Electronics & Gadgets

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One of the things I’ve been looking to focus on more here at Green Your Decor is technology. Gone are the days when interior designers could create a room completely devoid of TVs or computers of any kind. They are an integral part of our lives and often, an integral part of our decor. So as Green Your Decor continues, I will present you with some technology options that are both stylish and green, so you don’t feel like you have to hide your computer/TV/gadgets for the sake of a well-designed room.

There are reasons all of us greenies want everyone to take care about the products they are bringing in to their homes. Reasons that will make sense to even those people who are against the whole idea of “going green.”  Yes, we want to have the least impact on the Earth as possible. But we are also doing all this detoxifying and patronage of organic, natural and non-toxic products for the sake ouf our health and the safety of our families. Next time you buy a can of paint, think about whether you’d want your infant breathing in the fumes. That should be all the convincing it takes to get you to go low- or zero-VOC.

I’ll say upfront that I know this product isn’t practical, or even necessary. But how cool would it be to have this on display in your living room?! This fully functional radio will let you listen to the sounds of nature. Well…not really. But because of its sustainable construction, you’ll be able to feel like you’re listening to Mother Earth herself.  Designer Singgih Kartono set out to create a product that would allow Indonesian artisans to have a sustainable form of income beyond making cheap souvenirs — one that was sustainable and socially beneficial.

A few weeks ago, I offered a simple, eco-chic decorating tip: Use Vintage Furniture. As it turns out, there are lots of other home decor products that have stood the test of time and can be restored and/or repurposed to fit right in with our modern lifestyles.  And this Sixties Style Restored Phone from Uncommon Goods is a perfect example. I’ll start with the disclaimer that it is sold out, but I wanted to feature it simply for inspiration.

This easily qualifies as one of my coolest, most unique finds in recent weeks. This one is for all of the eco-conscious music lovers and iPod owners out there (and I am among them). This gorgeous hand-crafted speaker system will take your iPod along for the green ride. The Vers 2X is sustainably designed using wood from plantation sources, energy efficient electronic components and comes in 100% recycled packaging. And as a sweet bonus, you will get a $15 iTunes gift card for purchasing it. It will play and charge just about every iPod model, including iPod touch and iPhone, and it comes with a remote. What more can you ask for?