Made from 100 percent recycled waxed cardboard, Enviro-Log fire logs burn cleaner than wood while generating 50 percent more heat. They are safe for use in outdoor cooking, and are the only  manufactured fire logs safe for use in woodstoves. Enviro-Log fire logs are also ideal for chimineas and outdoor fire pits, and you can even use the ash from your Enviro-Log fire logs as fertilizer or potting soil.

These 100 percent organic cotton pocket mitts are like an oven mitt and glove all in one. Quality, thick, absorbent and waffled, a pocket mitt is the perfect thing to pull that organic bubbling cheesy lasagna out of the oven. Available in sand, solid canyon, solid leaf, surf and wheat, they measure 7 _- by 9-inches.

These non-porous food prep boards are made from 100 percent recycled  paper. The bar board, 8- by 6-inches, and prep board, 13- by 8-inches, are knife-friendly and dishwasher-safe. The wave-patterned grip hole makes it easy to hang the boards on a hook or a pot rack. The Paperstone brand board has an easy-to-clean non-porous coating that is free from chemicals and petroleum-
based ingredients. The kitchen cutting board is made with paper that is sourced and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The olive-black prep board and bar board are also designed with soft curves that eliminate sharp corners.

Lutron’s eco-minder dimmers feature an LED display that indicates to homeowners when they are saving at least 15 percent in energy usage, essentially reminding users to dim the lights in order to reduce consumption. The dimmers were recognized by Building Products magazine for its conservation products in 2009. By replacing a standard switch with an eco-minder dimmer, homeowners can save up to $30 per year by extending the life of their light bulbs. The eco-minder comes in two styles: Maestro and Meadowlark, and is available in white, ivory, almond and light almond.

Cost: $45 for Maestro; $25 for Meadowlark. For more info: www.lutron.com, (888) 588-7661.

As you plan this year’s garden, Seed Savers Exchange is a terrific source for organic heirloom seeds for vegetables, herbs and flowers. The 35 year-old not-for-profit based in Decorah, Iowa, collects and packages heirloom seeds, which it sells to gardeners. Many of the varieties have deep roots in Europe, Eastern Europe, South America and the United States, where they’ve been cultivated for hundreds of years. A 50-seed packet of Cherokee Purple is $2.75, plus shipping. The group also offers heirloom transplants for $3, plus shipping. Info: www.seedsavers.org