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The medieval English tradition of rush flooring is alive and well. Woven, sewed, and bound by hand, rugs by Rushmatters are made of rushes harvested from the banks of the Ouse and Nene Rivers. To weave a more magical spell, add herbs such as lavender, rosemary, and feverfew. Grange Farm, Colesden MK44 3DB, U.K.; 44-1234-376419; rushmatters.co.uk. circle 302

Stylish yet sweet, Iannone Design's case goods are also functional and environmental. Handmade in various combinations of bamboo plywood, cork, sorghum-composite panels, locally sourced hardwood, and plastic laminate, the pieces are finished, where applicable, with a water-based lacquer. For the Graphic armoire and the Robins and Dandelion credenzas, respectively, cutouts in the glossy white surface create damask-style arabesques, a bird-and-leaf pattern, and giant flowers. Innocent-looking reindeer and pine motifs front the Mod Lodge credenza. And the cork face of Mod Cork, another low cabinet, can be detailed with optional fabric-covered tacks. 162 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133; 856-889-7307; iannonedesign.com. circle 303

Rooted in the Incan tradition, these textiles are woven on back-strap looms worn by women in Peru, and sales provide income to the indigenous communities. This mercerized pima cotton pattern, one of seven, is offered in 18 colorways. All fabrics come in standard lengths and widths up to 27 ½ inches. Customization is also possible. 31 Spinney Grove, Evesham WR11 1BF, U.K.; 44-7771-906747; 6point6.com. circle 304

Like its namesake cocktail, the Chocolate Martini colorway brings the party spirit to Barcode wall covering, hand-printed with recycled ink on acrylic-coated paper. The other intoxicating colorway is glittering Straight Up With Salt. Available in 5-yard-long rolls, 27 inches wide. 578 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701; 914-476-0619; carolynray.com. circle 305

The perfect spot to squirrel away small items, Truba takes its name from the Russian word for tube—and is, in fact, a cardboard mailing tube with a laser-cut silhouette and a stained, varnished interior. Once Truba is delivered and mounted on the wall, the slightly larger cardboard tube the piece arrived in is all set for mailing your next package. 12140 Velvet Hill Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117; 410-998-1070; alesinadesign.com. circle 306

Palms due to be cut down because they are ending their biological cycle are used to construct BP Green. Measuring 54 inches wide by 34 high by 18 deep, the credenza also features pulls and legs of recycled aluminum and interior panels of formaldehyde-free recycled wood fiber. 310 Sutter Street, San Fran cisco, CA 94108; 415-296-8881; bigpagoda.com. circle 308

It's easy to connect the dots with Vibe. This graphic pattern with a mid-century beat is made entirely of recycled polyester available in nine colors. It tests up to 55,000 Wyzeenbeek rub cycles. 33 Ramland Road South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 845-365-1100; arc-com.com. circle 307

Putting a quirky couture spin on reuse, Maloos Anvarian of DWM Interiors locates eclectic vintage and antique furnishings, then refashions them as lighthearted one-of-a-kind pieces. All feature recycled and recyclable materials such as glass, acrylic, and reclaimed wood.

A humble love seat became the courtly Jester with a freshly painted frame and new upholstery, Maharam's postindustrial polyester Action Fabric with wool trim. The Slip Cover chair, once merely an ordinary bergère, is now covered in clingy spandex. In the case of the Mod-Victorian bench, an ornate century-old piece benefits from some stylistic clarity, courtesy of a clear acrylic seat. Louis XVI Mod proves that a French antique bergère can be transformed into a contemporary conversation-starter with the addition of translucent acrylic seat and back panels. And brown resin now surfaces the base of the rebuilt and rewired Barovier, a Murano glass lamp. 2 Henry Adams Street, Suite 349, San Francisco, CA 94103; 415-864-3857; dwminteriors.com. circle 309

Lotus is a chandelier that shines kindly on Mother Nature, with 22 petals made of handblown recycled glass and an LED source spilling sunbursts of illumination. Choose white light or colors. Custom options available as well. 2717 Second Avenue South, Suite B, Birmingham, AL 35233; 205-324-9339; bearcreekglass.com. circle 310

A massive chunk of tree trunk is pressed into service as the Broken Log 02 bench, measuring 56 inches wide by 16 high by 15 deep. Many of the company's woods, including cedar and Douglas fir, are reclaimed industry offcuts and sawmill scraps. 1657 Columbia Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 1A5, Canada; 604-980-4467; brentcomber.com. circle 311

Dots flow like water down Rivière, a polyester ideal for upholstery in high-traffic areas. The 13 colorways include Fraser, Ottawa, and St. Lawrence, each named for a Canadian river. Manufactured with hydroelectric energy, the fabric is certified cradle-to-cradle Gold by Michael Braungart and William McDonough's firm, MBDC, and contributes LEED credits for Indoor Air Quality. 2805 90 ième Rue, Saint-Georges, Quebec G6A 1K1, Canada; 877-227-9897; victor-innovatex.com. circle 312

X marks the green spot. A material made from recycled glass aggregate and poured cement, indoor-outdoor Eco X can be used for either surfaces or objects in a variety of textures. Eligible for LEED points in two categories, Materials and Resources and Indoor Air Quality. 3001 Spring Forest Road, Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27616; 919-790-1749; meldusa.com. circle 313

Although it looks simple, the engineering behind the cantilevered North Beach table is anything but. Only the most precise calculations of weight and angle allow a found stone to counterbalance the plank top. In addition to European beech, the table comes in such eco-friendly hardwoods as ash, black walnut, cherry, Douglas fir, maple, and curly maple. 1039 Jackson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368; 360-379-0414; sethrolland.com. circle 314

New on the earth-friendly front: the Bamboo Plush series. With a velvety bamboo face and 12 color offerings, the fabrics look as good as they wear, withstanding up to 50,000 Wyzeenbeek double rubs. The backing is polyester-cotton. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 516-678-6770; carnegiefabrics.com. circle 315

Mild-mannered corporate chairs won't know what hit them when this vivacious pattern shows up at the upholsterer. Offered in 22 summer-ready colors, Plaza's scrolls look anything but earthy, despite a content of 100 percent Eco Intelligent Polyester. 2415 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125; lunatextiles.com. circle 316

Nothing puts a bounce in your step like rubber floor tiles—now combined with postindustrial cork for a natural texture. Produced in 25 stippled shades, including Riviera, Lagoon Tomato, leaf, khaki, and Doe, Cor-Terra is also durable, sound-absorbent, and eligible for LEED credits in the Materials and Resources and Indoor Air Quality categories. The 18-inch squares are 1/8 inch thick. 1860 Charter Lane, 104, Lancaster, PA 17601; 800-492-2613; capricork.com. circle 317

This champion of sustainable workplace design introduces DIRTT Walls, a panel system that facilitates configuration—and reconfiguration. Equipped with wiring and mounting capabilities, this alternative to drywall eliminates the cost, headache, and environmental damage associated with demolition. Custom walls, flat or curved, come in aluminum, glass, and wood with water-based finishes. 7303 30th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 1N6, Canada; 403-723-5047; dirtt.net. circle 318