One giant step for eco-friendly back to school gear
So you've got a kid, and you want to be "green," but let's face it, this is easier said than done. You have plastic this-and-that, one-use items, all of those school supplies, disposable lunch bags... etc., etc., etc. Sourcing environmentally responsible children's products is a royal pain! What if one day your kid's tree-hugging school requires that you send waste-free lunches?! This is what happened to Renata Bodon who found it challenging to find safe and high-quality reusable lunch ware. Fortunately for you, Renata decided not only to solve her problem, but yours as well.
Meet One Small Step--your one stop shop offering a bevy of waste-free, lead-free, BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and PVC-free lunch and school supplies as well as items for babies and toddlers. And to top it off, One Small Step not only selects items with an eye for design, but also donates 10% of their gross returns to non-profits and partnering schools... you can even register your fave.
Link: One Small Step
From the look of his work, Charley Wheelock is one hell of a talented cabinetmaker. But his work is so much more than cabinets. From modular shelves to children's furniture, Charley's work is clean and simple. Quite refreshing, actually. We're fans of his Gravity desk as well as his Book Boxes.
We found this cool little "almost bicycle" while browsing over at Sparkability and liked its look and design. The manufacturer doesn't have the English language section of their website up yet but here's a Babelfish hack/translation of some info:
Babygeared features essentials for the urbane parent from world-renowned designers and manufacturers--everything from the Karim Rashid Kapsule Chair to Lulu DK luxury crib linens, chic diaper bags, sporty strollers, gives, and more.
Not affiliated with Dwell Magazine (at least not that we can determine), but cool enough to get away with the same name. We saw plenty of stuff we liked on their website, and they even have bedding for cribs! We have never seen cool baby bedding before, so check it out you hipster parents.