Dramatic, nature-inspired cutlery that is seasonally perfect. 

These twiggy utensils from eco retailer VivaTerra are seasonally right on time. They’re melded from stainless steel and offer an inspired divergence from conventional flatware. At once comfortable to hold and distinctly modern, a five-piece place setting costs $39. Ideal for winter stews and perfect for Thanksgiving table conversation pieces.

Look for Lustables daily at EcoSalon. 100% gorgeous green finds, and never sponsored. Submit your favorite to tips@ecosalon.com

My environmental cop husband gripes that everything portable that touches our girls’ mouths is made of plastic, from yogurt tubes and Vitamin Water bottles to the spoons I throw in their vinyl lunch boxes.

But recently he turned me on to cutlery made of corn starch, biodegradable spoons, forks and knives that are even wrapped in compostable bags made from corn starch or paper bags made from recycled cotton fibers.

The sets of eco-friendly picnicware are available by the case (250 packs of assorted utensils) for around $36 at WorldCentric. Smaller packs are available as well (50 for $2.75).

These work well for moms packing hot soups or pasta in metal to-go bowls. Plastic ware should not be exposed to heat. But the corn starch alternative doesn’t release the toxic chemicals. And with some Verterra plates and bowls, you really can’t go anything but green these days.

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There’s nothing I dread more than moving. Even if you’re just coming from the other side of town, a day of lugging furniture and countless boxes of accumulated items is more of a workout than the most grueling spinning session. So, when one of your gal pals relocates, welcome her to the new digs with a stylish housewarming gift that won’t break your budget.

The Kitchen Essential set from ARE Naturals will imbue this room with some much-needed personal warmth. Stylish salt and pepper shakers and an eco-friendly towel woven from cotton and bamboo come in a seagrass box that can be used for decoration or storage.

Get her off to a good start by purifying this living space with the Himalayan Salt votives from VivaTerra, made with ancient crystals that give off negative ions to wipe away those stray remnants of previous tenants.

Crafted from pliable bamboo, the Wine arc from Zanisa is sleek and chic. And, to help her unwind after hours of exertion, you’ll definitely want to complete this piece with a bottle of her favorite sauvignon blanc.