Archive for June, 2010

NAU’s Grant 4 Change

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

We want you, our loyal fans, to vote for Way Basics’ fearless leader, Jimmy Chiang, in Nau’s 2nd annual Grant for Change Contest! Here’s our chance to share with the world, the positive and lasting change we can make in neighborhoods all across the country.  Let’s encourage conscious buying decisions and environmental sustainability!

Nau (pronounced “now”) is a Portland, Oregon based clothing company that designs sustainable urban & outdoor apparel for the modern mobile lifestyle. This competition will award a company or person that gets the most votes.  The theme is design! Nau want’s to know how we are using design as a tool for positive change. Well, well, well.. are they in for a treat.  Since Way Basics is all about sustainable practices and simplifying everyday life, we’re a natural fit! Vote for Jimmy here

http://www.nau.com/

http://www.nau.com/collective/grant-for-change/

http://www.nau.com/collective/grant-for-change/jimmy-chiang-1430.html

Press: EcoSalon

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

We love the look of modular shelving, but we dread the thought of having to assemble yet another piece of IKEA furniture – you feel the same way? Enter the cute, eco-friendly cubes from Way Basics. These cubes come in a variety of colors… (read more)

How do you go green without sacrificing style? This is the question that defines EcoSalon. They believe that environmental consciousness doesn’t have to mean granola, that style and sustainability belong in the same sentence and that living green is fun, not frumpy.

http://www.ecosalon.com/

Check out the newest Way Basics Retailer! Live Greene

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Located in Palo Alto, California, Live Greene is the newest addition to the Way Basics family.  We’re glad to have them on board.  Check out the awesome displays that they made with Way Basics products!  If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and check it out.  Don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself why we are so excited to be partners with Live Greene!  You can also find them online at www.livegreene.com

Here are some other links that you might also like:

http://www.livegreene.com/www.livegreene.com/ABOUT.html

http://www.livegreene.com/www.livegreene.com/SHOP.html

http://www.livegreene.com/www.livegreene.com/BLOG/BLOG.html

Press: Sustainablog

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

sustainablog Approved: Way Basics’ Recycled Paper Furnishings

Looking for reasonably-priced shelving and storage for your home? If you make your way to the local big box store, you’re going to find a lot of items made from particle board. Yes, it’s cheap, and relatively durable, but it’s also health hazard: all those wood chips are held together withformaldehyde, a known carcinogen that will be off-gassing into your house for 5-10 years. Furthermore, once that pressboard item passes its useful life, there’s little you can do with it other than send it to the landfill.


Read more…

http://www.sustainablog.com

http://blog.sustainablog.org/gree-storage-shelving-way-basics/

Since July 2003, sustainablog has been providing information on environmental and economic sustainability, green and sustainable business, and environmental politics. The blog regularly features environmental leaders, experts in alternative energy and green technology, and real people trying to lighten their environmental footprints.

CONTEST: Help us spread the story of Way Basics : Show your city pride with our new contest! Get others in your city to “Like” Way Basics and you could win big! See details in the flyer image!

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Help us spread the story of Way Basics!

The city with the most fans by next Friday at noon PST (6/11/10) wins a 20% DISCOUNT for their entire state for the rest of June!

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Press: Incredible Things

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010


Way Basics Recycled Paper Furniture

You don’t have to be knee deep in particle board, Allen wrenches and confusing instruction manuals to have furniture on the quick and cheap. Way Basics wants to give you back those weekends that would be spent looking for that one last, but vital part you need to finish building your new table. Put together shelves, benches and end tables made from recycled paper without any tools (other than your hands and some super strong tape). Despite how paper furniture sounds, Way Basic cubes are strong enough for a 200 lb guy to jump up and down on, which probably couldn’t be said about that stuff from a certain Swedish furniture store.

http://www.incrediblethings.com/
http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/way-basics-recycled-paper-furniture/

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waybasics.com is your one stop shop for simple, everyday organization solutions that are good for your family and our environment. Our product offerings are multi-purpose and are easy to assemble, requiring no tools or hardware. From basic colorful cubes, coffee tables and 3 tier shelving units to modern bookcases, toy organizers & storage benches, they are perfect for the home or office, apartment or dorm, kid's playroom or teen's room, even closets and garages - just about any room! Explore our website and see how you can bring personality, creativity, and simplicity to your space. We encourage you to give our team a call with any questions or concerns or even if you need any storage or organization advice. We would love to hear from you! 949 892 5279 or talktous [at] waybasics.com

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