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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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