When Jessica Alba commited to getting environmentally friendly for the sake of her then unborn daughter, Honor Marie, she received a lot of attention and praise for the decision. Now, with a eco-conscious home renovation complete, she’s proven that it wasn’t just talk and she’s walking the eco-walk. Alba recently opened up her home to InStyle and the photos show a house that is not only gorgeous but green.

Most of the furnishings are second hand, with her designer, Kari Whitman, not only praising the eco-friendliness of the items but also the quality craftsmanship on older pieces. They opted for sustainable wood flooring and rugs instead of often-toxic carpeting and chose renewable materials like bamboo, cork and jute. They even bought artificial turf made from recycled plastic and tires for the lawn (to cut down on water consumption and avoid pesticides). And when all the green goods get dirty, there’s a closet full of natural cleaners like Mrs. Meyer’s to get things sparkling again.

For Alba’s home Whitman also thought small, hitting the internet for environmentally-aware accessories. One of Whitman’s personal favorites that received a recommendation was Uncommon Goods, where she likes the organic linens and wine glasses made from recycled windshields. Whitman points out that purchasing some of these small green items instead of conventional counterparts is a good way to get your home greener without undergoing grand renovations.

Alba’s decision to put the planet as a first priority in setting up her home is a great one to copy–not to mention much easier to attain than her physique–and even if you’re not motivated by concerns for a child’s safety, as she was, it’s easy to appreciate the benefits of living with less impact.

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