Found these cool bowls made of coconut -- "Coconut is the New Bamboo!"
 
                                                  
"Coconuts? Yes, coconuts. Coconut palm is a remarkably renewable material. Grown throughout the tropics for both culinary and non-culinary uses, virtually every part of coconut palm trees has some application. The coconut shell is what remains after the coconut meat and milk have been harvested. Coconut shells are usually a waste by-product, but have been transformed into a new purpose with these colorful bowls. Each bowl is unique since the shape is determined by the actual coconut. Every bowl is cleaned and polished, then finished with a durable food-safe PU lacquer and accented with a bright color. Use for either decoration or for food. Each coconut bowl measures approx. 5.5" diameter x 2.5"H. Set of 4 includes one each of Mango, Cayenne, Spearmint Blue, and Basil Green. $58"  Link here.   

I am always on the lookout for organic fabrics.  Pindler & Pindler, a 60 year old fabric company launched Pindler Green, an organic and eco-friendly fabrics line.  You can find Pindler & Pindler at a To-The-Trade Showroom near you (SF is the closest to Furni). 
"Pindler & Pindler is proud to introduce our new category of sustainable eco-friendly fabrics, Pindler Green.

 

Pindler & Pindler understands that protecting the environment is not just a trend; it’s a way of life. Our mission is to be a resource to our environmentally aware designers and customers, supplying luxury fabrics woven from high-quality natural, sustainable fibers. We use only certified organic cotton, as well as linen, jute, flax, bamboo, hemp, wool and silk, all renewable and sustainable. Fabrics as nature intended are better for you, your home, and the environment as a whole.

   
Pindler Green fabrics meet authentic third party certification. They are produced by manufacturers meeting recognized standards for environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing processes. We use specially certified dyers specializing in low impact and non-toxic dyes and finishes that are free of all heavy metals and harmful agents. These sources use low exhaust emissions, and reduce energy consumption through the use of wind power."



Find Pindler & Pindler here.

I just stumbled upon this breathable, non-PVC wallcoverings line from Angela Adams and MDC Wallcoverings.   

"Complete offering of contract wallcoverings combine signature designs influenced by nature produced using an eco-friendly formulation.  angela adams breathable non-pvc wallcoverings are ideal for corporate office, hospitality, healthcare, and retail.  All these materials come with a stain resistant finish to ensure their suitability for upscale commercial applications. 

• Environmentally responsible product.
• Breathable (Ratings exceed 100 perms )/ Non-PVC
• 100% Post consumer recyclable.
• Greenguard certified for low VOC emissions
• Meets/exceeds all Type II requirements (CCC-W-408-D)
• Offers a typical Tensile rating of 150 x 129 lbs. and a typical Tear rating of 73 x 62 (scale reading).
• Stain Resistant Top Coat  
• Meets or exceeds Gardner Scrubbability Test ASTM D 2486; 300 cycles using a cleaning solution with no damage to finish or print.
• Water based inks / no heavy metals.
• All products carry a Class A fire rating." 

Link here.

I know Furni is all about the home, but I thought this tag was pretty relevant anyway.  It was a tag from an item of clothing (okay, underwear) that came from the UK (I didn't know it shipped from the UK or I wouldn't have bought it).  Nonetheless, I wonder if we'll see tags like this on our textiles stateside.  Another item of, ahem, clothing, had this on the tag:  "Save Energy, Wash at 30 Degrees."  Cool!