'The Best of Organic Arrivals'

Whether it’s designing an entire collection on zero waste or reducing carbon emissions in production, home & fashion designers are more often than not factoring eco-friendliness into their designs.

Organic Cotton Set

Organic cotton shows up in the bedroom at Décor Innovation in a classic duvet set available in three sizes: twin, full/queen and king.

The set features a sleek striped design in a natural white – a lot of designers will sell organic products but use unnatural dyes. It is made from home grown cotton, free of any harmful pesticides and fertilizers that might ultimately render the cotton harmful to sensitive skin. Mindful of quality and function, the duvet cover has a double zipper closure and has ties to latch on to its matching comforter.

Vegan wallet by Matt & Nat

Clean, contemporary shapes and recycled materials form the foundation of Matt & Nat’s design aesthetic. The accessory brand never uses animal by-products, priding itself on its use of at least recycled element during the production of each handbag. A personal favorite: This quilted wallet in cherry or black is made from vegan leather with recycled brown lining. The $95 wallet has ample room to fit all your credit cards, loose change and cash.

earrings by Alkemie

Besides having the perfect name to describe a jewelry line forged of reclaimed metals, Alkemie features handmade designs by husband-and-wife team Ashley Lowengrub and Dara Gerson. The intricately carved cuffs, necklaces, belts and more, are inspired by nature and the rustic charm of California. Give your next outfit an added pop with these long, serpentine earrings in etched metal. Pay attention to detail: these ominous-looking serpents have rhinestones for eyes.

Organic cotton for babies

Guarantee your infant or toddler gets a good night’s rest on a set of organic cotton sheets. Now with free organic cotton receiving blanket. Back in stock, this cotton baby crib bed cover ($49.99 on sale) has no unnatural chemicals or dyes added to it – perfect for even the most sensitive baby skin. Looking for the ideal baby shower gift? This is it. My cousins and boss, who all have small children, will testify.

-S. Gonzalez

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