Chic and Eco-Friendly
Stuff—we've all got it, and we all need a place to store it. So when it comes to your small storage needs, do yourself and your decor a favor by choosing pieces that are both chic and eco-friendly. We've found a number of great options. Some of the pieces have recycled content, others use natural dyes or organic fabrics, and still others are Fair Trade certified. Keep clicking to find your new favorite.
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Kuta Hamper and Waste Bin
Add a touch of Eastern flair to your decorating with this hamper and waste basket. Handmade by metalworkers who use a hammer to create the designs in this recycled aluminum, the smaller versions are used to carry offerings to temples in Bali. Use yours for everything from laundry to waste bins.
To buy: VivaTerra, $69 and up
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Braided Storage Collection
These items are handwoven of natural bankuan grasses. The handles make them perfect for hauling from room to room. We'd use them for kids' toys you want to transport back to their room, or craft supplies you want to store away when you're done using them.
To buy: West Elm, $29 and up
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Vintage Hungarian Storage Jars
These jars are 40 to 80 years old. Line a window with them and use them as bud vases. Or use them for cotton swabs or toothbrushes in the bathroom.
To buy: Restoration Hardware, $69 and up
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Daniel Boone Case
This handsome case is perfect for smaller storage needs. Made of vegetable tanned leather, tanned from plant-based dyes, we envision it as part of a home office. It would be perfect for storing business cards, pens, or small digital devices.
To buy: Materials + Process on Etsy, $40
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Senegalese Storage Baskets
One of our favorites, these baskets are handmade by artisans in Africa from strips of recycled plastic around natural fibers. Use them for laundry, shoe storage, or holding extra magazines.
To buy: Serena & Lily, $68 and up
Handmade Hamam Bowls
These gorgeous bowls are made of recycled copper. They'd be a superchic way to display your favorite bracelets and jewels.
To buy: Harabu House, $39
Avva Felt Breadbasket
Of course, the basket is ideal for keeping your toast toasty, but this made in the USA, natural wool felt package is also perfect for wrapping presents or holding special keepsakes.
To buy: Harabu House, $62
Storage Bin With Leather Handles
This bin uses sustainably sourced fabrics and features a cool modern pattern. We like the idea of lining up several in an entry to hold hats, mail, and other random items that pile up.
To buy: ClotheandINK on Etsy, $28
Recycled Glass With Cork Lid
These glasses are perfect for food storage in the kitchen. Display unusual grains or fun legumes in them.
To buy: West Elm, $19 and up
Izabal Fringe Jewelry Box
This box is made from seed-bead tassels covering a cedar holde. Handmade in Guatemala by Grain Design, a collaboration that builds sustainable income opportunities for artisans through fair trade jobs, you'll feel good about supporting a great cause when you use this to store your rings and bling.
To buy: Anthropologie, $150
BasicGrey Storage Barrels
These are food-grade barrels with sweet patterns. We tried them out, and they're impressively sturdy and can stand up to major wear and tear. We'd use them in the laundry room or powder room for disguising necessities.
To buy: BasicGrey, $100 for set of 3
Bamboo Nesting Baskets
The set of three baskets are designed to nest, stack, or stand stylishly on their own. Made from renewable bamboo, they'd be great for storing extra linens.
To buy: Serena & Lily, $295
Wine Barrel Basket
The rustic basket is made from reclaimed wine barrel staves that have been upcycled into baskets. Use it for anything from magazines to hauling picnic essentials.
To buy: VivaTerra, $98
Nested Temple Boxes
This set is made of pandan leaves that are sliced into fine strips, dyed, woven, and shaped to form these beautiful boxes. Artisans hand-paint henna-like patterns to add even more visual appeal.
To buy: Harabu House, $75 for 3
Dip-Dyed Linen Storage Basket
The basket is made with natural indigo dye and natural linen. Slip it around a plastic plant pot for a chic upgrade.
To buy: JeanieDeans on Etsy, $26
Sea Glass Containers
The containers are made in Mexico from recycled glass. They'd add a beautiful pop of color to a kitchen shelf.
To buy: West Elm, $19 and up
