ECO-REGISTRIES
High-end designers and manufacturers are committing to environmentally friendly processes without sacrificing beauty or the environment. Many luxury boutiques now feature a conscientious selection of sustainable products that are available through their gift and wedding registries. Here are a few of our favorite eco-registries.
THE CHEZ PANISSE COLLECTION BY HEATH CERAMICS. PHOTO ANTHONY MASTERSON
HEATH CERAMICS Factory Store: 400 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito, California
Showroom: 7525 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Register on-line or in person at the Sausalito factory for Heath’s beautiful, handcrafted, socially responsible tableware. Newly released Chez Panisse Collection (above) designed in collaboration with famed organic restauranteur Alice Waters. Heath also produces beautiful ceramic tiles for bathroom and kitchens.
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ABC HOME 888 & 881 Broadway, New York
At ABC you’ll find “one of a kind recycled, reclaimed and salvaged wood pieces,” vintage and antique collections, and products that support indigenous cultures. ABC’s Partnership Registry “honors the creation, spirit, commitment and love of all unions” offering a myriad of products for the conscientious, design-loving couple.
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3R LIVING 276L Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
The “future friendly” products, found both in their Brooklyn store and on-line, are carefully selected with 3R principles of reducing waste, reusing unwanted or discarded materials, and recycling. On-line gift registry.
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ECOCENTRIC On-line only
Ecocentric’s “urban eco chic” embraces design and sustainability with gift-y items that are inherently green. Co-founder and BBC’s “Young Designer of the Year” Oliver Heath remarks, “It’s important to try to put environmental thought into everything I do.” Now with an online wedding list (gift registry).
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BRANCH HOME On-line only
This on-line store is the place to buy great design without the guilt. Branch’s products are each individually selected for their eco-conscience manufacturing and savvy design. Great items such as the low-fire, non-toxic glaze Perch! birdfeeder (left). On-line gift registry.
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VIVA TERRA On-line only
VivaTerra (“living earth”) is inspired by living in harmony with nature. Their products celebrate life, ecology and elegance by using organic and sustainable sources handcrafted by artisans and designers. On-line gift registry.
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