Ultra efficient
Fagor's Energy Star-rated Tall Tub dishwasher is equipped with an "eco sensor" to monitor water quality and adjust consumption, conserving water (the tub is filled with fresh water only when necessary) and energy. And the tall tub interior means you can squeeze in bigger items and fit everything in one load. $1,400 US, Fagor, fagoramerica.com for retailers.
Live lightly
Crafted from bamboo, the Calvino pendant from Propellor Design is one of the bright eco options in the company's Furrow line of custom light fixtures. The pendants are finished with 100% nontoxic walnut oil and lit with energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. $295 (one pendant), $560 (two pendants), Propellor Design, Vancouver,
604-682-6665; propellor.ca.
Renewable resource
Woven bamboo flooring from EcoTimber is formaldehyde-free and can be sanded and refinished like hardwood. The bamboo used in it is sustainably harvested, renewable and grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. $6 per square foot, Ecotimber, ecotimber.com for retailers.
Tip: Bamboo swells when damp, so a great way to care for your flooring is to place a nonslip area rug in front of the sink or refrigerator, where spills may occur.
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