Conscious Color

Add razzle-dazzle to your sustainable style

Conscious Color
Photo by Maki Strunc Photography

Eco Illumination

Minneapolis designer Claire Moyle describes her minimalist “Wednesday” lamp as “light, ambiant, and a reflection on the indefinite nature of our resources.” Her creations, made from recycled paper, start at $400. Available through the designer, 218-310-3667, www.clairemoyle.com.

Cuddle Up

1.  Be Sweet organically-raised mohair throws are hand-spun and knitted by South African women through an anti-poverty job creation program, $250–$295 each; available at Yarn Garage, 2980 W. 145TH St., Rosemount, 651-423-2590, www.yarngarage.com.

Turn, Turn, Turn

2.  Te-Ma doorknobs are made from recycled Coke bottles, lead-free ceramic glazes, lead-free pewter, and other sustainable materials, $15–$18 each; available through P.O.S.H., 2800 Campus Dr., Suite 180, Plymouth, 763-383-1221, www.susanhoffman.com.


Knock Out

3.  Recyclable aluminum “Flora” end tables by Orange 22 have a non-toxic, no-VOC powder-coat finish, $1,095; available through ID—inside design, 211 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-317-0045.

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Photos by Maki Strunc Photography


Smooth Move

5.  Graham & Brown wallpaper is made from Forest Stewardship Council- certified wood, $60 per roll; available through Hirshfield’s Design Studio, 721 Second Ave. N., Minneapolis, 612-374-8901, www.hirshfields.com.

Rock On

6.  Danko Design’s “Equilibrium” rocker is made of FSC-certified wood and woven with surplus seat belt material, $1,110; available through ID—inside design.

Footloose

7.  “Miss Rio Ottoman,” by designer Karin Wittmann Wilsmann, is made from unworn, overstocked flip-flop sandals, $350; available through Design Within Reach, 2939 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-827-0990, www.dwr.com.

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Photos by Maki Strunc Photography


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