If your idea of eco-friendly bedding only includes lightweight organic cotton sheets (in earthy tones) and pricey bamboo sets, it’s time to expand the list. Why? For one thing bamboo is heavily debated as eco-friendly bedding. There are certainly some bamboo options that are made without heavy processing and those would get a green stamp of approval, but there are also versions that have been so chemically-processed to get to their soft state that it’s hard to say if they’re any greener than their conventional cotton counterparts. And when it comes to organic cotton, if you think a variety of patterns and feels don’t exist, you’re missing out.

As things get chillier, one of the best under-mentioned eco-friendly bedding options is organic flannel, which is made from woven organic cotton. It’ll hold up to colder temperatures and help you resist the urge to reach for the thermostat (and every time you say no to that you’ll save big bucks). The Organic Charcoal Flannel Bedding from Gaiam is one of our favorites for its luxe materials and its far from New Age-y look. Click here to read more

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If you’re planning on an 80s throwback for Halloween (or everyday fashion, for that matter) but want to add a deeper edge to your ensemble, we have just the shirt for you—in fact, we have probably the only shirt that fits that description. This Buddha Say Relax tee from Gaiam is a witty play on the uber-popular Frankie Say Relax t-shirts that were everywhere after the band Frankie Goes to Hollywood hit it big, but this new version makes a lot more sense, with Buddha, instead of Frankie, dishing out the advice.

Even those born in the 90s will be able to appreciate the reminder to mellow out from whatever they’re doing, and Frankie fans and non-Frankie fans alike should be able to get behind the fact that this Buddha Say Relax tee is made from 100% organic cotton that’s dyed with low-impact eco-friendly dyes (something you couldn’t find in the original Frankie Say Relax tees). Click here to read more

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Living in a small space (read: any apartment that’s Manhattan-sized or similar) may be better for the environment, but it doesn’t always feel great. Maybe you want to separate yourself from your roommates—two in a one-bedroom seemed like such a good (and cost-effective) idea when you moved in—or maybe you just don’t want to look at your kitchen sink while you’re in bed in your studio apartment. Either way, being a renter means you’re limited on renovation options. And if your trying to save a little cash with your small space, chances are you’re limited in the budget sense as well. Enter the Bamboo Screen from Gaiam.

We’ll admit that at $299 the bamboo room divider isn’t the cheapest thing on the market—especially if most of your furniture was picked up by the cheap and green method of scouring the sidewalk—but it’s worth the extra money. This room divider is made from eco-friendly, pesticide-free bamboo stalks and can conform to any space, meaning you can curve it around that any weird features of your apartment or just arch it to create a pseudo-bedroom. And because the bamboo screen is so flexible (and strong, like bamboo itself) you can roll it up and store it if you want a break from the look. Click here to read more

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Finding a good bra can be nearly impossible on its own, but finding one that fits well, feels comfortable and is eco-friendly? The task can be daunting. We’ve picked five of our favorite eco-friendly bras and the list has something to suit all sizes and style preferences.

1. Gaiam Unwired Bra

The most traditional looking of the eco-friendly bras on our list, the Unwired Bra offers excellent support—without the irritating wire of your average underwire. It also contours well to skin, making for smooth lines in tighter fitting outfits. The green appeal? It’s 90 percent organic cotton. Click here to read more

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Just because your summer plans include plenty of travel, doesn’t mean your yoga practice has to suffer. Even if your travel itinerary includes backpacking through Europe, roadtripping the U.S. and camping in the mountains. What you need is a yoga mat that’s as ready for the open road as you are, one that won’t require you to fiddle with a long roll of PVC every time you try to pack your bags. Something (exactly) like the Reversible Travel Yoga Mat from Gaiam.

Anyone who’s tried to take their yoga mat along with them in a suitcase can relate to the hassle it is to try and find space for traditional rolled mats. Sometimes it’s an issue of wasted space created by the roll shape, sometimes its an issue of not having a suitcase long enough to accommodate the roll. Because the Reversible Travel Yoga Mat is foldable, fitting it in with everything else is a lot easier, and bringing your yoga mat with you wherever you go may just be what it takes to keep you on course with your daily yoga practice. Of course, this travel mat won’t have the thickness of your regular mat (it wouldn’t be able to fold if it did), so you may want to plan on using it on carpeted floors or over rugs to avoid sore knees. It’s stickiness, however, actually makes it perfect for hotel rooms where the floor is often carpeted but not exactly where you want to lay your head (we’ve all seen the blacklight Dateline videos). Click here to read more

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