Think that going Green only happens in the grown-up rooms? Think again. DallasChild asked Pulp Design studios’ Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry to show you how to turn a not-so-green room into an eco-centric kid’s space.
1 / lightbulb
+ reduce energy consumption
CFL Bulb, IKEA
Uses 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs
2 / vase
+ recycle glass
Beach Glass Vase, Green Living
Made from cullet; lessens usage of raw materials
3 / paint
+ reduce air pollutants
Olympic Premium Paint, Color: South Pacific, Lowe’s
No VOCs; Green Seal Certified
4 / chair
+ reuse old materials
Pulp Chair, Pulp Design Studios
Handmade locally; upholstered using fabric remnants
5 / toys
+ reduce exposure to harmful substances
Organic Monkey, BabyBliss
Organic; non-toxic
Little Seed Picnic Blanket, BabyBliss
Organic cotton; made in the USA
+ recycle old goods
Eco Stars Crayons, Little Bean
100% recycled crayons
Topozoo Animal Puzzle Set, BabyBliss
Made with recycled & non-toxic materials
6 / dresser
+ reuse furniture
Vintage Dresser, Lula B’s
Salvaged & restored bureau
7 / local art
+ reduce carbon footprint from shipping
Noshii Shadowbox Art, Little Bean
Chihuahua on Paper, Dru McCabe
Barn Owl Print, Bee Things
8 / fabric
+ reduce carbon footprint
Custom Studio Bon Textiles Blanket, Pulp Design Studios
Handprinted fabric on natural fibers, locally manufactured
9 / pillows
+ reduce deforestation
Initial Pillow, Studio Design Lab
Handmade locally using highly renewable bamboo felt
Owl Pillow, BabyBliss
Handmade in the USA with 100% natural fibers
10 / rug
+ recycle milk jugs & water bottles
Mad Mats Rug, Green Living
Made from recycled plastics
