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Five Unusual Eco-friendly Products

Eco-friendly living is taking a new turn.
We have the ecofriendly clothing, eco office supplies and organic food but there are some products out there that you wouldn't think could be green.
It's great to see so many people stretching the idea of green living to other areas of life.
Here is a list of the top 5 things you wouldn't think could be eco-friendly.
1) Eco-friendly textile coffins: Who knew that eco-friendly living could be utilized even when you're not living.
There is a new trend emerging and it is green coffins.
Many of the eco coffins out there are made from recycled newspaper and recycled silk and mulberry leaves.
Some are even made of extra thick corrugated board or cardboard.
These cardboard and recycled paper coffins are good for the environment and are just as functional as traditional coffins.
Eco-friendly coffins are a great way to make your last green impression.
2) Eco-friendly fireworks: With the fourth of July behind us those that are big firework fans are preparing for next years celebration or really any occasion to set off some fireworks.
Traditional fireworks are fun and exciting but can harm the environment.
Scientist are trying to come up with more earth friendly fireworks that wouldn't produce as much smoke and toxins as traditional fireworks do.
There's no telling when these fireworks will be on the market but you can expect that they will be more expensive than traditional fireworks.
Look out for these environmentally friendly fireworks! 3) Eco-friendly pizza box: Looking to enjoy a delicious pizza anytime soon? There is a new pizza box out there that is made from completely recycled and recyclable corrugated cardboard.
The manufacturer of the eco pizza box not only produced the box from recyclable good but also made it more eco-friendly by allowing the consumer to make plates from the box.
The top of the eco-box can be made into four individual serving plates so there is no extra need for paper or plastic plates.
The bottom portion of the pizza box can then be folded over to store leftover pizza in any refrigerator.
4) Eco NBC studio: That's right there is an eco-friendly NBC studio.
With Jimmy Fallon taking the stage as NBC's "Late Night" host, he has requested everything in the studio be green.
He wants everything to be earth friendly so they will be using recycled metal and all green lighting.
This will be the first eco television studio that will be completely green.
This will sure bring him more support from earth conscious viewers.
5) Green bathrooms: The Habana Outpost is Brooklyn, New York is the first ecofriendly eatery in its area.
Not only is their food delicious and affordable they also have an eco-friendly bathroom that is worth mentioning.
Their eco-friendly bathroom is a greenhouse style bathroom that has a sink and toilet rainwater recycling system.
This bathroom saves an average of 40,000 gallons of water a week! This environmentally friendly bathroom doubles as a functioning green house, so next time your in Brooklyn, NY be sure to stop by this bathroom.


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