The Greenplay collection promotes interactive learning for kids and a healthy environment for everyone. Crawling soon to a playroom near you, the adorable and LEED-approved Caterpillar activity bench is constructed of postconsumer recycled plastic, Forest Stewardship Council-certified plywood, and a water-based coating free of volatile organic compounds. The critter measures 6½ feet long by 23½ inches wide by 17¼ inches high. 1240 North Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651; 773-278-4660; skydesign.com. circle 808
Though Centiva's Block Wood resembles fresh-cut lumber turned on end, the floor covering is actually vinyl, meaning no trees fell to achieve this look. Available in three warm hues, including the pictured Caramel, Block Wood is commercially rated yet also popular in residential applications. The 36-inch-square tiles are eligible for LEED credit. 1701 Mars Hill Road, Florence, AL 35630; 256-767-4990; centiva.com. circle 809
Newly tricked out for the hospitality market, the award-winning ergonomic Diffrient light now features two power outlets and a data port. Environmental benefits include construction of 90 percent recycled and recyclable aluminum, low-energy use when outfitted with a spiral compact fluorescent bulb, and credits toward LEED ratings. This bright idea for any hotel room stands 23 inches tall with a single arm and 42 inches tall with a double. 11 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-400-0625; humanscale.com. circle 810
Light sabers for design junkies, Havaleena torches bring portability and ethereal drama down to earth. Anodized aluminum and acrylic form the body, and long-lasting, low-energy LEDs provide illumination. Use in hand, planted in the ground, or in the once-discarded-wood stands. Each is 20 inches long and can support up to two extensions of 20 inches each. 2717 Lytelle Place, Los Angeles, CA 90065; 323-336-7333; tayodesign.com. circle 813
Inspired by the whimsy of children's puzzles and the reality of workshop scraps, the happy Daisy Dia collection puts leftover wood to fun use. All pieces are made of abundant sycamore, with other woods supplying the decorative marquetry. The collection includes chairs, a sideboard, and the dining table shown here, which measures 38 by 38 by 29 inches. 43-42 45th Street, Long Island City, NY 11104; 718-786-6436; pia-inc.biz. circle 812
Sweet! The HD_1 coffee table, part of the four-piece HoneyDrip collection, consists of a beveled strand-board surface atop a base of recycled powder-coated steel in red. Dedicated to eliminating wood waste, the top's production uses all parts of American grown aspen and yellow poplar (and other) logs. It is 17 inches tall by 22 inches wide by 50 inches long. 1167 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608; 510-649-8895; dbfurniture.com. circle 811
The Fair Trade wool felt collection is eco-friendly from the start. Renewable, biodegradable, and manufactured with a zero-impact process, these solids are offered in a rainbow of hues. The luxurious fabrics are perfect for upholstery, wall coverings, and carved accessories. Need to receive more good karma? Proceeds benefit the artisan collective in Nepal that creates the felt. Old Grand Mound Schoolhouse, 20604 Grand Mound Way Southwest, Centralia, WA 98531; 360-273-8548; jafelt.com. circle 818
Karim Rashid introduces Karim Kolors + Shapes, a new collection for Azrock of solid-vinyl tiles in freckled palettes and four unusual shapes. Node shapes and traditional 16-inch squares are available. Designed for the commercial market, the collection qualifies for LEED points. 2728 Summer Street, Houston, TX 77007; 800-558-2240; tarkett.com. circle 814
Fallen maples enjoy an afterlife with Ghost. Gathered in forests near Frankfurt, Germany, each piece wears a coat of white paint (the same stuff used to mark traffic lines on local roads) that is sheer enough to allow the grain to shine through. Haunting solo or in series, this piece serves as stool or side table. It hovers at 12 inches high, with diameters of 15 ¾ or 23 ½ inches. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 817
Looks like vinyl, prints like vinyl, and performs like vinyl—but the new Surface iQ is something altogether different. This commercial-grade wall covering is actually an engineered polyethylene film laminated to a fabric backing. Free of chlorine and ozone-harming chemicals, Surface iQ is available in 17 patterns, including mod Modiva, in 54-inch-wide rolls. 18 Len-Tex Lane, Walpole, NH 03609; 603-445-2342; lentexcorp.com. circle 815
Drink in the beauty of Body and Soul, a vibrant new fabric collection for the hospitality market made from 100 percent recycled, recyclable polyester derived from plastic water bottles. The high-performance fabric contributes toward LEED credit, is 54 inches wide, and is available in 14 patterns, including Brio, Dandelion Dreams, Synchronicity, and Matrix, all shown in Fiery Red. 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; 800-453-5777; silverstatefabrics.com. circle 816
A sense of motion lives within the curved legs and flat surfaces of the lyrical Crescendo console. The frame is sustainable walnut, cherry, or rift-cut oak, the top is bamboo inlay, and the final finish is lacquer made from tree sap. The unit is 16 inches deep by 30 inches wide by 34 inches high and is "green" from top to bottom. 425 Park Barrington Drive, Barrington, IL 60010; 847-382-9285; el-furniture.com. circle 819
Parenthood gets a splash of Old Hollywood. The Cabana Infant collection—here, the chair, credenza, and crib—employs local sustainably harvested hardwoods, nontoxic finishes, and cotton fabrics in an array of cheerful shades (custom upholstery is another option). 524 Broadway, Number 206, New York, NY 10012; 212-226-1868; ducducnyc.com. circle 823
Palm Woven, the latest in the Durapalm collection, imparts rich wall texture to both residential and contract jobs. The source? Coconut palms, specifically older trees that would have been felled and discarded. With no added formaldehyde, Palm Woven meets LEED criteria in two categories: materials and resources, and low-emitting materials. Panels are 3/8 by 6 by 48 inches and interlock easily—installation is literally a snap. 475 Sixth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 866-835-9859; durapalm.com. circle 820
The Hollow dining chair is quick-growing bamboo with a water-based finish. The carved half-moon shape on the seat and back enhances comfort and exposes pretty contrast in the wood grain. The seat's hollow section lends structural strength and sneaks in storage space, to boot. 449 Troutman Street, Studio 2A, Brooklyn, NY 11237; 646-831-2470; bravespacedesign.com. circle 821
Accented by bamboo veneer, the stainless steel used to create hard-wearing CabForms elevator interiors is more than 90 percent recycled and is 100 percent recyclable. Suitable for passenger and service elevators, these LEED-credit-eligible pieces will give any project's eco rating a lift. 6395 Cindy Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013; 800-451-0410; forms-surfaces.com. circle 822
