(CBS) Among the items Salk showed, with descriptions provided in large part by their manufacturers:

BEDROOM

BELLA TERRA BED
An upholstered platform-style bed by Bean Products — made with sustainable (meaning nothing has been destroyed in making it) wood so you can feel assured that the bed you're sleeping on has not destroyed or harmed the environment. The headboard consists of organic cotton and natural latex to eliminate synthetic foams and toxins. It is upholstered in your choice of 100 percent hemp or herringbone fabric. Even the stain is earth friendly. Fabric colors come in natural, black, espresso or chocolate. Wood colors: natural, mahogany, walnut or ebony.
PRICE: Twin $2,720, Full $2,990, Queen $3,395, King $4,295; earthfriendlygoods.com

LINENS
These stylish 200 thread-count bed linens are made with 100 percent organic cotton percale. Why? Because 25 percent of the world's insecticides are used to grow conventional cotton. So many people are not aware that our traditional lifestyles are so riddled with toxicity. So many are also not aware that virtually anything can be made from recycled, all natural and organic materials, and to the high standards we are used to with conventional products. The cool orange, blue, khaki and brown tones of this geometric design inspire Harmony in any bedroom. The reversible duvet cover and shams are designed with the harmony print on one side and alabaster on the other. Machine wash. Sold separately. Items come packaged in their own reusable 100 percent organic cotton self-fabric bags. Alabaster Sheet Set, Duvet Cover and Shams sold individually.
dreamsoftbedware.com

MATTRESS
Don't let the words confuse you. "Latex Mattresses," "Natural Rubber Mattresses," and "Natural Mattresses," all describe the same natural rubber core mattresses made from 100 percent natural and organic materials. Lifekind, the largest seller of organic mattresses in North America, produces Natural Rubber Mattresses 100 percent derived from the sap of rubber trees. They use no synthetic blends of styrene butadiene (SBR). Most of the so-called "Natural Rubber" marketed for mattresses is not natural at all. The Lifekind mattress core is also covered with 100 percent certified organic cotton ticking and batting, along with chemical-free naturally safer wool. A pure Natural Rubber Mattress is also resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria. Plus, dust mites will not live in a natural rubber environment. Talalay Natural Rubber Mattress
PRICE: $1,196 / Full; lifekind.com

MATTRESS TOPPER
Do you know house dust mites are responsible for 25 percent of allergies, 50 percent of asthma attacks and most allergic and respiratory infections? Now you can have a dust-mite free night with Indika's 100 percent French wool mattress pads. The pure French Biolane wool is sheared from live, organically raised sheep. The wool is then infused with Indika's revolutionary dust-mite treatment using all natural extracts proven to kill dust-mites.
PRICE: $150-$200; earthfriendlygoods.com or beanproducts.com

DECORATIVE ITEMS

YUEN TABLE LAMP
This Yuen Stained Table Lamp by Kwytza Kraft is made from recycled bamboo chopsticks. The paper lining gives it a glow that will light up the room. Comes with a 4 1/2 foot chord with on/off switch.
PRICE: $45, earthfriendlygoods.com

JUICE CLOCK
Created from 100 percent reclaimed and recycled detergent bottles, this clock will look good on the wall of any home. Available in orange, lemon and grapefruit. The compact quartz clock mechanism comes with snap-on hands, and battery included.
PRICE: $49; earthfriendlygoods.com

HANDPAINTED PICTURE FRAMES
Bring style, color and sustainability to your photo or artwork. All materials are from rescued, recycled and re-used sources. Choose from hand-painted picture frames with beautiful floral nature designs hand-painted by decorative artists, beveled-style picture frames beveled with 2- or 3-inch widths, or flat-style picture frames. All from reclaimed and recycled pine. The glass and cardboard have also been rescued and re-used. Finishes are made from reclaimed, water-based paint, and are non-toxic. All frames are polished and sealed with hand-rubbed wax polish. Seven stylish and textural colors.
PRICE $30-$42; greensage.com

ZAISHU STOOL
"Zaishu" is Japanese for small seat. It also functions as a small table and storage box. It requires no tools or problematic fittings like nails, screws or adhesives. Made from plywood "ideally salvaged from construction sites," the seats simply slot together. Requiring no packaging, the seats are designed to take on a used patina, while the external artwork has been created by a variety of designers and artists from Australia, Japan, Korea and Italy. Designed by Matthew Butler, whose Australian company Blue Square makes the claim: "Environmentally, we are a 'carbon neutral' company where we guarantee that a tree will be planted for each chair sold." PRICE: $270 (includes delivery); zaishu.com

GLASS KARPOS VASE
The first piece in a design collaboration between Delano Collection and Esque, the Karpos Vase emphasizes beauty as well as environmental sustainability. Sensual, alluring curves taper from the bulbous base to the slender neck and opening. This dramatic piece is made from 100 percent lead-free recycled glass and hand-blown, utilizing renewable energy powered electric glass furnaces. Colored with natural, non-toxic Copper Ruby.
PRICE: $380; vivavi.com

GLASSWARE
Recycled glass tumblers and goblets with decorative designs in clear or frosted glass. Some styles also available with no designs. The classic Willow Vintage style is inspired by a turn of the century antique mirror. Saved from reaching landfills, glass bottles once again become useful — this time as beautiful glassware. These stylish and unique goblets and tumblers are transformed from ordinary bottles. Glasses are dishwasher safe. They are not suitable for microwave use.
PRICE: $18-$48 for sets of two and four; greensage.com

BAMBOO
Bamboo is one of the most environmentally-friendly options to wood. Unlike hardwood trees, this grass grows fast and does not need to be replanted. It's an endlessly renewable resource. It takes in greenhouse gasses and produces 35 percent more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Farmed bamboo also stabilizes the earth with its roots, preventing erosion. Plus, it's stronger than oak and is considered more durable than hardwood. When laminated, bamboo is nearly as strong as soft steel. And, it doesn't shrink or swell like hardwoods do, making it ideal for furniture and flooring.

HOLLOW END TABLE
The Hollow line of furniture reveals the potential interiors in each piece. Clean lines and contrasting tones of dark and light Bamboo are used to show volume and accentuate negative space. With a side magazine/book cubby and a thru-surface, the end table is comprised of a number of additional folds that create pockets for hidden storage. Also performs triple duty as a foot rest or small bench. The smooth surface is finished with BioShield Organic Herbal Oil. PRICE: $375; vivavi.com

BAMBOO CHAIR
Although appearing to be made with natural bamboo culms (stalks), the chair by EcoDesignz is made entirely from laminated bamboo. The hand shaped pieces give the visual effect of natural bamboo canes but with the strength and durability of layered bamboo.
PRICE: $165; earthfriendlygoods.com

LIVING ROOM

TIERRA MODERNO CHAIR & OTTOMAN
You don't have to sacrifice style by bringing eco-friendly décor into your home with this contemporary and sophisticated organic hemp chair and ottoman from Bean Products. Constructed with such organic elements such as hemp/silk fabric (hemp being one our planet's most natural resources with a multitude of uses), 100 percent natural latex foam rubber cushion, organic contents, as well as non-toxic natural based glues and safe low VOC (volatile Organic Compounds) wood finishes. Available in four organic hemp fabrics and four wood colors.
PRICE: $2,000, Ottoman $700; earthfriendlygoods.com

LOTUS CHAISE/SOFA
ABC Home, a successful Manhattan company, introduces the "Pure Seating Collection" — adding to their one-of-kind recycled and reclaimed furniture lines. The collection uses only the finest in sustainable and toxic-free ingredients (from alder good wood, non-toxic adhesive, to all natural fibers and untreated fabrics), as illustrated with their contemporary Lotus Chaise/Sofa. The exclusive organic upholstered line allows you to breathe freely and create a chemical and allergen-free environment in your own home. Available at ABC Home store in Manhattan only. Prices range from $650-$6,750. CHAISE PRICE: $3,550; abchome.com or 212-473-3000.

COCKTAIL/COFFEE TABLE
ABC Home's recycled, reclaimed and salvaged wood pieces bring the organic terrain of nature home. Created by fine arts trained craftsman, the environmentally sensitive modern collection includes a contemporary cocktail table (14" by 25" by 65") made of poplar wood originating from upstate New York. The reclaimed domestic woods from buildings, factories and trees felled by natural causes come in walnut, poplar, heart pine, hickory and mahogany — all with a low VOC finish.
PRICE: $3,695; abchome.com or 212-473-3000

PILLOW COVERS
Choose from 100 percent organic color-grown cotton or hemp/silk blend pillow covers. The cottons contain no dyes, no sizing or chemical finishes. The hemp/silks are low-impact dyed. Zipper closing. These pillow covers fit normal throw size pillow forms, which are 18" x 18". Allston Salina (organic cotton) $39, Concord Liberty (organic cotton) $39, Pasha Jade/Straw (flax/silk) $45, Kuli Blue/Straw (hemp/silk) $45 greensage.com

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