Artists for Humanity is a Boston based organization who give disadvantaged youth the chance to develop their creative and entrepreneurial potential while becoming economically self-sufficient by providing them with paid employment in the arts. They do this by taking on clients, much like any other design firm, and offer a full range of services from art and design to production. The teens begin by completing an apprentice program, and recently the apprentices were inspired by the building in which they work (it’s LEED Platinum certified) to create a line of green furniture. The table pictured is one of three models that comprise the ReVision line the kids have created. They are made from used magazines, junk mail and no-VOC resin, and are currently on sale for $300-$650. The model shown is $650. Check out their site. They sell many more products, and if you aren’t up for shopping you can always donate to their cause.

The Um Carry, by Josh Jakus is made from 2 layers of factory excess industrial wool felt which should appeal to the green in you. The purse is formed by zipping a zipper that is sewn around the outside of the form. When the zipper is open, it lays completely flat. When zipped, the piece turns into an organic 3-dimensional purse. The felt is heathered grey and the zipper tape comes in green, orange, blue, and grey. Jakus also created the Um Tote for those who carry a heavier load. Both “bags” are available at Elsewares.

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The minds at Bangdesign marry ecologically minded principles with lightweight aesthetics to bring us their Pli series. While the series offers a fully comprehensive and cohesive range of furniture, the individual pieces would provide an iconic focal point to any home.

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