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We are a green building supply showroom and design center offering
a full array of products and services to make your home eco-friendly. Whether
you are remodeling, redecorating, or simply want to live a cleaner
life and use less energy in your home, 'g' has all the
answers as well as knowledgeable designers to put these ideas to
work for you.
 Zero-Waste
click here to read our spotlight on
eco-cycle compostable goods
COMPOSTING, RAIN COLLECTION and RECYCLING BINS
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Rain
Barrels - The New Englander is made from recycled
barrels ranging in capacity from 55 to 60 gallons. It is
intended to be used with gutters and downspouts to collect
storm runoff. The New Englander uses solid brass fittings
for the outlet and top overflow control valves, along with
an aluminum screen louvered inlet to stop leaves and bugs
from living (and breeding) in your pure and comes
complete with all hardware installed, and a five-foot starter
hose with shutoff. |
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Earth Machine Composter - Norseman Plastics delivers
environmental plastic container solutions, including recycling
bins, organic waste containers (shown right) and composters
(shown left) for home and office applications. Plus, they’re
tough, easy to clean and made of recycled plastics.
click
here to read our Blog article on "Composting Made Easy"
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Recycling Bins -
Norseman Plastics 16 gallon, 4 gallon and 6 gallon stackable
recycling containers. |
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Cape
Cod Fire Logs - These logs are created out of clean,
unused, 100% natural wood products that have been discarded by
construction companies and lumber mills. They are additive-free,
distinctive from the leading manufactured firelogs that incorporate
petroleum- or plant-based waxes and oils as binders and performance
enhancers. Cape Cod Fire Logs are easy to light, burn longer
and hotter without throwing sparks and with near-smokeless flames,
produce no odor, do not melt or drip, and leave very little ash
residue. Cape Cod Fire Logs can be burned anywhere you burn cordwood—indoors
in fireplaces and woodburning stoves, or outdoors in fire pits,
chimineas, and campfires. You can even cook over them—there’s
no smoke or noxious fumes.
click
here to read more about Cape Cod Fire Logs
on our Blog
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FOR BABY
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Wee•Go
The original bpa-gree Glass Baby Bottles with Silicone Sleeves
- well designed non-toxic baby products that are safe.simple.smart.
and always free of known harmful chemicals. |
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Soya™
The oh soooo soft “vegetable cashmere” baby blanket
made of 50% sustainable soy fiber and 50% cotton. This environmentally
responsible, naturally absorbent blanket is the softest thing
to ever touch your baby’s skin, and so beautifully too. |
HOUSEWARES & GIFTS
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Three
by Three Seattle
Three by Three Seattle products are aimed at
design conscious consumers across the globe. For the Home Office:
Erasable Bamboo To Do Boards, Entry Butlers, and Bulletin Boards.
Or, select new picture frames and desk organizers. All Three
by Three Seattle products are made with superior materials and
produced according to the highest standards of quality. Their
current line consists of home, office and school products,
including desk and wall organizers, bulletin boards, magnets,
frames, and bookmarks.
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Shiraleah
At Shiraleah, they are committed to environmentally and socially
responsible fashion accessories, gifts and home products in
unique styles that consumers love. They design their own products
and work directly with local artisans and producers to assure
quality and workmanship. Their goal is to combine renewable
natural resources, reclaimed materials, environamentally friendly
technologies and traditional techniques to produce home and
fashion goods that show they care. Be sure to check out their
recycled papers, plastics, glass and metal bowls, platters,
drink sets and vases! |
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 Modern
Twist
Housewares and Hostess Gifts made of eco-friendly, reusable
and recyclable silicon. These wine tags, coasters and doilees
will last for years in beautiful and coordinating patterns
and colors. Available as placements as well.
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 HandMade
Tabletop & Home Accessories from Dinner Ware
Cork Coasters and Trivets with stulish pattern. Durable and elegant.
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Green Glass Company
presents simple, yet imaginative drinking glasses made from ordinary
bottles. |
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mu Kitchen
Bamboo dishtowels, dishclothes and aprons – high performance
kitchen essentials made from sustainable materials. Beautifully
designed and wonderfully soft and absorbent. |
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Bambu - Contemporary
products for the kitchen and home created from renewable materials.
Bambu designs and creates products of distinction; blends functionality
with contemporary design and imagination. WE offer nesting baskets,
cutting boards, natural utensils, veneer and solid ware. |
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Karma
Living - recycled plastic rugs, mirrors, wastebaskets
and boxes |
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Recycled
Planet Store Inc. - Handcrafted selection of gifts
and home accessories, to accent every style of living. Produced
by artisans from poor communities in Brazil to create functional
gifts and decorative accessories to exclusive pieces of wearable
art from recyclable material. Each design is unique, original
and handmade. |
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Natural
Fiber - Coir and Jute doormats by Imports
Decor. Imports Decor's mats are eco friendly and manufactured
in India ensuring the best quality and lowest price. Coir
doormats are made from the strongest natural Coco fiber.
They are available in natural, bleached, woven, and stenciled
designs. The jute rugs are elegant and made of fine quality
jute. They are available in a variety of patterns. |
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Bamboo Towels and Face Cloths - Bamboo is a renewable
resource that is more absorbent than cotton, silky soft, and
naturally anti-microbial & anti-bacterial. |
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Cardboard Furniture and Accessories - All of these cardboard
furniture products are made with chemical free - recycled non
bleached kraft paper. Please recycle when your use is complete.
Feel free to paint, draw or grafiti on your furniture. Inspiration
is encouraged. Made in America. |
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Beeswax Candles - The finest pure beeswax candles you
can find. The wax made and used by honey bees as the building
block of their hive, needs no improvement. It is a sweet, simple,
renewable fuel that burns long and bright. |
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Made By Humans
Clever and eco-friendly accessories for the home office including
the Eco Staple which never needs refilling; it cuts out a
tiny strip of paper and uses it to “stitch” up
to four pages together. Uses no metal staples – Creates
no no paper waste – and is Child safe.
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Brelli
The World’s first biodegradable umbrella made from bamboo
and a new biodegradable plastic. It’s a stunning piece
of sculpture and a practical design that will help you enjoy
those rainy days. When not in use, it stores in a canvas tote. |
CONTAINERS AND SERVERS (DISPOSABLE / RECYCLED)
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New from Decor Craft Inc.
Eco Cup™- Graphic Edition...
3 assorted styles. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Holds 16
fl. oz.
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter x 6" tall
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Wrap-N-Mat -
Washable and lightweight, Wrap-N-Mat is a plastic sandwich
bag alternative that provides a clean eating surface wherever
you go. |
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Zevro Vacuum Sealed Storage Containers - BPA-Free with
vacuum sealing to keep food fresh |
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Stainless Steel Water Bottles - Eco-friendly, stainless
steel replacement water bottles that are making a splash. This
is not just another sports water bottle. It was designed as a
solution to the problems caused by the massive worldwide use
of disposable plastic water bottles. In the USA alone, we waste
nearly 2.5 million plastic water bottles per day. These plastic
water bottles are leeching harmful chemicals into our drinking
water and causing a massive disposal problem in our landfills.
Additionally it is a perfect replacement for those plastic sports
bottles that may contain BPA. |
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Klean
Kanteen - Stainless steel water bottles constructed
from high quality sanitary grade 304 stainless steel which
has a low nickel content. Stainless steel has excellent resistance
to stain or rust due to its chromium content making it a
material of choice among the food processing, dairy and brewery
industries. Stainless steel is easy to clean. |
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Biocompostable disposable tableware
and flatware - made of sugar cane, corn, paperboard
and potato (respectively). Throwing a party? Hosting a family
dinner? Going on a picnic? Biocompostable, disposable tableware
is your answer to convenience while still being earth-friendly. |
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BIOgroupUSA,
Inc. - BioBag is the world’s largest brand
of 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable bags and films
made from the material, Mater-Bi. All of our products contain
GMO free starch, biodegradable polymer and other renewable
resources. No polyethylene is used in the production process.
BioBag products meet ASTM D6400 specifications and California
SB 1749 requirements. |
CLEANING PRODUCTS & SOAPS
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Natural Loofah Scrubbers - Contrary to common belief,
loofah is a vegetable, not a sea sponge! The loofah used in these "sponges" is
naturally, and in some cases organically grown. Because of their
longer and finer textured fibers, these sponges are the softest
and most resilient natural sponges outlasting most scubbers on
the market! |
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Twist
sponges - Twist makes sponges and cleaners using
cellulose from renewable tree farms and ensuring that 99.7%
of their waste is reused. " We set out to turn the world
of cleaning products on its head – combining design
and environmental responsibility to create functional, beautiful,
and responsible alternatives." |
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Modern
Mermaids - Local Cape entrepreneurs Amy Baxter-Seiss
and Audra Conklin created their non-toxic cleaning products
based on personal experiences with family cancer and a
love of the environment. Choose from Mermaid Dish Soap,
Hand Soap, Sweet Tingly Mint Bathroom and All-Purpose Glass
Cleaner, Fruit and Veggie Wash as well as Healthy Hand
Foamy. |
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Dropps -
Dropps’ mess-free, feather-weight detergent pacs are filled
with
super-concentrated cleaning magic. Pre-measured for foolproof
laundry-doing, the dissolvable pacs waste nothing. Perfect for
busy
moms, dorm-dwellers, and anyone else who can’t be bothered
measuring, pouring and weightlifting the big-bottle brands.
Designed to handle all colors, all fabrics, all washers, all
temperatures. |
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Ecover - Ecological
clothes, dish, and home cleaning products using natural plant
and mineral ingredients. All products are extremely gentle on
your skin while providing exceptional washing results and of
course, the many environmental advantages that benefit people,
animals and the environment. |
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Fresh
Wave - No harsh chemicals. No masking fragrances.
And no matter the odor, Fresh Wave products provide an all-natural
solution. Comprised of extracts of soy, lime, pine needle,
aniseed, clove and cedar wood, Fresh Wave products are biodegradable
and non-toxic - perfect for the naturally green home. From
the basement to the garage to the kitchen, you can eliminate
odors virtually anywhere with Fresh Wave. We offer laundry
neutralizers, pet shampoos, odor neutralizing sprays, candles
and crystals. |
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Imus
Cleaning Products - Glass and window cleaners, all
purpose cleaners and laundry detergent. All Imus products
are non-toxic and formulated using naturally derived ingredients
that help minimize hazards normally associated with traditional
cleaners from carcinogens and teratogens. 100% of all after
tax profits from the sale of these products go to the Ribera,
New Mexico Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids With Cancer. |
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Seaside
Naturals - Natural cleaning products that work great
and smell terrific. We use all natural, non-toxic ingredients
and pure essential oils to make a better home for kids, pets,
yourself and are kind to the environment. |
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Casabella
Our new eclipse™ cleaning tools are composed of recycled
materials and are made in the USA. All of the plastic parts except
for the broom bristle plate and bristles are made from recycled
soda bottles, giving them their distinctive green color. The
bristle plate and bristles are made from recycled PP and are
replaceable. The plastic parts can also be put into recycle bins
to start the process all over again!
click
here to read more about Casabella's Eclipse Cleaning Tools
on our Blog
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PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
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Rebagz
Be a part of the next evolution in style with Rebagz Eco-Chic
Handbags, where sustainability and smart design go hand-in-hand.
All of their bags are made using recycled materials, and they’re
as human-friendly as they are eco-friendly because Rebagz are
all made under fair labor conditions.
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Global Girlfriend
Global Girlfriend was created to
help women worldwide gain economic security while providing
you unique products and a simple way to help women in need.
Our fair-trade boutique offers a line of trend-setting, women-made,
fair-trade products including stylish apparel, accessories
and gifts with one purpose -- helping women in need help themselves. Global
Girlfriend products are Eco-Friendly...we share one earth
and it must be healthy for us all to thrive. |
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Solar-powered Backpacks - These solar bags are solar
chargers designed to charge virtually all handheld electronics.
Embedded in the outside of these solar chargers are lightweight,
tough, waterproof solar panels. The new Generator produces
up to 15 watts, powerful enough to fully charge a typical laptop
from a day of direct sunlight. No other solar bag can do this!
The smaller bags produce 4 watts of power so 1 hour in direct
sun will power over 3 hours of iPod play time or 1.5 hours
of cell phone talk time. |
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Reusable Jute Shopping Totes - Stylish, earth friendly,
and reusable bags. Made of recyclable materials, these totes
are eco-friendly and designed to be used time and time again.
No more plastic or paper needed! |
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Reusable Canvas & String Shopping Bags - Reusable
bags manufactured with a wide variety of materials: Global Organic
Textile Standards (GOTS) - SKAL Certified Organic cotton, Recycled
cotton, Natural cotton, Hemp-cotton blends, PET (Polyethylene
terephthalate), & NWPP (Non-woven Polypropylene). All of
the cottons are naturally untreated & unbleached. |
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designideas.net -
totes and bags |
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GG2G Handbags
and Accessories- All handbags and accessories are
made from pre-enjoyed, vintage and designer fabrics or recycled
vinyl billboard. |
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Gecko
Traders Messenger bags - These fabulous Gecko Trader
bags are created from discarded rice bags in Vietnam. They
are collected, brought to Cambodia, cleaned and stitched
into functional and hip market bags, perfect for toting just
about anything to and from. |
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Envirosax -
Envirosax reusable bags are a designer range of eco friendly
shopping bags, designed to spread the message of environmental
sustainability. |
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National
Geographic bag collection - Backpacks/Shopping Bags.
We have a range of the Photo Explorer Collection utilizing
the National Geographic’s dedication to exploration
and conservation. Choose from a small backpack, small waist
pack, small or midi shoulder bag. |
FOOD
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 Ecosource Organic Grow your Own Kit
As featured in "Everyday with Rachael Ray"
5”wide x 11” tall Ecosource
Organic Grow your Own Kit. The kit is packed with seeds, soil
and a biodegradable tray.
Kits include:
eco-friendly tray, high quality soil, biodegradable seedling
starter cells, re-usable “greenhouse bag”, instructions,
decorative canister
Pick from 10 varieties:
Organic Carrot.
Organic Bell Pepper,
Organic Cucumber,
Organic eggplant,
Organic Corn,
OrganicWatermelon,
Organic HeirloomTomato,
Strawberry,
Organic Zucchini,
Organic SunFlower |
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E & T
Farms - Honey, bee pollen and beeswax candles made
locally on Cape Cod in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. |
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Cedar Spring - Harwich, Cape Cod based Cedar Spring Herb Farm creates their
products from 100% natural ingredients. Offering a variety
of personal care products, food and fragrance products, tea
blends and honey. |
PAPER
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Mirage
Paper - 100% recycled paper made into journals, notebooks,
sketch books and file folders. |
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...AND various other recycled products
including folders & binders. |
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
(alphabetized
by title)
Want to go green at home, office, school? We offer books on planning
your new, environmentally friendly spaces with thoughtful planning
as to material selection, energy efficiency and finding the right
expertise (contractors, installers).
Above All Be Kind-Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times
Zoe Weil
Boat Green
Clyde Ford
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
Jennifer Thorne Amann and Alex Wilson
EcoKids-Raising Children Who Care for the Earth
Dan Chiras
Green Building A to Z, Understanding the Language of Green Building
Green Chic-Saving the Earth in Style
Christie Matheson
Green Remodeling-Changing the World One Room at a Time
David Johnston and Kim Master
Greening School Grounds-Creating Habitats for Learning
Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn
Prescriptions for a Healthy House-A Practical Guide for Architects,
Builders and Homeowners
Paula BakerLaporte, Erica Elliot and John Banta
Rainwater Collection for the Mechanically Challenged
Suzy Banks with Richard Heinichen
Ready, Set, Green-Eight Weeks To Modern Eco-Living
Graham Hill and Meaghan O’Neill (From the
experts at treehugger.com)
The Carbon Buster’s Home Energy Handbook, Slowing Climate
Change and Saving Money
Godo Stoyke
The Great Neighborhood Book, A do-it-yourself
guide to placemaking
Jay
Walljasper
The Home Energy Diet-How to Save Money by Making
your House Energy Smart
Paul Scheckel
The Sustainable Kitchen-Passionate Cooking
Inspired by Farms, Forests and Oceans
Stu Stein
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