Bamboo has become quite the darling of the sustainability movement over the past few years, and rightfully so; it doesn’t take long to grow, nor does it take long to replace, and that makes it a readily renewable resource in far less danger of depletion than some of its counterparts. Although a few less-than-honest manufacturers have jumped on the bamboo bandwagon, either misrepresenting the material or employing practices that are less than ideal in the
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There’s perhaps no outdoor furniture material more classic than teak. Of late, it’s been the subject of concern in terms of sustainability; as the world turns its eyes to building materials that don’t have a negative impact on the earth they leave behind nor that are used in such great volume that they become extinct or otherwise damage the remaining ecosystem, strides are now being made to address the issue. The rise in popularity of
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Tom Hanks’ character in Cast Away was pretty impressed with himself when he made fire on that deserted island, as well he should have been; rubbing two sticks together to produce a flame is harder than it seems. Luckily for those of us here in the real world, there are easier ways to ignite a spark, and today’s roundup of fire pits presents an eye-catching way to display the fruits of our labor, however effortless
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Spring has sprung, and we can’t get out into the sun fast enough. Soon, we’ll get to enjoy evening cocktails by the pool and Sunday afternoon barbecues in the backyard, and we may as well have the proper furnishings upon which to do it; today’s roundup of outdoor furniture ranges from classic wicker loungers (with a modern twist, of course; we wouldn’t waste your time with anything outmoded and tragic) to neon-bright polyurethane pods straight
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Generally speaking, wicker furniture isn’t exactly stunning. We have to admit, though, that since it can be made from environmentally-conscious, sustainable materials, we’re willing to give it a second chance, and that’s why we took a spin around the web today to see what we could find. In all honesty, it was a pleasant surprise to run across pieces like the unexpected black and white patio set from Borek and the oddly charming (if Ramen-noodle-ish)
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