Fancying ourselves friends of the environment, we admit to going googly-eyed over interior design that takes a minimal toll on our precious resources. This week on Remodelista, the editors proved that high style can be achieved with a low impact on the world around us. Here are a few of our favorite stories from this week:
Above: As gardeners, we're always thinking about the effect of our cleaning supplies on our local watersheds. Thanks to Alexa's 12 Natural Garment Washes and Detergents, we now have a slew of eco-friendly options.
Above: Plastic soda bottles turned into pendant lights? We'll take two for the patio. Read the full story in Fantastic Plastic: Lamps Made from Recycled Soda Bottles.
Above: We read Meredith's Remodeling 101: All You You Need to Know About VOCs in Paint with our breath held. Especially considering all the black paint we've been admiring lately.
Above: Finding it hard to get into the recycling groove? Perhaps a snappy looking recycling system is the encouragement you need. We admired the selection in Margot's 10 Easy Pieces: Recycling Bins.
Above: 10 Shops and Restaurants Made From Shipping Containers? Sounds like our kind of re-use. We especially love the the bright green container at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto (an organization founded in part by our very own Lindsey Taylor). Stay tuned for more from Canada next week.
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