At breakfast and tables in Los Angeles, the dishes used for meals are becoming more and more important because of the food they contain.
In the process of integrating sustainable development practices into daily life, major brands have launched personalized bowls made of mango wood, corn or bamboo for serving and eating. The desktop pieces are produced in a way that does not harm the environment, and there is another purpose: in many cases, purchasing them helps the artisan communities and fair trade practices around the world.
“When it comes to eco-entertainment, you don’t have to sacrifice style,” said Maria Casey, founder of Los Angeles-based e-commerce platform BUHO (shopbuho.co), which was launched in June and focuses exclusively on sustainable home furnishings and fashion products. "In addition, most of these items are handmade, which means that no two products look exactly the same, so your desktop won't look like anything else."
Casey suggested that when looking for eco-conscious products, consider using labels with terms such as "handmade", "ethical", "retro" and "locally made".
The following are some of the recent ones that have caught our attention.
The oatmeal bowl by designer Xenia Taler (above) is made from bamboo discarded by industrial manufacturers. "Excess scraps are collected from bamboo furniture or chopstick manufacturers, and then ground into powder," Thaler said. The powder is mixed with corn starch and food-grade melamine binder to make tableware. They are free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. $40 for a 4-piece set on ofakind.com
This fruit or bread bowl has a sky blue exterior and white interior. It is made of 100% recycled textiles and is handmade by a designer named Norma in her home studio in Porto, Portugal. The non-toxic water-based varnish adds a bit of luster. $49 on 7-smith.com
This medium-sized bowl is made of mango tree wood and white enamel interior. It comes from Be Home in Northern California, which works with craftsmen in Thailand, Bolivia and Indonesia to create sustainable household products. shopbuho.co 24 USD
Hand-made in small batches according to fair trade practices in Luxor, Egypt, this Meritaten alabaster bowl from Baladi Home has a natural marble pattern, thanks to the minerals left on the stone for thousands of years, so each one is different. $42 on shop.donegood.com
Mbare is an e-commerce website located in Athens, Georgia, which provides financial support to more than 2,000 craftsmen in Africa by displaying their products. A series of ceramic bowls from South African designer Julia K, painted with acacia trees. Each piece is handmade, so no two pieces are the same. mbare.com 38 to 78 USD
The color carrier used in the salad or quinoa bowl is an approximately 9.4 inch round bowl from the Dutch brand Zuperzozial. This bowl comes from the brand's Raw Earth series. It is made of corn and bamboo and reinforced with melamine. It is completely biodegradable. It has colors such as orange, blue and willow green. uniekliving.com USD 28
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