You never know when something good is going to come along. Take, for example the Navy Chair by Emeco. I’ve always loved the simple, clean lines, but I had no idea it was eco-friendly — each chair is made with 80% recyclable alumimum. Emeco has been manufacturing the Navy Chair since 1944, and they still use the same 77-step process to produce the enduring classic. Getting married? Register for these (and other sustainable desings) at DesignPublic.com ($385 each), and get your home ship-shape for married-life. — Emily A.

Welcome our new Shelterrific contributor, Emily Anderson. She is the creator of Eco-Chic Weddings, book and a blog, about having sustainabnle style before, during and after your wedding.