For students getting ready to go back to college this fall, it’s time to start racking up the green dorm decor. Beyond the bunk beds you’ll want comfy seating for hanging out, napping and of course, studying. Here’s a big green twist on the old favorite, the bean bag. Bean Products X-Large Comfy Loveseat is big enough to hold two adults. And the thing college students will love is that you can customize it to fit your personality and eco-friendliness.

You’ll have 26 fabrics to choose from, but if you want to be green, select from the eight organic fabric colors, which range from avocado to pink to black. Next choose your filling. Bean Products offers recycled polystyrene beads, not a great material, but at least here it’s made from recycled plastics; or shredded foam, which comes from scrap furniture cushioning. Can’t decide? Go with Superfill, a mix of both. If you want to fully personalize your bean bag, have your name embroidered on it.

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Daily Greenz #149

Muji is to Japan what IKEA is to the U.S.  Since they opened their doors 25 years ago, Muji has gone on to establish a worldwide presence with their eco-friendly, innovative products that range from furniture to prefab houses.  Before it was hip to be green, Muji was already implementing sustainable practices and utilizing discarded materials to create practical, stylish goods.  Operating from a “less is more” philosophy, they eliminate cluttered features, over-processing, and over-packaging.  With one store already open in New York’s SoHo and another scheduled to open in the New York Times building in midtown this year, consumers will want to check out what the hype is all about.

Personally, we’re excited to have another option besides home products giant IKEA, who has ruled the market for years.  With products like cardboard speakers and toys made from sustainably harvested wood, we think Muji will give IKEA a run for its money as it opens stores in other major U.S. cities in the next several years.  Their reasonable prices for top-quality furniture, houseware, electronics, and apparel will have consumers wanting more.  Check out their products at www.muji.com.

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Daily Greenz #44

For those wiling to venture away from Ikea when it comes to home furnishing, this adorable, boxy loveseat is a perfect addition to an eco-chic living space. It’s made of 100% hemp canvas upholstery and organic cotton batting, as well as a hardwood frame from sustainably managed American forests.

Each piece is hand-crafted to order and measures 33" x32" x 56." Aside from the elegant chocolate colot pictured above, the loveseat is also available in natural and black.

So, if your leather couch is giving you nightmares, replace it with this cool piece. At $3,400, it’s certainly  not cheap, but your conscience and the environment will thank you. For more information, visit greenhome.com.

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