Reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t necessarily mean doing a full 180 in terms of lifestyle—baby steps, such as swapping out single-use plastics for reusable options, and choosing to bike instead of drive, can add up to make a meaningful difference.
Another great place to start is in your own home. Nowadays, you can source responsibly made furniture, home decor, and kitchenware from sustainable brands that help you feel good while making your space look good.
We’ve rounded up 16 companies doing their part to protect the planet. Shop the home goods and closet essentials below to make your space more eco-friendly not just on Earth Day, but every day.
West Elm
West Elm’s responsible retail strategy uses helpful descriptors like “Fair Trade,” “Organic,” and “Local” on the site to help you filter your picks to help the environment. Lauded for their green manufacturing processes, West Elm produces nontoxic pieces out of recycled materials, and as of today, 60% of their products support at least one of their sustainability initiatives.
Our Penelope Dresser’s slim, tapered legs and refined profile are inspired by mid-century design. Its marble top is wide enough for stacks of bedtime reading, while three rounded drawers provide plenty of storage.
Shaped like a softly rounded guitar pick, our Retro Tripod Coffee Table is finished in richly-grained Walnut veneer. With its roomy top and bottom shelf, it strikes the right chord in any space.
Inspired by the clean silhouettes of the ’50s and ’60s, the Midcentury Turned Leg Planter stands on tapered, solid wood legs with a glazed, ceramic bowl.
World-class design, sustainable materials, realistic prices—Dims has it all. The company sources ash wood from sustainably managed forests certified by the FSC, and their finishes and adhesives meet rigorous GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions. Their powder-coated steel is free from harmful VOCs and heavy toxic metals, ensuring a healthy home.
Bar cart, serving trolley, rolling table, kid’s room — the Barbican, can. Roll in the cart that can cart it all (and look good doing it). Photo Courtesy of Dims.
A born explorer, Rove is easily portable and wonderfully versatile. Its sleek silhouette and handy handle make Rove perfectly suited for assorted duties around the home. Photo Courtesy of Dims.
The endearing Caldera table features an eye-catching dimple for nestling your objects in. Perfect for small spaces, this petite solid-wood table makes a lasting impression. Photo Courtesy of Dims.
Parachute’s premium bedding and bath accessories offer a crisp, contemporary look at attainable prices—and without relying on synthetic materials that harm the environment. The company also partners with the United Nation’s Nothing But Nets campaign to send life-saving malaria-prevention bed nets to those in need.
Some linens need laundering more often than others, so we’ve doubled down to make sure you’re never left without sleep essentials. The bundle includes two snug fitted sheets, four comfortable pillowcases and a soft duvet cover, all made from our fine, garment washed linen.
Lounge like you mean it. Soft, light and luxurious, this super comfy robe features fluffy 2-ply gauze, a snug waist tie and two hidden side pockets. Made from premium 100% long-staple Turkish cotton and designed to have a relaxed, comfortable fit.
A fresh take on sateen. Monochrome color-blocking and a totally matte finish give this collection a modern look. Our super soft, reversible duvet cover protects your comforter and keeps you cozy.
Created by Brooklyn-based designer Virginia Sin, SIN embodies slow living and craftsmanship with handmade, ceramic tabletop objects and lighting. The brand’s Gluttony Collection was named “Most Sustainable” by Design Within Reach, and was acquired by The New York Historical Society Museum in 2016.
Terrain-inspired table lamp from SIN. Designed to evoke the landscape around Rolling Hills, California. Unglazed stoneware with a fine-speckled detail. Stamped logo at base. Wrapped power cord with in-line switch.
Simplicity, seaside. Spread out this beach towel in all its understated elegance and admire it for a moment or two. Then stretch out over that super-absorbent 50/50 cotton hemp blend, listen to the waves crashing, and appreciate the comfort of the fabric up close.
We’ve got a new flame. Made from unglazed terra cotta, this earthy candle holder turns the traditional, straight-and-narrow types on their head. It’s an instant eye-catcher, with a coiled, single-legged design (that’s where the “Uni” name came from).
Made of 100% renewable resources, Verterra’s compostable dinnerware is the stylish, sustainable alternative to paper and plastic plates. No trees are ever harvested or cut down for this line, and no chemicals, waxes, dyes, or additives are applied. Plus, the artfully designed plates and cutlery will look gorgeous at your next neighborhood barbecue.
A cut-lery above. Throw a giant party without the giant ecological footprint—with compostable cutlery, you can go beyond the finger food and serve up fresh summer salads, chickpea saffron soup, and strawberry sorbets.
A different kind of paper plate. If a tree falls in the forest, it may not make a sound — but it does make a plate. Or a bowl, or a serving dish. This minimalist disposable dinnerware is a no-brainer for your next big party.
A different kind of paper plate. These compostable wooden trays are made from a balsa wood and wrapped in a rice paper finish. Strong and durable with fixed sides and clean lines with a minimalist style that fits in on any table, from barbecue to dinner party.
Crate & Barrel not only considers sustainability from a product standpoint, but also ensures that brick-and-mortar stores are as energy-efficient as possible, utilizing low-energy lighting systems and a robust recycling program. Their contemporary home goods feature renewable woods, and they continuously release collections specifically geared toward green furniture.
With its unique zigzag design, Crate & Barrel’s Origami Wall Shelf will reshape the way you think about storage. Pinewood and iron construction makes it strong enough to hold and display favorite books and toys.
The bold proportions of this 84″ bench are designed to stand up to the grand scale of the Basque 104″ dining table.
A clever squared “S” of solid teak shapes a design open to possibilities. Straight up, it’s a modern side table with three landings for display and storage. On its side, it’s a magazine rack integrated with a tabletop.
Smart design and social responsibility collide in Soma’s minimalist water filters and drinking carafes. As a certified B-corporation, Soma reduces their global impact throughout the entire production chain. Plus, every time you buy a Soma product, they donate to water project charities. If that’s not a reason to get your daily hydration, we don’t know what is.
Designed to look stunning on your table and fit perfectly in your fridge.
A 2018 Design Lab Vessels Award recipient, this simple, beautiful design holds 12 oz of your favorite hot (or cold) beverage. Our leak-proof bamboo lid allows you to travel at ease, double-wall insulation keeps your liquids hot, and drinking from ceramic upholds pure taste – wherever you go. Photo…
Designed to look beautiful on your countertop and be the centerpiece for your dinner party. It is made of shatter-resistant, borosilicate glass and holds 6-cups (48 oz.) of crisp, refreshing filtered water.
Avocado specializes in green mattresses made with natural and organic materials—including 100% GOTS-certified organic wool and 100% natural latex from tree-tapped sources. They also offer eco-friendly pillows and bed frames, so you can fully kit out your bedroom with sustainable goods.
Made from 100% reclaimed wood, our Natural Wood Bed Frame is handmade to order in Los Angeles, finished in your choice of zero-VOC finishes. It assembles wi
thout tools. In-home delivery and setup is included.
Our Eco Wood Dresser is handmade in Los Angeles from 100% reclaimed wood and comes in Rustic Raw with a zero-VOC sealant. Part of our Eco Wood Furniture Collection, the Eco Wood Dresser pairs perfectly with our Eco Wood Bed Frame and Eco Wood End Table. Ships within 1 week.
Our natural hybrid latex mattress features GOLS organic certified latex, 100% GOTS organic certified wool, 100% GOTS organic certified cotton and up to 1,414 individually pocketed support coils arranged in 5 strategic zones. A GOTS organic certified product.
Relaxed linen sheets make any bed look chic and lived-in, and when those sheets are made from sustainably sourced, eco-friendly materials, you can sleep a little sounder. Primary Goods’ sheets and comforters also come ready to snap together at the top and bottom, so there’s no more tugging or bunching in the middle of the night.
Our 100% wool dryer balls toss and aerate your sheets, making them softer and cleaner, faster. The wool is wallet and environmentally-friendly, since it eliminates the need to buy packs and packs of dryer sheets.
Our top sheet snaps to the duvet cover, keeping your sheets intact during those tossy-turny nights.
Our 100% french linen sheets are 40% off! Choose a size and get an assorted color set. Made with our signature snapping design for easy bed making and no bunched up sheets.Colors may include: Pure White, Charcoal Gray, Rosewood, Terracotta, Midnight Blue, Seafoam, Smoke Gray, or Cream.
The Citizenry set out to build a company that celebrates the people and places behind the products they sell. They partner with master artisans around the globe, blending modern style with traditional, time-tested techniques. By traveling to each country and using only local materials, they avoid material shipping emissions to produce immaculately crafted, fair-trade goods.
This planter is a real gem. Paired with a tiny cactus or air plant, it makes the perfect gift. Its geometric form featuring the rich Mugavu wood grain makes it a sculptural work of art for desk or shelf styling.
Your morning coffee should be anything but routine.
Bold Zapotec design meets an earthy palette. Say hello to the only pillow you need. Inspired by the architectural details found throughout Oaxaca, this oversized lumbar pillow combines earthy, desert hues in a way that’s both bold and neutral.
W&P is dedicated to creating reusable kitchen products that make the way we cook, eat, and drink more sustainable. Their array of candy-colored, durable takeaway vessels make transporting your morning latte, lunchtime grain bowl, and lemon water easy, stylish, and kind to the earth.
Upgrade everyday hydration with the Porter Bottle.
Start your morning smart and reduce your eco-impact with the Porter Mug. Crafted with durable ceramic and wrapped in protective matte silicone, this reusable mug is a high-quality replacement for disposable, plastic or metal to-go mugs.
The Porter Bowl is a durable plastic lunch bowl that features a protective nonslip exterior, rigid plastic lid and snap-tight silicone strap. Perfect for transporting your salad, grain bowl or leftovers – wherever life may take you.
Cariuma works exclusively with ethical factories and clean tanneries to produce cool, affordable footwear made from natural materials (shoelaces made from recycled plastic bottle, anyone?). All shipping is carbon neutral, and their single box shipping method is crafted with 100% recyclable materials. Each vendor who works with Cariuma has to sign a strict “code of conduct” and comply with fair wages and conditions for all their employees.
Cariuma x Pantone: The Classic Blue Sneaker In
collaboration with PANTONE, we’re proud to introduce our new limited edition sneakers. It all started with PANTONE’s 2020 Color of the Year and the shared desire to leave the world better than we found it. Classic Blue is meant to be a grounding,…
The OCA is our authentic sneaker that brings you the coolness and spirit of Rio. From airy tropics to chromatic city streets, its an easy to wear silhouette that will take you wherever you want to go with the comfort and support you need.
The CATIBA High is our interpretation of the elevated athletic sneaker. Infused with Rio’s active, vibrant culture in every stitch, the CATIBA high is easy to style while offering comfort and support, making it the perfect everyday sneaker.
With Everlane, making a conscious choice is as easy as putting on a great T-shirt. They partner with environmentally friendly, ethical factories, source the finest materials, and promote what they call “radical transparency,” revealing the true cost behind all their products, from transportation to labor to markups. Their range of effortlessly chic jumpsuits and classic tees are guaranteed to last a lifetime, and never go out of style.
A heel you can walk in. All. Damn. Day. This ballet-inspired silhouette is designed with a rounded toe, a walkable 2-inch block heel, and an elasticized back for extra comfort.
A more relaxed take on the classic button-down—with a silky smooth feel. Polished and easy, this shirt has a traditional point collar and round hem that looks just as good worn loose as it does tucked in. Plus—it’s made of our eco-conscious Clean Silk, for more beauty and less waste.
Our most flattering pant—now with a straight leg. With a waist-nipping high rise and a cropped leg, we took the fit of our bestselling Wide Leg Crop and made it in a cool, straight fit. Plus, each pair is garment-dyed for a soft, broken-in feel.
The only thing better than a great pair of flats is a great pair of flats that helps save the turtles. Rothy’s shoes and bags are carefully crafted with a proprietary blend of marine plastic and their signature thread, which is spun from single-use water bottles. Their products are also 3D knit to shape—resulting in far less waste compared to typical manufacturing. Plus, because their accessories are made from plastics, they are 100% machine washable.
A wardrobe staple that goes with pretty much everything. Lightweight comfort. A shoe you’d be happy to keep on all day. In Rothy’s style, comfort and versatility coexist in the first sustainable shoe as stylish as it is comfortable; look good in your Rothy’s and feel good about your Rothy’s.
A wardrobe staple that goes with pretty much everything. Lightweight comfort. A shoe you’d be happy to keep on all day. In Rothy’s style, comfort and versatility coexist in the first sustainable shoe as stylish as it is comfortable; look good in your Rothy’s and feel good about your Rothy’s.
Our modern pointed toe flat gives instant polish to any outfit. This bright marigold is a perfect match for every shade of denim. Pop on a slouchy sweater and go. The color is marigold with signature blue halo and dark grey outsole. Fits true to size. There is no break-in period with our shoes.
Marimekko’s vibrant, playful prints enliven any room—and their sustainable practices spark joy as well. The company pledges to reduce carbon emissions by 50% and manufacturing waste and water consumption by 20% by the end of 2020. From membership in the amfori BSCI initiative—which aims to improve working conditions throughout the supply chain—to using sustainable cotton and wool, Marimekko makes a statement both in practice and pattern.
Marimekko’s Onni tray is adorned with a joyful plant pattern inspired by folk art. Onni, Finnish for happiness, was drawn by Fujiwo Ishimoto in 1975. The round tray is made of laminated, waterproof birch plywood and it is suitable for serving all kinds of foods and snacks.
The red Unikko pattern adorns the Sarpio denim jacket, which is made of cotton.
The Bettina dress is a classic button-up dress, which is made of lightly flowing silk in the orange and white Pienet Kivet pattern. The dress has a button list along
the front, a detachable belt, long sleeves with wide cuffs and an A-line hem that ends at the knee.
Taking care of the spaces we inhabit—from our bedrooms to our planet—is the foundation for long-term well-being. Brentwood Home makes it a priority to intensely research and source materials, making sure they meet the Golden State standards for environmental responsibility. Their affordable, natural mattresses and bedding are remarkably luxurious, promoting healthy, nontoxic sleep and well-rested happiness.
Features CertiPUR-US® certified cooling gel memory foam, a premium 5-zone coil support system, and a Tencel stretch knit cover. Hand-tufted Euro-top design and medium-plush feel. Available in a range sizes including: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, and Split King.
Our Organic Luxury Cotton Sheets are incredibly soft from the moment you first wrap yourself in them and only get softer with each wash. Made from GOTS Organic Certified cotton and are MADE SAFE® certified non-toxic.
Everyone in the family deserves a comfortable place to rest their head, and that shouldn’t stop at our pets. Using high quality, non-toxic materials, our Runyon Pet Bed is the perfect place for your furry friend to curl up and rest their head.
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