On my new DVD Simple Steps to a Greener Home, there's a fun segment about choosing flooring for your home. For me, one find was this oriental rug from Gaiam.
First, I loved the color of this rug and the vibrant green color. It's a mix of traditional design with a spin: a younger, hipper, cooler version of an oriental rug.
But what makes it green beyond the color is that it's made from recycled soda bottles, all handwoven and remade into a plastic rug. Now, being plastic, means it's washable....all you have to do is take it outside, hose it down, let it dry and put it back. Try doing that with a wool rug!
These rugs come in a variety of colors and sizes and are not expensive at all. I'm thinking of buying a few and stacking them here and there. Right now, I'm just thinking..... doing, is a whole other thing...
I've been loving your blog and reading it daily. Can you tell me how the rugs you featured today feel underfoot--soft or plastic-y? They seem to be just what I'm looking for.
Posted by: Heather | January 10, 2007 at 03:06 PM
My question is the same as the one above -- who does it feel underfoot? Seems like a good idea for our litchen which is old, lovely but uneven hardwood.
Thanks so much!
Posted by: Allison Kelsey | January 12, 2007 at 04:19 PM
I was just curious, wouldd such a rug have VOCs, or offgassing, which I've heard can be a problem with plastics and paints, etc?
Posted by: sestinaverde | January 14, 2007 at 08:11 AM
The link to the rug did not work could you drop the link for me, Ta.
Posted by: texandownunder | January 16, 2007 at 09:32 PM
I love this rug... I would like to try to find the exact same rug, but the link is not working for me and I cannot find this same rug on the Gaiam website.
If you could drop me the link, that would be wonderful.
Posted by: Ashley | May 16, 2007 at 02:34 AM
Same questions...Plastic feel? Cannot find same exact rug @ Gaiam
Thanks for a reply!
Posted by: diana | June 10, 2007 at 07:51 AM
I think it's also for sale at Viva Terra. www.vivaterra.com. At least that's where I got mine!
Posted by: Anna | June 10, 2007 at 10:05 AM
I really like this rug but I'm looking for a runner (90 x 23) and also a small rug that matches for my sink in the kitchen. Does anyone know of where I could find these? Thanks
Posted by: Betteann | September 05, 2007 at 04:53 PM
I have same questions as above:
(1) feel underfoot
(2) off-gassing
(3) a LINK -- the web link given doesn't function -- also this design is NOT available at VIVA TERRA
It'd be great to get this info
Posted by: HB | October 14, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Any idea how it stands up to direct sunlight? Fading?
Posted by: Jake Bryner | May 28, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Find these awesome rugs at our Ebay Store! Multiple sizes and patterns are available!
http://stores.ebay.com/Zouk-Shop
Posted by: Zouk Shop | June 07, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I LOVE this rug! I have not been able to find it on any of the websites given. Does anyone know wear I can find it?
Posted by: Brooke | June 13, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Since these aren't made with new plastic, they shouldn't be off-gassing.
The eBay dude does have some.
Also, National Geographic:
http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/jump.jsp?itemID=3657&itemType=PRODUCT
And Gaiam:
http://www.gaiam.com/category/eco-home-outdoor/living-space/rugs.do
And Vivaterra:
http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.484184.1062177.1344758.page&mybuyscid=2493959095
Posted by: Amanda | December 27, 2008 at 10:19 AM
So, now that you have had this for 2 years. How is it holding up?
Posted by: Isabel's Mommy | January 08, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Who is the wholesale supplier for this great product?
Posted by: Richard | July 06, 2009 at 11:07 AM