Home Decor Goes 'Green'

Why Organic And Eco-Friendly Items Are The Way To Go

(CBS)  Going "green" is hot right now.

It is not just about taking care of the environment; it's stylish for the home, and good for your health.

There are several home furnishings out there made from renewable resources, recycled products, or organic materials. Jeanie Pyun from Organic Style magazine visits The Saturday Early Show to talk about eco-friendly items perfect for your home.

The difference between organic and eco-friendly is that organic refers to agriculture or food that is grown without harmful pesticides or toxins. Eco-friendly is a term used to describe products or the making of products that have less of a harmful impact on the environment.

Eco-friendly products can be one of three things, Pyun explains in a pre-interview. They are made out of:

• Something recycled, like plastic milk jugs that end up in furniture.
  
• Something that grows quickly and can be replenished, like bamboo
  
• Organic-like cotton that was raised without chemicals or pesticides.

There's a common misperception that "eco" products are more expensive across the board. But items like eco-friendly paper are very comparable in price. Also good news is that mainstream retailers, such as L.L.Bean, now carry these products.