heirloom pieces from certified, sustainable forests. The higher quality pieces will be handed down over generations, so raw material input becomes negligible over time. In a small company, such as this one, with highly trained craftspeople who are completely dedicated to top quality and the planet, every aspect of energy input has been considered. This is the best-case scenario for furniture making. Woodshanti does everything in its power to minimize health impacts to both the creators of its' products and the end user. They have researched and been trained application of in the least toxic finishes available today.
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OFFI & Company
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Maggie Wood's Review
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Home Office
Living Room
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Approved by Subject Editors on August 13, 2006
Reviewed by Maggie Wood
This stool is one of several pieces from OFFI & Company that packs resource efficient construction and non-toxic materials into one stylish little package. Perfect for children’s rooms, this stool has a resource efficient design made from molded plywood and birch veneer, constructed with formaldehyde-free adhesives and finishes. Check out OFFI’s other offerings for hip & healthy children’s furniture, like the Snap Chair and Snap Stool. *Note: Not all of OFFI’s products are green, like their vinyl top table (yuck!), so be sure to read the product descriptions carefully.
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