Sustain In Style
The hottest new eco-friendly products for the home

text by Sarah Latham photos by David N. Seelig


Nest Learning Thermostat
debuted late last year to rave reviews. Designed by the brains behind Apple's iPod, Nest is an intelligent device that learns about you and your home, automatically turning the heat down when you're away and guiding you to energy-efficient temperatures when you're home, saving you money and nature resources.
nest.com, $249, available at Western States Geothermal, Ketchum

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Purist 1.75gpm multifunction showerhead
conserves 30 percent more water, satisfying the water efficiency requirement for LEED certification.
us.kohler.com, $105, available at Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting, Hailey

 


LG super-capacity French door refrigerator
LG super-capacity French door refrigerator debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. This 31-cubic-foot, French-door refrigerator won CES 2012 Best of Innovations Award and its eco-friendly performance garners it EnergyStar approval.
lg.com/us/ces/appliances.jsp, price TBD, available at Fisher Appliances, Ketchum

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NuDe's Green Lantern
NuDe's Green Lantern is an LED lamp featuring a built-in planter. This version is in liquid wood, an organic polymer made from waste wood byproducts. Customize your lamp with NuDe's Green Lantern iPhone app and choose different colors and power options.
medialightusa.com, $700-$1,250.
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Plumen low-energy bulb
Plumen low-energy bulb is the world's first designer energy-saving light bulb. It uses 80 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and offers an 8,000-hour-lifetime of serious style.
plumenshopus.com, $29.95.

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dEcoSmart Firebox 650SS Insert
burns energy-efficient bioethanol, has no flue or chimney, uses no gas or electricity and is completely self-contained, making it simpler to install than gas or wood-burning fireplaces. (It must be installed in a well-ventilated room).
ecosmartfire.com, $3,650 available at Warming Trend, Ketchum.




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