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. Click here to read more

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