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Eco-friendly and fashionably functional household and pet products are hot these days. From green lunch boxes to natural cleaners, see the products retailers say are big hits with their customers.

By Nicole Potenza Denis

Licia Arszyle, Mrs. Greens, Fairfield, CT

Our customers like organic pet products, plates, cups and detergents that are eco-friendly. Our picks are:

Ecover Laundry Wash
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Lavender Countertop Spray (below right)
Petguard Organics Dog Food
Seventh Generation Hand Wash
Biokleen Dish Liquid

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Lavender Countertop Spray

Jeff Wahl, Sur la Table, Denver, CO

Function, design and durability are what our customers look for when it comes to kitchen accessories, including pots, knives and dishes. They also like green products that will complement their lifestyle. My picks include:

All-Clad LTD2 Series
JA Henckels Miyabi Knives
Le Creuset Dinnerware Plates
Scanpan Non-stick PFOA-free Cookware
Trudeau Oil and Vinegar Cruet

Dominique Camacho, Sustainable NYC, New York City

Our customers shop with our mission in mind. We stock only local, organic, recycled, Fair Trade, re-purposed, biodegradable and alternative energy products and gifts. Our best-selling household items are:

Citi Kitty Cat Toilet Training Kit
GreenSmart Wine Bottle Cover (top right)
Full Circle Bottle Brush
Lunchopolis Lunch Box
Terracycle All Purpose Cleaner

Jackie Pope-Ganser, The Garlic Press, Normal, IL

Cleaning products that are eco-friendly, ergonomically correct colanders and colorful but functional cookware are big draws for the New Year. My selections include:

Full Circle Natural Cleaning Spray Bottle Kit
Goodbye Detergent Co. Spaghetti Scrubs
Joseph Joseph Square Colander (right)
Le Creuset 5½-quart Round Oven
Wusthof Santoku 7-inch Knife

Nicole Potenza Denis is a contributing editor to Specialty Food Magazine.

This article was featured in the January/February 2011 Issue of Specialty Food Magazine. See other articles in this issue at:
January/February 2011 Specialty Food Magazine.