Eco-Designers+We+Like

= Stella McCartney = [] (Jasmine Orr)
 * < [[image:http://ecoshoesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Stella-McCartney-Cage-effect-satin-sandals1-200x300.jpg width="200" height="300" align="right" link="http://ecoshoesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Stella-McCartney-Cage-effect-satin-sandals1.jpg"]]Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer shoe collection uses organic materials such as canvass, raffia, linen, wood, and rubber soles. Stelly shows her vegan flirty side with adorable cherry appliques on flats and sandals. The hot Sailboat shoe is a patriotic red & blue eco wooden wedge heel that’s perfect for an Independence Day celebration. This eco collection has something for every summer day, flats, wedges, platforms, thongs, espadrilles and is, of course vegan friendly.The days are longer, sunnier, and warmer. Summer is finally here!

[] “Obviously, I don’t use any animals which has a hug impact on the plant. But my first job is to make desirable, luxurious beautiful clother for women to want to buy. Then I ask myself: can I do this in a more environmental way without sacrificing design? If I can, then there is no reason not to. I think that women buy my product because they like how it looks, feels, fits and being sustainable is an added extra bonus.”

(Jasmine Orr) || []

Hotel Basico is a new hotel in Mexicos glittering tourist haven Playa Del Carmen which is 40 miles from Cancun, its been said to be something undersigned, unconstructed and with a stripped-down feel. Basicos connection to the past is heightened by using recycled materials in its construction, including more than 1000 square feet of tire rubber for furniture and flooring and rooftop cabanas made from old truck fronts. Certain pieces like two red swimming pools crafted from actual petroleum-industry water storage tanks, might have been ripped out of mid-century regional guidebooks. They’re meant to recall and old-school Mexico entirely divorced from other spots on the Riviera Maya. [|www.hotelbasico.com] ||
 * HOTEL BASICO, MEXICO


 * [[image:http://www.safurniture.com.au/images/main/nativeHome.jpg align="left" link="http://www.safurniture.com.au/furniture/native-collection/native-philosophy.htm"]] || 'Native' furniture is distinctly unique being superbly crafted from sustainably harvested solid timber and finished by hand.

“The Native collection speaks to the contemporary native - individuals who identify strongly with their local culture while maintaining a global perspective.” Dhiren Bhagwandas (designer).

[] Ms Salmon ||

Our community-run re-use store in Marrickville is brimming with high-quality, low-priced, useful and unusual materials for use in arts, craft, education, small business, theatre, home renovation, design and other activities. [] ||
 * [[image:http://www.reversegarbage.org.au/images/products_large/greenchairs_small.jpg width="240" height="180" align="top" link="http://www.reversegarbage.org.au/images/products_large/greenchairs_large.jpg"]] || Reverse Garbage is a not-for-profit co-operative that sells industrial discards, off-cuts and over-runs to the public for creative and practical uses, reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.

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 * [[image:http://www.reversegarbage.org.au/catalog/images/jfs99bl.$22.jpg width="150" height="150" caption="Blue Dice Bracelet" link="http://www.reversegarbage.org.au/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_id=314"]] || Reverse Garbage opened the Make A Difference (M.a.d) Shop in late 2005 and now sells over 200 designer reuse products from over 60 Sustainable artists and designers. Reverse Garbage brings over 30 years of ethical and environmentally sound experience to this exciting venture. The range of works is vast, from wearables to wall pieces, the functional to the ornamental. Each artwork is individually selected, and each artist chosen for their contribution to creating a Sustainable future.

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' Looking to make an eco statement in your closet? Why not try these super-chic clothes and coat hangers made completely out of recycled chair backs. Designed by Antonello Fuse, the Abitudini series of recycled chair hangers, takes playful old chairs and transforms them into sturdy hangers that look so good you'll hate to close your closet door' -Claudia Rosati []

Farmed bamboo stabilizes the earth with its roots, preventing erosion. It takes in greenhouse gasses and produces oxygen. In fact 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. It can also provide habitat for birds and animals. All bambooware is made from reconstituted bamboo that is entirely biodegradable. EcoDesignz aspires to join the growing movement toward reducing the dependence on dwindling timber resources by producing and making available to the public high quality residential and commercial furnishings and accessories produced entirely from bamboo. (Imogen Neil) []
 * Bambooware**

~Bilynda
 * These** lights were made by [|Atelier Bomdesign]. The are made out of old books and come in a variety of styles/models. This design helps take old/used books and turns them into something new, thus lessons/reduces the waste of paper (a.k.a helps the trees, obviously). Here is a link to where they can be found: []



Eco-friendly clothing is generally made from certified organic cotton, hemp, soy, and bamboo. ( alisha)