The document discusses environmentally friendly options for renovating a bedroom. It recommends using solid state lighting from Bear Creek Glass which uses less energy and contains no mercury. A skylight is also suggested as a natural light source that doesn't require electricity. Furniture pieces made from natural and recycled materials like fallen wood, wool, cotton and apple rings are highlighted. Eco-friendly paint with low VOCs and natural rubber flooring complete the eco-friendly bedroom makeover. The document encourages reducing energy use by turning off appliances and following the mantras of reduce, reuse and recycle.

1. An Environmentally Friendly
Bedroom Makeover
By Monica Chen
Period 6
Mrs. Gryszkin

2. Lighting
 The new Solid State Lighting from Bear Creek Glass has a whimsical design, lasts 10 times
longer than all of the other lightings, and uses less energy than incandescent lighting, and
does not contain any mercury that is harmful to us and our surroundings found in
fluorescent light bulbs.
 A skylight would also be a good source of light that works fine without the need of
expensive electricity bills.
 The solar energy desk lamp will save energy and acquires an intensity of 8,000 to 11,000
millcandela, which is enough for you to work at your desk without needing to strain your
eyes

3. Bed
 The eco- friendly bed is crafted from fallen wood, that was
reclaimed by Horrigan Urban Forest Products in Skokie, and finally
finished with a beeswax finish. The mattress is made from organic
wool and then wrapped in organic cotton.

4. Furniture
 The unique apple ring seat is made from the
most natural materials, yet the design is
amazing and has a reasonable price.
 The Block Party shelving unit is a real piece
of art and and is also made of materials found
in nature.
 The Missy’s Pet Bed is the perfect gift for
your pet. It has a very contemporary design
and is extremely comfortable.

5. Walls and Floors
 The Eco Spec Paint proves to be an
environmentally friendly product. The
paint is low in odor and VOC(Volatile
Organic Compounds)
 The eco- friendly flooring is not only
natural, but is also made of recycled
materials and natural rubber flooring,
too.

6. Ways to help the Earth
 Turn off your electronic appliances
when not in use to conserve energy
 Follow the rule: recycle, reduce, and
reuse
 Bring your own re-useable bags to
supermarkets to avoid using the plastic
ones they provide

7. Bibliography
 www.windycitizen.com
 www.compact-impact.com
 www.trendir.com
 www.greenhousedecor.com