EcoStrip - greening your computer

Sometimes the easiest changes to make are right in front of our eyes. If you have a computer, why not make it a green one? The USB EcoStrip 2.0 helps you to conserve electricity by turning power-drawing devices off when you aren’t at your computer. EcoStrip 2.0 acts as a normal power strip/surge protector for [...]

Recycled Cardboard - magnifeco uses around the home

Since the mid-19th century we’ve transformed flimsy sheets of paper into a rigid, stackable, cushioning form of packaging. And we never stopped with our fascination and magnifeco imagination for the uses of corrugated fiberboard - a.k.a. cardboard.

Cats love the texture and feel of cardboard, and the Caboodle Corrugated Habitat for Cats has lots of edges [...]

Tread - from road to home recycled tyre accessories

From road to wall, add originality and style to your home with recycled tyre frames hand cut and created by true craftsmen.  UK-based Tread has developed home products made of recycled rubber car tyres. These frames comes in sizes from small (shown)- W20cm x H28cm, £18 to large oblong frame - W90cm x H110cm, £225.

Yet [...]

Hand-made Thursdays

As most of you know I’m living in Tokyo at the moment and for many young Japanese today is “Couples Day” - a romantic occasion where young couples exchange presents and tokens of affection. These would be perfect! Handmade felt cushions from Hartfelt Design. Designer Annie Hart has always had a passion for Art [...]

Some Magnifeco Gift Ideas -

Are you a last-minuter? Or still in need of some magnifeco inspiration for the hard-to-buy for? Here’s a few ideas, all under 50 $€£
At My Little Pakora they are committed to the environment and teaching families how to integrate organic elements into their everyday lives. For their products, they use certified organic cotton that [...]

Hand-made Thursdays

TING is a small company that produces luxury products to sustainable, ethical principles. Luggage, belts, wallets and home accessories are crafted using salvaged materials. Inghua Ting established TING in 2000 following her graduation from the Royal College of Art.  Inspired by old leather belts, reclaimed seat belts, old braces, vintage leather saddles, salvaged fabrics and [...]

More eco-boutiques from the U.S. and Canada

Everything on Magnifeco is “click-to-buy” (you click on the picture or text and it takes you straight to the where you can buy the product). Browse and buy - it’s what we like and so we figure it’s what you like. Most of the posts on here go directly to the designers’ or the producers’ [...]

Aid to Artisans - hand-made housewares

Aid to Artisans (ATA), an international nonprofit organization, is a recognized leader in economic development for the craft sector. ATA creates opportunities for low-income artisans around the world to build profitable businesses inspired by handmade traditions. They offer access to new markets, business training, eco-effective processes and design innovation through a network of partners to [...]

Hand-made Thursdays

A Wandering Soul (and Etsy seller) gives you the tools you need to bring the outdoors in with classic lamps, carvings, photography, breeze chimes and more! All of the items include found objects designer, Connie Bankus, has spotted while she was hiking, kayaking and … wandering. Her collection of Earth Lamps, like this Balancing Balls [...]

Hand-made Thursdays

Etsy shop 8milecreekdesigns are a father daughter team. He’s a retired from the USPS and she’s a stay-at-home mom who enjoy creating and recycling functional items. These almost seem like antique relics now - but we think they would look great in a dorm room. This 1933 Ford V8 Hubcap Clock is 7″, and has [...]