Green products are everywhere, from s
mall boutiques to big chain stores. It's all about knowing what to look for and knowing WHY something is green.
Here's one of my latest favorite picks: water hyacinth.
Water hyacinth looks like wicker, but it's a very green choice to buy. You see, water hyacinth is a very pretty aquatic plant species that was introduced to Asia a very long ago. Being a non-native species, it quickly choked the waterways, while removing native species. While spraying them with a herbicide would definitely kill them off, it would also kill all aquatic plants and wildlife. In other words: not a good idea.
Companies like West Elm (pictured above) collect the water hyacinth plant, dry it, and weave it into hard-working accessories like these pillows. I've seen water hyacinth in discount to upscale stores; you just have to look at the labels to find it. These bolster pillows are great; they're durable, cushy and--frankly---not very expensive.
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