Snap is a reconfigurable, environmentally-friendly chair with only three components: metal frame, expanded polypropylene seat half and plastic stopper. The snap-assembly allows the user to change colors and configurations at any time. The entire lifecycle of Snap was considered during the design process; it is 99 percent recyclable and made of 100 percent recyclable material.

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Credit: Karim Rashid of Kairm Rashid Inc.

The VacuAide is a portable fluid suction device for use in emergency response or home-care situations to remove fluids from the airway or respiratory support system as well as infectious materials from wounds. The device creates a vacuum that draws fluids through disposable tubing into a sealed one-time-use collection canister for the EMS version or into a dishwasher-safe reusable canister for the home care version.

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The Hiya Series meets the needs of parents looking for well-designed, eco-focused modern children's furniture. The line offers parents clean, sustainable designs at a reasonable price point without compromising quality, safety, the environment or personal style.

LEAF is an advanced LED light that offers cool task lighting and warm ambient light as well as dimming capabilities -- all controlled by running a finger back and forth over an arc molded onto the base. It is remarkably energy efficient, using 40 percent less energy than a compact fluorescent with the same output. The LEDs are rated to last 100,000 hours, 100 times longer than an incandescent bulb.

Ecologically correct valve with two flushing options: Fast mode (liquid wastes) and intensive mode (solid wastes). This valve saves up to 40% more water when compared with conventional flushing systems. Features an intuitive and functional design.

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Ditto's PET clip hanger is an environmentally friendly solution to the estimated eight billion plastic and wire hangers annually sent to landfills. Our single material design is made out of the most recycled plastic world-wide: PET (the same material water bottles are made of). The traditional clip hanger is made out of up to five different materials (wood, metal, plastic, rubber and vinyl) which make these hangers difficult or impossible to recycle. Our design is made out of one highly recyclable material. Even the clips and springs are made out of 100 percent recyclable PET.

The CleanWell hand sanitizer and foaming hand wash are all natural, alcohol free, safe for kids, nontoxic and derived from rapidly renewable resources. Packaged in convenient pocket sprays, desktop bottles, pumps and individual wraps, CleanWell products contain ingenium, a patented formulation of essential plant oils lab-proven to kill 99.99 percent of the germs that make people sick.

The BigBelly is a compacting trash receptacle that is completely self-powered using solar power. The unit takes up as much space as an ordinary receptacle but can hold up to five times more waste. The increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions from garbage trucks by 80 percent.

The Herman Miller Ardea is a new task light inspired by nature. Named after the great heron, Ardea displays similar a similar versatility to an ardea's neck, which flexes for hunting. Ardea's fabric sheathed joints, range of motion and light output give users flexibility and personal control over their lighting experience. It is also 84 percent recyclable at the end of its useful life. Its clean iconic look is suitable to both home and office.

Aquaduct is pedal-powered vehicle that transports, filters and stores water for use in the developing world. A pump attached to the pedal crank draws water from a large tank, through a filter and into a smaller, clean tank. A clutch engages and disengages the drive belt from the pedal crank, enabling the rider to filter the water while traveling or while stationary.