Guest Picks: Beautiful Things You Can Feel Good About Buying

There are so many wonderfully hand-crafted, sustainably harvested, beautifully upcycled products available today that the options for choosing a more ecofriendly version of just about anything are plentiful. Here are 20 responsibly produced products that caught my eye, from organic cotton table runners to handmade brass lamps to richly colorful vintage finds. I think you’ll find these products equally appealing too. — Morgan from Pepper Design Blog

Patagonian Salvaged Cypress Side Table - $455 This side table is made from salvaged cypress from Patagonia. I love the organic nature of its shape — it looks like a mushroom. Buy on Houzz


Fish Turquoise Stool Ottoman - $264 This ottoman or stool is made out of structural cardboard tubes from the paper industry, and I adore the fish fabric. It’s so versatile and even hollow for storage. It would be perfect for a kids’ room. Buy on Houzz


Brushstroke Rug, Blue - $325 This company promotes ethical sourcing of all of its materials. Its beautiful Brushstroke rug shows off a variety of complementary ocean colors.


St. Germain Swing Lamp - $175 The artist who creates this lamp has one of my favorite lighting shops at the moment. Most items are custom made, but the pricing is comparable to that of large industrial shops. This wall-mounted swing lamp swivels on a brass fitting and features a solid wood and aluminum wall bracket. It’s designed and made in the USA.


Newfane Table, Natural Cherry Tables like this midcentury modern one from Lyndon are manufactured using the single-tree method: Foresters select one tree from a large patch for harvesting, then remove it with little disruption to the surrounding areas.


Brentano Upholstery Fabric, Green Eyes Brentano Green has developed a line of fabrics that comply with green standards. This design is one of my favorites.


Pointille Sheets - $81 Why organic cotton sheets? Because conventionally grown cotton is one of the most chemical-laden crops in the world. Supporting the organic cotton industry (and organic agriculture) is good for our health and our planet.


Astrid Walnut 6-Drawer Dresser - $3,146 Focusing on locally grown woods means that Vermont Woods Studios avoids using tropical rainforest materials; it also means a lower impact on the environment, because the company doesn’t ship raw materials across the sea.


Agrarian Stripe Table Runner, Sunflower - $78 I love the marigold yellow on this beautiful runner. It’s made from 100 percent organic, responsibly sourced cotton from India.


Bamboo Serving Tray Nesting Set - $145 Because bamboo is naturally antimicrobial, it is ideal for use in the kitchen or bath. Move out of the way, plastic. Buy on Houzz


Hollow End Table, Amber Top - $495 Bamboo grows so fast that it can be argued that it’s the most sustainable and ecofriendly furniture material available. Buy on Houzz


Triangle Row Pillow - $92 Coyuchi specializes in sourcing organic and fair-trade materials. This appliqué pillow with triangles is made in India with flax grown in France and Belgium.


Chunky Knit Blanket - $200 This is not your run-of-the-mill blanket. This throw was knitted from cotton that is certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard and produced using fair-labor practices.


Asters Pillow, Capri Blue - $95 Ten percent of pretax profits from pillows like this one goes to support home, family and work life for the suppliers of goods for Company C.


Student Desk Chair - $761 Hon specializes in lean manufacturing with the goal of nearly zero waste in materials. When companies work to have a lower environmental impact with their products, it affects all of us.


Coffee Table Made of Recycled and Salvaged Wood by Artemano - $1,384.26 Etsy is a great source for beautifully constructed furniture made from salvaged materials, like this coffee table.


Industrial Upcycled Hanging Cloche Wire Metal Birdcage Lamp by Glass Redux - $145 This upcycled birdcage pendant light is a great example of how to turn recycled and vintage materials into unique and pretty products!


Paper Chandelier, Book Pages by Nodak Mama - $75 Using recyclable materials can be as simple as repurposing the beautiful pages of a book. Etsy artist Nodak Mama does just that with this creative paper pendant.


50-Year-Old Vintage Embroidered Striped Turkish Kilim Rug by Pillows Store - $263 Being an ecofriendly shopper can also mean being a vintage shopper. This kilim rug is stunning and 50 years old.


Cube, Orange - $20 Made from zBoard paperboard, this cute cubby is ecofriendly and formaldehyde free.

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