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Alchemy Goods Website

Ag has created a product line from rubber bike tubes. Their products are 70%(+) post consumer material.

The Intelligent Consumer:
Necessity of the product, functionality / purpose, material implications, lifetime expectancy / after-use intents, construction / production processes, ergonomics [when it applies], customer relations, warranty / guarantee's. I would suggest these as a simple and beginning guide to leading a life as an Intelligent Consumer.

Ag gets a 5 star in their customer relations. From personal experience and review/research I can tell you that they are out to make a lifetime customer. They personally picked out a bag for me and took a picture of it for my approval.

Others, after using their bags for 3 years sent them to the manufacture for minor stitching issues and have raved about their attention. At no cost to the customer they've shipped it and performed a through evaluation of the products.

And lets face it.... this bag KICKS ASS!

Labels: 17" Laptop Bag, Ag, Alchemy Goods, Environmental, Green, Messanger Bag, Product, Recycled, Sustainable

Terra Furnishings is the, "MA & PA" of furniture. They bring the true nature of furniture, craft and beauty into our spaces. Earth friendly, sustainable and hand crafted wood pieces are as elegant as they are unique. Their customer service is as attentive to the details as their product.

Furniture, like art, should have a purpose-function-general meaning. Some pieces should stand out as a bold statement and others may blend into the surroundings, as not to distract from other elements.

Furniture too often gets overlooked. We try to fill empty spaces and hope that in the end it looks "ok". With so many production pieces and warehouses filled to the brim with options what's a consumer to do? That is of course, if you have to consume at all?

Be a smart consumer...

1. Buy what you need
2. Think of the functionality
3. Question the production process and it's ramifications
4. Use less
5. Consider the life-cycle of the product
6. Appreciate how the product improves the quality of your life
7. Be selective in your quest to decorate
8. And most importantly... ENJOY THE PROCESS!

Labels: Earth Friendly, Furnishings, Furniture, Product, Terra

I realize it's been awhile since ecodesignfreak has made a post. My hope is that this one will be the spark to ignite an inspiring fire of many more to come.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could have the that romantic relaxing moment by a fire and not feel guilty for what it's doing to our environment? To all my fellow hopeless romantic treehuggers out there, now we can! Thanks to ecosmart-fire not only can we enjoy those much needed serene moments, but you can do it in style.

So put away that organic cotton blanket, make a cup of organic tea and curl up next to that special someone and enjoy the heat.

Labels: Design, Product