It's about time!

To conclude my furniture segment I thought it would be interesting to do something that was a bit more affordable for the average American. The clocks are cute, fun, and stylish. Both clocks retail under $100.

Having an eco-friendly clock is a good idea because every time you look at the clock to check the time it can be a little reminder. It can be a reminder to not be wasteful and to look at the future of our planet.

The Juice Clock (left)is created from recycled plastic and the Square Daisy Clock (right) is created from harvested bamboo.

*Pictures from LowImpact Living.

Plus they would be a great housewarming gift for people!

You'll need some green for this

If an EcoPod is too small to fit your entire family on, you could always go for something larger. The Santa Barbara Sectional by RC Green is around $7,700 for the standard size sofas. It comes to two larger sizes, which cost a little bit more as well. The designer uses natural and organic materials to create the piece. The frame is even made out of some certified wood. Recycled steal creates the screws and springs of the sofa. There is even a wide range of upholstery options to create your own personal touch.

This sofa looks stylish and from the description seems like a great addition to an eco-friendly household. The only downfall is the price. Why do eco-friendly products have to come at such a high price? If we want more people to follow environmentally safe ways then we should make it affordable for people to do so.

Of course celebrities can afford products like this and they are usually the ones who are pushing the products on us. If they’d like to treat us to a sofa or two then I’ll accept. I think I’d rather save my $7,700 for a down payment on a house or a car. But if you have the money then I believe it is money well spent. As long as you have a house to put it in.

iPod, iPod mini….. EcoPod???

Yes, that’s right! An EcoPod for all your sitting needs. This isn’t just one EcoPod fits all either. You can create your own EcoPod from a variety of sources and materials (all eco-friendly, of course).

A “naked” EcoPod, without all the fluffy pillows and such retails for $1,079. You can choose from an upholstered with cushions to one upholstered with a bean bag. Those two are priced at around $1,200. So for not even $200 dollars more you can get your EcoPod“fully loaded” to an extent.

The EcoPod reminds me of something that would be used in a dorm room or a 20 something’s apartment. Although you never know, this could be the new design trend and people of all ages, locations, and incomes will have one.

The design is also good for small spaces. The EcoPod doesn’t take up much room. It can be tucked away nicely in the corner of a living room or bedroom. Some might even mistake it for a dog bed because it’s so low to the ground.

Need something to set your drink on?

Another piece of furniture that I’ve come across would be a coffee table. It has name: Maku Coffee Table. And it retails for $679.00. Just because the color isn’t green doesn’t mean it isn’t eco-friendly.

The sleek design attracts not only people interested in saving the environment but also people who keep style in mind. The table is made from sustainable plantation grown teak wood. Teak wood is a very durable and strong wood.

Even though this costs quite a few pennies I would say it is well worth it. The life span that you are getting from the piece far exceeds the cost. If you take care of the piece you probably will never have to replace it. And even when it did start to get worn and used you could always stain it or dress it up with linens.

Another plus to having the table? The company makes chairs and other accessories that go nicely with the table. There’s no excuse now. If you can’t afford everything at once you can always get one piece at a time.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Now, it’s time to go into a few segments about eco-friendly furniture. These pieces are not only good for the environment they are stylish as well. Unfortunately the first product is going to be quite expensive. There are their types: the Illusionist, $1,637, the Liliput, $2,790, or the Louis, $1,559. What is it? A bathroom vanity!

This vanity is painted out of low-water based paint. It won’t give you a headache like most paints. The creators worked with environmentally safe companies to build the countertops as well.

It would be interesting to try and build a house piece by piece with environmentally safe or conscious products. Again, these are not cheap pieces of furniture. But the payoff comes in the end when we realize how much we saved the environment.

More to come soon!

* Picture from Sprig