Recycled, modern bean bags from WASTE

The 70s are back! OK, so I'm only partially kidding with that one. While I don't think we will be welcoming bell bottoms back into our closets anytime soon, bean bags have had a modern makeover thanks to Spain-based company WASTE. One hundred percent hand made, these shape-shifting cushions are made from discarded automotive upholstery. "The bags are created with industrial sewing machinery, resulting in a high breaking strength, abrasion resistance, and ideal extension properties, which guarantee a well-balanced and durable seam. They are secured with a double closing of Velcro and zippers. The filler beans are high-density styrofoam pearls that provide comfort and support."

Five different textile designs are available via the company's website. The first design from this fresh business, I'm quite certain we will be hearing more about WASTE in the near future. "We are a young team of entrepreneurs making every effort to develop our business using ethical practices to reduce and recycle waste."

Prep and Serve Boards

Entertaining without a dishwasher can be tough. Once you've slaved over making and slicing up those perfect hors d'oeuvres and then transfer them on to pretty serving plates, just the thought of having to do all those dishes can be exhausting! That's why we're big fans of multi-functional kitchenware that can go straight from countertop-to-tabletop.

Chop chop boards by Vessel is one such product we're fond of. Use it as a chopping board, then flip it over to serve. Two planks are held together by nifty carrying handles. The creative brains over at Vessel also just revamped the product so that it's made out of sustainable bamboo instead of trees.

Another kitchen-to-dining serving plank option are Oval Fusion Boards by bambu. These boards are made from organically grown bamboo and has a tapered edge that appears to float on the table. I'd say we have the makings for a beautiful presentation. Oval Fusion Boards are new and in stock at re:modern.

Sew Green

A new eco-crafty blog hits the scenes this week with a focus on consumption, the environment, and a DIY mentality. Check out the eleven creative gals behind Sew Green.

The Stanley Family Lodge: Eco AND Indie

"The Stanley Family Lodge is the creation of Jeremie & Melissa, a husband and wife team. We are former Detroiters living in Carrboro, North Carolina these days. It is a slow paced little town that makes it easy to relax and read or take some photographs.

We started The Stanley Family Lodge because we realized that it can be difficult for folks like us to accumulate goods that meet our standards. We often have to search far and wide to find items that are vegan, animal friendly, sweatshop-free, recycleable, make use of sustainable materials, safe for the environment, and affordable.

Our goal is to provide a shop where you can find a wide assortment of everyday items that meet these standards in one convenient stop. We're committed to carrying items that we believe are useful, of high quality, and indisposable. We hope to provide a valuable service for our customers, encourage people to shop more responsibly, and slowly grow as a resource."

Do Redo: Eco-Modern Knitting

We've always been intrigued by deconstructionism. That's why it's really too bad that we're in the United States instead of Sweden. Otherwise, we would be indulging in Do Redo's art of recycled knitting and embroidery workshops. The ladies at Do Redo are DIY experts at taking secondhand clothing and sweaters, and transforming the textiles into new uses and forms. They even wrote a book on The Art of Slaughtering a Sweater.

Learn more about Do Redo, here.